AI News 180m Report

2026-06-03 12:00–15:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 477 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 84 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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Arneb to auction off signed uniforms in a memorial auction on Spook.

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Esports team Arneb will hold a memorial auction for signed uniforms from June 2 to 7, 2026, on Spook, a service offered through a partnership between Mobaoku and Engate. Proceeds will go toward team operating costs.

Companies mentioned:株式会社モバオク、エンゲート株式会社、株式会社LeGAME

Forbes JAPAN announces model companies for a new era of sales organizations — “NEW SALES OF THE YEAR 2026,” an awards program co-hosted with Knowledge Work.

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The 4 winning companies and 3 finalists for “NEW SALES OF THE YEAR 2026,” co-hosted by Forbes JAPAN and Knowledge Work, have been announced.

Companies mentioned:株式会社イトーキ、日本電気株式会社、フリー株式会社、リコージャパン株式会社、株式会社JTB、日本経済新聞社、株式会社日立システムズ、Gainsight株式会社、Sansan株式会社、株式会社ユーザベース、株式会社セレブリックス、ネスレネスプレッソ株式会社、WINE TO STYLE株式会社、パーソルホールディングス株式会社、早稲田大学、株式会社グロービス、リンクタイズ株式会社、株式会社プレジデント社

DLE, which changed the concept of animation with Flash animation, is now using AI to change the concept of IP business! A cult-favorite animation brand from the Heisei era returns in the Reiwa era with generative AI! “AI Frogman Company” launches.

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DLE has launched FROGMAN’s new brand “AI Frogman Company,” using generative AI to reboot past Flash animation IP. The co-created content, which incorporates reactions on social media, will be released every Wednesday.

New unit “Besties our sounds.” by Saori Yano and Jojo launches “Sakura,” an advance track from its debut album “rose garden,” available to stream today!

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New unit “Besties our sounds.” will release “Sakura,” a preview track from its debut album “rose garden,” on June 3, 2026. The song is a jazz arrangement of a Japanese folk song.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ディスクユニオン

【Ginza・Wako】“Style Square” will reopen on the 3rd and 4th floors of the main store on Saturday, July 18!

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Companies mentioned:株式会社和光

Morning Musume。'26 member Maria Makino’s photobook “Maria 24 tuổi” will be available as an e-book starting June 3!

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Wani Books has released an e-book edition of Morning Musume。'26 member Maria Makino’s photobook “Maria 24 tuổi.” The company is responding to digital demand among fans and will also launch a promotional campaign for her previous works.

Companies mentioned:アニメイトブックストア、Amebaマンガ、ebookjapan、auブックパス、dアニメストア、DMMブックス、dブック、フジテレビオンデマンド、BOOK☆WALKER、ブックライブ、honto、U-NEXT、ヨドバシドットコム、Reader Store

#7 Player Hayate Komazawa to Leave Team; New Club Announced

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Original茨城ロボッツの駒沢颯選手が2025-26シーズンをもって契約満了となり退団、滋賀レイクスへ移籍する。

Companies mentioned:滋賀レイクス、茨城ロボッツ、青森ワッツ、越谷アルファーズ、熊本ヴォルターズ

“Te ga Cream Pan” to release “Wazato nano,” the 2nd installment in its 3-consecutive-month single release series, on June 3! Early release on TikTok starts May 27.

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Te ga Cream Pan will release the digital single “Wazato nano” on June 3, 2026. It is the 2nd installment in the group’s 3-consecutive-month release series. An early release on TikTok will begin May 27. The group has unveiled its first live-action cover art. They will appear at SAKAE SP-RING 2026 on June 6 and hold a fan club meeting in July.

Companies mentioned:株式会社スターミュージック・エンタテインメント

【Osaka Prefecture・Sennan City】Announcement of “SBI MUSIC CIRCUS OSAKA,” a music festival held alongside fireworks

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A music festival and fireworks display will be held on the same day in Sennan City, Osaka Prefecture, on August 22, 2026. A collaboration with TikTok is also planned.

Companies mentioned:株式会社TryHard Japan、TryHard Holdings Limited、TikTok、eplus

“ELENDEEK” unveils its 2026 AUTUMN season visuals

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Fashion brand “ELENDEEK,” operated by MARK STYLER株式会社, has unveiled visuals for its 2026 AUTUMN season. The theme is “BORDERLESS,” and advance reservations will open at its online store at 12 p.m. on June 5.

Companies mentioned:MARK STYLER株式会社

【Shinagawa Prince Hotel】Accommodation plan on sale with tickets to Season 2 of Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo-

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Shinagawa Prince Hotel has begun selling an accommodation plan that includes tickets to Season 2 of “Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo-.” The plan offers an integrated stay and theatergoing experience.

