Personal training gym BEYOND reaches 180 locations nationwide in May 2026
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株式会社ワールドフィット, which operates the personal training gym “BEYOND,” announced that it had reached 180 locations nationwide as of May 26, 2026. Its 181st location, the Shimizu branch, also opened that day.
[Weekly Taiwan Business News] atre Taipei Station store opens / Sharp partners with Hon Hai on EVs / Taiwan steps up efforts to address its declining birthrate [June 1, 2026 issue]
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In its June 1, 2026 issue of Weekly Taiwan Business News, ワイズコンサルティンググループ reported on the latest developments, including 緯穎科技’s increased server production in North America, Sharp and Hon Hai’s cooperation on AI servers and EVs, the Taiwan government’s NT$380 billion measures to address the declining birthrate, and the opening of the atre Taipei Station store.
Results are out for “Bishoujo Koshien Vol.30,” hosted by ファンテック. Misaki Shirakawa won 3 titles, including the grand prix, in a fiercely contested event with more than 15 million total impressions.
A look at the food offerings at “Hokkaido Fair 2026,” held at ofuro cafe and other venues in Saitama and Mie prefectures, including Tamagawa Onsen, Buko Onsen and O Park Ogose. Enjoy a menu packed with Hokkaido flavors!
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株式会社温泉道場 and Kii company are holding “Hokkaido Fair 2026” at their bathing facilities. They are bringing the feeling of travel to visitors with food and nature experiences based on on-site reporting.
明治安田 and P・SPO held the “1st Meiji Yasuda × P・SPO Corporate Wellness Golf Competition” in Matsuyama on May 24, 2026. 65 people took part in golf, while 35 attended a networking event at the E3 Hall. The event aims to promote health-focused management and community交流, and is planned as a regular event.
Wood damaged in the Noto disaster becomes a trophy in the UK, carrying the “tasuki” tradition forward. Ishikawa Prefecture is partnering with the 3rd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden to showcase the prefecture’s appeal in the UK. Ishikawa Prefecture, the student athletics federation and other organizations are cooperating.
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Ekiden Group Ltd. is partnering with Ishikawa Prefecture for the 3rd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden. As part of recovery support, the initiative includes making a trophy from disaster-damaged wood and inviting students.
[Contemporary art × good-luck charms] “ENGINEKO,” bringing people together. First pop-up store opens in Nakameguro
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Contemporary art brand “ENGINEKO” will open its first pop-up store in Nakameguro, Tokyo, on June 27, 2026. It will display and sell 3 ceramic good-luck charms from its “TSURIME” series.
Math-and-art social platform “CLOSM i” launches merchandise creation linked with “SUZURI” and a beta feature for creating NFTs tradable on platforms including OpenSea!
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CLOSM LLC has released beta versions of merchandise creation linked with SUZURI and NFT creation on “CLOSM i.” It has also introduced 3 new pricing plans.
[Trending on @cosme] Word of mouth spreads after shoppers fall in love with it in stores! New fragrance brand “Soredoko no? Fragrance” is significantly expanding its retail locations ahead of summer, with further market growth in sight.
Irplast, part of the TOPPAN Group, wins silver in the “Sustainability Design Award” at interpack 2026, one of the world’s largest packaging trade shows
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Irplast S.p.A. won silver in the Sustainability Design Award at interpack 2026. The award-winning product is a recyclable, retort-compatible monomaterial pouch.
[New plan for junior high school students in Sapporo] For active teens who want more than just club activities! The long-awaited “junior high school membership” is now available at Wellness Square Sapporo! Get expert instruction and use specialized machines to earn a regular spot on your junior high school sports team!
シャープ has launched 4 new Healsio water oven models. Its generative AI service “Cook Talk” has been upgraded and can now create recipes for automatic cooking by combining users’ preferred ingredients. The top-of-the-line model supports new menus that prepare side dishes in about 15 minutes, as well as automatic menus for steaming with a bamboo steamer.
BLDB explains the value of continuing to make metal models by hand, investing time and effort in an increasingly digital society. The company says its 3D metal models help restore concentration, encourage communication among family members and pass on the culture of craftsmanship, emphasizing their social value.
