AI News 180m Report

2026-06-02 15:00–18:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 285 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 95 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

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Cycling for a healthier future. ポロクル exhibits at the “Hokkaido Sports Cycle Festival 2026.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ポロクル exhibits at a sports cycling event and promotes everyday use of its bike-sharing service.

Companies mentioned:ポロクル

OriginalJリーグ発足後、飛躍的に進化した日本サッカー。W杯の頂点に挑み世界を驚かせる時が来た『日本が優勝する日』ニューズウィーク日本版6/9号は好評発売中!

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Originalニューズウィーク日本版がW杯優勝を目指す日本サッカーの進化を特集。

Companies mentioned:ニューズウィーク日本版

Original魚べい・元気寿司×ブレックス 「ランチトートバッグ付き ヴィクトリーセット」販売

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Original魚べい・元気寿司がブレックスとのコラボセットを販売。

Companies mentioned:魚べい、元気寿司、ブレックス

Original本日6月2日(火)より、発売3周年を迎えた『ストリートファイター6』を記念する「SNSアバターコンテスト」や期間限定イベントなどが開催!

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Originalサーキュレーションが28卒向けサマーインターンシップの募集を開始

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Originalサーキュレーションが28卒向けサマーインターンシップの募集を開始。

Companies mentioned:サーキュレーション

“Crimson Desert” reveals its update plans for June through September and discusses future DLC development.

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Pearl Abyss announces its plans for future updates to “Crimson Desert.”

Companies mentioned:Pearl Abyss

【First in the industry】An ultra-thin 0.15 mm! The “OTAO Ceramic Glass Screen Protector” preserves the beauty of your Apple Watch while protecting it.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OTAO launches an ultra-thin ceramic glass screen protector for Apple Watch.

Companies mentioned:OTAO

[About 100 participants from 27 municipalities and companies nationwide] Health and Community Development Forum General Meeting 2026 to be held under the theme “The 2040 challenge tackled through public-private digital technologies”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

生涯健康社会推進機構 holds the Health and Community Development Forum General Meeting to discuss promoting digital transformation through public-private partnerships.

Companies mentioned:生涯健康社会推進機構、第一興商、MONET Technologies、構想日本

[JAF Hiroshima] A Hibagon may even make an appearance! JAF to set up a booth at the “Roadside Station Takano 13th Anniversary Festival”!

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JAF広島支部 will exhibit at the anniversary event at Roadside Station Takano.

Companies mentioned:JAF広島支部

[Online reservations are selling out one after another! Hurry to the bookstore! In collaboration with the “Maido Ookini Can,” a hit at the Osaka-Kansai Expo] “Myaku-Myaku Stationery Can BOOK,” packed with 6 Myaku-Myaku stationery items, goes on sale June 3

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“Myaku-Myaku Stationery Can BOOK” goes on sale.

Companies mentioned:宝島社

The Esora Plan, a monthly 9,800-yen legal advisory service with unlimited consultations, now supports Google Chat! Campaign offers free 11,000-yen contract fees to the first 50 companies to sign an advisory agreement.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

弁護士法人えそら has added Google Chat support to its legal advisory service, the Esora Plan, and launched a campaign waiving its fees.

Companies mentioned:弁護士法人えそら

3 players from 百十四銀行’s table tennis team to compete in the Nojima T.League 2026-2027

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3 players from 百十四銀行’s table tennis team to compete in the 2026-2027 T.League season.

Companies mentioned:百十四銀行、京都カグヤライズ、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋

Launch of “Demand Map,” a service that visualizes all customer ride requests!

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株式会社ポケットタクシー協会 launches “Demand Map,” a service that visualizes taxi demand.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ポケットタクシー協会

[For executives only] Amplitude and イー・エージェンシー to discuss “The reality of decision-making with AI—what happens when AI takes over analysis?” on June 23 (Tuesday)

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イー・エージェンシー and Amplitude to hold an AI networking event for business leaders on June 23.

