# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-01 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 4 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 459 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 93 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Matsuya expands in earnest into the takeout market; its new format's No. 1 store opens at 松屋銀座 on June 10 (Wednesday): “Matsuya PREMIUM”

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:05:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000067027.html
- anchor: #n596136
- Companies mentioned: 松屋フーズ、松屋銀座

松屋フーズが百貨店「松屋銀座」内に新業態「松屋PREMIUM」を常設オープン。

## NVIDIA unveils Cosmos 3, an open, state-of-the-art foundation model for physical AI

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:05:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000615.000012662.html
- anchor: #n596137
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Agile Robots、Black Forest Labs、Generalist、LTX、Runway、Skild AI、Dyna Robotics、Doosan Robotics、LG Electronics、Samsung、LiAuto、Centific、Fogsphere、Linker Vision、Milestone Systems、Yuan、Baseten、CoreWeave、Microsoft Azure、Nebius、Deep Infra、Classmethod

NVIDIA launches Cosmos 3, an open physical AI foundation model for reasoning and world simulation, supported by a new coalition of industry leaders.

## Collaboration with ROLI to deliver a seamless music experience for learning, performing and expressing

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:05:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000507.000040622.html
- anchor: #n596138
- Companies mentioned: カシオ計算機、Luminary ROLI Limited.

カシオ計算機が英ROLIと提携し、音楽学習アプリ『ROLI Learn for CASIO』を6月にリリースする。

## Mayor takes to the radio to promote cultural creation library “KADOMADO”; Kadoma Mayor 宮本一孝 appears on FM Osaka’s “iDoBuddy”

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:04:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000011787.html
- anchor: #n596139
- Companies mentioned: FM Osaka

Kadoma Mayor promotes the new “KADOMADO” library on FM Osaka.

## 「吉本新喜劇☆パーティー！SUMMER SONG COLLECTION！2026」7月1日（水）楽曲配信決定！

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:03:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005069.000029501.html
- anchor: #n596140
- Companies mentioned: Yoshimoto Kogyo

Yoshimoto Shinkigeki announces a summer mini-album and commemorative event for July 2026.

## Retail store to begin operations on our unused land in Nagasaki

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:02:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000137972.html
- anchor: #n596141
- Companies mentioned: Craftia、Aeon Kyushu

Craftia and Aeon Kyushu announce the opening of MaxValu Nagasaki Heiwa-machi in June 2026.

## “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!

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:02:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000023803.html
- anchor: #n596142
- Companies mentioned: NTT SmartConnect

NTT SmartConnect adds mobile device management to its “wakucone plus” AI business analysis service.

## “Moonlight Peaks: A Vampire Gothic Life” for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch to add “J-Anime Style”!

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:01:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000134769.html
- anchor: #n596143
- Companies mentioned: Clouded Leopard Entertainment、Little Chicken Game Company

Clouded Leopard Entertainment announces the addition of “J-Anime Style” to “Moonlight Peaks” and the start of preorders for the physical edition.

## New merchandise featuring original illustrations from “ALIEN STAGE” goes on sale at アニメイト on June 27! A fair and autograph session will also be held!!

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008442.000016756.html
- anchor: #n596144
- Companies mentioned: アニメイト、Studio Format

アニメイト will hold merchandise sales, a fair and an autograph session for “ALIEN STAGE” starting June 27, 2026.

## 【New one-handed sweet】Meltingly smooth pudding, sealed inside! Limited-time “Croissant Taiyaki Pudding” launches June 8!

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000675.000031747.html
- anchor: #n596146
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス、築地銀だこ、銀のあん

Hotland Holdings will launch “Croissant Taiyaki Pudding” nationwide on June 8.

## #8 Player 遼 佐土原 contract renewal announcement

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001382.000036112.html
- anchor: #n596145
- Companies mentioned: 琉球ゴールデンキングス、広島ドラゴンフライズ、ファイティングイーグルス名古屋

琉球ゴールデンキングス announces a 2-year contract extension with player 遼 佐土原.

## テガラ株式会社 redesigns its TKS Division website, making turnkey system case studies for research and development and consultation options easier to access

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000179838.html
- anchor: #n596147
- Companies mentioned: テガラ株式会社

テガラ株式会社 has redesigned its TKS Division website to improve convenience for research and development professionals.

