“SPORTS LEGENDS EXHIBITION 2026,” an exhibition and sale of officially licensed sports memorabilia featuring handwritten autographs, to be held at 日本橋三越本店!
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An exhibition and sale of sports memorabilia and a talk show will be held at 日本橋三越本店.
Reprinted! Two fun interactive picture books, “New Edition: Who Wants to Eat More?” and “New Edition: Who Wants to Eat Even More?”, reprinted at the same time!
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Tokyo Shoten reprints Keitaro Sugihara's popular interactive picture books due to high demand.
【Putting experts’ know-how into AI】Top AI talent selected by Forbes to speak! Seminar on AI in manufacturing, turning drawing and safety expertise into “company assets,” to be held on 7/29
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Ipros will hold a seminar on AI applications for passing on manufacturing expertise on July 29. Yuta Shimono, representative of Emuni, will speak about methods for turning experts’ knowledge into assets using AI.
“Gintama Smartphone Battle Chronicle,” a command-battle RPG bursting with the spirit of “Gintama,” launches the “Special Costume” chapter of its story event!
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SEGA updates 'Gintama: Smartphone Battle Chronicle' with a new story event and a 'Part-time Job' resource-earning feature.
Former Rikkyo University pitcher Yoshihira Mikawa, who gave up baseball and went on to work as a company employee, signs a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs! ABEMA is streaming a free exclusive interview conducted before his departure for the U.S.—the only such interview by a media outlet
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Former college pitcher Yoshihira Mikawa signs with Chicago Cubs after working as a corporate employee; ABEMA streams exclusive interview.
6 winners announced. “Press Release Contest: The World 10 Years From Now” held for the first time in Morioka, Iwate, with a vision contest looking ahead to 2036; more than 150 attendees
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A press release contest envisioning the future of startups was held in Iwate Prefecture, with 6 companies receiving awards.
“ねっぱん！サイトコントローラー＋＋,” the site controller with the No. 1 number of installations in Japan, adds new features to its “Analytics Dashboard”—supporting optimal sales strategies by visualizing regional comparisons and payment structures
【Graduate School of Project Design】Applications open for admission selection for the 2027 academic year (Reiwa 9)
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The Graduate School of Project Design has opened applications for its 2027 admissions selection. It is recruiting students for a master’s program where working adults can systematically study new business development and business succession.
Child Eyes has announced its intensive short-term lessons for summer 2026. Individualized curricula using IQ tests help develop children’s thinking skills.
住信SBIネット銀行 launches the “Debit Card Point + Physical Card Issuance Fee Cashback Campaign”
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住信SBIネット銀行 has launched a cashback campaign for physical card issuance fees to encourage debit card use. The offer is available to the first 80,000 customers.
A collaboration between the “Pretty Series” and fruit parlor 果実園リーベル is confirmed! Collaboration menu items generously featuring seasonal fruit and newly drawn original merchandise are coming!
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The Pretty Series and 果実園リーベル are teaming up for the first time. Limited-edition menu items and newly illustrated merchandise will be available.
【Final day of the Amazon Smile Sale】Are you stocked up on disaster preparedness supplies? Greeshow's popular emergency preparedness series—portable water purifiers and emergency radios—on sale at special prices through June 2 at 23:59.
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Emergency preparedness brand Greeshow is taking part in the Amazon Smile Sale, offering special prices on water purifiers, emergency radios and other items through June 2. The campaign encourages people to stock up for emergencies.
TODA BUILDING unveils new public art for “APK PUBLIC Vol.2”!
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戸田建設 will present new works on the theme of the city by 3 artists as part of its public art program “APK PUBLIC Vol.2” at its headquarters, TODA BUILDING, starting June 1, 2026.
“Another call from school…”—why June brings more of them. An explanation of the “24-hour reset” that can help children who don’t change despite being scolded 【Online, June 3】
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Pastel Communication will hold an online seminar on June 3 for parents of children with ADHD traits. It will propose lifestyle changes that take brain fatigue into account.
【Confirmed: exhibiting at SPORTEC 2026】Pilates machine brand “MIYABI” to present a brand booth where visitors can experience the roots of its quality, with details on materials, construction and manufacturing background.
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MIYABI will exhibit at SPORTEC 2026 with a brand booth offering a hands-on look at the origins of its quality, including its materials, construction and manufacturing background.
