フクシマガリレイ | Recruiting website fully revamped with the message “People are always at the heart of everything.” The site showcases a range of challenges.
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フクシマガリレイ has revamped its recruiting website and expanded content highlighting employees’ challenges and diversity.
Haboro Town, Hokkaido, launches a Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team DAO to address local issues and build ties with the community.
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Haboro Town, Hokkaido, has partnered with 株式会社あるやうむ to launch a Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team DAO in June 2026. Two team members have taken up their posts, and the town aims to revitalize the area using a digital community.
A high-quality eyeglass fitting service backed by ophthalmologists and specialist staff. Sales of children’s myopia lenses with a specialized design begin Monday, June 1.
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JINS has begun offering lenses for children with myopia and is strengthening its system of ophthalmologist partnerships and specialist staff.
“Good Sweat, Shibuya. Action” at heat-relief facilities in Shibuya
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Shibuya Mirai Design and Kabaya Foods are working together on heat countermeasures in Shibuya Ward, placing “Salt Charge Tablets” in public facilities to help prevent heatstroke.
“Puroland Neo Natsu Matsuri III” starts Friday, July 10! The evolved “Neo En-nichi” introduces “Mirai Photo,” an AI-powered attraction making its Japan debut.
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Sanrio Puroland is holding a summer event themed around Y3K.
ロート製薬 joins the ASAGI Labs Longevity Consortium, leveraging cell science and consumer connections to create new value through industry-government-academia collaboration.
A chance to appear in an interview with a hugely popular voice actor! The “Quick Japan” interview project featuring a special collaboration with popular voice actor Konomi Kohara is coming!
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17LIVE partners with Quick Japan to hold an audition for livestreamers, with the prize being an interview with voice actor Konomi Kohara.
A new “Seven Premium Taste the World Potato: Yangnyeom Chicken Flavor” is here, offering a crunchy texture and a sweet-and-spicy yangnyeom flavor! Snacks and appetizers that capture the authentic taste of Korea will also go on sale!
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Seven-Eleven Japan will roll out a nationwide series of snacks and appetizers themed around Korean cuisine.
松屋フーズ brings a new take on Matsuya to Ginza: its first permanent department store location, “Matsuya PREMIUM,” is coming to 松屋銀座 as 松屋フーズ marks its 60th anniversary!
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To mark its 60th anniversary, 松屋フーズ will open its first permanent department store location, “Matsuya PREMIUM,” at 松屋銀座 on June 10, 2026.
A remarkable collaboration!! The lively conversation book by Hiroyuki Itsuki and Ken Yokoyama, “口笛を吹きながら夜を行け” (with a CD featuring a new song of the same title), goes on sale in bookstores on June 24!!
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A conversation book by Hiroyuki Itsuki and Ken Yokoyama, along with a new-song CD, goes on sale June 24.
An outpouring of relatable reactions! A message of encouragement for people in their 40s struggling with life’s challenges. Popular author Haruna Terachi’s latest book, “雨が降ったら,” is now on sale.
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Poplar Publishing will release Haruna Terachi’s latest novel, “雨が降ったら,” on May 26. The novel portrays the struggles and hopes of women in their 40s, and a commemorative launch event will also be held.
A commemorative tour is on sale, tracing “Showa 100” through travel and offering an on-site experience of the industries, lifestyles and culture that defined the Showa era.
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Club Tourism has launched an experiential travel package to mark “Showa 100” in 2026.
【Z-kai Ektas Eiko Seminar】A diagnostic test of problem-solving and written-answer skills for elementary school students in grades 1, 2 and 3 aiming for Tsukukoma, Gosanke and Komaba-Toho junior high schools will be held in June and July.
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Z-kai Ektas Eiko Seminar announces diagnostic tests for elementary students aiming for top-tier middle schools in June/July 2026.
FamilyMart to hold its “Thank You Letter Contest 2026.” Letter sets featuring popular products such as rice balls and coffee will also be available through Famima Network Print, supporting letter-writing culture from convenience stores.
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FamilyMart is holding the “Thank You Letter Contest 2026” as part of its 45th anniversary celebrations. It will also distribute letter sets using its multi-copy machines, supporting a culture of gratitude in local communities.
About 68% of people who eat crab and seafood for “special occasions” choose “New Year’s or the year-end and New Year holidays”! The No. 1 factor they consider is “place of origin and brand.”
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A survey by NEXER and 鮮・彩くらぶ found that about 60% of respondents eat crab and seafood over the year-end and New Year holidays, and that place of origin and brand are the most important considerations for gifts.
