Net Power launches a new My Page to help cut electricity costs with AI
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SustainableEnergy株式会社 has revamped the My Page for its Net Power electricity service and added AI features. These include electricity consumption forecasts, market trend visualizations and advice on periods of high prices, helping customers reduce costs.
Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, issues its “Setouchi City Open Creation Public-Private Co-Creation Declaration” and introduces a public-private co-creation proposal system in which the mayor reviews every proposal and residents can present directly to the mayor!
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Setouchi City introduces a public-private co-creation proposal system where the mayor reviews all submissions.
Report released on the impact of generative AI in in-basket exercises for managers
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MSC and BAKUTAN released a report on the impact of Generative AI on management in-basket exercises, highlighting that AI usage leads to ranking shifts rather than uniform score increases and requires human oversight.
Companies mentioned:Management Service Center (MSC)、BAKUTAN Inc.
Angle Create, which produces how companies present and communicate themselves, steps up hiring as its business expands and launches a recruitment website
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Angle Create published a recruitment website on June 1, 2026, detailing its distinctive business model and workplace culture as it expands its business and ramps up hiring.
【New release and event tie-in】A practical guide to making drones a “serious business,” “Making Drones a Profession,” is published! On sale in advance at the “Making Drones a Profession Cafe” at Japan Drone starting June 3, 2026!
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Drone University publishes its new book, “Making Drones a Profession,” and offers advance sales at Japan Drone 2026.
SNS marketing company ビーヘルシー has adopted Andell’s online health support service “Andell Work” to support the health of employees and their families. The move comes amid hybrid work and a push to enhance health management and family benefits. Following the adoption, the service has produced results, including a substantial reduction in time spent traveling to appointments through online consultations. The company aims to establish it as an option for early detection and treatment of health problems.
Shionogi & Co. decides to upgrade to next-generation commercial platform “Veeva Vault CRM”
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Shionogi & Co. has decided to migrate to Veeva’s next-generation CRM, “Veeva Vault CRM,” to achieve its medium-term management plan. It will use the latest AI technology to accelerate its transformation into a data-driven organization. With an eye toward integrating its headquarters with Torii Pharmaceutical, the company aims to centralize data for sales, marketing and medical affairs, enabling optimal cross-functional action and more sophisticated decision-making.
Companies mentioned:塩野義製薬株式会社、Veeva Japan 株式会社、Veeva Systems、鳥居薬品株式会社
A homebuilder that generated 422 case studies in 3 months unveils ideas for using AI; LIFEFUND representative Takuma Shiroto to speak at a seminar hosted by 新建ハウジング.
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株式会社LIFEFUND holds a demonstration seminar on AI applications for homebuilders. It analyzed the barriers to organizational AI adoption and presented practical ways to automate tasks from customer acquisition to on-site management, as well as a model for embedding AI in the organization linked to personnel evaluations.
Helical Fusion, advancing the practical use of fusion energy, named a Reiwa 8 “Gifu Prime Startup”
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Helical Fusion has been named a “Gifu Prime Startup” and selected for a grant of up to 1,000万円. It will strengthen its partnership with Gifu Prefecture and accelerate development toward the practical use of fusion energy.
【DX for drawing management】The “Attachment List” feature is now available in “つながる家づくり plantable,” a communication app for homebuilders. It automatically compiles extensive photos and documents into a list, dramatically streamlining on-site checks
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The “plantable” app for homebuilders enhances its file management features.
テックドクター establishes reference values for activity, sleep and heart rate variability based on wearable data from approximately 2,000 working-age Japanese people
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テックドクター establishes reference values for activity, sleep and heart rate variability based on wearable data from approximately 2,000 working-age people. The findings were presented at the Japan Society for Occupational Health meeting, contributing to more advanced health management.
【Seminar on June 8】Eliminate “double data entry” at staffing workplaces. Learn how to centrally manage everything from front-end operations to billing and payroll to cut costs by 168万円 annually
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株式会社ブレイン・ラボ will hold a free webinar on June 8, 2026, explaining how centralized management can solve the staffing industry’s double data entry problem and achieve annual cost savings of 168万円.
