Nagoya Castle ranks as the clear favorite in a ranking of Aichi’s top recommended spots, based on responses from 344 Aichi residents and people who have traveled there.
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ファーストイノベーション has announced a ranking of Aichi’s top recommended spots.
Savor the bounty of Hokkaido and elegant flavors. Two new desserts launch: “Rich Cheese Pudding Made with Hokkaido Milk” and “Rouge Chocolat” | サフィールホテル稚内
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サフィールホテル稚内 has launched 2 new desserts made with Hokkaido ingredients.
OrcaRouter adds support for next-generation AI model “MiniMax M3” API — speeds up processing of ultra-long contexts by 15.6 times compared with previous systems and supports 1 million tokens to accelerate enterprise AI adoption.
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FlashLabs launches MiniMax M3 on OrcaRouter, delivering support for 1 million tokens and faster processing.
Children in Gaza trapped in a vicious cycle of suffering: lack of clean water and sanitation, spread of infectious diseases, and parents' voices overcome by despair [Press release]
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UNICEF reports a humanitarian crisis among children in the Gaza Strip due to a lack of clean water and sanitation.
A market celebrating local attractions at a hotel: “AMANEK marché,” featuring handmade goods, food trucks, relaxation services and more, to be held at Amanek Beppu on June 6 and 7.
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アマネク別府ゆらり to hold its community-focused event “AMANEK marché” in June.
POLO BCS to hold official polo tournament “POLO BCS Cup” in the United Kingdom, the home of polo
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ポロ・ビーシーエス株式会社 will hold the “POLO BCS Cup” at HAM POLO CLUB in the United Kingdom, promoting cultural exchange between Japan and the UK and wider appreciation of polo.
In-house development of an alloy MI (Materials Informatics) exploration system to select “potentially manufacturable material candidates”; operation verified across multiple material systems
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Space Seed Holdings developed an alloy MI exploration system that takes manufacturability into account, improving the efficiency of materials development, including for space applications.
Cannes International Film Festival 2026: “ナギダイアリー” and “すべて真夜中の恋人たち,” works by creators supported through public-private partnership programs, selected for the Official Selection!
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Works supported by VIPO have been selected for the Official Selection at the Cannes International Film Festival.
New sustainable fashion brand “WAMODA JAPAN,” remaking wedding kimono such as tomesode and furisode slated for disposal, to go on sale in Kyoto from Monday, June 1, 2026.
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ワタベウェディング launches its kimono remake brand “WAMODA JAPAN” in Kyoto.
Wajima lacquerware — passing on lacquer culture: special exhibition supporting the “relay of craftsmanship” behind Wajima lacquerware to run from June 27 to Aug. 2
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A special exhibition on the traditions and future of Wajima lacquerware will be held at 石川県立美術館.
Enterprise software leaders build AI agents with NVIDIA
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NVIDIA announces the “NVIDIA Agent Toolkit” platform for building autonomous AI agents; major companies are using it to improve engineering efficiency.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Cadence、Dassault Systèmes、Siemens、Synopsys、CrowdStrike、Palantir、Microsoft、Canonical、Red Hat
Korean content companies to exhibit at “Content Tokyo 2026,” with business matchmaking to foster collaborations with Japanese companies
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The KOCCA Tokyo Business Center will exhibit a pavilion at “Content Tokyo 2026” and hold business matchmaking between 8 Korean companies and Japanese companies.
[Tamura Builds Group] First certification under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's “Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program 2025 (Large Enterprise Category)!”
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Tamura Builds Group has received its first certification under the “Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program 2025 (Large Enterprise Category).”
“White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S” to hold a 12th-anniversary live broadcast; audience lottery applications now open! The event will be held at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO on Saturday, July 11!
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Applications open to attend the live broadcast celebrating the 12th anniversary of “White Cat Project.”
NVIDIA and Microsoft reinvent Windows PCs for the personal AI era
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NVIDIA has announced RTX Spark, a new superchip for personal AI agents. In collaboration with Microsoft, it will enable secure local AI environments, with models powered by the chip set to launch from major PC makers this fall.
