Outdoor beer garden “Beer Park Tamachi 2026” to open in front of JR Tamachi Station on June 5
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A summer-only beer garden will open at msb Tamachi in front of JR Tamachi Station from June 5. In its 5th year, the event will strengthen ties with the local community and launch a BGM project with local music bars.
Synk Port Co., Ltd. was established on December 24, 2025. The new company will provide cross-sector solutions to local challenges, including disaster preparedness, education and DX support. It has spun off the group company’s AR picture-book rally business and will focus on revitalizing local communities.
Yuka 赤﨑, one of Japan’s leading female track and field athletes, appointed Garmin Japan brand ambassador
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Garmin Japan has appointed track and field athlete 赤﨑優花 as a brand ambassador. She is a longtime user of the Forerunner series and will share the joys of running and ways to improve QOL.
【回し寿司 活】“Aomori All-Out Fair” in June! Aomori’s bounty, including the hugely popular “Aomori Salmon” and Mutsu Bay scallops, arrives at all locations from June 4 (Thu).
【Supporting golfers aiming for the world stage】“Kibo Daichi Cinderella Support” opens applications for its 2027 4th cohort!
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Kibo Daichi is recruiting participants for the 4th cohort of its junior golfer support project. Each participant will receive 1.2 million yen in annual activity support.
Meiji to launch “Immunity Check Team Support” for companies and organizations from June 10
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Wellnize will launch a new saliva-based immunity check plan for companies and organizations on June 10, 2026. The service supports health management across entire organizations.
Apa Group is holding a 55th anniversary celebration. It announced its new medium-term 5-year plan, “AIM5-Ⅱ,” and aims to reach 100,000 domestic rooms, 10,000 overseas rooms and consolidated sales of 350 billion yen by 2031.
“nane tokyo Asakusa Hanare,” the 2nd location of the handmade ring shop “nane tokyo Asakusa Main Store” in Tokyo’s Asakusa district, to OPEN on June 3, 2026 (Wed)
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Gentil Kitakami Co., Ltd. will open “nane tokyo Asakusa Hanare,” the 2nd location of its handmade ring shop “nane tokyo Asakusa Main Store,” in Tokyo’s Asakusa district on June 3, 2026. In response to demand for hands-on tourism among international visitors to Japan, it will offer ring-making experiences using the traditional Japanese hammering technique known as “tsuchime.”
【A must-see for fans of life logging!】“A Notebook for Tucking Away Today,” which turns everyday memories into treasures, to be unveiled for the first time at Stationery Girls Expo Tokyo 2026
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HOPEN, the stationery brand of Hopen Co., Ltd., will unveil “A Notebook for Tucking Away Today,” a new B6-size life log notebook available in 3 varieties, at Stationery Girls Expo Tokyo 2026, held at Ariake GYM-EX from June 11 to 14, 2026. It will also run 2 novelty campaigns.
Digital Platformer Co., Ltd. launches proof-of-concept trial for RWA (Real World Asset) trading platform using XRPL
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Digital Platformer Co., Ltd. has launched a proof-of-concept trial for an RWA (real-world asset) trading platform using XRPL. For the first phase, it is partnering with 株式会社アイ・グリッド・ソリューションズ to turn green electricity from solar power generation into digital certificates in 30-minute increments, for management and trading on the blockchain.
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten surpasses 10 billion yen in sales; new business to strengthen capital, talent and sales channels through growth investment in craft manufacturers
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Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten posted sales of 10.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended February 2025. It will begin growth investment in craft manufacturers in FY2026 and has entered into a capital and business alliance with Shirin-do.
Cumulative sales surpassed 7,000 units in 3 months! Sales trends unveiled for 3 types of new 2026 sunshade. A total of 8 products are available, with options for ventilation, light blocking and privacy.
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Fuji Boeki has announced sales trends for its sunshade series, launched in March 2026. It sold a cumulative 7,000 units in 3 months. The lineup features 3 types and 8 products, tapping into demand amid extreme heat and calls for energy conservation.
【Little World】4 days to enjoy Bulgarian cuisine: “Bulgarian Rose Festival” <Aichi>
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野外民族博物館リトルワールド will hold the 4-day event “Bulgarian Rose Festival” in June. The event will introduce Bulgarian culture through traditional dishes and the distribution of locally grown roses.
rokh to hold its first exhibition-style pop-up in Japan, “Rokh Aoyama Exhibition,” in Minami-Aoyama from June 10 (Wed) to 15 (Mon)
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London-based fashion brand rokh will hold its first exhibition-style pop-up in Japan in Minami-Aoyama. The event will showcase and sell the Spring/Summer 2026 collection and offer visitors a brand experience.