【Gyu-Kaku】Great deals for Father’s Day, too! Get “10% OFF” your bill or all-you-can-drink for “1,188 yen” — The 10% OFF discount applies to both à la carte and all-you-can-eat orders! The 1,188-yen all-you-can-drink offer includes more than 40 items, including draft beer!

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Gyu-Kaku will run a Father’s Day campaign from June 15 to 21, 2026. App members can get 10% off or all-you-can-drink for 1,188 yen. Happy Turn collaboration menu items will also be available.

Companies mentioned:亀田製菓株式会社

Tamori × Yasushi Akimoto: “There’s something interesting about the most ordinary things” — “TOKYO SPEAKEASY,” a late-night, unscripted talk show featuring people in the news

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Tamori and Yasushi Akimoto will appear on June 4 on JFN’s radio program “TOKYO SPEAKEASY” for an unscripted conversation.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジャパンエフエムネットワーク、JFN

Featuring Yusuke Shirai, Shunichi Toki, Junta Terashima, Shinnosuke Tokudome, Kikunoshin Totani, Taito Ban, Makoto Furukawa and Shun Horie! First live event for “Toxic-a-Holic” announced!

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Media-mix project “Toxic-a-Holic” will hold its first live event on January 31, 2027. The event will feature 8 popular voice actors, and 2 new cast members have also been announced.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント、株式会社KADOKAWA

Bipro’s “April 2026 Salary Survey of the Beauty Industry Based on Minimum Wage” — Saitama edition

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Bipro, a job site specializing in the beauty industry operated by Zenken Co., Ltd., has announced the results of its survey of salaries in Saitama Prefecture’s beauty industry as of April 2026. The survey details pay by occupation for full-time employees, temporary staff and part-time workers, and compares it with the minimum wage.

Original阪神タイガース元監督・岡田彰布氏がABCラジオ『ますだおかだ増田のラジオハンター』に登場!首位争いを繰り広げる阪神タイガースを徹底分析!

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Original阪神タイガース元監督の岡田彰布氏がABCラジオの特別番組に生出演し、首位争い中のチームを分析する。

Companies mentioned:阪神タイガース、ヤクルト(スワローズ)、radiko

Shiomaru Katsura, a member of the “Ota Hikaru Victims’ Association,” to appear on “Dokihaki”! Exploring the unusual story of his connection with Hikaru Ota through radio

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Shiomaru Katsura will appear on an ABCラジオ program to talk about his interactions with Hikaru Ota and make an announcement.

Companies mentioned:ABCラジオ、和歌山放送

Award-winning film “Black” screening and talk event with creator team FUTANOGO (comedian Yamagen of Nekonisuzu, actor Shun Yamamoto and film director Tamaki Yamamoto) to be held at LOFT9 Shibuya on Wednesday, June 24!

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As part of its revival screening project, Filmarks will screen the short film “Black,” produced by FUTANOGO, and hold a talk event at LOFT9 Shibuya on June 24, 2026.

June 3 is Robamimi Day! A 7-day-only appreciation festival is underway! Everyone gets a 2,000-yen coupon, plus benefits including up to 60% off!

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cocoloni is holding an appreciation festival for its phone fortune-telling service Robamimi. The offer includes a 2,000-yen coupon for everyone and 4 benefits, including up to 60% off.

Companies mentioned:株式会社cocoloni、株式会社ザッパラス

Nostalgic Heisei-era memories return! Collaboration goods with popular characters “Usacolle Friends” and “Ichigo Ichie” debut at Thank You Mart! All items cost 390 yen (429 yen including tax), with sales starting in early July.

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Thank You Mart will release its first collaboration goods with “Usacolle Friends” and “Ichigo Ichie” in July. All items will be priced at 390 yen, targeting everyone from teens to fans of the characters from the Heisei retro boom.

Companies mentioned:エルソニック株式会社

Chinese drama starring Dong Wei comes to Japan! “仙台有樹〈せんだいゆうじゅ〉~二度目の恋結び~” to make its Japanese premiere on Sunday, June 7! CS Satellite Theater

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CS Satellite Theater has announced the Japanese premiere of the Chinese drama “仙台有樹.” It begins on June 7, 2025.

Companies mentioned:BEIJING IQIYI SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

【G-MODE Archives+】The 8th installment in the Taisho Romantic-era mystery adventure series, “藤堂龍之介探偵日記 Vol.8「菫青の鳥籠~人形屋敷連続殺人事件~」,” will be released for Nintendo Switch on Thursday, June 4!

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Companies mentioned:株式会社ジー・モード、althi Inc.