Continuous vacuum cooling system wins an Excellence Award at the 5th FOOMA Awards 2026
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株式会社ソディック’s continuous vacuum cooling system won an Excellence Award at the 5th FOOMA Awards 2026, organized by the Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers’ Association. The system is on display at FOOMA JAPAN 2026.
株式会社アイベック conducted a survey on attitudes toward men with no dating experience. It found that about 70% of women care whether a man has dating experience, while some also value sincerity.
💗 June is an exciting month for Gelafull! New store opening and limited-edition crepe announcement
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Crepe and tapioca specialty shop “Gelafull” will open a new location in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, in June 2026 and launch its June-only “Premium Chocolate Banana” crepe. It is also recruiting franchise partners.
Automatically generate wireframes and preliminary estimates just by answering questions! AI tool “QAWire,” which streamlines early-stage website planning, is now completely free!
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b.mode株式会社 released “QAWire,” an AI tool that streamlines the initial stages of website production, completely free of charge on May 7, 2026. It automatically generates wireframes and preliminary estimates based on answers to a set of questions.
“AlphaDrive Regional Economy Research Institute” established. Covering the latest examples from across Japan and sharing a “model” for regional innovation
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株式会社アルファドライブ has established the Alpha Drive Regional Economy Research Institute, which conducts original reporting on regional economic innovation across Japan. It will identify the context behind successful cases and share free models that can be applied in other regions.
Announces development and rollout of Total Grid (AI Grid / Data Grid / Power Grid), an innovative next-generation AI infrastructure concept, at Data Center Summit
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コアマイクロシステムズ will exhibit at Data Center Summit at Interop Tokyo 2026 and announce its Total Grid concept.
“The passion of everyone who loves Yokohama”: Event to mark the publication of Yokohama Mirai Pia, a free magazine “connecting the present and the future”
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ぴあ株式会社 published Yokohama Mirai Pia, a free magazine highlighting Yokohama’s appeal, on June 2, 2026. A commemorative event was held at Yokohama City Hall, attended by Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka and editor-in-chief Seiichi Someya.
Launches AI-powered chatbot “NaviA Powered by OpenAI”
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岐阜文芸社 has launched “NaviA Powered by OpenAI,” an AI-powered chatbot to support digital transformation at small and medium-sized businesses. Its features include high security and low cost.
In an era when AI provides “answers,” what will humans continue to ask? Juichi Yamagiwa and others to gather at the University of Tokyo’s Yasuda Auditorium for a dialogue event on “questions without answers” on June 16
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A dialogue event, “Where Is Humanity Heading? Where Do We Want to Go?” featuring Juichi Yamagiwa as the main speaker will be held at the University of Tokyo’s Yasuda Auditorium on June 16, 2026. Participants from diverse fields will discuss human “awareness” in the age of AI.
Launching today: “AIO Shiraberukun,” a ranking measurement and analysis SaaS to support the analytical skills of AIO/SEO directors
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SORAQ has launched “AIO Shiraberukun,” a SaaS platform for centralized management of SEO/MEO/AIO. It includes features such as AI-generated reports and aims to reduce the operational workload for production companies.
Solving AI data centers’ thermal challenges with a track record and technical expertise: カンネツ to exhibit at Interop Tokyo 2026 (第一実業 booth)
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株式会社カンネツ will exhibit at Interop Tokyo 2026, showcasing a next-generation cooling system designed to achieve low PUE in AI data centers and a simulated load testing device. It will highlight its comprehensive engineering capabilities, offering an integrated service from design and piping to pre-deployment testing.
Kyoto Night Market, with more than 240,000 visitors to date, marks its 1st anniversary with its 14th event: “Welcoming the Start of Summer with Lights”
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The Kyoto Night Market Project will hold the 14th Kyoto Night Market on June 13, 2026, marking its 1st anniversary. The theme is “Welcoming the Start of Summer with Lights,” with special displays featuring LED light balloons and lanterns made from Kitayama cedar. The event has welcomed more than 240,000 visitors to date and has grown into one of Kyoto’s largest night markets.
Pilates × body-shaping studio LimAlign’s 2nd location opens at Prio II in Toyokawa City!
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株式会社シライ will hold a pre-opening for the 2nd location of its machine Pilates studio, “LimAlign,” at the Prio II commercial complex in Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture, on June 10, 2026. The studio will introduce the new “Body Make Mix” program and is attracting attention as a new kind of studio combining posture improvement and body shaping.
