Shiojiri City, 日本大学 Law School and トラストバンク to launch 2 locally co-created products developed by students as part of an industry-academia-government hometown tax donation project
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塩尻市, 日本大学 and トラストバンク have collaborated to develop and launch 2 hometown tax donation gifts based on student ideas.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トラストバンク、有限会社各務製粉、株式会社SHIOJIRI BASE
June is “Environment Month”! Contributing to a sustainable society through food. ワタミ promotes environmental initiatives, including forest conservation, food recycling and organic agriculture. ミライザカ to extend the sales period for its “carbon-offset drinks”
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ワタミ is stepping up efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote resource recycling through its restaurant business in conjunction with Environment Month.
[和民のこだわり のれん街] A ceramic-plate course ideal for summer parties is here. A party course featuring “Kirishima Kurobuta” pork and 3 ceramic-plate dishes exclusive to the restaurant launches June 1 (Monday)
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ワタミ will begin offering a summer-only party course featuring Kirishima Kurobuta pork at “和民のこだわりのれん街” on June 1.
“Kateigaho” July issue on sale June 1: Japan’s inspiring sightseeing trains / The latest in garden furniture / Riko Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: A story of brilliance in harmony / Fortune tips for the second half of 2026, and more
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世界文化社 will release the “家庭画報” July issue on June 1. It features sightseeing trains, outdoor furniture, travel in India, figure skating stars and more.
[LaLa 50th anniversary] A new illustration by 葉鳥ビスコ! The first standalone “桜蘭高校ホスト部” bonus in 15 years: Get a “Host Club BIG Acrylic Marker”! The August 2026 issue of “LaLa” is now available for advance orders!
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白泉社 is holding a major campaign to mark the 50th anniversary of “LaLa,” featuring a limited-edition bonus from the popular series “桜蘭高校ホスト部,” an Anniversary Book by a star-studded group of creators, VTuber projects and more.
[“VERY” and “STORY” survey] How should parents deal with children’s gaming? Moving from “managing” to “keeping an eye on them”—the popular Roblox is becoming like “a park after school”
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光文社ドクチョー総研’s survey of “children and gaming,” conducted among readers of “VERY” and “STORY.” It analyzes changing parental involvement and the educational and social value of Roblox.
TAC株式会社 has begun selling electrician courses targeting certification in the second half of fiscal 2026 and is running an early-bird discount campaign.
45.4% say business English “affects work and career.” The No. 1 reason for needing English skills is “globalization”
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NEXER and ECC Online Lesson surveyed 379 working professionals on English proficiency and its impact on careers. While only 8.4% use English daily, 45.4% believe it impacts their career, primarily due to globalization.
About 60% of people who built custom homes prioritized thermal comfort. The No. 1 measure taken to prevent heat shock was “installing heating in dressing rooms and bathrooms”
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Results of a survey on attitudes toward thermal comfort and whole-home air conditioning in custom-built homes.
[Inheritance of real estate] About 67% are concerned about “disagreements over how to divide assets.” “Selling early,” “expert support” and “buyout services” rank among the leading solutions
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A survey on the realities of family disputes over real estate inheritance and potential solutions.
60% of women have concerns about their bodies! The most concerning areas are “weight and body shape,” “a protruding belly” and “hip shape and sagging”
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NEXER and エステ・ステーション surveyed women about body concerns and attitudes toward esthetic treatments. The survey found that 60% have concerns and that many give up on self-directed diets.
[Survey of women in their 20s to 50s] About 74% of women with exercise habits do “walking or jogging.” Concerns about changes in weight and body shape were among the leading reasons for starting
U-NEXT, Rakuten Mobile, and Uber Japan launch a joint campaign offering 5,000 Rakuten points and a one-year free subscription to Uber One for new Rakuten Saikyo U-NEXT subscribers.
[Survey of men in their 20s to 60s] About 30% say LGBTQ+-friendly medical institutions increase their trust. The No. 1 reason: “They seem likely to provide attentive care without prejudice”
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NEXER and MS Clinic surveyed 400 men aged 20-60 regarding diversity in medical institutions, finding that LGBTQ+ friendly policies increase trust and psychological safety for all patients.
An exclusive, in-depth interview in which Yuzuru Hanyu talks about “now” and “what lies ahead”! On sale today: “KISS & CRY Special Edition: Yuzuru Hanyu—THE STAGE5,” packed with stunning, dramatic B4-size photo spreads!
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東京ニュース通信社 releases the Yuzuru Hanyu feature magazine “KISS & CRY Special Edition: Yuzuru Hanyu—THE STAGE5.”
“Pokémon Ecological Illustrated Guide” ranks No. 1 among children’s books in the first half of 2026 bestsellers
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“Pokémon Ecological Illustrated Guide” ranked No. 1 among children’s book bestsellers in the first half of 2026. The book explains Pokémon ecology from the perspective of behavioral ecology.
[Published today] Hiroshi Tanahashi on the cover of “The Orchestra Match,” alongside the stage production “Uroboros: The One to Judge the Police Is Me”! July issue of theater magazine “Confetti” published
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ロングランプランニング株式会社 publishes the July issue of theater magazine “Confetti.”
Get 10% off*¹ and up to 25%*² back in points! The 5th “THE ORGANIC DAYS,” one of Japan’s largest*³ organic festivals, is being held.〈June 24, 2026, 18:00–June 30〉
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Mash Beauty Lab holds an organic cosmetics festival, using point rewards and discounts to encourage purchases.