Kazunari Ninomiya, brand ambassador for “Nomura no Chukai Plus,” stars in a new commercial: Kazunari Ninomiya becomes “Ni-Nomura Kazuya”!? “When I woke up, I had become Ni-Nomura” — “Ni-Nomura Kazuya Wakes Up”

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Nomura Real Estate Solutions began airing a new commercial starring Kazunari Ninomiya on June 4. The company aims to raise awareness of “Nomura no Chukai Plus,” whose brand was revamped in April.

Companies mentioned:野村不動産ソリューションズ株式会社

Everyday life in Aporia, at your fingertips. 【Break My Case】Ring. Back by popular request

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U-TREASURE has announced the return of its collaboration rings with coly’s game “Break My Case.” Reservations will be accepted from June 3 to 30, 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社coly、株式会社ケイ・ウノ

Special talk event “Anime Road Live Talk Vol. 1” featuring director Mitsuo Fukuda and producer Naotake Furusato to be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026!

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株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ will hold “Anime Road Live Talk Vol. 1,” a talk event featuring animation director Mitsuo Fukuda, producer Naotake Furusato and others, in Akihabara on June 14, 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ

The gentle wave-line design traces the days spent walking together. 【Stand My Heroes】Ring. Back by popular request in 2 silver styles! Designed for stacking, with his name engraved on the inside

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Character jewelry brand U-TREASURE is bringing back 2 collaboration rings with the popular game “Stand My Heroes” in response to fan requests. Reservations open June 3.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ユートレジャー、株式会社coly、株式会社ケイ・ウノ、アニメイト

〈Tokyo Culture by BEAMS〉 collaborates with “Juice=Juice,” which is celebrating its 13th anniversary

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〈Tokyo CULTUART by BEAMS〉 will offer a limited-quantity, made-to-order collaboration collection featuring “Raimu Raito” designs by creator Seiichi Amakusa, including T-shirts, pouches and keychains, on the official BEAMS online shop from June 10 to June 21, 2026, to mark the idol group Juice=Juice’s 13th anniversary.

Canon IT Solutions to exhibit at “Accounting and Finance EXPO [Tokyo],” a trade show for accounting professionals, showcasing its “SuperStream-NX” accounting and HR/payroll system.

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Canon IT Solutions Inc. will exhibit its “SuperStream-NX” accounting and HR/payroll system at the 15th Accounting and Finance EXPO [Tokyo], to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 to 19, 2026.

Will the pampering continue even in high school!? “My Pampered Life Began When I Returned to My Parents’ Home (Comic) 3” goes on sale Friday, June 5 / PASH! Comics

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The 3rd volume of the manga goes on sale June 5, 2026. It depicts the protagonist being pampered during high school.

Companies mentioned:主婦と生活社

A clumsy elf appears! “Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Comic) 14” goes on sale Friday, June 5 / PASH! Comics

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主婦と生活社 will release “Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Comic) 14” on June 5, 2026. A new story arc unfolds in an elf village.

Companies mentioned:主婦と生活社

[Amnesiac shrine maiden × Fukuoka land deity] “I Don’t Remember You Doting on Me, but I Can’t Help It If You Love Me This Much: The Forgotten Maiden Seems to Be Loved by God Forever (Comic) 1” goes on sale Friday, June 5 / PASH! Comics

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主婦と生活社 will release a new manga from PASH! Comics on June 5, 2026. It is a love story about an amnesiac shrine maiden and a land deity from Fukuoka.

Companies mentioned:主婦と生活社

[A much-talked-about title getting a reprint before release!!] “The Hated Lady Seeking to Restore Her Domain Is Doted on by a Rising Noble (Comic) 1” goes on sale Friday, June 5 / PASH! Comics

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主婦と生活社 will release the 1st volume of the manga, a hit on Comic Seymour, on June 5, 2026. A reprint has been decided before its release.

Companies mentioned:主婦と生活社

A much-talked-about title getting an anime adaptation! “Apprentice Nail Painter in Another World 3: Semi-Color Edition” goes on sale Friday, June 5 / PASH! Comics

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主婦と生活社 will release the manga “Apprentice Nail Painter in Another World 3: Semi-Color Edition” on June 5, 2026. The much-talked-about title has been greenlit for an anime adaptation.

[Oshi activities even in another world!] “The Ordeal of Otaku Witch Lariru Lulure: I Just Want to Pursue My Favorite in Secret, but My Oshi Won’t Let Me Go… Why?” goes on sale Friday, June 5 / PASH! Books

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主婦と生活社’s PASH! Books has announced a new light novel. It goes on sale June 5, 2026.

Companies mentioned:主婦と生活社

The 13th installment in the hugely popular otherworld fantasy novel series! “Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear 13” goes on sale Friday, June 5 / PASH! Bunko

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主婦と生活社 will release “Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear 13” on June 5, 2026. The author is Kumanano, and the illustrations are by 29.