【サクラパックス】New initiative to strengthen recruitment communications and branding
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サクラパックス株式会社 released “Explosion Edition,” the 2nd installment in its experimental video series “VS Cardboard,” on its official YouTube channel on June 3, 2026, to strengthen recruitment communications and corporate branding. The series showcases the development process for cardboard that protects a wine bottle from an explosion on the scale of a special-effects film, highlighting its protective performance, structural design ingenuity, and the appeal of manufacturing.
Online seminar to answer “How can AI be used in care settings?” EEFUL Holdings to present case studies, demonstrations and Q&A
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株式会社EEFULホールディングス will hold a webinar on June 18 for care workers to learn practical ways to use AI. Case studies and demonstrations will show how AI can help improve operational efficiency in care settings.
GOファンド株式会社 has launched its summer Amazon gift card giveaway campaign.
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GOファンド株式会社 has launched its summer Amazon gift card giveaway campaign. A drawing will award gift cards worth up to 100,000 yen to 80 customers who deposit at least 500,000 yen during the campaign period.
<Supporting first-time merchandise sellers!> June-only campaign offers a 1,000-yen discount coupon for new member registrations!【オリジナルグッズドットコム】
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オリジナルグッズドットコム is running a June-only campaign offering new members a 1,000-yen discount coupon upon registration. The campaign aims to lower the barriers to entering the merchandise business and support small brands and individual creators.
MagicPod launches “SiteRover,” a website quality-check tool that uses AI to automatically browse websites and detect quality issues
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MagicPod has launched the beta version of “SiteRover,” a website quality-check tool. AI automatically browses sites to efficiently detect quality issues.
【Survey of seniors】More than 70% recognize the disease name, but about 30% have never had a bone density test: コスモラボ surveys 1,476 seniors on osteoporosis
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コスモヘルス株式会社’s コスモラボ has released a survey on osteoporosis among seniors. It found that despite high awareness of the disease, the rate of testing remains a challenge.
JR East’s Suica penguin, JR Central’s TOICA chick and JR Hokkaido’s Kitaca are featured in a limited-quantity stamp book, with pre-orders opening at noon on Wednesday, June 3!
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A limited-quantity stamp book featuring popular characters from 3 JR Group companies will be available for pre-order starting June 3.
ミラボ launches “mila-e Oyako Techō,” a maternal and child health handbook app, in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture
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ミラボ has launched the maternal and child health handbook app “mila-e Oyako Techō” in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. Integration with Myna Portal enhances convenience.
Nagoya University of Commerce and Business students visit Tajimi City to experience Mino ware’s traditional culture
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Nagoya University of Commerce and Business held an international exchange and cross-cultural experience program in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. Participants experienced the traditional craft of Mino ware and deepened their understanding of it.
About 40% say they intend to limit air-conditioning use to save on electricity bills
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A survey by 株式会社オークローンマーケティング found that about 40% of people intend to limit their use of air conditioning in response to rising electricity bills in summer 2026. The company sells “ここひえ,” a compact energy-saving cooler, and expects demand for personal cooling to grow.
Elementary and junior high school students in Sanmu City, Chiba Prefecture, put “making, selling and communicating” into practice in a community-connected market experience project
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NIJIN Academy will hold its hands-on financial education program, the “Marche Experience Project,” for elementary and junior high school students in Sanmu, Chiba Prefecture, for 4 sessions starting June 12, 2025. Children will experience the process from product planning to sales, learning to connect with society through interaction with the local community.
Mind-mapping software EdrawMind evolves into an interactive AI workbench. Automatically generate mind maps, kanban boards, slides and more from AI chat.
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Wondershare Software released EdrawMind V13.2.2. The update adds features including interactive AI chat, AI kanban boards and YouTube analysis, transforming the software into an AI workbench.
More than half feel uneasy about unexpected visitors at home; 1 in 3 have experienced a suspicious visitor. [Survey on responses to visitors at home]
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Panasonic Corporation announced the results of a survey of 800 detached-home residents on how they respond to visitors at their front doors. The survey found that more than half feel afraid when dealing with visitors and 1 in 3 have experienced a suspicious visit, highlighting growing demand for ways to stay safe without meeting visitors face to face.