Pureal (Pyurea) to open a POPUP STORE at Shibuya MODI starting Wednesday, June 3! Pureal Lab+ (Pyurea Rabo Purasu) products will also be available
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Maruman H&B will hold a POPUP STORE for its skincare brand Pureal at Shibuya MODI starting June 3. The event will feature products from its sister brand, an experience booth and promotional gifts.
Crowdfunding in Japan and South Korea surpasses a cumulative 110 million yen! Best-selling window insulation film Captain DAMAGA Sheet to go on sale in more colors on CoSTORY from Monday, June 1
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Japan People Trading launches Captain DAMAGA Sheet on CoSTORY to address energy costs.
Companies mentioned：Japan People Trading Co., Ltd.
Fluffy foam powerfully blocks diaper odors! A diaper deodorizer joins the hugely popular Nioi Toletta series from a commercial deodorizer manufacturer, launching today!
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株式会社サナ will launch Nioi Toletta Foam Type, a diaper deodorizer for childcare and caregiving, on June 1, 2026.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond announces all 60 participating artist groups! Advance passport tickets go on sale June 1
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The outline and 60 participating artist groups have been announced for Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond, a contemporary art festival organized by 六甲山観光株式会社.
Project Holdings invests in and forms a capital and business alliance with Bellcore Consulting, which specializes in AI and data, to strengthen its AI implementation support
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Project Holdings has formed a capital and business alliance with Bellcore Consulting.
In an era when people “don’t hold wedding ceremonies,” a “wedding that lets them experience Japanese culture.” The “Super Japanese Pre-Wedding Photoshoot,” where couples can experience the rare art of styling their own hair in a Bunkin Takashimada style, launches in Kanazawa
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A pre-wedding photography plan that includes a rare experience of styling hair using one’s own hair has launched in Kanazawa.
“Bringing sake to tables around the world.” 小泉酒造’s “鯉の勢” sees strong sales at Singapore’s Community Market, taking on overseas markets with 140 years of craftsmanship and storytelling, and launching a full-scale expansion of its sales channels
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Koizumi Shuzo's 'Koinose' sake brand sees strong sales in Singapore.
RePlayce, in partnership with JALUX, seeks high schools to participate as pilot partner schools in the “JAL Regional Mirai Exploration Program” for high school students
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RePlayce and JALUX launch a PoC program for high schools to solve regional issues.
Second-round applications open June 1 for a program promoting improvements to destination-wide visitor reception environments, including the prevention and mitigation of overtourism
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The Japan Tourism Agency has opened a second round of applications for its overtourism countermeasures program.
“Why did we arrive at this formulation?” Cosmetics worth picking up for a reason—not just because they are “somehow good.” The 12 brands exhibiting at “Shoku Cos Festival 2026” announced; event to be held for the first time in Ebisu on Saturday, June 27, 2026
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“Shoku Cos Festival 2026,” an event bringing together cosmetics brands with a craftsman’s attention to detail, will be held.
Companies mentioned：株式会社L-FLAT、RÉGLAGE、SUKUUS、brightdays、oily and oily skin、Orchid Beauty、DERMED、yorisoT、Beauté Pacifique、CARE、mamo-hada、IKACARE、Lurinna
【June 4–June 10 is “Dental and Oral Health Week”】62% of working adults are unaware of the summer “hidden bad breath risk”
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Findings from a HaRENO survey on oral care among working adults. The survey highlighted low awareness of summer bad breath risks and the difficulty of caring for oral health during lunch breaks.
【Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture】“一般社団法人 南相馬ミライエ” wins the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s 5th “Town Development Award” in the Achievement category!
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南相馬ミライエ wins the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Town Development Award.
【In-house IT Engineer Career Navi】The number of registered candidates for company scouting has surpassed 3,000.
