New release: Saraya Sharps Disposal Box clamp-style bracket, an option that expands installation choices
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Saraya launches a new clamp-style bracket option for medical waste containers. It offers more flexibility in where containers can be installed and helps prevent needlestick injuries.
Supporting parents raising children and women working at construction sites! Nishio Rent All unveils KIDS TRAILER, a mobile children's playroom that can be set up anywhere, offering a new approach to play spaces
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Unveiling of KIDS TRAILER, a mobile children's playroom for construction sites.
JILL STUART Beauty celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special reissue of Sweet Dreams Collection, a captivating fragrance blending vanilla with a floral bouquet, first released in 2008.
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JILL STUART Beauty re-releases the 2008 'Sweet Dreams Collection' to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
【Loro Piana】Strengthening its ties with equestrian sport, the brand sponsors the 93rd Piazza di Siena International Show Jumping Championships
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Loro Piana sponsored the 93rd Piazza di Siena competition in Rome and provided its athletes with uniforms made from the latest high-performance materials.
[Environment Month] Promoting the elimination of plastic. Flower gifts in paper containers are rolling out in earnest at the Hibiya Park flagship store. The Sustainable Challenge Shop will expand to 7 stores starting June 2.
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Hibiya Kadan is opening sustainable pop-up shops at 7 stores in the greater Tokyo area for Environment Month.
Executives from the Financial Services Agency, Aflac Life and Anthropic to speak! Insurance EXPO 2026, an exhibition-style event defining insurance DX in the generative AI era, to be held for the first time on July 23. Priority pre-registration opens today.
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Insurance EXPO 2026, a DX exhibition specializing in the insurance industry, is set to take place in July.
Two technologies in pharmaceuticals and healthcare that support people's health have received the 78th Chemistry and Environment Technology Award for fiscal 2025.
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Daicel has received the Chemistry and Environment Technology Award for its technology in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare fields.
[Event Report] A total of 34 elementary school girls raced across the pitch with smiles! 株式会社ベルコ hosted a soccer clinic led by current INAC神戸 players on Rokko Island!
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ベルコ hosted a soccer clinic for elementary school girls with players from INAC神戸.
Toyokumo launches a new Enterprise plan for kBackup, which protects against kintone data loss, allowing backups to be stored directly in customers' own AWS environments.
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Toyokumo has added an Enterprise plan to its kintone backup service kBackup, enabling backups to be stored in customers' own AWS environments.
Applications open for the 3rd program of Alchemist Japan, run by the prominent U.S. accelerator Alchemist.
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JETRO has opened applications for the 3rd Alchemist Japan program. The program supports seed-stage startups with fundraising and expansion into the U.S. market.
Ground demonstration begins for a reusable rocket tank that needs no heat-resistant material for reentry, aiming to drastically reduce space transportation costs.
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東京理科大学 has begun research on a reusable rocket tank that requires no heat-resistant material, with support from JAXA.
Thai swimwear brand APRILPOOLDAY, surging in popularity across Asia, is holding a pop-up at NEWoMan Takanawa! Making its Japan debut are “clothes-like swimwear” that can be enjoyed like regular clothing, and a kids' line for matching parent-child outfits.
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Lumine holds a POP-UP for Thai swimwear brand APRILPOOLDAY at NEWoMan Takanawa.
About 70% of parents said sun protection for children is “important.” Ahead of the peak of summer, Megane Ichiba will hold an “Eye Care Class” at a children's center in Yamanashi Prefecture to make learning about UV protection for children's eyes fun.
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Megane Ichiba is holding a workshop in Yamanashi Prefecture to teach children about protecting their eyes from UV rays.
[July 1 is Imuraya Azuki Bar Day] About 15,500 bars to be given away free across 4 cities: Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka Tenjin! The summer tradition Azuki Bar Festival 2026.
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Imuraya will hold Azuki Bar Festival 2026 on June 26-27, giving away a total of about 15,500 Azuki Bars for free in 4 cities to mark Imuraya Azuki Bar Day. The annual event celebrates the long-selling product, which recorded a record 335 million bars in sales in fiscal 2025, and Fukuoka Tenjin joins the lineup for the first time this year.