1 in 2 receive spoof emails every month; 55.7% of email recipients say logo display affects whether they open an email. [GMO Brand Security]
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A survey by GMO Brand Security found that 54.2% of email recipients receive spoof emails every month and 55.7% said the display of a corporate logo affects whether they open an email. Meanwhile, the adoption rate of BIMI among email service providers remains low at 16.3%.
Addressing labor shortages in healthcare and industry: Marubun begins handling multifunctional service robots
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Marubun signed a sales agency agreement with RoboPath and began handling the multifunctional service robot RPX-100. The initiative aims to address labor shortages in healthcare and industry.
Can cardboard protect a wine bottle from an explosion? “VS Cardboard: Explosion Edition” to be released on Wednesday, June 3
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Kayac Inc. planned and produced “VS Cardboard: Explosion Edition,” an experimental video testing whether cardboard can protect a wine bottle from an explosion, as a recruiting initiative for students by Sakura Packs Co., Ltd. It will be released on June 3, 2026. The project aims to showcase cardboard’s potential and social value and raise interest in the industry. To mark the release, a giveaway campaign will also be held on the official X account.
[Regional Economic Analysis] Toward becoming a manufacturing hub supporting the world’s AI servers: Insight report details the latest business trends in Taoyuan, Taiwan, a rising megacity
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WISE Consulting Group has released an insight report as the 3rd installment in its series on the development of Taiwan’s major cities. It examines how Taoyuan City is transforming into a global manufacturing hub for AI servers and a megacity attracting young people, as well as the business opportunities for Japanese companies.
Free hybrid event on June 11 [Urgent event ahead of the World Cup!] Why am I taking children from disaster-stricken areas to the World Cup? [ZESDA Stand UP LIVE #13]
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NPO ZESDA will hold a talk event on June 11 featuring volunteer activist Hirokazu Tsunoda. The event will focus on supporting disaster-stricken areas and the power of sports.
FY Reiwa 7 Forest and Forestry White Paper released today
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The FY Reiwa 7 Forest and Forestry White Paper was approved by the Cabinet. It highlights the cyclical use of forest resources and underscores the importance of linking timber use with reforestation.
New limited-edition “Miffy” design tins arrive from STEAMCREAM!
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STEAMCREAM will release 2 new limited-edition design tins in collaboration with the anime “Miffy’s Adventures” in limited quantities starting June 3, 2026. The moisturizing cream is made using a pure steam process and features a light feel suited to summer.
Sketch Inc. will hold a free online seminar on “empathy-based recruitment” over 3 days in June 2026 for business owners and HR representatives facing recruitment challenges. In 45 minutes, it will explain a recruitment strategy focused on growing fans of a company rather than relying on conventional methods to increase applications.
A new project celebrating your “oshi”: “Pie no Mi Oshi Forest Project.” To mark the first-ever anime adaptation of Pie no Mi, a campaign packed with “64” themes inspired by its 64 flaky layers
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株式会社ロッテ will release the first-ever original animation for its long-selling brand Pie no Mi on June 4, 2026. To mark the occasion, it will launch 2 campaigns centered on “64,” inspired by the product’s 64 layers of pastry, starting that same day.
Reviving Japan’s silk industry, which is at risk of disappearing, through “silk skin care.” Fuji Toppan Printing, which champions regenerative management, unveils “moonique(ムニーク)FLOWERS,” intimate care that concentrates the benefits of domestically produced silk.
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Fuji Toppan Printing has unveiled “moonique FLOWERS,” intimate care made with domestically produced silk. The product is part of its “regenerative management” initiative linking the revival of the sericulture industry with women’s health, and is now available for pre-sale on Makuake.
“Song Sung Blue”: Bring home early this moving true story starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson!
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Digital premiere streaming of the film “Song Sung Blue” begins June 3, 2025. This moving true story stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson and features Neil Diamond’s classic songs.
Companies mentioned:Universal Pictures Home Entertainment、Focus Features
[Survey] 258 inquiries identified about concerns over business phone estimates, including questions about costs
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OFFICE110 has released an analysis of inquiries about business phone installations. It concluded that concerns about estimates stem not only from the handset price, but also from the difficulty of seeing the total cost, including installation and phone lines.