Companies mentioned:株式会社イー・エージェンシー、Amplitude、Linc’well

COLDRAW seeks new beverage creators. “Creation Partner Program” launches to create “a memorable drink” with chefs and bartenders

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COLDRAW株式会社 launches a beverage co-creation program using patented technology for food industry professionals.

Companies mentioned:COLDRAW株式会社

Original石川県かほく市に50億円を投じ「第二工場」を2028年4月に稼働

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Original白山が石川県かほく市に50億円を投じ、2028年4月稼働予定の第二工場を建設。光コネクタの供給体制を強化する。

Companies mentioned:株式会社白山、SANWA Technologies、US Conec

Sunho Kang, a battery technology executive who has held senior positions at major global battery and EV companies, appointed Head of Product and Technology at TeraWatt Technology

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Battery technology veteran Sunho Kang appointed head of product and technology at TeraWatt Technology.

Companies mentioned:TeraWatt Technology、Samsung SDI、Apple、Volkswagen Group of America

“Japan’s most meddlesome beauty pageant”: Miss Magazine 2027 announces its Top 20 finalists!

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講談社 announces the Top 20 for “Miss Magazine 2027” and launches a selection series on YouTube.

Companies mentioned:講談社

PTC partners with TRD U.S.A. to support high-performance engine development

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PTC appointed official engine design partner to TRD U.S.A.

Companies mentioned:PTC、TRD U.S.A.、トヨタ、レクサス

“Rubyful Awards 2026” winners and “Ruby Tomo Awards 2026” recipients announced, honoring books made accessible through ruby text (reading aids)!

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ルビ財団 announces the winners of the “Rubyful Awards 2026” and the “Ruby Tomo Awards 2026,” recognizing books and organizations that have contributed to improving accessibility.

Companies mentioned:ルビ財団、昭文社、エクスナレッジ、笠間書院、ニュートンプレス、金の星社、小学館、Gakken、インプレス、朝日新聞出版、Canva Japan、丸善

“The Cat at Shinjuku East Exit” 5th anniversary manga project launches, with レジカスタジオ handling production

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Launch of a manga project marking the 5th anniversary of “The Cat at Shinjuku East Exit.”

Companies mentioned:LEGIKA、クロススペース

As AI adoption expands, companies face operational limits — Datadog releases its 2026 AI Engineering Survey Report

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Datadog releases its 2026 AI Engineering Survey Report.

Companies mentioned:Datadog、OpenAI、Google、Anthropic、Vercel

Group company サーテックカリヤ receives the “Eagle Eye Award” from 協豊製作所

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サーテックカリヤ, part of セレンディップHD, received the “Eagle Eye Award” from Toyota Group company 協豊製作所 in recognition of its contribution to quality. Its efforts to prevent defects from reaching customers were praised as a “model for all of 協豊.”

Companies mentioned:セレンディップ・ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サーテックカリヤ、株式会社協豊製作所

Aiming to achieve zero business-related CO₂ emissions by 2027: monthly and fiscal 2025 results released for members’ reuse and recycling efforts and food-mileage campaign

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グリーンコープ’s efforts and monthly results toward zero CO2 emissions.

Companies mentioned:グリーンコープ共同体

[5th installment in the KiNT series] Release of an “Order Data Quality Check” feature that automatically detects address discrepancies and prevents e-commerce delivery problems

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

GoQSystem releases an order data quality check feature for e-commerce.

Companies mentioned:GoQSystem

[Mita Seimenjo] Grand menu revamped from June 10! New items include Chinese-style soba and spicy dipping noodles!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

三田製麺所 revamps its grand menu.

Companies mentioned:エムピーキッチンホールディングス

[Popular product from a long-established tea shop that sold out the same day returns] Kochouan’s “Premium Matcha Pudding” to return for sale by reservation only!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

胡蝶庵 brings back its popular matcha pudding with kuromitsu syrup.

Companies mentioned:株式会社綿半三原商店

Sapporo City / NoMaps / モリサワ / 社会構想大学院大学 launch a project to develop organizational value, starting in Sapporo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

4 parties, including Sapporo City, launch the “Organizational Value Development Project Starting in Sapporo” to promote regional revitalization and invite applications for research fellows.