Companies mentioned:主婦と生活社

A fierce “stepsister war” begins! “I’m the Only One Who Doesn’t Know My Younger Sister Is My Stepsister: The Beautiful Twin Sisters Want to Make Their Oblivious Older Brother Fall for Them 1” goes on sale Friday, June 5 / PASH! Bunko

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主婦と生活社 will release a new light novel from PASH! Bunko on June 5, 2026. It depicts a battle between twin stepsisters.

Companies mentioned:主婦と生活社

[The chase-romance story finally reaches its conclusion!] “Still Too Soon!! (Comic) 5” goes on sale Friday, June 5 / PASH! Comics [e-book]

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“Still Too Soon!! (Comic) 5” goes on sale as an e-book only on June 5, 2026. It is the final volume.

Original【奈良ホテル】~奈良の食材と奈良ホテルの伝統が織りなす鉄板焼~2026年6月4日(木)9:00より予約受付開始

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Nara Hotel announced that reservations for its teppanyaki restaurant Hanagiku, which will reopen after renovations on September 2, 2026, will open at 9:00 a.m. on June 4, 2026. The restaurant will serve traditional French techniques in a teppanyaki style and offer 6 courses featuring Nara ingredients and views.

Companies mentioned:JR西日本ホテルズ

Your fortune for the second half of 2026 | Akari Maki reads your fortune and turning points based on your birthday. A campaign to win the latest book with an original handwritten signature is underway on the official fortune-telling site.

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The official fortune-telling site “Akari Maki’s Birthday Fortune-Telling,” operated by 株式会社レンサ, launched a giveaway for the latest book bearing an original handwritten signature on May 29, 2026. Fortune readings for the second half of 2026 are also now available.

Companies mentioned:株式会社レンサ

Enjoy smooth video streaming, online meetings and gaming with INTERNET/LAN ports supporting 10Gbps and Wi-Fi 7! New Wi-Fi 7 10-gigabit router available exclusively for business sales

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Elecom will release a router for businesses in early June, equipped with 10Gbps ports and Wi-Fi 7. Support for the 6GHz band enables high-speed, low-latency communications.

Clear calls in any environment. Two new canal-type Bluetooth headset models free your ears from wearing discomfort.

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Elecom will release 2 canal-type Bluetooth headset models in early June that support HD Voice and offer clear calls and a comfortable fit.

Companies mentioned:Qualcomm

Exhibiting at the 34th Interior Lifestyle: showcasing inclusive-design products and taking part in a talk session

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Elecom will exhibit at Interior Lifestyle to showcase inclusive-design products. It will display a mobile battery co-created with people with visual impairments and take part in a talk session.

Companies mentioned:PLAYWORKS株式会社、コクヨ株式会社、メッセフランクフルト ジャパン株式会社

Originalにじさんじ「三ミ一体ボイスドラマ!!! -ドキドキ★七不思議ツアー-」2026年6月10日(水)17時より発売決定!

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The VTuber group Nijisanji, operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社, will sell a voice drama by the unit “三ミ一体,” titled “-Doki-Doki★七不思議 Tour-,” for a limited time from June 10 to July 10, 2026. It is priced at 2,500 yen and includes a wallpaper as a purchase bonus.

Companies mentioned:ANYCOLOR株式会社

Launch of the “Furunavi Summer 2026 Early-Bird Festival,” featuring 4% extra Furunavi Money and deals on Furunavi Electricity and Furunavi Travel reservations!

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株式会社アイモバイル launched its “Furunavi Summer 2026 Early-Bird Festival,” including a campaign offering 4% extra Furunavi Money, on June 3, 2026. It is also running campaigns for Furunavi Electricity and Travel to encourage users to take advantage of the services.

An advance screening event for the TV anime “Perfect Addiction,” airing in July 2026, will feature an appearance by Kaoruko Miyama!

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The BALLOON project, involving Imagica Infos, announced that it will hold an advance screening of episode 1 of the TV anime “Perfect Addiction” on June 27, 2026, with original author Kaoruko Miyama attending a talk session.

Companies mentioned:株式会社イマジカインフォス、大日本印刷株式会社、サイバード、株式会社BLUE RIGHTS、海王社

A peach-colored summer afternoon tea to enjoy with My Melody, “My Melody Peach Tea Party” [ウェスティンホテル仙台]

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ウェスティンホテル仙台 is holding a limited-time peach afternoon tea in collaboration with Sanrio’s popular character My Melody.

Companies mentioned:株式会社サンリオ、ウェスティンホテル仙台

Rikako Ikee: “Travel is time to be myself” — discussing her career in sports, memories of Monaco and her thoughts on Los Angeles. Taro Hakase hosts J-WAVE’s “ANA WORLD AIR CURRENT”

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Competitive swimmer Rikako Ikee appeared on a J-WAVE program. In a conversation with Taro Hakase, she spoke about her swimming career, illness, comeback, memories of Monaco and her determination for the Los Angeles Olympics.