J.LINDEBERG marks its 30th anniversary with a capsule collection bringing its legendary pink pants into the present
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To mark its 30th anniversary, J.LINDEBERG will release an anniversary capsule collection in June 2026, reimagining the legendary pink pants worn by Jesper Parnevik at the 1998 Open Championship. Brand ambassador Viktor Hovland is scheduled to wear the collection at the U.S. Open.
NEDO revises and publishes its “NEDO Research and Development Management Guidelines”
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NEDO has revised and published its “NEDO Research and Development Management Guidelines,” which look ahead to the practical application and commercialization of research and development. The guidelines organize management activities into 4 phases and strengthen NEDO’s ability to provide ongoing support.
[A refreshing chocolate mint cookie measuring 13 cm in diameter] An intensely cool sensation and a crisp chocolate-bar crunch! GUILTY'S, the big soft cookie specialist, unveils its first-ever summer-limited “Chocolate Mint Cookie,” made for chocolate mint fans
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GUILTY'S, the big soft cookie specialty shop operated by 株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー, will offer its first-ever chocolate mint flavor, “Chocolate Mint Cookie,” for a limited time from July 1 to August 31, 2026. The summer-limited cookie measures 13 cm in diameter and contains over 800 calories per cookie, with a refreshing mint sensation and the texture of chocolate pieces.
See the thinking process! Track handwritten notes in real time! Introducing a real-time learning platform that connects paper and pen! NeoLAB will exhibit at NEW EDUCATION EXPO 2026 again this year.
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At NEW EDUCATION EXPO 2026, NeoLAB will showcase learning tools that digitize handwriting in real time and visualize the thinking process.
[Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture] Co-create Yonezawa’s future through DX! Call for proposals for a public-private partnership DX challenge project.
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Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, has begun soliciting proposals for projects that use digital technology and public-private partnerships to address local issues. The city aims to revitalize the community and improve citizen services through demonstration projects.
[Celebrating 100 years in business] Tateshina Shinyu Onsen, a secluded inn in a Shinshu ravine, launches 100th-anniversary offerings, including stays with a 10,000-yen discount voucher and exclusive benefits—the culmination of a 10-year project. An adults’ retreat with a library lounge stocked with 30,000 books.
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Tateshina Shinyu Onsen, a hot spring inn in Chino, Nagano Prefecture, has marked its 100th anniversary and launched celebratory offerings, including stay plans with a 10,000-yen discount voucher and exclusive benefits. The culmination of a 10-year countdown project, the anniversary initiative includes a library lounge and guest rooms inspired by literary figures.
A special summer tasting event from Rikyu, the beef tongue specialist! “Rikyu de Shokibarai: Eat, learn, and get ready for summer,” an event exclusively for Kaho-pyon Club members, will be held on Saturday, June 27!
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Kaho-pyon Club, a membership club operated by Kahoku Shimpo Publishing, will hold a special tasting event for members at Yami-tsuki Horumon Rikyu in Sendai on June 27, 2026. Attendees can enjoy beef tongue and pork offal dishes and hear a short food education talk from the manager. Paid members receive a 1,000-yen discount.
A life-size gold statue of Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star makes its first appearance nationwide! Approximately 1.93 m tall, with a reference price of 44 million yen.
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株式会社SGC will hold the Great Gold Exhibition at 松坂屋名古屋店, where it will unveil a life-size gold statue of Kenshiro for the first time in Japan.
Kaitsori Senka reopened its 西友 Kichijoji store on June 3, 2026. To mark the reopening, it is running a campaign through June 14 offering up to 30% more for purchases. The secondhand goods buyer operates more than 57 stores nationwide.
[With gratitude for 17 years since opening] A commemorative cake will be on sale for 2 days starting Saturday, June 6, at Eki-mo LeTAO! The only place in Otaru to get corn-flavored soft serve, plus exclusive novelty items.
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Eki-mo LeTAO, operated by Otaru Western Confectionery LeTAO, will mark its 17th anniversary in June 2026 with a commemorative cake on sale for 2 days starting June 6, a corn-flavored soft-serve ice cream available for 1 month only, and a campaign giving away original tote bags.
Komobility Japan, provider of a sustainable road maintenance solution with a proven track record worldwide, enters the Japanese market.
