“Let’s All Cut CO2 (Genkotsu) Project 2026” launches to encourage consumers to change their behavior to reduce carbon emissions ～Working with related organizations and companies in marketing and sales promotion～
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Crea has launched the “Let’s All Cut CO2 Project 2026.”
New limited-edition shade “Lip Guardian N Syrup Wrap Tint L 50 Peach Drop” from the “color-retaining, glossy, honey-like lip” line! A muted peach shade with a sweet impression, featuring a translucent color and lasting, honey-coated shine!
【New products】Yamamotoyama, founded 336 years ago, launches “Cold-Brewed Gyokuro” and “Cold-Brewed Sencha” made with carefully selected tea leaves, starting June 1!
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Yamamotoyama will launch new tea-bag products, “Cold-Brewed Gyokuro” and “Cold-Brewed Sencha,” on June 1, 2026.
“SKIP Focus,” an open-innovation support program that advances collaboration projects and talent development at the same time, opens applications for its July cohort on June 2.
The latest health and beauty trends come together again this year: entries open today for the “Karada ni Ii Koto Awards 2026”! The “Tell us your favorite and next must-have items and win a prize” campaign is also underway.
【Putting the value of “people at work” back at the heart of business】Official website opens and entries begin for the “People First at Work Awards 2026,” one of Japan’s largest awards※ focused on employee fulfillment at companies.
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Miidas has opened entries for the “People First at Work Awards 2026” and is supporting companies in visualizing employee fulfillment.
■【The scorching summer is almost here! Are you ready for your “back view”?】 Watch out for “back acne” in summer! More than 60% of both men and women say they have “back dirt” (survey of “back concerns” among 1,000 men and women aged 20–50 / conducted by Rize Clinic)
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Rize Clinic surveyed 1,000 men and women about their backs. In response to the state of inadequate care, it will introduce a new back skin treatment menu starting in June.
5 years of working alongside Japanese craftspeople. Jewelry and apparel brand created by a Parisian inspired by Japan: Anniversary Reception on 6/26 in Omotesando
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ATELIER ROUGE celebrates its 5th anniversary with a reception in Omotesando, Tokyo, highlighting its commitment to “All Made in Japan” craftsmanship.
Turn “I’m tired” into “That was fun.” Beauty and health device brand 【NIPLUX】 launches a new official Instagram account to help people enjoy its products more deeply as part of everyday life! (June 1, 2026)
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NIPLUX has opened a new Instagram account to step up its sharing of expert self-care information.
Kyoto’s CAFE ＆BBQ TERRACE ABURU to hold its 1st “Rainy Day Discount Campaign,” with bigger savings the more it rains! 100% chance of precipitation means 100% off your next visit. Launching an initiative with customers to reduce food waste on rainy days.
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A BBQ restaurant in Kyoto is running a discount campaign tied to the probability of precipitation, aiming to reduce food waste on rainy days.
Yuskin Pharmaceutical to hold a summer vacation event for parents and children on Saturday, July 25, 2026: Yuskin Pharmaceutical Summer Children’s Science Lab
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Yuskin Pharmaceutical will hold a science experiment event for parents and children on July 25, 2026. It will be held in a hybrid format, both in person and online.
Hi-Reso’s intellectual property monitoring AI service “IP PATROL” is being used by 一般社団法人ABJ to investigate the state of piracy websites, with the organizations working together to promote intellectual property protection in the publishing industry.
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Hi-Reso’s AI monitoring service “IP PATROL” was deployed in ABJ’s investigation of piracy websites, significantly improving research efficiency.
Limited-edition design bottle released to mark the Bombay Sapphire distillery, designed by world-renowned designer Thomas Heatherwick, welcoming visitors to the public site for many years.
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Bombay Sapphire will release a limited-edition bottle in June 2026 to mark the distillery’s 10th anniversary. The bottle was designed by Thomas Heatherwick.
Sasuke Works selected as an eligible tool for the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Startup and Other Business Price Pass-Through and Wage Increase Support Program,” run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center.
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Interpark’s “Sasuke Works” has been selected as an eligible tool for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s price pass-through and wage increase support program.
3 varieties from Korea’s popular Sabal Noodles cup noodle series debut in Japan! Nongshim Sabal Noodles “Budae Jjigae,” “Gomtang” and “Samgyetang” go on sale first at セブン-イレブン from Tuesday, June 2!
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農心ジャパン will launch 3 new flavors of Korea’s popular Sabal Noodles cup noodles first at セブン-イレブン.
Hacobell launches “AI Data Converter” to automate form data entry in logistics operations!
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Hacobell has released “AI Data Converter,” a form-entry automation system powered by generative AI. It cuts form processing time at logistics sites by 80% and supports digital transformation.
[Kracie Kampo Online Shop] “Kampo Therapy” series makes its debut on the official online shop
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Kracie Pharmaceutical has begun selling its Kampo medicine brand “Kampo Therapy” through its official online shop, aiming to expand customer engagement through e-commerce and offer its full product lineup.
A partnership initiative with the “Miyagi Zero Carbon Challenge 2050 Citizens’ Council” enters its 2nd year with the Miyagi “Heart-Pounding My Bottle” campaign
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Ajinomoto AGF has launched the 2nd edition of its campaign promoting reusable bottles in partnership with Miyagi Prefecture.