Companies mentioned:J-WAVE

New products inspired by the elegant French-blue uniforms of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, featured in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” go on sale at Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro from Friday, June 5, 2026.

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Two new products inspired by the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic uniforms from the film “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” have gone on sale at Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro, operated by Benelic.

Companies mentioned:ベネリック株式会社、ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ

“Guri and Gura,” “Iyaiya-en” and “The Sky-Blue Seed”: a picture-book creator beloved across generations! MOE July 2026 issue [Yuriko Yamawaki: Picture Books, Daily Life and Ghibli | Bound-in bonus: Guri and Gura postcard set of 3]

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The July 2026 issue of the monthly magazine MOE, published by Hakusensha, is now on sale. The lead feature is picture-book author Yuriko Yamawaki, and the issue includes an exhibition at 三鷹の森ジブリ美術館 and a set of 3 “Guri and Gura” postcards as a bound-in supplement.

Companies mentioned:株式会社白泉社、スタジオジブリ、三鷹の森ジブリ美術館、ジブリパーク、福音館書店、竹書房、ポプラ社

The latest work by hugely popular picture-book author and comedian Hikaru Tanaka, whose accolades include the Japan Picture Book Award, “Professionals: Imagination Time with Professionals,” goes on sale June 3!

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On June 3, 2026, Hakusensha will release the latest work by popular picture-book author Hikaru Tanaka, “Professionals: Imagination Time with Professionals.” The book is a fresh take on panel-based picture books, featuring various professionals, and its author is a recipient of the Japan Picture Book Award.

Companies mentioned:株式会社白泉社

The mysterious creature Daikonkon beats a drum, chanting, “Kon-kon sukon, daikonkon.” An irresistibly catchy rhythm picture book is born! Kyurice’s latest picture book, “Daikonkon,” goes on sale June 3!

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株式会社白泉社 released Kyurice’s new rhythm picture book “Daikonkon” on June 3, 2026. In the story, animals’ troubles are solved with an infectious rhythm, and promotions including a special campaign and video releases are also planned.

Companies mentioned:株式会社白泉社

The latest issue of the much-talked-about new literary magazine “GOAT,” themed around food, goes on sale today, June 3, with a first printing of 150,000 copies!

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The latest issue of the new literary magazine “GOAT” goes on sale June 3. The feature is “Food,” with works by an impressive lineup of writers and a collaborative campaign with 小学館文庫.

Companies mentioned:小学館、東京ドーム天然温泉 スパ ラクーア

Guest lineup announced for the 30th-anniversary performance by AND ENDLESS, led by Daisuke Nishida! Shohei Hashimoto, Seiichiro Nagata, Haruna Iikubo and Karen Takahashi will appear!! First-round advance ticket sales are now underway!!

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AND ENDLESS has announced the guest cast for its 30th-anniversary performance, “Anti Clockwise sprinter.” Shohei Hashimoto, Seiichiro Nagata, Haruna Iikubo, Karen Takahashi and Kotaro Kimura will appear. The first-round advance ticket lottery opens June 3.

Companies mentioned:ロングランプランニング株式会社

“Sho Masuda Masquerade Live in IKEBUKURO 2026” to be held at サンシャインシティプリンスホテル

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サンシャインシティプリンスホテル will host a one-day-only restaurant concert on October 9, 2026, combining a music event with a meal.

Companies mentioned:サンシャインシティプリンスホテル

Sapporo’s late-night parfait culture arrives at a hotel bar! “STREAM JAZZ & Parfait Night,” where live jazz and the flavors of parfaits come together for a five-senses experience, will be held for one night only!

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SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL will host “STREAM JAZZ & Parfait Night,” a one-night-only event combining Sapporo’s late-night parfait culture with live jazz, on June 26, 2026. This event for adults invites guests to experience with all five senses the harmony between the limited-edition “Modulation” parfait and the music.

Companies mentioned:SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL、東急ホテルズ

【FRAY I.D】Unveils “SUMMER GLOW FUNCTION,” functional apparel to help you make the most of summer, starting June 3 (Wed.).

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FRAY I.D unveiled its summer functional apparel line “SUMMER GLOW FUNCTION” on June 3, 2026. Features include cooling-to-the-touch fabric and washability.

Companies mentioned:株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ

【MIESROHE】The first collaboration items from NEW ERA® × MIESROHE are here! Reservations open June 3.

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MIESROHE and NEW ERA have teamed up for the first time. Reservations for 2 styles—a cap and a cup-in tank top—open June 3, with release scheduled for early July.