A summer-limited treat inspired by juicy peaches! Marugame Udonuts Peach Flavor, with an aroma that bursts in your mouth, goes on sale nationwide at Marugame Seimen on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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Marugame Seimen will launch a new Peach Flavor of Marugame Udonuts nationwide on June 2.
A Meiko Gijuku survey found that 40.5% of elementary and junior high school students experienced heatstroke-like symptoms last summer. 78.6% of parents supported making heatstroke countermeasures mandatory for schools by law. Awareness of the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) rose for the 3rd consecutive year to 59.4%, but 40% were still unfamiliar with it.
MARUNOUCHI SUMMER FEST, a cross-sector event bringing together companies, stores, public spaces and people, kicks off, offering a chance to enjoy all of Marunouchi as one town.
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The MARUNOUCHI SUMMER FEST Executive Committee will hold its first cross-sector event in the Marunouchi area from July 24 to August 23, 2026. It will offer workshops in collaboration with more than 50 companies.
株式会社SHIFT adopts the web meeting analysis AI MiiTel Meetings, the in-person conversation analysis AI MiiTel RecPod, and the business assistance generative AI MiiTel Synapse Copilot.
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SHIFT adopts RevComm's AI sales support tools, cutting time spent preparing meeting minutes by 90%.
DearOne's ModuleApps2.0 surpasses 150 million total downloads! Company unveils the 3 essential features major companies seek in cutting-edge OMO apps and increasingly polarized development needs
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DearOne's 'ModuleApps2.0' service surpassed 150 million total downloads by February 2026, highlighting key trends in OMO app development.
Companies mentioned：DearOne、NTT Docomo、Sanmaruku Group、Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corporation、Daiso Sangyo、AdGlobe、Cainz、Welcia Pharmacy、Ogino、G-Foot
Open and JRC Engineering begin collaborating on AI and automation solutions for manufacturing sites
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Open and JRC Engineering have begun collaborating on AI and automation solutions for manufacturing sites. The partnership will support implementation designed to take hold on the frontline.
The “stretch suit,” combining a polished look with comfortable wear, gets a summer update! New “cool jersey suit” offers stress-free comfort even in extreme heat
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Aoyama Trading launches a “cool jersey suit” featuring a cool-to-the-touch feel and high breathability. Combining stretch with a formal look, it is designed for summer business settings.
[Held June 10] 10 companies, including TikTok for Business Japan, come together for 3.5 hours to reshape the winning strategies in advertising, SEO and content. A comprehensive look at practical insights directly tied to results in 2026.
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イルグルム holds a marketing seminar.
Companies mentioned：イルグルム、TikTok for Business Japan、PLAN-B、A1Growth、WACUL、ファン・マーケティング、グランネット、オロパス、4X、EXIDEA
[June 25] Business seminar for companies: New approaches to securing talent—hiring people with disabilities and utilizing senior workers, vol. 1. Companies and organizations invited to register!
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Kitakyushu City will hold a business seminar on hiring people with disabilities and utilizing senior workers.
Robosta, a specialist robot and AI media outlet, surpasses 20,000 members. The platform aims to support the industry in the age of humanoids and physical AI; registration is also open for the Robosta Conference 2026 on June 10.
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Robot and AI media outlet Robosta surpasses 20,000 members and plans to hold a conference.
Initiative to ensure learning opportunities for elementary, junior high and high school students: Surala provided for a wide-area local government's school non-attendance support program
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Surala Net provides AI learning materials for local government programs supporting students who are not attending school.
Volume 1 of The Fallen Lady’s Villainous Anthem reprints, bringing total sales to 50,000 copies! Long-awaited Volume 2 set for release on July 16 (Thu)!!
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The Fallen Lady’s Villainous Anthem reaches 50,000 copies in cumulative sales; Volume 2 set for release.
Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, 東急不動産, and 合同会社リエネ岩手久慈ウインドファーム sign an “Agreement on Renewable Energy Projects That Benefit the Community”
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Kuji City, 東急不動産, and a third party sign an agreement on a community-oriented wind power project. The initiative promotes both local decarbonization and a circular economy.