Companies mentioned:株式会社モリサワ、社会構想大学院大学、事業構想大学院大学

FRONTEO President and CEO Masahiro Morimoto invited to give a special lecture at the “Medical Industry Growth Strategy Seminar Annual Forum 2026,” attended by Nobel laureates and industry, academia and government leaders

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

FRONTEO CEO Masahiro Morimoto to speak at the “Medical Industry Growth Strategy Seminar Annual Forum 2026” on July 15, 2026, regarding AI-driven drug discovery.

Companies mentioned:FRONTEO、Chugai Pharmaceutical、Takeda Pharmaceutical、Innovation for Healthcare

Unpacking the “consumer reorganization” of Reiwa-era seniors through the latest quantitative research and in-depth interviews

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Online seminar to be held on consumer behavior among seniors.

Companies mentioned:株式会社クロス・マーケティング

Afternoon tea featuring peaches and Shine Muscat grapes at “FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living” in Sendai

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A restaurant in Sendai serves afternoon tea featuring peaches and Shine Muscat grapes.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ

Originalバナナ・リパブリックのSUMMERコレクション、環境に配慮したサステナブルアイテムを展開

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バナナ・リパブリック unveils an environmentally conscious linen collection.

Companies mentioned:バナナ・リパブリック

Apa Museum reopens following renovation at アパホテル & Resort〈Tokyo Bay Makuhari〉

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アパグループ relocates Apa Museum to Tokyo Bay Makuhari and reopens it following renovation.

Companies mentioned:アパグループ、アパホテル

[Saitama Prefecture] Applications open for the DX Adoption Support Subsidy for small and medium-sized businesses

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Saitama Prefecture opens applications for a DX adoption support subsidy for small and medium-sized businesses.

[Saitama Prefecture] Hands-on DX exhibition to be held at 5 locations across the prefecture, where visitors can “touch, learn and connect”!

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Saitama Prefecture to hold a hands-on DX exhibition at 5 locations across the prefecture.

Companies mentioned:埼玉りそな銀行、武蔵野銀行、埼玉縣信用金庫、川口信用金庫、青木信用金庫、飯能信用金庫

[下田海中水族館] Its hugely popular penguin events are back! — “Commemorative photo with a penguin” and “Penguin feeding experience”

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下田海中水族館 has resumed penguin-related events that had been suspended due to avian influenza.

Companies mentioned:下田海中水族館、下田アクアサービス株式会社、藤田観光株式会社

【下田海中水族館】New program launches in June, letting visitors experience the seas around Izu in the aquarium’s giant tank: “Giant Tank Fish Watching”

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下田海中水族館 has launched a new experience program, “Giant Tank Fish Watching.”

Companies mentioned:下田海中水族館、藤田観光

【Native Camp Study Abroad】Language school “PIA” launches new campaign

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Native Camp has launched a study abroad campaign at language school PIA in Iloilo, Philippines.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、PIA

Nishikigoi, 9-dan shogi player Masayuki Toyoshima and children celebrate with a shogi-themed cake! “J:COM Cup: March Comes in Like a Lion Children’s Shogi Tournament—Commemorative Event for the 15th Tournament”

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J:COM and Igo & Shogi Channel held a commemorative event for the 15th J:COM Cup 'March Comes in Like a Lion' Children's Shogi Tournament on June 1, 2026, featuring comedy duo Nishikigoi and professional shogi player Masayuki Toyoshima.

Companies mentioned:J:COM、Igo & Shogi Channel、Japan Shogi Association、Hakusensha

Original『イケメン王子 美女と野獣の最後の恋』「イケプリ総選挙2025」1位公約 石据カチル先生描きおろしイラストを使用したイベント&グッズ登場!

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Originalサイバードが『イケメン王子』の総選挙1位公約として、石据カチル氏描き下ろしイラストのイベントとグッズ販売を実施。

Companies mentioned:株式会社サイバード

Original「中国スマートカー覇権戦争の全貌」と題して、沖為工作室 Founder&CEO 沖本 真也氏/KAIST技術経営専門大学院 兼 職教授 朴 正圭氏によるセミナーを2026年7月8日(水)に開催!!