【Event report】Opening ceremony held for “OYUGIWA Niiza Onsen” in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture
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“OYUGIWA Niiza Onsen,” operated by 株式会社イオンファンタジー, held its opening ceremony ahead of its grand opening on May 27, 2026. The mayor of Niiza and local children took part, and more than 1,000 people visited on the first day.
ABEMA’s “Everyday Life and Youth Anime Free Weekend Festival” starts Friday, June 5, with all episodes of 6 selected series, including “Nichijou,” “Is the Order a Rabbit?” and “Hyouka,” streaming free every weekend!
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ABEMA will run a campaign in June 2026 to stream all episodes of 6 series, including “Nichijou” and “Hyouka,” for free on weekends.
Karaoke Manekineko × “World Trigger” collaboration. Now underway at participating locations nationwide from Thursday, May 14!
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Karaoke Manekineko launched a collaboration campaign with the popular anime “World Trigger” at participating locations nationwide on May 14, 2026. The campaign offers ways to experience the world of the series, including limited-edition drinks, merchandise and collaboration rooms.
AndTech to hold online Zoom webinar on Friday, July 31: “Latest Trends in India’s Semiconductor Industry: Policies, Back-End Packaging, Supply Chains and Opportunities for Japanese Companies”
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AndTech Co., Ltd. will hold a Zoom seminar on the latest trends in India’s semiconductor industry on July 31, 2026. The topics will include policy, back-end packaging, supply chains and opportunities for Japanese companies to enter the market, with experts from Mitsui & Co. Global Strategic Studies Institute, TOWA and Toho Koki Seisakusho speaking.
【Free for students】Hear firsthand accounts from current employees! “Student-Company Exchange” for students considering jobs in Tokushima to be held 3 times from June 20
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“Student-Company Exchange,” where students considering employment in Tokushima Prefecture can hear firsthand accounts from current employees, will be held 3 times from June 2026. Students can attend for free and meet companies over a buffet lunch.
Announcement of a campaign pairing popular funds on SBI証券 with SBI Hyper Deposits
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SBI Shinsei Bank will run a campaign from June 3 to August 31, 2026, offering 3,000 yen in cash to customers who purchase popular investment trusts on SBI証券 and open an SBI Hyper Deposit account. Against the backdrop of the spread of the new NISA, the campaign highlights the benefits of deposits linked to a securities account for first-time investors.
Win a light to make rainy-season drives more comfortable! FCL launches a monitor campaign covering all products
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FCL, operated by WiNEEDS HOLDINGS, has launched a monitor campaign on its official Instagram, offering 1 free product of the winner’s choice from its entire lineup. Entries close at noon on June 15, 2026.
June’s birthstone is the pearl. In a season imbued with special meaning, SWATi BATH PEARL presents a luxurious pearl-adorned bathing experience, offering “a memorable gift that goes beyond simply looking good.”
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SWATi, operated by 株式会社フランネル, will begin selling a limited-edition pearl-themed set in its online store on June 5, 2026. The set targets gift demand for birthdays and June weddings.
Parking searches in Golden Week 2026 show a trend toward nearby destinations: 81.8% of searches were within the same prefecture, and search distances also shortened.
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Parking Science Co. announced the results of its analysis of parking search data from Golden Week 2026. The findings showed a shift toward nearby destinations, with searches within the same prefecture rising to 81.8% and average search distance shortening to 43 km. The company will present the data at LBM EXPO2026.
“Why go that far?” A challenge that began with a knife discovered at the Tokyo Gift Show. MEOWKIT, which reached 1373% of its target on Makuake, begins general sales.
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Yokohama-based megreen llc will begin general sales of its kitchen brand MEOWKIT on June 1, 2026. The cat-themed knife set recorded 1373% of its target on Makuake and also supports rescue cats.
Founded 82 years ago, Teikoku Tsushin Kogyo draws up new Medium-Term Management Plan 2030, aiming to achieve ROE of at least 8.0% ahead of schedule. From “NOBLE, the resistor maker” to “a new NOBLE,” the company will strengthen expansion into new fields and shareholder returns.
