Fortune for the second half of 2026 | Aomori itako Hiroko Matsuda predicts your fortune and turning points. The “Fortune for the Second Half of 2026 Campaign” is underway on the official fortune-telling site
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レンサ is running a “Fortune for the Second Half of 2026 Campaign” on its fortune-telling site.
GANG PARADE's final “NO MUSIC, NO IDOL?” before disbanding: Collaborative poster signaling a new beginning to be displayed at Tower Records stores nationwide
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Tower Records is holding a collaborative campaign to mark the release of GANG PARADE's final album.
Companies mentioned：Tower Records、GANG PARADE、Warner Music Japan
Customize your smartphone to suit your style! New magnetic smartphone ring offers an accessory-like look
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Elecom will launch a newly designed MAGKEEP smartphone ring in early June. The customizable product is compatible with MagSafe and comes with a bead charm.
Draw anywhere with ease thanks to its slim design. New slim flap case for Wacom MovinkPad 11 features a 3-stage stand for everything from sketching to detailed drawing
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エレコム launches a slim flap case for Wacom MovinkPad 11.
Just plug into USB Type-C! High-quality sound with no charging or lag. New wired earphones with remote-control microphone, available in canal and inner-ear styles
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Elecom will launch 8 models of USB Type-C wired earphones in early June.
“Orb: On the Movements of the Earth” creator Uoto talks with Riho Yoshioka about the roots of creativity and “leaving words for the future.” J-WAVE's “UR LIFESTYLE COLLEGE” airs June 7
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Manga artist Uoto announced as a guest on the radio program “UR LIFESTYLE COLLEGE.”
A campaign offering coins will also mark the new series! Smothering adoration from a yandere superior being! “My Neighbor, the One Who Wants to Love Me” begins serialization on Manga Park on June 2!
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Announcement of the launch of the new series “My Neighbor, the One Who Wants to Love Me” on Manga Park, along with a campaign.
Hiroaki Ogi, Atsuko Hashiyasume, and Lakele's Tomoyan and Pero Aidan Shaku take on the Honolulu Triathlon in the special program “絶頂ハワイアンズ ～グルメ＆絶景＆トライアスロン～,” streaming June 14 (Sun.) at 9 p.m.
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Announcement of the streaming of ABEMA's special program “絶頂ハワイアンズ.”
Gyubin, whose songs have topped viral charts worldwide through social media, and acclaimed band chilldspot, known for their refined groove, will perform the theme song for “Girl or Lady 3”!
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Gyubin and chilldspot have been selected to perform the theme song for ABEMA's original matchmaking show “Girl or Lady 3.”
Shisen Ishikawa, known for playing Keigo Atobe in the 4th season of the musical “The Prince of Tennis,” to release 1st photo book themed around “a film depicting himself”!
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Announcement of the release of actor Shisen Ishikawa's 1st photo book and a commemorative event.
Companies mentioned：東京ニュース通信社、SHIBUYA TSUTAYA、ジュンク堂書店、紀伊國屋書店、セブンネットショッピング、cubit club plus shop
[GELATO PIQUE (gelato pique)] For the 3rd year, Father's Day brings the release of THE FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL MOVIE starring Koji Matoba and Haru Kashiwagi as father and son!
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Loungewear brand gelato pique has launched its Father's Day campaign. The brand released a special movie featuring actor Koji Matoba and Haru Kashiwagi of Chotokkyu, and is promoting new dinosaur-themed products.
【A vehicle tower you can play with even in the bath☆】The July-August issue of “Saikyo Norimono Heroes” comes with a 3-tier vehicle tower and a bath poster!
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Gakken released the July-August issue of 'Saikyo Norimono Heroes' magazine featuring interactive bath toys and educational content.
Learn all about life with dogs through a collaboration with a hugely popular comic! “Learning How to Live Happily with a Dog with DOG SIGNAL” goes on sale June 2, 2026 (Tuesday).
An online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around Gothic and Lolita fashion is coming from the TV anime “Secrets of the Silent Witch”!
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KADOKAWA is offering the 2nd online lottery based on “Secrets of the Silent Witch.”
Once you spot the answer, you’ll have to look twice! This fresh take on puzzle-solving challenges readers to find what feels out of place in everyday scenes, with every question presented as a photograph. A collection of 80 superb puzzles devised by popular puzzle creator Hima Nazo (Himanazo), whose work has captivated TV audiences and YouTube viewers.
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A new book by puzzle creator Hima Nazo has been released by KADOKAWA.
First common principles on online child protection agreed by G7; UNICEF welcomes landmark agreement [Press release]
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G7 ministers responsible for digital and technology agreed on common principles for protecting children online. UNICEF welcomed the agreement and called for requirements to be made mandatory for companies.