Companies mentioned:NEW ERA®、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ

A seminar titled “Can Businesses in Robotaxis, Self-Driving Trucks and Buses Be Viable?” featuring Hikaru Todoroki, Principal at KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd., will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026!

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The New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar on July 7, 2026, featuring Hikaru Todoroki of KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd. as the speaker. Titled “Can Businesses in Robotaxis, Self-Driving Trucks and Buses Be Viable?,” it will examine the business sustainability of autonomous driving from the perspective of total costs, rather than technical arguments, covering the economics of Level 4 autonomous driving and a roadmap toward 2036.

“RG Sings ‘あるある’ for 90 Minutes, While Tokugawa Tokuo and Tokuko Try to Take Credit, Saying ‘I’m the One Who Came Up with Thoseあるある’” to be held at IMM THEATER on Saturday, July 18!

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Compact yet packed with features! A 7-in-1 USB-C hub with video output, PD 100W charging and an SD card reader goes on sale.

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Sanwa Supply has released the ultra-lightweight 7-in-1 USB-C hub “400-HUBCPC54BK,” weighing approximately 50g. It packs multiple features, including PD 100W charging and 4K HDMI output.

SSR Yui Takamura makes her first appearance in the latest Muv-Luv titles, “Muv-Luv Girls Garden” and “Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse”! Collaboration event “The Manor's Favor” now underway!

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合同会社EXNOA and 株式会社KMS have launched the collaboration event “The Manor's Favor” in the latest Muv-Luv title, “Muv-Luv Girls Garden,” with “Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse.” The new SSR character Yui Takamura makes her first appearance, with a featured gacha and login bonuses available now.

Companies mentioned:合同会社EXNOA、株式会社KMS、aNCHOR、合同会社ストーリィベリー

Original「『ラブライブ!虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会』POP UP STORE in ロフト」の開催が決定!

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株式会社アルマビアンカ will hold a pop-up store for the popular anime “Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club” at 3 ロフト stores. New products featuring newly drawn illustrations will be available for advance purchase.

Companies mentioned:ロフト、阪神梅田本店

Originalアニメ「デート・ア・ライブV」POP UP STORE in ロフトの開催が決定!

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株式会社アルマビアンカ will hold a limited-time pop-up store for the popular anime “Date A Live V” at Ikebukuro ロフト. New products featuring newly drawn illustrations will be available for advance purchase, with the aim of boosting fan engagement and merchandise sales.

Companies mentioned:ロフト

“Maebashi Witches POP UP SHOP in ボークス Akihabara Hobby Tengoku 2” to be held!

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AMNIBUS, operated by Arma Bianca, will hold a pop-up shop for “Maebashi Witches” in Akihabara starting July 3. Newly drawn goods themed around a flower festival will be available for advance purchase.

Companies mentioned:ボークス

“Touch! Photograph! Be Amazed! Beetle and Stag Beetle Insect Exhibition in Tokorozawa Sakura Town: Summer 2026” opens Saturday, July 18!

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An interactive event offering visitors a chance to encounter insects will be held in summer 2026 at Tokorozawa Sakura Town, operated by KADOKAWA. Live insect and specimen displays, as well as specimen-making workshops, will also be offered.

Companies mentioned:角川メディアハウス、花滝ナチュラルアーツ

Korean food and sweets restaurant “Annyeong” launches its “Naengmyeon Fair” on Thursday, June 4.

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Korean food and sweets restaurant “Annyeong” will hold its summer-only “Naengmyeon Fair” starting June 4. The menu will feature gomtang naengmyeon, soy milk tantan naengmyeon and cup bingsu.

Hikoukigumo PA course now accepting applicants‼️

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NPO法人ひこうき雲 is recruiting students for a free course to train audio staff. The course is open to beginners and includes hands-on practical training.

【Employment of people with disabilities by a construction company and a picture book about traditional earthen-wall culture】 Picture books donated to 80 elementary and junior high schools in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture

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Masui Living Company, a construction firm, has donated “Saki-san’s Chiritoronbo,” a picture book modeled on a woman with Down syndrome, to all 80 elementary and junior high schools in Kawaguchi. The donation aims to promote understanding of employment for people with disabilities and traditional earthen-wall techniques.

Companies mentioned:ラグーナ出版

Kyoto-born vegan café “mumokuteki cafe KYOTO” unveils 2 new vegan and gluten-free matcha desserts.

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Vegan café “mumokuteki cafe KYOTO,” operated by 株式会社ヒューマンフォーラム, began serving 2 new vegan and gluten-free matcha desserts—matcha tiramisu and a matcha tiramisu parfait—on June 1, 2026. They will be available year-round as desserts everyone can enjoy with peace of mind.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヒューマンフォーラム

A “cultural experiment set in Sapporo and Paris” is getting underway from “Experimental Facility ZOKZOK,” an arts and cultural exchange hub based in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Recruitment has begun for “experiment participants” to observe the behind-the-scenes of a fashion show.