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Teikoku Tsushin Kogyo has drawn up a new Medium-Term Management Plan 2030. It aims to achieve sales of ¥22 billion and ROE above 8.0% in fiscal 2030 ahead of schedule, while stepping up growth investment in new fields and shareholder returns.
First in Shizuoka Prefecture: Yaizu City and 株式会社otta sign agreement to introduce monitoring services at all elementary schools in the city.
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Yaizu City and otta have signed an agreement. An IoT monitoring service will launch at all 13 elementary schools in the city in late August 2026. Devices will be distributed free of charge.
Promoted the Yotsukaido Furusato Festival by wearing charity T-shirts.
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The mayor and city council members of Yotsukaido promoted the Yotsukaido Furusato Festival by wearing charity T-shirts created in collaboration with a facility for people with disabilities.
Urban-style BBQ beer garden with night views opens near Himeji Station on June 3: Himeji Beer Garden BBQ Terrace.
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株式会社おすすめ屋 will open Himeji Beer Garden BBQ Terrace Himeji Station Front on June 3, 2026, on a rooftop terrace a 3-minute walk from Himeji Station. The urban-style beer garden offers night views and BBQ with equipment provided, and will offer a standard plan with all-you-can-drink for ¥3,500 in June only.
Participation in “Kotra Fest,” a joint event by the Hanshin Tigers and Amagasaki City.
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日本山村硝子 will take part in “Kotra Fest,” a joint event by the Hanshin Tigers and Amagasaki City, and collect plastic bottle caps. The activity is part of the company’s recycling project RIN and aims to promote regional cooperation and environmental awareness.
Participation in the 12th Amakita Fureai Festival.
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日本山村硝子 will participate in the 12th Amakita Fureai Festival, to be held at Amakita Elementary School on June 6, 2026, and collect plastic bottle caps in collaboration with seminar students from 関西学院大学 and students from 尼崎北高校. The activity is part of the company’s plastic recycling project RIN and aims to promote regional cooperation and environmental awareness.
【For those in the healthcare industry】Notice of an update to the free medical institution database (master data for medical, dental and pharmacy providers)
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Frogwell Co. has updated its medical institution database covering medical and dental clinics and pharmacies, and begun providing it free of charge to eligible companies. It also offers advice on business applications.
Third-person perspectives in virtual spaces promote consensus-building.
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A research group including Waseda University demonstrated in an experiment that third-person perspectives in virtual spaces can promote group decision-making. The findings were presented at CHI2026.
Hakata Shin-Mitsui Building reconstruction plan receives first-ever simultaneous certification under the “Hakata Connected Bonus” and “Green Bonus” programs.
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Mitsui Fudosan and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation have obtained the first simultaneous certification in Fukuoka City under the “Hakata Connected Bonus” and “Green Bonus” programs for their building reconstruction plan.
Ron Herman: Special items from DESCENDANT × Scott Hawaii arrive. A limited-edition Ron Herman T-shirt will be released, and a launch party will be held to mark the collaboration.
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Ron Herman is releasing a collaboration with Scott Hawaii and DESCENDANT, featuring 5 items including limited-edition T-shirts. The advance sale begins June 12.
A new challenge arrives in Plaza Brow’s island survival game on the official Iris Plaza online store!
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Iris Plaza will add a new challenge to a game on its official online store starting June 3, 2026. It will also launch a campaign offering points for purchases of eligible products.
Update: Demonstration testing begins in Myoko City under Niigata Prefecture’s “Next-Generation Solar Cell Demonstration Support Project.”
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SOLABLE has begun a demonstration test of flexible solar cells in Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture, in collaboration with Tokyo Century and Dai-Nippon Diamond Consultants. The test aims to verify performance in snowy regions.
サントリーホールディングス and TOWING begin full-scale production of high-performance biochar using beverage manufacturing residue.
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Suntory and TOWING achieved a 30% increase in yield in a demonstration test of high-performance biochar made from tea residue. They have begun full-scale production in Kyushu to reduce agriculture’s environmental impact and promote resource circulation.
The Japan Association of Male Nurses issued an urgent statement calling for measures to protect visiting professionals following the murder of a care manager on June 1, 2026. It pointed to a gap between current customer harassment guidelines and conditions in the field, and called for measures including immunity for immediate withdrawal and standardization of recording devices.
Beyond the “AI interview”: VARIETAS rebrands “AI Interviewer” as “TA Team”—redefining it as a recruitment platform powered by 5 AI agents.