About 95% of office furniture buyers want to “keep costs down.” As a cost-cutting measure, about 40% said they know about or have considered “used office furniture.”
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Survey results on cost-consciousness when purchasing office furniture and demand for used furniture.
[New] A refreshing summer-limited package has arrived for “Honey Chocolat Sand Reep,” the sugar-free, gluten-free treat that ranked No. 1 in Amazon’s cookie category※!
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MYHONEY launches a summer-limited package for “Honey Chocolat Sand Reep.”
[Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido] Unused town-owned land in a prime location in the heart of a town with an airport will be cleared in fiscal 令和8年度, with full-scale consideration of how to use it.
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Nakashibetsu plans to clear 2 parcels of unused town-owned land in the city center in fiscal 令和8年度 and consider effective use involving private-sector expertise.
Second Japan national soccer team support campaign: Win luxury prizes with an APA special hotel stay in June! Japan national team merchandise giveaways at participating hotels!
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APA Hotels will hold an accommodation campaign and give away merchandise as part of a Japan national soccer team support campaign.
[Nara City] “Narawai” will be held again in fiscal 令和8年度! Applications are now open
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Nara City is recruiting participants for “Narawai,” a program to solve local challenges. Working with 3 local companies, it aims to create connections with the region and encourage relocation.
38.0% say they would accept a salary reduction if they could change jobs to a remote position—even with a “cut of more than 20%,” people with full-remote experience are 18 times more accepting than those with full in-office experience
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テレリモ総研 releases findings from a survey on the trade-off between remote work and salary. About 40% would accept a pay cut when changing jobs for a fully remote position, highlighting a divide in attitudes toward work styles.
Top entries will become postcards: The 17th “Hankyu Ee Hagaki Contest” is now open. Share your favorite places and scenery!
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Hankyu Railway announces the 17th “Hankyu Ee Hagaki Contest,” showcasing the appeal of areas along its lines. Entries are being accepted in the photography and painting categories, and winning works will be made into postcards.
Blue legislator suspected of intervening in Tai-Liu case; Ministry of Economic Affairs says legal disputes should be resolved through legal channels
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Economic Affairs said in response to reports that lawmaker Niu Hsu-ting had intervened in the Taliu case that registration work was being carried out properly in accordance with the law.
Zheng Liwen announces U.S. visit itinerary, says she will meet with U.S. Defense Department officials
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KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun will lead a delegation to the United States to strengthen communication with U.S. officials and express an openness to discussing peace.
Ministry of Economic Affairs pledges support for industrial parks in Huwei and Baozhong, Yunlin
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The Legislative Yuan's Economics Committee inspected industrial park development in Yunlin County. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture discussed balancing development and environmental protection.
Honey turns milky white or crystallizes; Agriculture and Food Agency says this is the best proof of purity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Agriculture and Food Agency clarified that honey crystallization is a natural phenomenon and promoted the label for domestically produced honey products.
Changhua Coastal Industrial Park opens applications for temporary soil storage site to address disposal challenges in 5 central Taiwan counties and cities
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The Changhua County government opened applications for the Changhua Coastal temporary soil storage site to help resolve soil disposal problems.
Welcome to NVIDIA, Chiang Wan-an says Taipei 101 will light up tonight to celebrate
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Chiang Wan-an attended NVIDIA GTC and announced that Taipei 101 would light up to celebrate NVIDIA's headquarters moving in. He also voiced support for nuclear power as a way to address energy problems.
Drone used to indiscriminately scatter poisoned bait 3 times, killing animals; Yilan court sentences defendant to 1 year and 8 months
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A man surnamed Wang, motivated by a personal grudge, used a drone to drop poison, killing and injuring animals at 星夢森林劇場. He was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison.
Guangdong political and legal affairs chief appointed deputy director of 香港中聯辦; analyst says she is familiar with Hong Kong
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Yuan Gujie, Guangdong's political and legal affairs chief, was appointed deputy director of 香港中聯辦, a move seen as beneficial to Greater Bay Area cooperation.
Guo Jian-an, a student with muscular dystrophy, overcame physical limitations and gained admission to National Chiayi University, showing an optimistic spirit.
Hard to identify zombie vape cartridges; Education Ministry considers saliva screening, which could start as early as September
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The Education Ministry is considering adding saliva screening in schools to address etomidate abuse linked to zombie vape cartridges, with the measure expected to take effect in September.