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The number of candidates registered for company scouting on “In-house IT Engineer Career Navi,” operated by アイムファクトリー株式会社, has surpassed 3,000. Its scouting support service has produced hiring cases in as little as 1 month.
Around half of Gen Z and millennials purchased secondhand or refurbished products in the past 1 year—BCG survey
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BCG has released a survey of consumer attitudes in Japan, analyzing the high rate of secondhand purchases among younger people and their willingness to pay more for environmentally friendly products.
June is “Environment Month”: campaign on the future of coffee and cacao threatened by climate change, “Fair Trade Environment Month,” to begin June 1
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Fairtrade Label Japan is running a campaign during June’s Environment Month to raise awareness of the connection between fair trade and environmental conservation.
JALUX and RePlayce partner to seek high schools to participate as pilot partner schools in the “JAL Regional Mirai Exploration Program” for high school students
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JALUX and RePlayce launch a PoC for a high school regional exploration program.
【Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store】An “Elephant Footprint Stamp Rally” commemorating the arrival of a Malaysian elephant at 天王寺動物園 will be held starting Wednesday, June 10
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A stamp rally will be held to mark an elephant’s arrival at 天王寺動物園.
Pole To Win launches “サポキュー,” a quality improvement platform that goes beyond handling inquiries, supporting operational outcomes through an integrated customer support (CS) and quality assurance (QA) structure
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ポールトゥウィン has launched “サポキュー,” a new service integrating CS and QA.
【Limited-time campaign】Get up to 28,800 yen off the popular medical administration course! Start learning early with new materials tailored to the June 2026 medical fee revision!
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ニチイ学館 is running a discount campaign on its medical administration course. The course uses materials updated for the 2026 medical fee revision and also offers employment support.
A comprehensive funding model specializing in business succession for mid-sized and small manufacturers: a new investment and financing framework designed to limit shareholder value dilution
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セレンディップ・ホールディングス is establishing a new company, JMS, to support business succession at small and medium-sized manufacturers and build a funding framework of up to 10 billion yen.
エコバックスジャパン surveys Japanese consumers’ concerns about robot vacuum cleaners: “support and durability of overseas brands” tops the list at 65%
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Ecovacs Japan surveyed concerns about robot vacuum cleaners. It found that worries about support for overseas brands and potential problems while users are away are psychological barriers to purchase.
Applications open for “LAUNCH ASIA,” which supports expansion into Southeast Asia from Singapore. The scope of “LAUNCH UK” will also be expanded, and its application deadline extended.
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The GATS program, run by UTokyo IPC and Hakuhodo, announced the launch of applications for “LAUNCH ASIA,” which supports expansion into Southeast Asia, and the expansion and extension of “LAUNCH UK,” which supports expansion into the UK.
Companies mentioned：東京大学協創プラットフォーム開発株式会社、株式会社博報堂、National University of Singapore (NUS)、Imperial College London (ICL)
株式会社アシロ partners with Aeon Insurance Service; “Legal安心 Pack” for small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors launches June 1
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株式会社アシロ and Aeon Insurance Service have formed a business partnership and will launch “Legal 安心 Pack,” a legal SaaS service for small and medium-sized businesses, on June 1, 2026.
TOKYO FREE Wi-Fi (OpenRoaming) connectivity to be provided at campgrounds and other locations
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Bemap has been commissioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to build public Wi-Fi and has begun operating OpenRoaming-compatible Wi-Fi at 5 facilities, including campgrounds.
Supplier agreement signed with Nippon Sport Science University’s Ski and Snowboard Club
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Base Food has signed a supplier agreement with Nippon Sport Science University’s Ski and Snowboard Club. It will provide its complete nutrition food, BASE FOOD, to support athletes’ conditioning and improve their competitive performance.
[Nagoya Takashimaya] Bakery zone, with up to approximately 250 varieties, renovated just by the Sakuradori Exit ticket gates at JR Nagoya Station; opens early at 7:30 a.m.
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ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ has renovated its station-connected bakery zone, bringing together 3 brands and opening from 7:30 a.m.