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株式会社VARIETAS has revamped its conversational AI interview service, AI Interviewer, and announced TA Team, a recruitment platform made up of 5 AI agents. It provides end-to-end support from candidate sourcing through screening and data analysis, and draws on more than 500,000 completed assessments and rigorous governance measures.
Coleman supports JFA Kids Festivals at 9 venues nationwide.
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Coleman is partnering with JFA to support the JFA Kids Festivals at 9 venues nationwide with outdoor gear to help prevent heatstroke. A kickoff event was also held in March 2026.
The Selection 2026 national team members decided — Japan’s representatives confirmed for the 14th World Cadet, Junior and U-21 Championships (October / Poland).
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The Japan Karatedo Federation has selected its national team for fiscal 2026 and its representatives for the World Championships.
Game Identity V teams up with ZOZOTOWN! Collaboration items featuring specially drawn illustrations go on sale June 5.
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The China-developed asymmetrical multiplayer game Identity V is collaborating with ZOZOTOWN. Orders for 5 types of limited-edition items, including T-shirts, hoodies and tote bags featuring specially drawn illustrations, will open on ZOZOTOWN on June 5, 2026.
Yuki Koshioka to star! Stage production “メイユール・ソワレ” announced.
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The comedy stage play “Meilleur Soirée,” starring Yuki Koshioka, will be staged at Kyoto Theatre in October 2026. It depicts actors struggling to get through a performance while carrying a castmate who has fallen asleep on stage.
Study Pocket AI English Conversation launches “Dictation Practice,” a new feature that develops the listening skills underpinning speaking ability.
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Study Pocket has added a “Dictation Practice” feature to its AI English conversation service. It strengthens listening skills, the foundation of speaking ability, and promotes personalized learning. The feature will launch in June 2026.
Zenrin’s Map Design GALLERY to exhibit at Bungu Joshi Expo Tokyo, one of Japan’s largest stationery festivals; new “47P Map Cheese Series,” featuring Japan and its 47 prefectures as cheese, to debut at the event.
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Zenrin will exhibit at Bungu Joshi Expo Tokyo 2026 and debut its new “47P Map Cheese Series.” LINE stickers will also go on sale the same day.
Takashi Okamura, who led the Japan business of the world’s largest vertical SaaS company, joins Booost.
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Booost Co., Ltd. announced that Takashi Okamura, former representative director of Veeva Japan, has become Senior Executive Officer, Chief of Staff and VP of Strategy. To mark the appointment, the company published 3 articles: a solo interview, a conversation with the CEO and a recruitment feature.
To help people learn about the importance of preventing the need for nursing care while having fun, Osaka City will hold a wide variety of events throughout the year. The first event, “Strength Training × History Walk,” will take place on 6/28 around Osaka Castle, a site associated with the Toyotomi brothers.
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As part of its “Sky Project” to promote prevention of the need for nursing care, the Osaka City Social Welfare Bureau will hold a variety of events throughout the year. The first event, “Strength Training × History Walk,” will be held around Osaka Castle Park on June 28, Reiwa 8.
Discover a love for Shizuoka through marriage. A wedding photography company with more than 50% of its clients from outside the prefecture unveils a collection of locations for every season.
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We’s COLOR, a wedding photography company based in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, has unveiled its collection of Shizuoka locations for every season. More than 50% of its clients come from outside the prefecture, and the company aims to share the region’s appeal nationwide.
[Powerful support for manufacturers and other businesses through the combined strengths of young energy and senior talent! A new kind of matchmaking that simultaneously promotes job growth and prevention of the need for nursing care @ Nishiyodogawa Ward Office]
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Nishiyodogawa Ward Office in Osaka City will hold a new networking event on June 10, Reiwa 8, bringing together career guidance staff from high schools and other institutions with staffing companies. The event aims to help manufacturers secure talent while encouraging local residents’ social participation and prevention of the need for nursing care.
The Lake Biwa Museum welcomed 61,819 visitors in May 2026, topping 60,000 for the first time in 20 years. The opening of a new aquarium exhibit helped draw visitors during Golden Week, and events marking the museum’s 30th anniversary are also underway.
Summer Special Exhibition: “Paw Patrol, to the Rescue! Investigate Dino Island”
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Fukui Children’s Science Museum will hold a special exhibition themed around Paw Patrol in summer 2026. Admission is free, and the program will include hands-on missions and related events.
June is MG (myasthenia gravis) Awareness Month: Documentary video released following patients as they overcome challenges and live life on their own terms.