【三浦工業株式会社】2 Miura Industries employees honored in the 2025 fiscal year Shikoku Branch Awards of the Japan Welding Society.
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2 Miura Industries employees received awards from the Shikoku Branch of the Japan Welding Society. They were recognized for their significant contributions to technology development and dissemination.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic TM game-used memorabilia collection is now available through 郵便局のネットショップ. It features items used in the fierce matchup between Japan and Venezuela.
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A memorabilia collection featuring game-used items from the intense action of the 2026 WBC is now on sale.
Summer arrives a little early at 伊豆ぐらんぱる公園! The summer-only giant water play zones “Water Land Purupuru” and “Night Purupuru” open.
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伊豆ぐらんぱる公園 is opening its summer-only water play facility “Water Land Purupuru” and stepping up efforts to attract visitors with nighttime hours and combination tickets.
【Matsuyama, Ehime】Ashikarada Airport Street store to hold a 9th anniversary campaign for June only.
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Ashikarada Airport Street store is holding a June-only discount campaign to mark its 9th anniversary. Menu discounts will be offered to LINE subscribers to improve customer satisfaction.
YL Projects launches “brand strategy-led social media management” service—turning brands into assets through social media operations that begin with strategy.
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Creative agency Y&L Projects Inc. launched its “brand strategy-led social media management” service on June 1, 2026, to build brands into assets through social media.
A collection of 11 stories with the worst possible endings: “The Worst Encyclopedia for Children,” a book for children and adults alike, is published.
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Poplar Publishing published “The Worst Encyclopedia for Children,” a collection of short stories by Hayashi Kiki, on June 1, 2026. The book contains 11 stories with the worst possible endings and is intended for readers of all ages.
“A self-reliant life for people with severe disabilities”: Social Inclu to open a group home in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on June 1.
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Social Inclu has opened a group home in Sapporo for people with severe disabilities. 24-hour support will help residents lead independent lives in the community.
株式会社西利: “Nishiri Original Wine” becomes “a bottle to enjoy art”
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Starting in June 2026, Kyoto pickles maker 西利 will replace the labels on its original wines with artwork by young artists and sell them as part of a project tied to a café gallery.
Culinary Germany: Promoting the appeal of German food culture to the Japanese market
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The German National Tourist Board will launch a digital campaign for Japan in June 2026, showcasing food experiences along the Goethe Route. It aims to stimulate demand for independent travel with an AI-powered widget.
TV anime begins airing on TOKYO MX, BS Fuji and other channels from July 1, 2026! Exclusive all-you-can-watch streaming confirmed on d Anime Store and ABEMA! “Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (Proud)!”
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TOブックス announces a TV anime adaptation of the popular light novel “Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (Proud)!” The anime will begin airing and streaming on July 1, 2026.
New service for auto repair shops lets users easily check brake pad wear by scanning, without removing the tires: “BRAKEPAD SCAN powered by ADVICS” launches
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SmartDrive and ADVICS launch a new service for auto repair shops that uses photos to show brake pad wear. The service aims to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Matsui Securities launches campaign offering up to 4 times the points on investment trust balances; new users of JCB Original Series credit card investments can earn up to 10,000 points
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Matsui Securities partners with JCB to run a campaign offering credit card investment users up to 4 times the points on their investment trust balances.
“Japan’s Best Starry Sky: Achi Village Tanabata Festival 2026” to be held, where wishes come true
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Achi Village in Nagano Prefecture has announced “Japan’s Best Starry Sky: Achi Village Tanabata Festival 2026,” a summer tourism event to be held in 2026.
Popular brand eggs known for hometown tax donations aim to raise their profile locally: long-established poultry cooperative opens direct-sales shop in town center
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児湯養鶏農業協同組合 has opened a direct-sales shop, “Sing,Telur,” in central Shintomi Town. It will also serve as a community hub.
Students from 京都芸術大学 explore Kurama’s appeal beyond its tourist sites and present the results of a regional revitalization project
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Students from 京都芸術大学 are partnering with the Kurama community to hold “Kuramaru,” a regional revitalization event using the former Kurama Elementary School, on June 14.
A quiet Christmas for just 2, spent with someone special: Christmas stay plan at GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture; reservations open June 1 (Mon.)
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An accommodation facility on Awaji Island has begun accepting reservations for its Christmas stay plan.