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An automotive industry seminar hosted by SSK will discuss the evolution of China’s smart car market and its impact on Japanese companies.

Companies mentioned:沖為工作室合同会社、KAIST技術経営専門大学院、新社会システム総合研究所

【Hokkaido・Sounkyo Onsen】Enjoy an even more enchanting night in Sounkyo at the “Sounkyo Lantern Festival,” wearing a colored yukata and carrying a lantern.

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Noguchi Kanko Management has announced an accommodation plan timed to coincide with the lantern festival at Sounkyo Onsen.

Companies mentioned:野口観光マネジメント株式会社

【JAF Hiroshima】JAF will set up a booth at the “2026 Azumayama Opening of the Mountain Season”!

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The JAF Hiroshima branch will set up a booth at the Azumayama opening-of-the-mountain-season event and promote a driving stamp rally.

Companies mentioned:JAF

Tax accountant-focused AI “ZeiPilot” adds a specialist AI agent team to support grant applications. AI helps research increasingly complex grant programs and verify eligibility requirements.

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A grant application support team has been added to tax accountant-focused AI “ZeiPilot.”

Companies mentioned:株式会社SynergyAI

“Business Plan Contest 2026,” a launchpad for women entrepreneurs, to be held; 10 business leaders, including executives featured on “Reiwa no Tora” and other prominent business leaders, will judge.

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A business plan contest for women entrepreneurs is set to be held.

Companies mentioned:エメラルド倶楽部、株式会社トリアイナ、ecxia株式会社、グローバルパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社ダイアナ、株式会社タイムワールド、スリーアール株式会社、ケイプラザーズ株式会社、株式会社WADOWINGS、BELLA CELLA

Hokkaido’s largest-scale fitness competition, “VOLIX CUP 2026,” set to be held

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“VOLIX CUP 2026,” one of the largest fitness competitions in Hokkaido, is set to be held.

Companies mentioned:株式会社VOLIX

“JASRAC Campus” donation-funded course to launch at 明治学院大学

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JASRAC has launched a donation-funded course on generative AI and copyright at 明治学院大学.

Companies mentioned:JASRAC、明治学院大学

【SOMETHING × COHINA】Launching a denim collection for enjoying summer in effortless style

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COHINA collaborates with SOMETHING to release a summer denim collection for petite women.

Companies mentioned:EGBA、COHINA、SOMETHING

A figure of Tea Gardner from “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters” is here. Preorders are now being accepted at あみあみ.

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あみあみ has opened preorders for a figure of Tea Gardner made by コトブキヤ.

Companies mentioned:あみあみ、コトブキヤ、株式会社サウザンド

シンガポール航空 and ニュージーランド航空 to expand their joint network

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シンガポール航空 and ニュージーランド航空 will expand their joint network in the 2026 winter season, increasing seat capacity by 17%.

Companies mentioned:シンガポール航空、ニュージーランド航空

【New Product】Limited-edition craft beer to brighten summer in Katsushika, “葛飾呑んべクラフトLIGHT~葛飾おまつりエール~,” goes on sale June 2

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

GoodBeer&Friends株式会社 has launched a summer-only beer as part of a local project in Katsushika Ward.

Companies mentioned:GoodBeer&Friends株式会社、南葛SC

【Case Study】Marketing AI OS “ENSOR” adopted by 株式会社スポーツフィールド—“Boosting productivity on the front lines with AI while ensuring governance”—A new standard for AI use chosen by 株式会社スポーツフィールド.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

REHATCH’s marketing AI OS “ENSOR” has been adopted by 株式会社スポーツフィールド. Its ability to balance governance with improved productivity was recognized, with a goal of reducing workloads by 20 hours per month, among other outcomes.

Companies mentioned:株式会社スポーツフィールド、REHATCH株式会社

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Preferred Networks form business partnership to jointly develop domestic AI technologies for mission-critical fields

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and PFN have formed a business partnership to jointly develop AI for mission-critical fields. They aim to form a capital partnership within fiscal 2026.