【30% OFF for amood Week】Exclusive feature on ライニ — A roundup of original products; 2 camisoles for under 1,500 yen!
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Fashion platform “amood” will run its “amood Week” sale from June 1 to 7, 2026, offering a 30% discount coupon on all products from its own brand, “ライニ.”
Taking place July 19 (Sunday)! “Summer Vacation Art Class” ahead of the 14th Mirassapo Art and Essay Contest, sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and others
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DAC未来サポート文化事業団 will hold a “Summer Vacation Art Class” for elementary and junior high school students on July 19.
【June 17 (Wed.), 11:00】What can the next-generation equipment maintenance cloud “M2X” do? Free online demo seminar
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株式会社M2X will hold a free online demonstration seminar for “M2X,” its equipment maintenance cloud for manufacturing sites, on June 17. The seminar will use the actual interface to explain how to digitize maintenance operations.
“Behind the Models” exhibition, where visitors can learn about, see and experience how plastic models® are made, opens Friday, June 19! At 駿府の工房 匠宿 in Shizuoka City, the “modeling capital of the world”
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駿府の工房 匠宿 in Shizuoka City will hold “Behind the Models,” a special exhibition showcasing the production process for plastic models, a local industry, from June 19 to August 17, 2026. Through video installations, exhibits created with manufacturers and craft experiences, the exhibition will share the appeal of making things.
78.3% of patients with hyperhidrosis say they “did not know about treatment options”; awareness of treatments covered by insurance stands at just 32.7%
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A survey by アイシークリニック found that 78.3% of patients with hyperhidrosis were unaware of treatments covered by insurance, while only 18.7% had sought medical care. Although 85% said the condition interfered with their daily lives, a lack of information emerged as a barrier to treatment. The clinic is urging people to consult a dermatologist early.
“SAKASPU 2026 Main Visual” printed stickers now available!
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ZIP-FM begins selling original stickers for the live circuit “SAKAE SP-RING 2026” through convenience store multifunction copiers. The lineup features 6 original designs.
Hitachi Real Estate Partners and MODE confirm an annual 91-hour reduction in workload and other benefits in a DX trial for building maintenance operations
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MODE and Hitachi Real Estate Partners jointly conducted a proof-of-concept trial for building maintenance operations, confirming an annual reduction of 91 work hours using the “BizStack” IoT platform.
Popular Insurance Rankings for June 2026 Announced! | Hoken Hikaku Lifei: Comprehensive Insurance Comparisons and Helpful Information
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Sasuke Financial Lab株式会社 announced the June 2026 edition of the popular insurance rankings for “Hoken Hikaku Lifei.” It provides product comparison information based on the latest number of new contracts.
FlexiSpot Japan announced that it will exhibit at “ORGATEC TOKYO 2026,” to be held in June 2026. The company will showcase new products, including products not yet released in Japan, at an interactive booth and run campaigns for visitors.
Also recommended for the Day of the Ox! Launching 3 types of sushi made lavishly with rich, fatty eel. Get through the hot summer by eating eel!
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Furuichian Plus, part of 梅の花グループ, will launch 3 types of eel sushi for a limited time from July 8 to 26, 2026, in conjunction with the Day of the Ox. The products will be sold at Furuichian stores nationwide, with prices varying according to the eel’s origin (Miyazaki Prefecture or China).
An era in which AI chooses travel destinations: MATCHA to launch “Locally,” a media platform delivering locally sourced information to international visitors, in June 2026
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株式会社MATCHA launched “Locally,” a new media platform for international visitors designed for the AI era, on June 1, 2026. It enables local tourism businesses to share information directly in 6 languages, highlighting attractions that can be buried in search results and creating new connections between inbound tourists and local communities.
Awarded advance EPC services for the LNG Canada Phase 2 Expansion Project for LNG Canada社
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JGC Global jointly secured advance EPC services for the LNG Canada expansion project in Canada with U.S.-based Fluor. The work is in the initial phase of a plan to double the existing plant’s production capacity from 14 million tons per year, and the companies’ successful track record on the Phase 1 project was recognized.