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The Experimental Facility ZOKZOK in Sapporo, Hokkaido, has begun recruiting participants for “PARIS FASHION EXPERIMENT 2026,” a project sharing the process of designer Miku Ishioka’s brand “algorithm” taking part in a Paris fashion show.

A special menu available for 1 day only on July 4 (Saturday)! To mark the release of “Let’s Make the World’s Best School Lunch with Nitobe Gohan!!” Star chefs will also attend. Tasting event and press conference confirmed! Limited to 30 media companies.

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Nitobe Bunka Gakuen will hold a press conference on July 4 to mark the release of the book “Nitobe Gohan.” Star chefs and others will discuss their thoughts behind the recipes, followed by a tasting.

Companies mentioned:学校法人新渡戸文化学園、一般社団法人全日本・食学会

The “Hiramatsu Construction Site Visit in Aichi” will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026!

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JGBA held a site visit at 株式会社平松建工 on May 29, 2026, with 41 business leaders and others taking part. The company’s growth strategy and management methods were presented.

Companies mentioned:株式会社平松建工、株式会社ecomo

The “3rd JGBA Supporting Members’ General Meeting” will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026!

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JGBA held its 3rd Supporting Members’ General Meeting, with 61 participants. The theme was creating business opportunities among members. It announced a target of 1,000 companies.

Companies mentioned:百年住宅株式会社

Jewelry brand quip queint unveils its 12th collection, “deep pulse.” The collection features jewelry that conveys quiet strength through the interplay of sleek silver and baroque pearls.

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quip queint has unveiled its 12th collection, “deep pulse,” expressing the pulse of the deep sea with 925 silver and baroque pearls.

“Pig Cafe” opens in Gintengai, Matsuyama, Ehime

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Sanfuku Holdings will open P・SPO Pig Cafe in July in the Gintengai area of Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, where visitors can interact with miniature pigs.

Companies mentioned:株式会社三福ホールディングス

NIJIN Academy Aomori Namioka marks 1st anniversary, with students returning to school and taking part in dual enrollment

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NIJIN Academy Aomori Namioka, an alternative school operated by 株式会社NIJIN, has marked its 1st anniversary. Cases have emerged of students returning to their enrolled schools or choosing “dual enrollment” at both a school and a free school.

Web3 confidential data storage service “furehako®” expands into real-world AI data infrastructure

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Casley Deep Innovations has begun implementing a distributed infrastructure for real-world AI data, providing technology for its “AI Security and Guarding” project using the distributed storage service “furehako®.”

Companies mentioned:Casley Deep Innovations株式会社、株式会社日本保安、ネクストウェア株式会社

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Original毒駕零容忍 雲林公布1名毒駕累犯照片示警

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Original雲林縣警察局公布一名毒酒駕累犯的照片與姓名,並統計今年1至5月已查獲210件毒駕,展現強力執法決心。

Companies mentioned:雲林監理站

Ke Shuyuan portrays a paper artist, says scenes with Han Yu made it hard to detach from the role

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Ke Shuyuan plays a paper artist in “A-Song and A-Nuan” and has a romantic storyline with Han Yu. He said a scene involving an illness made it difficult for him to detach from the role.

Companies mentioned:中央社

Yamagata Prefecture deputy governor visits Kaohsiung, hopes to deepen exchanges and cooperation

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Yamagata Prefecture Deputy Governor Takahashi visits Kaohsiung to deepen cooperation across tourism, education, and agriculture.

Russia-Ukraine war drains funds; Russian finance minister reportedly warns Putin

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Officials have warned Russian President Putin that the cost of the war is too high. The finance minister forecasts a US$28 billion budget overrun this year and recommends freezing non-war spending. The Defense Ministry opposes spending cuts.

Companies mentioned:英國獨立報、彭博、金融時報

Military, public and private medical response drill held in Kinmen; Ministry of National Defense says SOPs will serve as a reference

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Ministry of National Defense held an integrated military, public and private medical response drill in Kinmen on June 3, simulating wartime medical emergencies in the hope of establishing SOPs for other areas to reference.

Companies mentioned:衛福部金門醫院、金門縣衛生局、金門縣消防局

New rules for older drivers take effect; nearly 95,000 people in Tainan should renew their licenses by the end of 115

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Tainan City has launched a one-stop license renewal service for older drivers ahead of the new rules taking effect on May 31. Nearly 95,000 people are due to renew their licenses by the end of the year.

Qiu Jianfu may run for Changhua County magistrate; Chen Su-yue says people will make up their own minds

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Qiu Jianfu may run for Changhua County magistrate. Chen Su-yue said she respects his decision.