Companies mentioned:三菱重工業株式会社、株式会社Preferred Networks

Notice of signing a memorandum of understanding on a new business with DiscoverFeed株式会社

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Trade Works and DiscoverFeed have reached a basic agreement to use a decentralized data platform. They will start with services for creators and aim to expand into the financial sector.

Companies mentioned:株式会社トレードワークス、DiscoverFeed株式会社、株式会社ミンカブWeb3ウォレット

【Nagoya】Unwind in a magical “blue world”! “STRINGS AQUA ROOM,” an accommodation plan that includes tickets to 名古屋港水族館

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ストリングスホテル 名古屋 has partnered with 名古屋港水族館 and begun selling “STRINGS AQUA ROOM,” a summer-only accommodation plan.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ベストブライダル、ストリングスホテル 名古屋、名古屋港水族館

So delicious you can’t stop eating! ふくのや’s “ごはんとまらんらん” has become a long-running hit, with cumulative series sales surpassing 2.2 million units!

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ふくや’s “ごはんとまらんらん” series has sold a cumulative total of 2.2 million units.

Companies mentioned:ふくや

Original地方建設業×スタートアップの共創で、生産性向上を賃上げと採用に還元~宮崎の南都技研、営業利益3倍・2度目の全社員昇給を実施~

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Kuando and 南都技研 achieved 3 times the operating profit through generative AI and business reform, delivering substantial pay raises and business expansion.

Companies mentioned:株式会社クアンド、株式会社南都技研

【NFT Manga Project, 10th installment】Applications open today to support publication of “THE喫茶店,” a slice-of-life short comedy manga by former comedian and manga artist Toshikazu Sakamoto

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Caica Financial HD has launched publication support for Toshikazu Sakamoto’s “THE喫茶店” as the 10th installment of its NFT manga project.

Companies mentioned:株式会社カイカフィナンシャルホールディングス、株式会社実業之日本社、株式会社実業之日本デジタル、CAMPFIRE

Would you like to tour one of 商船三井’s giant car carriers?

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商船三井 will hold an onboard tour of a car carrier as part of its Marine Day commemorative event.

Companies mentioned:株式会社商船三井

Protect children’s beloved stuffed toys from a hidden pitfall of home washing: mold and musty odors caused by insufficient drying. “Plush Toy Luxury Handwashing,” a mail-in cleaning service by an 84-year-old active artisan, モリクリ, is going nationwide.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

モリモトクリーニング is expanding its mail-in cleaning service specializing in stuffed toys nationwide.

Companies mentioned:モリモトクリーニング

A new structure tailored to the “unique decision-making process” of municipal sales: 株式会社営業ハック announces a “complete overhaul of its operating structure” to maximize results in outreach to government agencies and local governments.

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営業ハック has revamped its municipal sales operations and announced the introduction of a performance-based compensation model and stronger recruitment efforts.

Companies mentioned:株式会社営業ハック

“Penguin Frontier Pitch,” a student business plan contest sponsored by いちご, to be held

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いちご株式会社 sponsors the student business contest “Penguin Frontier Pitch,” inviting ideas on the theme of “bases” in 2035.

Companies mentioned:いちご株式会社、一般社団法人Sustainable Game

Rediscover Chiba’s delicious flavors and appeal! Chiba Residents WeeK kicks off

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オランダ家 is holding “Chiba Residents WeeK,” highlighting ingredients produced in Chiba Prefecture.

Companies mentioned:オランダ家

Sales completed for all 40 units at “SYFORME MACHIDA”

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株式会社シーラ announced that all 40 units at “SYFORME MACHIDA,” an urban residence in Machida, have sold out.

Companies mentioned:株式会社シーラホールディングス、株式会社シーラ、有限会社ノアプランニング一級建築士事務所、株式会社三崎組、株式会社ベイス

The comedy duo Double Higashi’s first regular show under their own name, “Oshitemae! Double Higashi,” reaches its grand finale! Airing on GAORA SPORTS on Saturday, June 6

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The comedy duo Double Higashi’s show reaches its finale, with a marathon broadcast of all episodes also confirmed.