[Nogata City] Named a finalist for the Japan No-Code Awards!
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Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, was named a finalist in the local government category of the Japan No-Code Awards. The city’s theme is developing DX talent across the entire municipal government. Presentations will be evaluated in June 2026, with an awards ceremony scheduled for July.
[Exceeded 1200% of its funding goal] Prepare for the coming extreme heat and disasters: “Portable Power Supply Fan” with mist cooling and a high-capacity 20,000mAh battery now available for popular advance sale on Makuake
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株式会社LeaguE’s 8-in-1 multifunctional portable fan has exceeded 1200% of its funding goal on the crowdfunding site Makuake. It features misting, a 20,000mAh battery and solar charging, among other capabilities, and is available for advance sale through June 17, 2026.
[Webinar on Tuesday, June 23] Introduction to designing an “AI agent for formatting internal documents” with Copilot Studio
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Techvan and Avenir Japan will jointly host a free webinar on June 23 about designing an “AI agent for formatting internal documents” with Copilot Studio.
A cultural facility turned into a “horror escape game”! Koyu Foundation launches an immersive program to transform Shintomi Town Cultural Hall into a “revenue-generating theater” as it begins designated management
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Koyu Foundation has taken on designated management of Lupinus Mirai Theater and is holding a horror escape game. It aims to redefine public cultural facilities as “revenue-generating theaters” and revitalize the community.
Results announced for the 13th BOVA video competition launched by “Brain”; awards ceremony to be held. The online video grand prize goes to a work featuring セコム’s “sticker”
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The results of the 13th BOVA, organized by the advertising magazine “Brain,” have been announced. A work featuring セコム won the online video grand prize, while a work featuring 小学館 won the vertical video grand prize.
[Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at a great price‼] 10% off the popular “Mediterranean Feast Course” at Nilax Buffet for web reservations made by 6/17! A chance to enjoy limited-time menu items such as “Grilled Iberico Pork” at a great price!
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A campaign is underway at buffet restaurants operated by ニラックス株式会社, offering 10% off the “Mediterranean Feast Course” for advance web reservations through June 17.
Disaster preparedness workshops at the Showa-retro hot spring bathhouse Tamagawa Onsen, including sandbag making and a talk by the local fire department, with uniforms available to try on, to prepare for the rainy season and typhoons
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株式会社温泉道場 will hold a disaster preparedness workshop at Tamagawa Onsen. In partnership with the local fire department, it aims to raise disaster preparedness awareness among local residents.
“A company can grow stronger without everyone gathering in one place”
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株式会社ダイナックス has released “Nakama Cloud Office Ver4,” a business platform for small and medium-sized enterprises. It aims to improve operational efficiency and reduce reliance on individual employees in remote work environments by providing centralized information management and an AI utilization platform.
Helping VERSANT test takers avoid losing points they should be able to earn: VERSANT preparation app “VERSANT Bridge” adds 2 new AI-powered features to train pronunciation and English speaking reflexes
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“VERSANT Bridge,” a VERSANT preparation app operated by クラクモ株式会社, added new AI-powered features for pronunciation assessment and speed-based English composition in April 2026. The features help test takers overcome barriers to speaking and improve their scores.
[Urgent event before the peak of summer] Achieve both heatstroke prevention and lower electricity bills! A comprehensive guide to energy-saving and air-conditioning investment webinar
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株式会社補助金ポータル announced that it will hold a free online seminar on corporate investment in energy-saving equipment and the use of subsidies on June 15, 2026. It will support companies seeking to both reduce electricity bills and prevent heatstroke.
Celebrating Toyohashi City’s 120th anniversary! Talk between 佐野妙さん and 雨森たきびさん on August 1; registration open from June 1
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Toyohashi City will hold a talk and lecture in August featuring 2 renowned writers from the area to mark the city’s 120th anniversary. Applications are now being accepted.