TOMAS is accepting applications for its “School Visit and Information Sessions at Leading Integrated Junior and Senior High Schools 2026,” with sessions at schools scheduled for late June!
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TOMAS will hold school visit and information sessions at leading integrated junior and senior high schools in late June.
Bringing regional well-being to life through “AI × amusement”! FIT-EASY’s first location in Mizuho Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, set to open at Takatsuji-minami!
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FIT-EASY will open a new store, “FIT-EASY 高辻南店,” in Mizuho Ward, Nagoya, on August 17, 2026. The company will strengthen its AI-powered health management services.
Can't wait to see what you get! “Osaka Ohsho × Bishoku Tenshin Gyoza-kan collaboration gyoza capsule lottery” on sale for a limited time starting June 1.
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株式会社ナインブロック has launched a “Gyoza Capsule Lottery,” featuring popular gyoza from Osaka Ohsho and Bishoku Tenshin Gyoza-kan, exclusively at its Rakuten Ichiba store.
An online lottery featuring the popular BL title “Hate My MIA!” is here! Prizes include new merchandise featuring original illustrations of the characters in maid uniforms with tracksuits!!
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An online lottery, “eeo Kuji,” featuring 人鳥ぺんぎん’s popular BL manga “Hate My MIA!” has gone on sale for a limited time.
Monstrous “strongest spiritual powers” forcibly reveal your destiny, heart and turning point ◆ Asahi’s crystal-ball reading now available on “Hon-kaku Uranai | Minori”
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株式会社レンサ and Telesis Network have begun offering content featuring psychic Asahi’s crystal-ball readings on the fortune-telling platform “Minori.”
STMicroelectronics announces new GaN products to improve power efficiency across a wide range of high-performance applications, from AI servers to robotics.
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STMicroelectronics launches 700V PowerGaN series for AI servers and robotics, offering high efficiency and power density.
Prize money reaches a record 10 million yen! ABEMA’s original audition project “RAPSTAR 2026” to discover the next generation of rappers will air; entries open June 1, 2026.
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ABEMA announces 'RAPSTAR 2026' audition with a record 10 million yen prize, starting June 1, 2026.
ABEMA to follow Japan national team captain Wataru Endo exclusively for 4 months; he has been selected for 3 consecutive World Cup tournaments. Special program “Blue Flame – Wataru Endo’s Resolve as He Reaches the Culmination of His Career – Presented by 日本財団” streams June 9 at 19:00.
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ABEMA will stream a special program following Japan national soccer team captain Wataru Endo on June 9. It follows his rehabilitation from a serious injury and his determination.
Jacket photo for the Japanese debut release by YOU DAYEON (Yu Dayeon), who drew attention with appearances on survival shows such as “Girls Planet 999,” unveiled for June 24 (Wednesday)!
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Korean artist YOU DAYEON will make her Japanese debut with “Dream Rusher” on June 24, 2026. Details were also announced for events including a streaming campaign tied to the jacket photo reveal and a mini-live performance.
New limited-time characters “★5 Yamatano Orochi” and “★5 Daji” arrive in DMM GAMES’ “Ayakashi Rumble!” A limited-time Demon Invasion event is also underway, where players can obtain “★5 Hakutsuru Doji”!
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DMM GAMES’ “Ayakashi Rumble!” adds new shikigami and launches a limited-time event.
Total pre-registrations surpass 550,000! Release date for idle and abyss-exploration RPG “Dot Abyss” set for June 11 (Thursday)! Joint campaign offering exciting rewards now underway!
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DMM GAMES announces the release date of 'Dot Abyss' for June 11, following 550,000 pre-registrations.
A new lottery is coming to the online lottery service “Hani Kuji Land,” featuring original illustrations for Akiru Oba’s BL comic “The Reincarnated Mob Got Set Up and Conquered in the World of a BL Game!?” from the Mob Hame series!
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Corede has launched an online lottery based on the BL comic “The Reincarnated Mob Got Set Up and Conquered in the World of a BL Game!?” Limited-edition merchandise featuring original illustrations will be on sale through the end of June.
For Japan’s humidity, kuromoji. uka’s humidity rescue!
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uka will run a humidity-fighting campaign in June 2026. Focusing on products containing kuromoji, it will offer self-care ideas to ease the discomfort of the rainy season.