## “sodahata,” which works to build infrastructure that supports balancing parenting and work, refreshes its brand

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000073747.html
- anchor: #n596148
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Louvy、三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、株式会社ロフトワーク、日立製作所

株式会社Louvy has refreshed the “sodahata” brand and turned support for balancing parenting and work into a business.

## “KONAMI OPEN COMPANY,” a program for job-seeking students aiming for careers in the game industry, opens applications on June 1

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001422.000050711.html
- anchor: #n596150
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント

Konami has opened applications for a game industry employment support program for students.

## 究極のMMORPG『レイヴン2（RAVEN2）』特化ワールド「ZERO」の好評を受け新たに「ZERO2」ワールドをオープン！

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002531.000007736.html
- anchor: #n596149
- Companies mentioned: ネットマーブル、Netmarble Monster Inc.

ネットマーブルが『レイヴン2』の特化ワールド「ZERO2」を新設。

## “Gokuusu,” an exceptionally thin lens designed specifically for reading glasses, now on sale

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000029727.html
- anchor: #n596151
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・トピア、メガネストアー

メガネストアーが老眼鏡専用レンズ『極うす』を発売。

## ミートキャリア launches “Moyamoya Wall-Sparring AI” (beta), a free AI brainstorming service equipped with expertise from 6,000 career support cases!

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000049926.html
- anchor: #n596152
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社fruor、ミートキャリア

株式会社fruor has launched the career support AI “Moyamoya Wall-Sparring AI.”

## 文脈不動産株式会社 established

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000182075.html
- anchor: #n596153
- Companies mentioned: 文脈不動産株式会社、銕仙会 能楽研修所

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.

## A record 1,010 teams, totaling 3,045 high school students, enter the 4th National High School Policy Koshien!

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000126503.html
- anchor: #n596155
- Companies mentioned: 日本青年会議所

The National High School Policy Koshien records a record number of entries.

## Meek announces the redesign of its corporate website

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000073834.html
- anchor: #n596154
- Companies mentioned: ミーク株式会社

ミーク株式会社 has redesigned its corporate website.

## ラ ロッシュ ポゼ × Minions: first-ever global collaboration unveiled!

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000005929.html
- anchor: #n596156
- Companies mentioned: ラ ロッシュ ポゼ、日本ロレアル株式会社、イルミネーション、ユニバーサル・ピクチャーズ

ラ ロッシュ ポゼ is collaborating with the film “Minions & Monsters” on a campaign for its Effaclar range.

## 新宿 北村写真機店 marks its 6th anniversary with an event! The main theme is “Connect,” linking the past and present to the future

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000170981.html
- anchor: #n596157
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カメラのキタムラ、新宿 北村写真機店、ライカ

新宿 北村写真機店 will mark its 6th anniversary with a large-scale campaign and events throughout the store during July.

## First nationwide initiative! “Smartphone Future Scholarship” established to support high school students’ connectivity

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000177932.html
- anchor: #n596158
- Companies mentioned: 沖縄セルラー電話株式会社

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

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000451.000014901.html
- anchor: #n596159
- Companies mentioned: クラスメソッド株式会社、帝国データバンク

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.

## SONO Moon Nagoya, the first hotel in Japan, opens today

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000182657.html
- anchor: #n596378
- Companies mentioned: SONO International、SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia、SONO Hospitality Japan、Trinity Airways

Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia, part of South Korea’s Sono International, has opened its first hotel in Japan, SONO Moon Nagoya, near Nagoya Station.

## Nagasaki Prefecture’s antenna shop “Nihonbashi Nagasaki-kan” reopens after renovation

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000184195.html
- anchor: #n596377
- Companies mentioned: デイ・ナイト株式会社

Nagasaki Prefecture’s antenna shop has reopened in Nihonbashi after renovation.

## DRS Automotive Solutions Japan launches strategic collaboration with Sompo Japan

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000170299.html
- anchor: #n596376
- Companies mentioned: DRS Automotive Solutions Japan、Sompo Japan、DRS Group

DRS Automotive Solutions Japan partners with Sompo Japan to establish a hail damage response model in Japan using AI scanning and PDR technology.