Companies mentioned:GAORA SPORTS

Notice of contract award for technical support services for public facility management in Fukui Prefecture for Reiwa 8 fiscal year

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PMC has been awarded a contract for technical support services for public facility management in Fukui Prefecture.

Companies mentioned:フィンテック グローバル株式会社、株式会社パブリック・マネジメント・コンサルティング

Original【京都カグヤライズ】百十四銀行卓球部所属の岡崎日和選手・塩見真希選手がノジマTリーグ2026-2027シーズンに参戦

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

京都カグヤライズ has signed 百十四銀行 players Hiyori Okazaki and Maki Shiomi.

Companies mentioned:京都カグヤライズ、百十四銀行

Nippon TV AI-HR to host a free webinar on security risks in the use of AI

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Nippon TV AI-HR to host a free webinar on AI security.

Companies mentioned:株式会社日テレHR総合研究所、株式会社タジク、日本テレビ放送網株式会社

Universities offering courses in English surge in Japan—帰国子女アカデミー releases free guide to universities where students can earn degrees in English

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帰国子女アカデミー has released a free guide to domestic universities where students can earn degrees in English, supporting bilingual students pursuing higher education in Japan.

Companies mentioned:Global KA Holdings株式会社、帰国子女アカデミー

Mitsui & Co. Digital Asset Management launches business-matching services with Miyazaki Taiyo Bank

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Mitsui & Co. Digital Asset Management has partnered with Miyazaki Taiyo Bank and launched its digital securities service “ALTERNA.”

Companies mentioned:三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント株式会社、株式会社宮崎太陽銀行

Construction begins on a grid-scale battery storage facility in Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture

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Construction has begun on a grid-scale battery storage facility in Chikuzen, Fukuoka Prefecture. Shizen Energy Group is supporting development and EPC.

Companies mentioned:自然電力株式会社、自然エンジニアリング株式会社、三菱地所株式会社、伊藤忠商事株式会社、東京センチュリー株式会社

Launch of “SHIFT DQS for Maintenance Support,” which continuously updates operational system specification documents using AI and automates maintenance, making it possible to turn “defensive IT costs” into “offensive IT investment”

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SHIFT launches 'SHIFT DQS for Maintenance Support' to automate system maintenance and documentation using AI, helping companies shift from defensive IT costs to offensive IT investments.

Companies mentioned:SHIFT、Matsuo Institute

Virtualex launches “TENKEI for Production Planning,” a cloud-based production scheduler equipped with optimization AI, at Itoham Yonekyu Plant’s Kashiwa Factory

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Virtualex has introduced an AI production scheduler at Itoham Yonekyu Plant’s Kashiwa Factory.

Companies mentioned:バーチャレクス・コンサルティング株式会社、伊藤ハム米久プラント株式会社

Shiga University and 株式会社レゾナック sign a collaboration agreement in the field of data science

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Shiga University and Resonac have signed a collaboration agreement in the field of data science.

Companies mentioned:株式会社レゾナック

【Free webinar】“SEO in the era of AI search: Is the approach to ROI changing? What is the new approach to cost optimization?” to be jointly hosted by 3 companies

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Logly, WACUL and TechSuite are jointly hosting a webinar on SEO in the era of AI search.

Companies mentioned:ログリー株式会社、株式会社WACUL、TechSuite株式会社

ライフネット生命保険 to exhibit a booth at “Tokyo Pride 2026 Pride Parade & Festival”

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Lifenet Life Insurance will exhibit a booth at Tokyo Pride 2026 and carry out an LGBTQ+ support project.

Companies mentioned:ライフネット生命保険

River, a comprehensive recycling company with more than 100 years of history, adopts “LaKeel Online Media Service”

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リバー株式会社 has introduced LaKeel’s video streaming service “LaKeel Online Media Service” to strengthen occupational health and safety training for employees.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ラキール、リバー株式会社

A refreshing summer-only fruit temptation: Peach and Shine Muscat afternoon tea

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株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ is holding a limited-time “Peach and Shine Muscat” afternoon tea at a total of 3 locations in Kobe and Osaka.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、神戸マリオットホテル

Originalセブン-イレブンにて「ご当地麺めぐり」シリーズ開催!第1弾は愛知・広島・山形の冷製麺を6月9日(火)より順次発売!