Shen Boyang visits computer show, hopes Taipei can become a city that attracts investment and talent

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Shen Boyang, the DPP candidate for Taipei mayor, visited COMPUTEX InnoVEX on June 3 and stressed the need to make Taipei a city conducive to investment and retaining talent, with a particular focus on the development of Beishike.

Companies mentioned:輝達(NVIDIA)

Renji Hospital sues Shanghai Lao Tianlu over land occupation; second-instance ruling orders removal and compensation

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Taipei Renji Hospital sued the Tsai family, which operates “Shanghai Lao Tianlu,” over its occupation of land. A second-instance ruling ordered the family to demolish the building, return the land and pay more than 1.84 million yuan.

Companies mentioned:財團法人台灣省私立台北仁濟院

US unveils new tariff proposal; Taiwan, EU and UK among those facing 10% rate

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The United States has proposed new tariffs, imposing rates of 10% on Taiwan, the EU and the UK, and 12.5% on China, India and Japan, citing forced labor.

Beloved old noodle shop in Yuanlin, Changhua, closes, leaving longtime customers saddened

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The more than seventy-year-old “Huo” La Zai Noodles shop has decided to close due to health concerns and a lack of a successor.

China’s property slump weighs on property services companies

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Companies mentioned:克而瑞(CRIC)、萬物雲(Onewo)、澳盛銀行(ANZ)、Enhance International、中國物業管理協會

Text messaging platform EVERY8D suspected of being hacked; Ministry of Digital Affairs investigating possible data leak

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

EVERY8D, a platform operated by Interact Technology, is suspected of being hacked. The Ministry of Digital Affairs confirmed a cybersecurity incident but said it is still investigating whether personal data was leaked.

Companies mentioned:互動資通(Teamplus)

Yeast found inside 5,000-year-old mummy; scientists successfully make bread

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Scientists found ancient yeast inside the 5,300-year-old mummy Ötzi the Iceman, successfully cultivated it and made sourdough bread.

Companies mentioned:歐洲研究學院 (Eurac Research)、拉脫維亞有機合成研究所

14 counties and cities under heat alerts; Tainan’s Yujing reaches 38.4 degrees at noon

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14 counties and cities under heat alerts; Yujing, Tainan, reached 38.4°C, with orange and yellow warnings issued.

TECO’s Andatech expands in Penang, bringing armored busbars into the AI supply chain

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Andatech Technology, a TECO subsidiary, is setting up a factory in Penang and investing NT$370 million to produce armored busbars for the AI data center supply chain.

Companies mentioned:東元集團、安達康科技 (TECOBAR)

Preventing the harms of emerging drugs: DPP lawmakers and city councilors urge Taoyuan government to propose local ordinance

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DPP Legislator Chang Ya-lin and Taoyuan City Councilors Huang Chong-zhen and Li Zong-hao held a press conference urging the Taoyuan City Government to propose a “Local Ordinance on Preventing Emerging Drug Vape Products” to address the harms of emerging drugs such as etomidate (zombie vape cartridges).

Foreign women posed as tourists but were involved in prostitution; police trace money flows to bust gang and arrest 4

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New Taipei City police busted a gang-run prostitution ring, using big data to trace money flows and arresting 4 suspects.

Peng Chi-ming estimates 9% emissions reduction in 2025, fears 10% target will be missed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming estimates emissions will fall by about 9% in 2025, making the 10% target difficult to meet. Emissions in 2024 were down 6.59% from 2005.

Original首季旅館平均房價3101元 8成低於平均水準

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan’s average hotel price in Q1 2025 was 3,101 TWD, up 1.5%; 80% of hotels were below average. There were 3,396 hotels, occupancy reached 53.1%, and domestic guests accounted for 71.9%.

Japan-Philippines talks prompt Chinese coast guard to head east; Taiwan Affairs Office repeats old line

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Japan and the Philippines have begun EEZ talks, while China sent coast guard vessels to patrol waters east of Taiwan. The Taiwan Affairs Office called on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to jointly safeguard sovereignty. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Japan and the Philippines not to undermine Taiwan’s interests and condemned China’s show of force.

Companies mentioned:中國海警局、日本政府、菲律賓政府

Original仁寶衝刺伺服器拚轉型 2027年非PC營收上看5成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

At COMPUTEX, Compal General Manager Bernardo announced a target for non-PC revenue to reach 50% in 2027 and said the company would accelerate its AI server expansion.

Tsai Ing-wen cites Havel’s ideas, hopes citizens will live honestly and engage in active dialogue

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Former President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Havel Dialogue Forum in Taipei on June 3, citing Václav Havel’s ideas and stressing that democracy must be sustained through sincere dialogue among citizens.

Companies mentioned:捷克台北中心、中央社

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