KAI signs an agreement with Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, on collecting and recycling plastic bottle caps—caps sorted by residents to be turned into nail clippers
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KAI signs an agreement with Seki City to recycle plastic bottle caps. Collected caps will be reused in components for nail clippers.
AI solutions tackling challenges on the factory floor and across Japan’s manufacturing industries gather in Nagoya; featured exhibitors announced for AI Expo Nagoya 2026
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アイスマイリー to hold AI Expo Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, showcasing AI and robotics technologies to address challenges in manufacturing.
The dream collaboration returns! “Milk Caramel,” “Soft Cake,” and “Hi-Chew,” inspired by the gentle sweetness and rich milky taste of Morinaga Condensed Milk, launch for a limited time starting June 16 (Tue)
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A limited-time collaboration product from 森永製菓 and 森永乳業.
A refill for the Milano Collection Face Up Powder ２０２６, featuring a reissue of the original design, goes on sale online in limited quantities starting June 6 (Sat)!
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カネボウ化粧品 to release a refill for the Milano Collection Face Up Powder 2026 online exclusively on June 6, 2026.
2 chocolate mint ice cream products arrive, combining a refreshing taste with crisp and crunchy textures! The Seven Premium Waffle Cone Chocolate Mint and Black Thunder Chocolate Mint Ice Cream launch sequentially!
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Seven-Eleven Japan will begin rolling out 2 chocolate mint ice cream products nationwide on June 9. The classic waffle cone gets an enhanced texture with added chocolate pieces, and the Black Thunder collaboration also returns.
＜Qoo10 survey results on working women’s summer 2026 bonuses＞Summer 2026 bonuses are just around the corner! How will women spend their money? Nearly half plan to buy themselves a treat with their bonus!
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eBay Japan surveyed 500 working women about their summer bonuses. While savings and travel are priorities, nearly half plan to buy themselves a treat and are looking to shop wisely amid rising prices.
【Why does Harvard admit homeless high school students?】Beyond test scores, how do we raise “independent 18-year-olds” by global standards? The eagerly awaited new book in the bestselling series, What Do the World’s Best Teach Children?, is out today!
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Akihiko Reisens’ What Do the World’s Best Teach Children? goes on sale June 2, 2026. Drawing on U.S. education, it makes the case for “independence at 18.”
Keeps drinks at serving temperature for longer with vacuum insulation! 2 mugs and 2 tumblers debut in the ThermoWall series, known for its excellent heat and cold retention!
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Logos Corporation will launch 4 vacuum-insulated mugs and tumblers in the “ThermoWall” series on May 28, 2026.
Announcement of members selected for the 2026 fiscal year first training camp of the Japan men's national basketball team (Asian Games selection and development camp)
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2 players from シーホース三河 selected for the Japan national team training camp.
Heatstroke ambulance transports hit a record high last June, while 35% said they would begin heatstroke countermeasures in July or later. An expert explains “rainy-season heatstroke,” a risk to watch for now.
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パナソニック株式会社 conducted a survey on summer air conditioner use and heatstroke. With heatstroke ambulance transports reaching a record high last year, the survey found that 35% begin taking heatstroke countermeasures in July or later. An expert explains the risks of “rainy-season heatstroke” and ways to prevent it, and introduces energy-saving tips for using air conditioners.
Tsujimura Mizuki's bestseller “The Lonely Castle in the Mirror,” which will mark 10 years since publication next year, has surpassed 2 million copies in Japan!
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Tsujimura Mizuki's novel “The Lonely Castle in the Mirror” has surpassed 2 million copies in cumulative sales in Japan.
TikTok and Nippon Broadcasting System launch a new collaborative program, “Talk Golazo!”, on the Nippon Broadcasting System TikTok account starting Wednesday, June 10! Guests include Teruyuki Tsuchida and former professional players Yoshito Okubo and Yuji Nakazawa!
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TikTok and Nippon Broadcasting System launch a collaborative soccer talk show 'Talk Golazo!' starting June 10, 2026, featuring 15 live episodes from the radio studio.
Companies mentioned：TikTok、Nippon Broadcasting System