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argenx Japan has released a documentary video in June, MG Awareness Month, portraying the challenges patients face and their positive approach to life, and is calling for greater understanding of the disease.
Well-i to exhibit at Health Management EXPO 2026, offering health management tips through measurement experiences and individual consultations.
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Well-i Co., Ltd. will exhibit at Health Management EXPO 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 to 19, 2026. The company will offer free lower-limb muscle strength assessments and individual consultations on health management.
Kurofune’s shaved ice offers a taste of summer. Enjoy a luxurious moment with 五色 flavors.
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Kurofune Co., Ltd. will begin serving seasonal summer menu items, including “Shaved Ice, 五色,” at café COCOOCEN in its Jiyugaoka flagship store from June 3. The new offering features 5 syrups made with carefully selected ingredients and will be available for a limited time.
[Webinar on Thursday, June 18] End the “we can’t sell without that person” problem. KAEN and 5 other companies to share practical know-how for building a winning sales organization with repeatable results.
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KAEN has announced an online seminar, co-hosted by 5 companies, on addressing overreliance on individual salespeople. It will take place on June 18, 2026.
Popular OTTOCAST products up to ¥14,200 off! Rakuten Super Sale starts at Shonin-ya on June 3.
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Shonin-ya, an online store operated by 株式会社Protos, will run a campaign from June 3 to June 11, 2026, to coincide with the Rakuten Super Sale. 6 popular OTTOCAST products will be offered at special prices, with discounts of up to ¥14,200.
Kanano Senritsu models Tika’s new 2026 yukata collection! The sweet, fleeting “SWEET Series” and one-piece yukata arrive.
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Tika, a cabaret club dress brand operated by 株式会社DRESS DESIGN WORKS, has launched its 2026 yukata collection. The brand has chosen Gen Z favorite Kanano Senritsu as its muse and introduced the “2WAY One-Piece Yukata,” which is easy for beginners to wear, along with the “SWEET Series.”
World No.1* food waste reduction app from the Nordics, Too Good To Go, to gradually expand service coverage to 一都三県 starting in June.
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Too Good To Go Japan will gradually expand the service area of its food waste reduction app, Too Good To Go, to Tokyo and the 一都三県 starting in June 2026. Kappa Sushi, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Super Value are joining as major partners.
Companies mentioned:カッパ・クリエイト株式会社(かっぱ寿司)、クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社スーパーバリュー、Carrefour、ALDI、ユニリーバ、スターバックス、Whole Foods Market、SPAR、PAUL Group
Japan first! Examining the SDGs through cultural anthropology. A shocking manuscript released early in audio format!
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Before publishing a book analyzing the failures of the SDGs from the perspective of cultural anthropology, the nonprofit organization Forever Green has released a 30,000-character manuscript as audio. It has also launched a social change project seeking young people’s candid views, including a “Shocking Comment Contest” for university and graduate students.
Joint research paper by Tryt Career and Kyushu Institute of Technology published in international journal Healthcare.
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A joint research paper by Tryt Career and Kyushu Institute of Technology has been published in the international journal Healthcare. Data demonstrate that psychological safety has the strongest effect on job satisfaction in nursing care workplaces.
AI simultaneous interpretation system introduced on the Sky Duck Yokohama amphibious bus ahead of the Kanagawa-Yokohama Destination Campaign, enhancing services for international visitors and accessibility.
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An AI simultaneous interpretation system from POCKETALK will be introduced on the amphibious Sky Duck Yokohama bus operated by Hinomaru Jidosha Kogyo. The service will begin on weekdays from June 8, 2026, as part of the Kanagawa-Yokohama Destination Campaign, and will be available on all trips from July onward. It will provide live multilingual guides in 77 languages for international visitors and people with hearing impairments.
Multifunctional Locker “Multi Cube” Reaches a Network of 1,000 Units!
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The multifunctional “Multi Cube” lockers operated by JR East Smart Logistics reached 1,000 units on May 28, 2026. The company aims to deploy 2,000 units by fiscal 2030, helping address logistics and tourism challenges and enhance the value of time.
Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato Holds Its First Fan Meeting in Ibaraki! 35 Fans Take Part in Freshly Roasted Sweet Potato Tastings and Hands-On Recipe Ideas
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Calbee Kaitsuka Sweet Potato held its first fan meeting in Ibaraki. 35 fans took part and enjoyed activities including sweet potato recipe ideas and a quiz competition.