Orders open for new goods from the TV anime “Blue Lock,” including frame acrylic charms with trading parts featuring newly drawn “Fighting Backs × Rain ver.” illustrations! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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株式会社アルマビアンカ has opened orders on AMNIBUS for 13 new goods featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime “Blue Lock.” The lineup includes character-focused acrylic products and cards for fans.
From a baby who’s already here to the one soon to be born: Nicoli releases the message video “Welcome, Baby” and the “Baby Memories Picture Book” at the same time.
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株式会社Nicoli has launched the “Baby Memories Picture Book,” a permanent archive for recording children’s memories, and simultaneously released “Welcome, Baby,” a message video from “senior babies.” Amid a declining birthrate, the initiative focuses on the joy and tenderness of raising children.
Time Out Tokyo launches full-scale video production for English-speaking audiences and inbound visitors to Japan
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Time Out Tokyo is ramping up its video production business for inbound visitors. It will provide marketing support by leveraging its English-speaking readership.
Companies mentioned：ORIGINAL Inc.、Time Out Tokyo、Amidaike Daikoku、JR West Via Inn Hotels
【MoriNapo’s summer gift 2026 reservations now open!】On sale: 3 gift set varieties, including pizzas made with carefully selected Hokuriku ingredients and pizzas to enjoy with your dog.
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Kanazawa frozen pizza brand Moriyama Napoli has begun taking reservations for its 2026 summer gift sets.
A gourmet destination in Takamatsu! An udon shop makes its first-ever appearance at the shared restaurant 厨BUONO, where operators can gain restaurant experience before opening their own business. 手打ちうどん陽（ハル）, run by a chef trained at a renowned restaurant, opens June 5, 2026.
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The hand-made udon restaurant 手打ちうどん陽（ハル） has made its first appearance at 厨BUONO, a shared restaurant operated by タニコー株式会社.
“Japan Travel by NAVITIME,” a navigation app for international visitors to Japan, launches “Japan Travel COMMUNITY,” a Japanese travel forum
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Navitime Japan has added a travel forum to its app for international visitors to Japan, supporting AI-powered itinerary optimization and community building.
【June 25 event】Bottlenecks involving people, materials and information lurk on manufacturing floors. A practical guide to eliminating inefficiencies of 1 minute and 1 second.
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株式会社グロップ will hold a free webinar on improving productivity at manufacturing sites on June 25.
Redefining the study: BLDB proposes a new spatial experience called the “Desktop Anchor”
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BLDB has unveiled its “Desktop Anchor” concept, which redefines the desk environment. The concept proposes boosting concentration and enhancing spatial aesthetics through precision metal models.
【Kakaku.com Insurance】Releases the June 2026 edition of its insurance popularity rankings!
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カカクコム・インシュアランス has released the June 2026 edition of its insurance popularity rankings, highlighting the convenience and price advantages of online insurance.
New Taipei cracks down on more than 2 thousand drug-impaired driving cases this year; releases photos of 11 repeat drug- and alcohol-impaired drivers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Drug-impaired driving arrests have surged in New Taipei City. Police are responding by publicizing information about repeat offenders and stepping up enforcement.
“Eagle Star” autopsy points to suspected poisoning; hundreds watch online and bid farewell to the empty nest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The young crested goshawk “Eagle Star” died, with poisoning suspected. The livestream helped renew awareness of the importance of environmental protection.
China Airlines unveils 787 premium economy cabin; Seoul and Osaka to be the first destinations served in the second half of the year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China Airlines has unveiled the premium economy cabin on its Boeing 787. The aircraft is scheduled to enter service on routes to Seoul and Osaka in the second half of the year.
Lawmaker says schools require students to take leftover food home; Tainan City: food waste handling to be improved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Tainan City councilor questioned the excessive implementation of the school food waste reduction policy; the Education Bureau clarified the matter and called for improvements.
Japan and the Philippines negotiate EEZ boundaries; Taiwan's Foreign Ministry: Taiwan should not be excluded, urges talks with Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry called for protection of Taiwan's interests and consultations amid Japan-Philippines EEZ talks, and condemned China's military actions.
Japan and the Philippines launch EEZ talks; KMT calls for a national-level maritime rights meeting
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Taiwan's Kuomintang criticized the government's response to the start of EEZ talks between Japan and the Philippines and called for the protection of maritime rights.
Migrant worker buried dead infant in vacant lot in Changhua; birth mother sentenced to 5 months, friend given suspended sentence for abandoning the body
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Vietnamese woman found guilty of abandoning a body.
Xinzhuang’s Zhuangtou Open Mic takes place on the 6th; Lee Ying-hung and Xin Xiyuan to close the event with a joint performance
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The music event “Zhuangtou Open Mic,” organized by the New Taipei City Cultural Affairs Department, will be held on June 6, featuring performances that blend local artists with traditional arts.