“wakucone plus,” a service that provides one-stop AI-powered business analysis and IT risk management, now supports analysis and management of mobile device data!
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NTT SmartConnect adds mobile device management to its “wakucone plus” AI business analysis service.
文脈不動産株式会社 has been established and launched a business that turns the history and culture of local real estate into indicators of “contextual value.” It held a launch event in February 2026 and aims to develop a new real estate valuation model.
First nationwide initiative! “Smartphone Future Scholarship” established to support high school students’ connectivity
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Okinawa Cellular marks its 35th anniversary and announces commemorative projects, including a connectivity support scholarship for high school students and workshops to address local issues.
Classmethod releases “2026 Survey on AI Adoption by Japanese Companies,” an AI assessment study of 462 Japanese companies
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Classmethod has released its “2026 Survey on AI Adoption by Japanese Companies.” AI adoption among Japanese companies is moving into the implementation and governance stages, while the study also highlights disparities by company size and the emergence of homegrown frontrunners.
Could changing the light from your pre-bedtime smartphone use improve sleep quality and next-day performance!? “lipro Sunlight Sleep Light,” which improves sleep quality by optimizing the lighting environment, arrives in June
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lipro launches a sunlight-replicating sleep light designed to improve sleep quality.
Nippan Trading expands its food offerings with the launch of Olive de Luc, a new food brand featuring ingredients from southern France and southern Europe
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Nippan Trading has begun selling the southern European food brand Olive de Luc.
IG Arena wins the Tokai Telecommunications Council Chairman’s Award at the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Radio Day and Information and Communications Month” ceremony
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IG Arena wins the Tokai Telecommunications Council Chairman’s Award for remote live entertainment using IOWN technology.
[Kanagawa Prefecture] Applications open for preliminary consultations on grants to build the foundations of NPO activities
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Kanagawa Prefecture opens preliminary consultations for organizational capacity-building grants for NPO corporations established within the past 10 years.
Summer is just around the corner! New recipes for gut health and time-saving meals to help you feel beautiful from within! “Beauty Rice Flour Recipes” and “Rice Flour Recipes to Keep on Hand” featured on Rice Flour Times
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The Rice and Rice Flour Consumption Promotion Project will roll out new recipe content on Rice Flour Times starting in June.
The “New 三 Sacred Treasures Set for Disaster Preparedness” is here: Outdoor 119, an e-commerce site for disaster preparedness and outdoor gear, has selected 3 products to support “food” and “hygiene” during disasters
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キャンピングカー株式会社 launches the “New 三 Sacred Treasures Set” for disaster preparedness.
“JACK IN THE DONUTS” introduces summer-only lemon and banana donuts “to enjoy even in the hot season.” Available for a limited time starting June 10 (Wednesday)
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JACK IN THE DONUTS launches summer-limited lemon and banana donuts across 34 stores in Japan.
Companies mentioned:Big Create Co., Ltd.、JACK IN THE DONUTS
BRITA’s experiential pop-up “BRITA ALIVE SPA” opens: Sauna × delicious water! An experience to wash away everyday fatigue and reconnect with your most alive self
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BRITA Japan launches the “BRITA ALIVE SPA” pop-up event in Tokyo, combining sauna experiences with sustainable hydration.
Companies mentioned:BRITA Japan、TOTOPA、Meiji Park Market、Baby J's、PARKLET
From BRITA, the water filtration brand recognized worldwide: the BRITA Cube Cool water dispenser, offering chilled, room-temperature, and hot water in one unit, goes on general sale after its crowdfunding campaign exceeded 20,000% of its target
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BRITA Japan will launch its first home appliance, BRITA Cube Cool, on June 11, 2026. The one-time-purchase water dispenser was a major success through crowdfunding.
BRITA Japan’s first gadget for managing hydration with data, the BRITA LARQ iQ Bottle and BRITA LARQ Essential Bottle, to launch sequentially from June
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BRITA Japan launches the 'BRITA LARQ' smart bottle series, integrating digital hydration tracking and UV-C purification technology.
Generative AI cuts newsletter production time dramatically, from 1 hour to “3 minutes”! Launch of FastBiz AI Newsletter, a fan marketing support service
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ライブリッツ launches a generative AI-powered newsletter production support service.
Notice regarding the establishment of HiJoJo Global Unicorn Investment Corporation
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HiJoJo Partners and JAMP Fund Management established 'HiJoJo Global Unicorn Investment Corporation' (HiJoJo PEIT) on June 1, 2026, to invest in global unlisted unicorn companies.
Companies mentioned:HiJoJo Partners、JAMP Fund Management、Nasdaq Private Market
Exclusive to Kenelephant stores! New capsule toy collaboration with plush artist Munyu, “Munyu Pouch Puku Autumn & Puku Winter,” set for release in October '26
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Kenelephant announces a new collaboration capsule toy series with plush artist 'Munyu' for October 2026.
More than just walking: an event to experience. Registration for the 24th Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Three-Day March opens June 1! [Imabari, Ehime Prefecture]
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Registration has opened for the 24th edition of the walking event in Imabari.
DAIGO, Rikka Ihara and Shofukutei Tsurube become a mayor, secretary and mysterious cleaner! Kansai Electric's new TV commercial series, “KANSAI ELECTRICITY,” begins airing June 1.
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Kansai Electric is launching a new commercial series featuring DAIGO, Rikka Ihara and Shofukutei Tsurube, and will run a summer all-electric campaign.
[emo's store] The “Airluv” series of cooling seats for babies and the “Auto Clean Diaper-Changing Sheet” win the Childcare Convenience Goods category at the Manababy Awards 2026.
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Childcare products from コマースメディア win the Manababy Awards 2026.
Omiai, a matchmaking app, surveyed 6,203 married people: “matching apps” were the most common path to marriage for people in their 20s.
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Omiai surveyed 6,203 married people aged 20 to 39 about how they met their spouses. The survey found that marriages through matching apps are surging among people in their 20s and in urban areas.
Spotting a yellow Renault Kangoo around town softens the familiar scenery a little. The “Life is a little better in yellow” La Vie en Jaune campaign is now underway.
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Renault Japon is running a purchase support campaign for the yellow Kangoo.
Popular insurance rankings for June 2026 announced | “Konohoken,” the insurance comparison and quote website
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Sasuke Financial Lab releases June 2026 insurance popularity rankings via 'Konohoken'.
Companies mentioned:Sasuke Financial Lab、Hanasaku Life、Orix Life、SBI Life、Medicare Life、Lifenet Insurance、Zurich Life、Manulife、SOMPO Himawari Life、AXA Life、Mitsui Direct General Insurance、Rakuten General Insurance、SBI General Insurance、Little Family SSI、FPC
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. signs sponsorship agreement with professional esports team REJECT.
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Ajinomoto has signed a sponsorship agreement with professional esports team REJECT. It aims to contribute to the growth of esports through nutritional support.
Initiative with Kitakyushu City’s Z Generation Division and “Minna no Cheer Box” launches, using deposits to support projects developed by Generation Z.
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みんなの銀行 is partnering with the Kitakyushu City Z Generation Division to continue its startup support project for Generation Z in fiscal 2026.