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Australian sustainable road materials maker Komobility Japan has entered the Japanese market and begun offering KomoRoad and KomoFix, solutions designed to reduce road maintenance costs and extend infrastructure life. It has also begun accepting requests for samples and demonstration installations.
[Miura Industries, Ltd.] Three employees of Miura Group manufacturing companies were honored as outstanding boiler welders at the 2026 Outstanding Boiler Technician Awards, hosted by the Ehime Branch of the Japan Boiler Association.
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Three employees of Miura Group manufacturing companies were honored as outstanding boiler welders.
Applications are now open for Tokushima Prefecture’s employee selection exam in functional chemistry (food and biology)!
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Tokushima Prefecture has begun recruiting employees in functional chemistry (food and biology). The planned intake is approximately 1 person, with employment scheduled for April 1, Reiwa 9. Applications will be accepted from June 1 to July 10, Reiwa 8.
TOPPAN partners with the latest BEYBLADE X series at TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA, its shop for showcasing new content experiences.
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TOPPAN will hold a collaboration event with Takara Tomy’s BEYBLADE X at TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA from June 13 to 28, 2026. The event will feature a free battle stadium and product sales, offering visitors an experience that makes the most of the shop’s location inside the station ticket gates.
Audition for songs by 2 rising Vocaloid producers.
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AWA, the music streaming service operated by AWA Co., Ltd., will hold an audition from July 1 to July 13 for the rights to receive songs from 2 rising Vocaloid producers, Do-Pamin and Mamekakao.
Sounds Good Company partners with North American K-Culture media outlet allkpop, which has approximately 13 million followers across social media, to accelerate Japanese companies’ and brands’ expansion into North America.
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SG has partnered with allkpop LLC to support Japanese companies’ expansion into North America. SG will serve as allkpop’s official partner in Japan and exclusive advertising sales agent.
Companies mentioned:allkpop LLC、&TV Communications Inc.
Orders are now open for trading still illustration button badges from The Starry Nights, including the Game Event ver. vol. 3! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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Arma Bianca has begun accepting orders through AMNIBUS for 8 new items from The Starry Nights.
A must-see for Hawks fans in the Kanto region! Nishikawaguchi’s Gyoza Izakaya Momotaro marks its 1st anniversary.
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Gyoza Izakaya Momotaro will mark its 1st anniversary on June 17, 2026, and hold an anniversary week. Its strengths include handmade gyoza and support for the Hawks.
LoreOS, an AI for executives that instantly answers “What was that conversation about again?”, launches nationwide taxi advertising.
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株式会社AIX has launched LoreOS, an AI knowledge platform for executives. It supports management decisions by automatically consolidating internal information and has also begun taxi advertising.
小西マーク株式会社, a sports marking company founded 67 years ago, has named former V.League player Miki Oyama as ambassador for its volleyball apparel brand MARKESTRA!
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Former V.League player Miki Oyama has been named ambassador for MARKESTRA, the volleyball apparel brand developed by 小西マーク株式会社. The company aims to improve the brand’s value by applying insights from the field to product development.
[Father’s Day survey] Are working dads’ backpacks turning into black holes? The survey finds that 1 in 3 feels stressed when they cannot find things in their bag.
Pros Group accelerates new business development with major manufacturers through Sales Retriever; business meetings increase 1.5 times
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Sales Retriever Inc. announced that Pros Group has adopted its AI tool for developing business with major companies, “Sales Retriever,” across 4 group companies. The adoption increased the number of business meetings by about 1.5 times.
The power of “charcoal” for Dad every day. The new Father’s Day gift staple, the “C Series,” offers 3 health habits to choose from based on individual concerns
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株式会社MEJ announced “C Series,” a proposal for healthy habits harnessing the power of charcoal as a Father’s Day gift. The campaign recommends 3 products—coffee, oolong tea and cocoa labeled as Foods with Function Claims—based on fathers’ individual concerns.
“ALLIN STUDIO,” a film studio centered on generative AI, launches!
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All-in Inc. announced the full-scale launch of “ALLIN STUDIO,” a video production studio for businesses centered on generative AI. Film director Keitaro Sakon, recipient of the New Director Award’s Silver Prize, will head the business division. The studio will produce recruitment and branding videos for companies as “works of art.”