## ROLI and Casio announce partnership

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000177430.html
- anchor: #n596375
- Companies mentioned: Luminary ROLI Ltd.、カシオ計算機株式会社

ROLI and Casio collaborate on a music-learning app.

## Taste whisky spirit nurtured by Shizuoka’s nature straight from the cask! ガイアフロー静岡蒸溜所 launches its “Tasting from the Cask Tour”

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000160191.html
- anchor: #n596374
- Companies mentioned: ガイアフロー静岡蒸溜所

ガイアフロー静岡蒸溜所 launches a new tour where visitors can taste and bottle whisky straight from the cask.

## Turning urban gaps into spaces for research outreach: “Ki Sci Iki” project connecting research and public spaces launches

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000147858.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1847698-en.html
- anchor: #n596373
- Companies mentioned: Academimic、日建設計総合研究所

“Ki Sci Iki,” a project that turns urban gaps into spaces for research exhibitions, launches.

## 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

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000163071.html
- anchor: #n596372
- Companies mentioned: lipro、星紀魅族、吉利控股集団

lipro launches a sunlight-replicating sleep light designed to improve sleep quality.

## Ambientec wins the “Beauty” category award at the JAXURY AWARD 2026

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000064381.html
- anchor: #n596371
- Companies mentioned: アンビエンテック

アンビエンテック wins the “Beauty” category award at the JAXURY AWARD 2026.

## ASAGI Labs establishes the Longevity Consortium

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000152452.html
- anchor: #n596370
- Companies mentioned: ASAGI Labs、アサヒクオリティーアンドイノベーションズ、アルフレッサ ホールディングス、NTTプレシジョンメディシン、明治ホールディングス、森永製菓、ロート製薬

ASAGI Labs establishes the Longevity Consortium.

## Notice of TV commercial airing and special website launch for “OOKABE Solution,” which solves building challenges with glass

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000171105.html
- anchor: #n596369
- Companies mentioned: OOKABE GLASS株式会社

OOKABE GLASS launches a new TV commercial in Fukui Prefecture to promote its building insulation solutions.

## Technical colleges are transforming communities! [WiCON2026] 21 selected teams announced

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000140586.html
- anchor: #n596368
- Companies mentioned: KDDI Engineering、NTT、NEC、Hitachi Systems、Ricoh、SoftBank、Yamaha

WiCON2026 selects 21 teams for wireless technology demonstrations, with 1 million JPY in support for each.

## [chocoZAP] Brush your teeth during spare moments!? “Chocoっと Mini Toothbrush,” making it easy to brush your teeth while out, launches on June 4

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000117002.html
- anchor: #n596367
- Companies mentioned: ヤマトエスロン株式会社、chocoZAP

Yamato Esuron teams up with chocoZAP to launch the compact “Chocoっと Mini Toothbrush” on June 4.

## Spending the rainy season with you—the limited-time doll returns to “Sugar Doll”

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000176908.html
- anchor: #n596366
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グローバルギア

Global Gear announces a rainy-season limited-time event and new features for “Sugar Doll.”

## Why did it reach that result? Multimodal XAI technology that can explain the basis for its reasoning established

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000181531.html
- anchor: #n596365
- Companies mentioned: NTT

NTT develops “evidence-enhanced decoding” technology to improve LVLM reasoning reliability.

## SAGA IGNITE, a next-generation innovator development program originating in Saga, launches; applications open to young talent from June 1

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000151841.html
- anchor: #n596364
- Companies mentioned: 地域創生Coデザイン研究所、SDCソリューションズ、NTT西日本

Applications open in Saga Prefecture for SAGA IGNITE, a program to develop young innovators.

## 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

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000119860.html
- anchor: #n596363
- Companies mentioned: 日仏商事株式会社

Nippan Trading has begun selling the southern European food brand Olive de Luc.

## “The 48th GOLVI Sapporo Open Pro-Am Tournament” media event held for a new era of regional opens where “tradition” meets “reach”

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000125360.html
- anchor: #n596362
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビヨンドプロパティーズ、ゴルフダイジェスト・オンライン

The Sapporo Open golf tournament will be held as a new-era regional open in collaboration with creators.