Registration now open for 多摩美術大学’s “Summer Open Campus”! A special 2 days to experience “learning at Tamabi” through admissions consultations, exhibitions and critique sessions
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多摩美術大学 will hold an open campus at its Hachioji Campus in July 2026. Visitors can experience the educational environment through admissions consultations and public critique sessions.
Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, and Imacrea launch their 5th year of developing local digital talent
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株式会社イマクリエ has been commissioned for the 5th consecutive year to train teleworkers in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture. The program will strengthen the use of generative AI and expand to include employees of local businesses.
About 70% of working adults who are fans of a particular person or group say their fan-related skills have helped them at work. About 90% say it has also boosted their motivation at work.
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A survey by 株式会社Oshicoco found that about 70% of working adults who are fans of a particular person or group use skills from their hobbies at work, while about 90% feel their hobbies have boosted their motivation.
Original merchandise for “Piyorin Village,” opening June 15, 2026, revealed; information on how to reserve the café
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JR Central Food Service will open “Piyorin Village” at Nagoya Station on June 15, 2026. The venue will combine a café and retail shop, sell original merchandise and introduce advance reservations.
シェアフル超バイト seeks applicants for a job as a free-kick wall tasked with blocking a shot by former Japan national team player Yosuke Kashiwagi.
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シェアフル株式会社 announced a project recruiting 5 people for part-time jobs as a “wall” tasked with blocking a free kick by former Japan national team player Yosuke Kashiwagi.
Long-established ramen restaurant 銀座直久 will offer its “Special Summer Vegetable Hiyashi Chuka,” featuring colorful summer vegetables and 3 types of dressing, for a limited time starting Monday, June 1, 2026.
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株式会社直久 will offer its summer-limited “Special Summer Vegetable Hiyashi Chuka” at its directly operated restaurants in the Kanto region starting June 1, 2026. A special sauce and 3 types of dressing let diners enjoy a variety of flavors.
[Summer-limited product] Free distribution applications open for “Oyako Summer Vacation Planner 2026,” for educators and companies and organizations supporting child-rearing / 伊藤手帳
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伊藤手帳 has opened applications for free copies of “Oyako Summer Vacation Planner 2026.”
株式会社イーオン to offer “Marutto Support” free of charge starting Monday, June 1, to reduce workload from training planning through the end of training operations
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イーオン will launch “Marutto Support,” a business support service for corporate training coordinators, starting June 1.
Changes to the “CureApp HT hypertension treatment support app” accompanying the Reiwa 8 fiscal year medical fee revision, effective June 1
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CureApp announces updates to its 'CureApp HT' hypertension treatment app following the 2026 medical fee revision, including new online consultation points and relaxed facility requirements.
A “stretch” that surprises even former pro baseball players! 『Dr.stretch(ドクターストレッチ)』 to hold a contest to determine its No. 1 trainer, with Kiyoshi Nakahata as special judge!
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Dr.stretch held a skills competition, with Kiyoshi Nakahata participating as a judge.
Miyazaki City creates a disaster-use map for earthquakes and tsunamis with Meiji Yasuda; free distribution of a total of 10,000 copies across 3 districts begins on June 1, 2026
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ゼンリン, Miyazaki City and Meiji Yasuda distribute a disaster-use map for earthquakes and tsunamis in Miyazaki City.
Nikkei BP to launch “Nikkei R&D Navi,” a knowledge discovery tool for technology strategy, in July
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Nikkei BP will launch “Nikkei R&D Navi,” a research and development support tool, in July 2026. It integrates data on startup investment, patents and more to support technology strategy planning.
“Father’s Day.jp” announced its 2026 ranking of best-selling eel gifts for Father’s Day and shared why eel is popular, along with related campaign information.
Protect and care for sensitive skin. “deep2031 Barrier Gel” gently moisturizes skin prone to redness, launching on Monday, June 1! A launch commemorative campaign will also be held.
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ドクターリセラ launches “Barrier Gel,” a skin-conditioning gel from its sensitive-skin brand “deep2031.” A launch commemorative campaign will also be held.
一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会 publishes “Municipal Electricity Procurement Guide Vol.3” — a structural shift from bidding to the ESP model — and conducts a survey on the realities of municipal electricity procurement and operations
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GDX publishes “Municipal Electricity Procurement Guide Vol.3,” proposing a shift to the ESP model. It also conducts a survey on current practices.
Applications open for the second FY令和8年度 Goto City Employment Opportunity Expansion Support Project Plan‼ To create jobs and protect livelihoods in the Goto Islands, applications are being accepted nationwide for business establishment and startup projects. Grants cover 3/4 of project costs, up to 1,200万円.
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Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, invites applications nationwide for business plans aimed at creating jobs. It offers grants of up to 1,200万円 to support relocation and entrepreneurship.
A total of 600 people will be selected by lottery to win prizes including a QUO Card Pay gift worth 1,000 yen! Ishii Food’s “We’ve Started Oishii Noodles” campaign begins Monday, June 1
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Ishii Food launches a campaign featuring creative noodle dishes. Purchases of eligible products enter customers to win digital gifts and other prizes.
More than 80% of Gen Z fans say they have “gained new skills through supporting their favorites”
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ナッジ株式会社 conducted a survey on Gen Z fan activities. It found that skills gained through supporting favorites are being put to positive use in daily life and job hunting.