[70 years in business, creating excitement through manufacturing: Kimoto] Exhibiting at “SEMISOL 2026: Semiconductor Back-End Process Technology & Solutions Exhibition”
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Kimoto Co., Ltd. will exhibit at SEMISOL 2026, showcasing high-heat-resistant adhesive films and sandblast films for semiconductors.
[A subscription for surplus bread that helps reduce food waste] Look forward each month to finding out which bakery it comes from! “rebake,” a nationwide bread delivery service, opens on subsc, an e-commerce mall specializing in subscriptions
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On June 3, 2026, rebake opened a shop on subsc, operated by the Institute for Modern Management Technology. It launched a monthly subscription for surplus bread to reduce food waste, priced at 3,399 yen.
[First-ever event! Rare alexandrite among the offerings!] “Oshi Stone Loose Gemstone Marche,” featuring about 500 pieces in about 300 varieties, opens at Menoya Aeon Mall Itami on June 6, 2026!
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Menoya Co., Ltd., a natural stone specialty retailer, will hold its first “Oshi Stone Loose Gemstone Marche” at its Aeon Mall Itami store from June 6, 2026, featuring about 500 loose gemstones in about 300 varieties. Rare stones such as alexandrite will also be available, offering visitors the pleasure of choosing the stones themselves.
A June-only parfait with an “Oriental” theme brings a taste of exotic charm: “Jasmine-Scented Mirabelle and Plum Almond Jelly Parfait”
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Members-only parfait bar Remake easy has begun serving its June-only menu item, the “Jasmine-Scented Mirabelle and Plum Almond Jelly Parfait.” This seasonal parfait is available exclusively to members selected by lottery.
[Idol VTubers you can meet in person] Quinte unveils all merchandise for its June 6 solo mini-live “Secret Chapter”! Full-body acrylic standees debut, plus a “personal item signing session” benefit
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Quinte will hold a mini-live on June 6 and has announced new merchandise and a signing-session benefit.
Summer goods for heatstroke prevention: UV parkas from a major Yiwu, China factory, low-cost direct sales, summer corporate promotional goods with custom printing and name personalization. Full-scale rollout with 5% early-bird discount from June 6, 2026
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Yiwu Yufeng Co., Ltd. has begun wholesale sales of summer cooling products for the Japanese market. UV parkas cost 660 yen per piece, with a 5% early-bird discount from June 6, 2026. The company is seeking OEM partners.
[Hakkenden] Toast to a special night with eel! “All Things Eel!” fair starts June 4 (Thu.), with free butter service on grilled eel orders!
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Marche Co., Ltd. will hold its limited-time “All Things Eel!” fair at “Sumibi-yaki Hakkenden” locations nationwide from June 4, 2026 (Thu.), welcoming early summer with a boost of energy. New menu items such as “Grilled Eel” and “Eel Rice” will be offered, along with free butter topping on grilled eel orders and a special discount on Mega Punch Sours.
“Tsunagaru-shibu 2026 Osaka Summer Campaign,” bringing people together through food, to be held June 14
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Waksel will hold “Tsunagaru-shibu 2026 Osaka Summer Campaign,” a universal event open to everyone regardless of disability or age, at Nakazakicho Hall in Kita Ward, Osaka, on June 14, 2026. The food-themed program will include a hero show and a panel discussion on food education. Admission is free, and no advance registration is required.
[Sold out—thank you!] [Limited to 50 boxes] “Rich Matcha Sweets BOX,” which sold out in just 1 day, will go on sale again from 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3!
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Gion Tsujiri will offer 50 more of its “Rich Matcha Sweets BOX,” which sold out on the day of its initial release. The assortment features Japanese sweets generously made with Uji matcha.
Cumulative users surpass 300,000 in 5 years since launch! Auto insurance comparison site “Jidosha Hoken STATION” grows rapidly, at about 1.3 times the pace of the previous year
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Auto insurance comparison site “Jidosha Hoken STATION” has reached 300,000 cumulative users in 5 years since launch. It is growing at a pace of 1.3 times the previous year amid increasing demand to reduce fixed costs.
[Spigen] June picks! Make running even more fun! 4 high-performance running products to maximize your performance!
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Spigen Korea Co., Ltd. introduces 4 high-performance running products (A720, A710, A703 and A702) that address the challenges of carrying smartphones and keys while running. A 3-day promotion from June 5 to 7 will also offer 10% off selected running accessories.