## IG Arena wins the Tokai Telecommunications Council Chairman’s Award at the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Radio Day and Information and Communications Month” ceremony

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000136712.html
- anchor: #n596361
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社愛知国際アリーナ、NTTドコモ、NTT西日本、NTT東日本

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

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000130033.html
- anchor: #n596360
- Companies mentioned: 藤沢市民活動推進機構

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

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000126772.html
- anchor: #n596359

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

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000175731.html
- anchor: #n596358
- Companies mentioned: キャンピングカー株式会社

キャンピングカー株式会社 launches the “New 三 Sacred Treasures Set” for disaster preparedness.

## Molten to launch the official game ball for the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season in July

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000147112.html
- anchor: #n596357
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モルテン、B.LEAGUE

Molten will launch the official game ball for the B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season in July.

## レイコップ wins twice at the “Manababy Awards 2026”!

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000012718.html
- anchor: #n596356
- Companies mentioned: レイコップ

2 レイコップ products win the “Manababy Awards 2026.”

## justInCaseTechnologies launches an “AI agent service for corporate agencies”

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000046872.html
- anchor: #n596355
- Companies mentioned: justInCaseTechnologies

justInCaseTechnologies launches an AI agent service for corporate agencies.

## Just send a photo. “Tukimi,” a service that uses AI to create a professional-quality website in ５ minutes, launches

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000018230.html
- anchor: #n596354
- Companies mentioned: InSync株式会社

InSync株式会社 launches Tukimi, an AI website creation service that enables small businesses to build websites quickly and at low cost.

## VAddy, a cloud-based web vulnerability scanning tool, significantly revamps its manual testing plan

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000022085.html
- anchor: #n596353
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビットフォレスト、株式会社SHIFT SECURITY

Bitforest revamps VAddy’s plans and begins collaborating with SHIFT SECURITY.

## “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)

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000152670.html
- anchor: #n596352
- Companies mentioned: Big Create Co., Ltd.、JACK IN THE DONUTS

JACK IN THE DONUTS launches summer-limited lemon and banana donuts across 34 stores in Japan.

## Launch of “Plan de GO!”, a tourism web service for local governments

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000160188.html
- anchor: #n596351
- Companies mentioned: 表示灯株式会社

表示灯株式会社 launches “Plan de GO!”, a tourism DX solution.

## 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

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000057138.html
- anchor: #n596350
- Companies mentioned: BRITA Japan、TOTOPA、Meiji Park Market、Baby J's、PARKLET

BRITA Japan launches the “BRITA ALIVE SPA” pop-up event in Tokyo, combining sauna experiences with sustainable hydration.

## 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

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000057138.html
- anchor: #n596349
- Companies mentioned: BRITA Japan株式会社、ブリタ グループ

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.

## [日本蓄電池株式会社] “NC Uki Toyonocho Battery Storage Facility” begins operation in the supply-demand adjustment market in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000161802.html
- anchor: #n596348
- Companies mentioned: 日本蓄電池株式会社、デジタルグリッド株式会社

日本蓄電池 and デジタルグリッド have begun operating a grid-scale battery storage facility in Kumamoto Prefecture.

## 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

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000057138.html
- anchor: #n596347
- Companies mentioned: BRITA Japan、BRITA Group

BRITA Japan launches the 'BRITA LARQ' smart bottle series, integrating digital hydration tracking and UV-C purification technology.

## [日本蓄電池] Battery storage facility “NC口春蓄電所” in Kama, Fukuoka Prefecture, begins receiving power from the grid

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000161802.html
- anchor: #n596346
- Companies mentioned: 日本蓄電池株式会社、株式会社リミックスポイント、株式会社クラフティア、株式会社TMEIC

日本蓄電池 and リミックスポイント have begun receiving power at a grid-scale battery storage facility in Fukuoka Prefecture.

## Supporting all Hita municipal elementary and junior high schools with the cooling power of ice

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000143588.html
- anchor: #n596345
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社九州コクボ、小久保製氷冷蔵株式会社

九州コクボ will provide ice free of charge to all elementary and junior high schools in Hita as a heatstroke prevention measure.