KOC champions Jarujaru, Long Coat Daddy and other accomplished young sketch-comedy acts come together! Major project launches to mark the 1st anniversary of YOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATER!
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YOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATER will hold a major sketch-comedy event in July to celebrate its 1st anniversary. Numerous performers, including KOC champions, will appear.
【JAF Aomori】JAF app coupons now available for Spa House Rokkappokka (Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture)! Get a free drink bar with a food purchase of 1,100 yen or more!
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A dining coupon campaign at a hot spring facility offered by the JAF Aomori Branch.
Sales AI agent STRIX officially launches email integration. By structuring data from sales meetings, calls and emails, it provides an environment where sales teams can make advanced use of AI agents and promotes sales DX.
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株式会社MEDIUM adds email integration to its sales AI “STRIX,” strengthening its support for sales DX by structuring all sales meeting, call and email data.
Sangenjaya’s popular standing bar COMARU will reopen after renovations on June 1. The venue is becoming a chic, slightly classic space for adults to enjoy drinks and snacks. It will also start serving draft beer ice-cold in frozen mugs.
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Sangenjaya standing bar COMARU is renovating its space, introducing cashless payments and starting to serve extra-cold drinks.
Rehaber selected for the Cabinet Office’s “Super City Advanced Services Project” | Initiative aims to connect doctors online at special nursing homes for older adults at night
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Rehaber has been selected for the Cabinet Office’s Super City demonstration project. It aims to establish a system for online consultations and the use of over-the-counter medicines when residents of special nursing homes for older adults experience sudden changes in their condition at night.
Investment completed in asset management company Furusato Partners, established to form a REIT — initiative aims to revitalize communities through active investment in lodging facilities in 中国銀行’s business area
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中国銀行 has invested in Furusato Partners, a company established to form a regional revitalization REIT. As the first regional bank to participate, it will promote community revitalization through investment in lodging facilities in the Setouchi area.
Asahi Alex Group registered as a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism “GX Building Operator.” It met GX-oriented housing standards across all buildings in fiscal 2025 and announced its GX Declaration.
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Asahi Alex Group has registered as a “GX Building Operator” and announced its GX Declaration.
🌈For 2 days only during Tokyo Pride🌈 Free streaming June 6 (Sat.)–June 7 (Sun.) of the documentary “私はワタシ~over the rainbow~,” featuring the voices of 50 sexual minorities!!
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The LGBTQ+ documentary “私はワタシ” will stream for free during Tokyo Pride.
Taking women golfers’ “challenges” from Gifu to the world! The 3rd Gifu Ladies Open Golf Tournament GLOGT2026 will be held June 8 (Mon.) and 9 (Tue.), 2026!
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The 3rd Gifu Ladies Open Golf Tournament is set to take place.
A 27-year-old president of a social media management company has opened a Type B continuous employment support office, despite having no prior experience in welfare.
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A social media management company president has opened a welfare facility.
[Sharpen your written-answer skills with 10 years of past questions and head straight for success!] Definitive past exam question collection, “Level 1 Construction Management Second-Stage Exam: Questions and Explanations, 2026 Edition,” now on sale
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A collection of past questions for the Level 1 Construction Management Second-Stage Exam is now on sale.
Job総研 conducts its “2026 Survey on the Attitudes of Supervisors and Subordinates”: 70% of supervisors struggle in an “era when they can’t reprimand,” while also facing a gap over expectations for initiative
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Job総研’s 2026 survey on the attitudes of supervisors and subordinates reveals the difficulty of providing guidance and communication gaps.
Don’t trust verbal acceptance anymore?! A 3-step guide to following up with job offer recipients to prevent withdrawals during periods without in-person contact
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アローリンク will hold a free online seminar on preventing new graduates from declining job offers.
Reprinted immediately after launch! The full text of the picture book “よーい ドテッ！” will be released, alongside a reprint commemorative campaign inviting reviews and messages
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The picture book “よーい ドテッ！” will be reprinted, with a commemorative campaign to mark the occasion.
[TAC Real Estate Transaction Agent Course] This is the way to pass the exam with about 4 months left! Summer discount campaign for the short-term intensive “Challenge Main Course”!
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TAC has launched a summer discount campaign for its real estate transaction agent course.
[TAC Real Estate Transaction Agent Course] It’s not too late! Two types of e-coupons offering special savings will be available for a limited time this summer!
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TAC is offering limited-time discount coupons for its real estate transaction agent course and has also opened reservations for exam-preparation seminars.
NanoFrontier selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center’s “Management Foundation Strengthening Project to Address Changes in the Business Environment (General Course)”
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NanoFrontier has been selected for a subsidy program by the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center and will advance experimental automation and data infrastructure development.
“Taking on high prices”: Home improvement retailer グッデイ to cut prices on 1000 essential items starting June 1, with discounts of up to 30% to ease household costs
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Home improvement retailer グッデイ is cutting prices on 1000 essential items.
Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, joins a project involving 18 municipalities nationwide to create relationship populations and promote dual-region living centered on “flexible settlement.” The project will use the Regional Future Grant.
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18 municipalities, including Amakusa City, have been selected for a project promoting “flexible settlement.”
The “Japan CxO Award” is back this year! Celebrating the CxOs doing the most to energize Japan and shining a light on “the other hero standing beside a hero”
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BNGパートナーズ has announced the “Japan CxO Award 2026,” which honors CxOs’ achievements and shares role models.