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Originalセブン-イレブンが全国で「ご当地麺めぐり」シリーズを開始し、愛知・広島・山形の冷製麺3種を6月9日より順次発売する。

Companies mentioned:セブン-イレブン・ジャパン

Asahi Shimbun’s AI proofreading tool added to PR TIMES. Update helps prevent reputational risks and produce clear writing

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On June 2, 2026, PR TIMES added a proofreading feature to its press release editor by integrating Asahi Shimbun’s AI proofreading tool “Typoless.” Its dictionary of about 210,000 proofreading rules detects reputational risks, discriminatory language and misuse of homonyms, helping users write clearly.

Companies mentioned:株式会社朝日新聞社

A job offer on the spot with an annual salary of at least ¥5.5 million! Applications open for a hackathon for students graduating in 27 and 28 to take on product development at PR TIMES

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PR TIMES is holding “PR TIMES HACKATHON 2026 Summer,” a hackathon for engineering-minded students graduating in 2027 and 28 that can lead directly to a job offer with an annual salary of at least ¥5.5 million. The event will take place at the company’s Tokyo headquarters from August 12 to 14, 2026, offering hands-on product development experience with AI use encouraged.

Companies mentioned:株式会社PR TIMES

Original朝日新聞社の文章校正AI 「Typoless(タイポレス)」プレスリリース配信サービス「PR TIMES」に採用

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Original朝日新聞社のAI校正ツール「Typoless」がPR TIMESに採用され、サービス提供を開始。

Companies mentioned:朝日新聞社、PR TIMES

Support for a safe, confident car sale through the power of “systems and people”! Navikuru Assist, a new Navikuru service, launches nationwide (excluding some areas)

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Ateam Life Design is rolling out “Navikuru Assist,” a new one-stop used-car appraisal service nationwide. It aims to eliminate repeated sales calls while securing high appraisals.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エイチームホールディングス、株式会社エイチームライフデザイン

About the “Summer Living Support & Energy-Saving Challenge Campaign 2026”

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四国電力 has announced a campaign to promote energy conservation and reward customers in summer 2026.

Companies mentioned:四国電力

【Now on】Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen “Oshiguma” solo exhibition in Tsunaba-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka.

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Ichikawa Danjuro Hakuen holds an 'Oshiguma' art exhibition in Fukuoka.

Companies mentioned:SKIFF / 櫻堂

Toshi Yoroizuka’s refreshing, lemon-scented early-summer treat: lemon cakes return this year

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Toshi Yoroizuka launches limited edition lemon cakes for early summer.

Companies mentioned:Toshi Yoroizuka、San Cerite Co., Ltd.

Stay stylish and comfortable in the midsummer business scene. “COMME CA” unveils its “RE:撚 (Re-Nen)” collection, an original linen-like blended fabric that reimagines linen with modern technology

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COMME CA launches its new “RE:撚” material collection

Companies mentioned:株式会社ファイブフォックス

【20 winners by lottery!】Can you eat meat and still be vegetarian?! The official e-commerce store for “nattō meat®️,” made from plant-based ingredients, launches in earnest! “Get a free starter set of nattō meat and its special sauce!” Why not try a new way of eating?

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株式会社一永堂 is holding an Instagram giveaway campaign for “Natto Meat,” a new food made with soy meat.

Companies mentioned:株式会社一永堂

[First time exhibiting] A new standard for preventing employee turnover and supporting retention amid legal reforms. Making its first appearance at General Affairs, HR & Accounting Week, one of Japan’s largest HR exhibitions, the company will showcase “mamaro™,” a self-contained baby care room.

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Trim株式会社 makes its first appearance at an HR exhibition and showcases mamaro™.

Companies mentioned:Trim株式会社

Afternoon tea featuring peaches and Shine Muscat grapes at Gifu’s 長良川清流ホテル.