## [日本蓄電池株式会社] Battery installation begins at the grid-scale storage facility “NC酒田市浜中蓄電所” in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000161802.html
- anchor: #n596344
- Companies mentioned: 日本蓄電池株式会社、株式会社ワイ・ジャスト

日本蓄電池 has begun installing a grid-scale battery storage facility in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture.

## [万平ホテル] Launches refreshing lemon butter cream sandwiches in light-colored packaging

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000007085.html
- anchor: #n596343
- Companies mentioned: 万平ホテル

万平ホテル launches a new cookie sandwich.

## [日本蓄電池株式会社] Battery installation begins at the grid-scale storage facility “NC鶴岡市湯田川蓄電所” in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000161802.html
- anchor: #n596342
- Companies mentioned: 日本蓄電池株式会社、株式会社ワイ・ジャスト

日本蓄電池 has begun installing a grid-scale battery storage facility in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture.

## Generative AI cuts newsletter production time dramatically, from 1 hour to “3 minutes”! Launch of FastBiz AI Newsletter, a fan marketing support service

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000032744.html
- anchor: #n596341
- Companies mentioned: ライブリッツ株式会社

ライブリッツ launches a generative AI-powered newsletter production support service.

## New pieces from platinum jewelry brand “Platinum Woman” to launch June 1, 2026. Expressing the “real me” through the brilliance of platinum

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000028959.html
- anchor: #n596340
- Companies mentioned: 田中貴金属リテイリング株式会社、プラチナ・ギルド・インターナショナル、認定NPO法人カタリバ

田中貴金属 will launch 4 new pieces from its “Platinum Woman” collection on June 1. They feature a twisted design in pure platinum.

## Notice regarding the establishment of HiJoJo Global Unicorn Investment Corporation

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000035674.html
- anchor: #n596339
- Companies mentioned: HiJoJo Partners、JAMP Fund Management、Nasdaq Private Market

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.

## アルフレッサ株式会社と正晃株式会社による臨床検査試薬卸売事業に関する検討会の設置について

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000155184.html
- anchor: #n596338
- Companies mentioned: アルフレッサ株式会社、正晃株式会社

アルフレッサ and 正晃 have established a working group to improve the clinical laboratory reagent supply chain.

## Participation in the ASAGI Labs Longevity Consortium to study research and its implementation in society in the longevity field

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000155184.html
- anchor: #n596337
- Companies mentioned: アルフレッサ ホールディングス株式会社、一般財団法人ASAGI Labs、株式会社ASAGI Labs、アサヒクオリティーアンドイノベーションズ株式会社、NTTプレシジョンメディシン株式会社、明治ホールディングス株式会社、森永製菓株式会社、ロート製薬株式会社

アルフレッサホールディングス has joined the ASAGI Labs Longevity Consortium and begun collaborating to extend healthy life expectancy.

## 株式会社ミライル surpasses 100 SES engineers

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000039528.html
- anchor: #n596336
- Companies mentioned: CRGホールディングス株式会社、株式会社ミライル

株式会社ミライル announced that it has surpassed 100 SES engineers and will launch an ML engineer training program in June 2026.

## GENTLE MONSTER opens Japan’s first duty-free store at Kansai International Airport

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000137182.html
- anchor: #n596335
- Companies mentioned: Gentle Monster

Gentle Monster opens its first duty-free store in Japan at Kansai International Airport on June 2, 2026.

## IGPVP establishes a Kansai office

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000097774.html
- anchor: #n596334
- Companies mentioned: Ignition Point Venture Partners、J. Front Retailing、Aeon Mall、Daiwa House Ventures

IGPVP establishes a new office in Osaka to strengthen its support for the Kansai startup ecosystem.

## Set to appear at Kansai Collection 2026 A/W! “mugi🌿” of ONECARAT, who placed 2nd in a TikTok event, heads to the runway

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000059943.html
- anchor: #n596333
- Companies mentioned: AEGIS GROUP、ONECARAT

Liver 'mugi🌿' from ONECARAT wins a spot on the runway at Kansai Collection 2026 A/W.

## Exclusive to Kenelephant stores! New capsule toy collaboration with plush artist Munyu, “Munyu Pouch Puku Autumn & Puku Winter,” set for release in October '26

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000166988.html
- anchor: #n596332
- Companies mentioned: Kenelephant

Kenelephant announces a new collaboration capsule toy series with plush artist 'Munyu' for October 2026.

## Japan Benex to make its first appearance at “3daysofdesign 2026” in Copenhagen, Denmark

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000032810.html
- anchor: #n596331
- Companies mentioned: Japan Benex、KUO DUO、WAKA WAKA、Lichen

Japan Benex to exhibit its 'EETAL' project at the international design event '3daysofdesign 2026' in Copenhagen.

## More than just walking: an event to experience. Registration for the 24th Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Three-Day March opens June 1! [Imabari, Ehime Prefecture]

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000136949.html
- anchor: #n596330
- Companies mentioned: FC今治

Registration has opened for the 24th edition of the walking event in Imabari.

## TMEIC and パラリンアート will hold an art contest for people with disabilities.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000064050.html
- anchor: #n596222
- Companies mentioned: TMEIC、パラリンアート

TMEIC and パラリンアート will hold an art contest for people with disabilities.

## A gathering of all kinds of Billiken figures! “TAMURAKOMA BILLIKEN PROJECT” to exhibit at the 19th Licensing Japan

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000074913.html
- anchor: #n596221
- Companies mentioned: 田村駒株式会社

田村駒 unveils new Billiken characters at Licensing Japan.

## “Good Sweat, Shibuya. Action” at heat-relief facilities in Shibuya

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000030852.html
- anchor: #n596220
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人渋谷未来デザイン、カバヤ食品株式会社

Shibuya City and private companies are working together to prevent heatstroke by distributing salt tablets at public facilities.

## ユニクロ teams up with ZO&FRIENDS for a new collection featuring LINE FRIENDS characters, set to launch in late June

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000076227.html
- anchor: #n596219
- Companies mentioned: ユニクロ、LINE FRIENDS

ユニクロ UT will launch T-shirts in collaboration with ZO&FRIENDS in late June.

## 2026 event marking the UN-designated Sustainable Gastronomy Day

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000062040.html
- anchor: #n596218
- Companies mentioned: AgVenture Lab、FAO

AgVenture Lab holds an event marking Sustainable Gastronomy Day.

## [コープみらい] Sponsors the 2nd “Everyone’s Read-Aloud Picture Book Awards,” which selects the picture book people most want to read aloud

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000153055.html
- anchor: #n596217
- Companies mentioned: コープみらい、日本生活協同組合連合会

コープみらい sponsors the 2nd “Everyone’s Read-Aloud Picture Book Awards.”

## [バンビシャス奈良] Player Shunpei Ishii retires

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000105349.html
- anchor: #n596216
- Companies mentioned: バンビシャス奈良

Shunpei Ishii of バンビシャス奈良 has announced his retirement.

## The conditions for becoming “a company of choice” and overcoming labor shortages [June issue of “Monthly Shukatsu” published]

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000009951.html
- anchor: #n596215
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、井比石材工業株式会社、有限会社リベント、株式会社永田屋

鎌倉新書 publishes the June issue of “Monthly Shukatsu,” featuring recruitment and organizational reform in the end-of-life services industry.

## ポールトゥウィン launches fraud prevention BPO service for cashless payment providers

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000084748.html
- anchor: #n596214
- Companies mentioned: ポールトゥウィン、ピットクルー、クアーズ

ポールトゥウィン launches a fraud prevention BPO service for cashless payment providers.

## Online identity verification service “LIQUID eKYC” provided for Money Partners’ crypto CFD service

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000061051.html
- anchor: #n596213
- Companies mentioned: Liquid、Money Partners、ELEMENTS

Liquid provides LIQUID eKYC to Money Partners for crypto CFD account opening, reducing processing time from one business day to one hour.

## 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.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000064489.html
- anchor: #n596212
- Companies mentioned: 関西電力株式会社

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.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000084324.html
- anchor: #n596211
- Companies mentioned: コマースメディア

Childcare products from コマースメディア win the Manababy Awards 2026.