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長良川清流ホテル offers a summer-only afternoon tea.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、長良川清流ホテル

Original男性のヒゲ・体毛で「ビジネスの第一印象が下がった」女性は約5割。自己管理力が伝わるメンズ脱毛の正解

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カスタムライフmedical surveyed women’s views on men’s hair removal, highlighting first impressions in business settings and attitudes toward partners’ hair removal.

Companies mentioned:株式会社カスタムライフ、青山商事株式会社

To mark the visit to 竹神社 during the 43rd Saio Festival procession, limited-edition goshuin stamps designed by 小石川ユキ will be distributed.

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竹神社 in Meiwa Town will distribute limited-edition goshuin stamps designed by 小石川ユキ to coincide with the Saio Festival.

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人明和観光商社、竹神社

A chance to spark conversations with friends or someone you’re interested in. Partnering on planning for “ASTRO CHAT LOUNGE (Asucha),” a Tinder® pop-up event featuring “3 zodiac signs” to help people discover what makes them unique, themed around astrology.

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Tinder is holding an astrology-themed pop-up event in Shibuya to encourage interaction among Gen Z.

Companies mentioned:Tinder、MG Japan Services、Adfes運営事務局、ORANGE SENSE

Coming this weekend! The 6th Imo Festival! IN Toyohashi will be held June 6–7, 2026. Vendors for the event at the park in front of Toyohashi Station’s south exit have been decided.

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The 6th Imo Festival will be held in front of Toyohashi Station, featuring 15 vendors, including renowned sweet potato dessert shops from across Japan.

Companies mentioned:るいいだKITCHEN、えんむすび、Joiecrep、IMOBAKKA、ほっこり芋、oimodo、DINER すぎ、からあげ道場、AMRKEBAB、いも庵、やきいも丸じゅん、KITCHENLAB-楽-RAKU-、オ-ウマイアップル、亀笑亭、asombroso!名古屋、株式会社ロト

Turning disaster-prevention gear into everyday fashion.

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ミマキエンジニアリング has successfully printed on flame-retardant material using digital textile printing technology and created a disaster-prevention coat.

Companies mentioned:ミマキエンジニアリング

The Eiken Foundation has released its “Integrated Report 2026.”

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日本英語検定協会 has released its 2026 integrated report, announcing digitalization initiatives and lower exam fees.

Companies mentioned:日本英語検定協会

Popular THE PROTEIN soy protein flavor “Cookie & Cream” is back in stock after selling out, following numerous requests for a restock. Matcha and roasted sweet potato flavors are also back on sale.

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武内製薬 has resumed sales of “Cookie & Cream” flavor, a popular option in its “THE PROTEIN” soy protein line. The restock responds to customer requests, with other flavors also expected to return in sequence.

Companies mentioned:武内製薬株式会社

“Toast in a suite after the ceremony.” KAHAWAI CHAPEL announces “Waikiki SIGNATURE STAY by KAHAWAI CHAPEL,” a stay-focused Hawaii wedding experience in Waikiki.

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ツカキ・ログノート・ジャパン has announced “Waikiki SIGNATURE STAY,” a wedding package combining a suite stay and ceremony, to mark the 1st anniversary of KAHAWAI CHAPEL’s opening. The plan targets customers who prioritize experiential value.

Companies mentioned:ツカキ・ログノート・ジャパン株式会社、アウトリガー・リーフ・ワイキキ・ビーチ・リゾート

Teltonika accelerates full-scale investment in the Japanese market.

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Teltonika has established a Japanese subsidiary and announced its full-scale entry into the industrial IoT and telematics markets.

Companies mentioned:Teltonika、MCM Japan

[New location] “Yakitori Taniguchi,” a renowned yakitori restaurant ranked No. 1 in Hyogo Prefecture on Tabelog with a 4.33 rating, is coming to Osaka. Grand opening on Monday, June 1!

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Original「焼鳥 谷口」が大阪へ進出し、6月1日に天神橋店をオープン。最高級高坂鶏を1羽まるごと堪能するコースで食通をターゲットにする。

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