## [130th edition] “Yamazaki 18 Year Old” returns. The latest whiskey lottery goes on sale June 1.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000145472.html
- anchor: #n596210
- Companies mentioned: タチバナE酒販、株式会社アップライジング

タチバナE酒販 has launched its 130th whiskey lottery, offering rare labels including Yamazaki 18 Year Old in a limited run of 466 tickets.

## Space Data launches a community for sharing information about PROVIDENCE on Discord.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000080352.html
- anchor: #n596209
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースデータ

Space Data has launched a Discord community for “PROVIDENCE” to strengthen technical exchanges and information sharing.

## Entries are now open for the Gamification Award 2026, which recognizes outstanding gamification initiatives!

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000059309.html
- anchor: #n596208
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ エックスディー、コクヨ株式会社、チームみらい、花王株式会社

Sega XD has announced that entries are open for the Gamification Award 2026 and that a conference will be held.

## インフィニア株式会社、オウンドメディア「INFINIA TIMES」を本日6月1日（月）15:00にオープンいたしました！

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000009289.html
- anchor: #n596207
- Companies mentioned: インフィニア株式会社、あっとほぉーむカフェ

インフィニア has launched its owned media outlet, “INFINIA TIMES,” to strengthen its communications about corporate culture.

## Kyle Milling: Basic agreement reached on continuing his head coach contract for the 2026-27 season

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000116683.html
- anchor: #n596206
- Companies mentioned: 群馬クレインサンダーズ

群馬クレインサンダーズ has announced that it will renew its contract with head coach Kyle Milling.

## チエル upgrades InterCLASS® Console Support.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000067516.html
- anchor: #n596205
- Companies mentioned: チエル株式会社、Google LLC

チエル has updated its ICT management tool for schools, InterCLASS® Console Support, to version 4.2.

## Omiai, a matchmaking app, surveyed 6,203 married people: “matching apps” were the most common path to marriage for people in their 20s.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000089025.html
- anchor: #n596204
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Omiai、株式会社エニトグループ

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.

## 横浜DeNAベイスターズ公式戦で初の冠試合『ジブン開放、ドリトス ナイター』を6月3日(水)開催～イベント企画多数！選手直筆サイン入りグッズも当たる！～

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000014806.html
- anchor: #n596203
- Companies mentioned: ジャパンフリトレー、横浜DeNAベイスターズ、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、カルビー

ジャパンフリトレー will hold “Free Yourself, Doritos Night,” a title-sponsored game with 横浜DeNAベイスターズ, on June 3, 2026.

## Announcing the 2026 lineup: Retty TOP USER, food experts covering 59 regions and 17 cuisine categories, with 108 people appointed this year.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000004025.html
- anchor: #n596202
- Companies mentioned: Retty株式会社

Retty has announced the 108 Retty TOP USERs for 2026.

## 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.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000019201.html
- anchor: #n596201
- Companies mentioned: ルノー・ジャポン株式会社

Renault Japon is running a purchase support campaign for the yellow Kangoo.

## Dachou Club, Kintaro. and Junretsu star together in a new commercial for “おたからや,” the high-value buying service.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000080252.html
- anchor: #n596200
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いーふらん、おたからや

株式会社いーふらん has cast Junretsu in a new commercial for “おたからや,” alongside Dachou Club and Kintaro. The company is also accelerating its global expansion.

## Popular insurance rankings for June 2026 announced | “Konohoken,” the insurance comparison and quote website

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000027965.html
- anchor: #n596199
- 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

Sasuke Financial Lab releases June 2026 insurance popularity rankings via 'Konohoken'.

## Ajinomoto Co., Inc. signs sponsorship agreement with professional esports team REJECT.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000059753.html
- anchor: #n596198
- Companies mentioned: 味の素株式会社、株式会社REJECT

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.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000279.000072105.html
- anchor: #n596197
- Companies mentioned: みんなの銀行

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.

## 株式会社エフピコ and 株式会社魚組 collaborate to reduce CO2 emissions through the active use of eco-friendly products.

- Published: 2026-06-01T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000081943.html
- anchor: #n596196
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフピコ、株式会社魚組

FP Corporation and Uogumi are working together to promote the use of environmentally friendly containers and reduce CO2 emissions.