Launch of a Custom “Pic-Worthy” Full-Color Beach Towel Production Service! A Wide Range of Options, from Event Merchandise and Promotional Giveaways to OEM Goods [Keio Co., Ltd.]
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Keio Co., Ltd. has launched a custom beach towel production service with full-color printing across the entire surface. The towels can be used for a wide range of purposes, including event merchandise, promotional giveaways, and OEM goods.
“LINE Yahoo! Ads” Adds Conversion API Integration Feature
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CATS Co., Ltd. has added a Conversion API integration feature for LINE Yahoo! Ads search and display advertising to its “CATS” and “L-ad” services. This enables advertisers to measure campaign effectiveness more accurately and optimize ad delivery.
Nippon Direct Announces “Short Drama Concept Contest” at International Short Film Festival SSFF & ASIA 2026
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Nippon Direct is partnering with SSFF & ASIA to hold a “Short Drama Concept Contest” for video creators, providing ¥10 million in production funding. The contest was announced on June 10, 2026, as part of the AYETプロジェクト.
“Anime Tokyo Station Early Summer Gathering” Event Footage to Stream on YouTube for a Limited Time from June 13 (Saturday) to July 12 (Sunday)!
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Anime Tokyo Station will stream footage from its “Early Summer Gathering” event on its official YouTube channel for a limited time from June 13 to July 12. The footage will include a public recording featuring Tomokazu Seki, Atsumi Tanezaki, and Mina Tominaga.
Research Report on the Business Establishment and Worker Registry
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GovTech Tokyo has released a research report on “Data Integration Methods and Required Function Design Between the Business Establishment Registry and Worker Registry,” aimed at streamlining administrative procedures and advancing data utilization. The report analyzes challenges arising from administrative data being siloed by system and proposes the concept of a “virtual registry” for cross-cutting data use.
Kendall Jenner Named Anua’s First Global Ambassador
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Anua has named Kendall Jenner as its global ambassador and announced a worldwide campaign for a new mist product, along with a pop-up event in New York.
TOWING and Suntory Holdings Begin Full-Scale Production of High-Performance Biochar Using Beverage Manufacturing Residues
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TOWING and Suntory have begun full-scale production in the Kyushu region of high-performance biochar made from beverage factory manufacturing residues. They aim to establish a local circular model and reduce GHG emissions.
Acquires All Shares of Nishi Yoman and Makes It a Wholly Owned Subsidiary
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Proto Corporation has made Nishi Yoman a wholly owned subsidiary. It acquired the farming and sales business for Ise Unagi, a branded eel, and will combine its land-based aquaculture expertise with the brand’s strengths.
“Keisei Line Tour Aboard a Keikyu Train” to Be Held
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Community Keisei, with the cooperation of Keikyu, will hold a tour on the Keisei Line using a Keikyu 600 Series train on June 21, 2026. The program for railway fans includes travel on a section the train does not normally enter, a visit to an old platform, and a photography session.
Neyagawa and Tachikawa to Hold Signing Ceremony for “Disaster Alliance Agreement”
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Neyagawa and Tachikawa will sign a “Disaster Alliance Agreement” to prepare for major disasters. The cities will strengthen mutual support based on 3 pillars: a satellite system, supplies delivered proactively, and joint stockpiling. The signing ceremony will be held at Tachikawa City Hall on June 10, Reiwa 8.
Enabling Social Participation for Children with Severe Physical and Intellectual Disabilities: NPO EPO’s COCOLON Completes 3-Year Grant Program
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NPO EPO has completed a 3-year grant from 洲崎福祉財団 for its COCOLON project, which supports social participation for children with severe physical and intellectual disabilities. The project achieved results through events and support for the opening of service centers.
AI Simultaneous Interpretation “Sentio - POCKETALK for Tour” to Be Introduced on the Sky Duck Yokohama Amphibious Bus
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POCKETALK Co., Ltd. will introduce its AI simultaneous interpretation service “Sentio - POCKETALK for Tour” on the Sky Duck Yokohama amphibious bus operated by Hinomaru Jidosha Kogyo from June 8. Passengers can access interpretation in up to 77 languages simply by scanning a QR code with their smartphone.
Industry-Academia-Government Partnership Signs Cooperation Agreement on Energy Traceability
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i-Grid Solutions, Keio University, and 堺市 have signed an energy traceability cooperation agreement. Starting in June 2026, they will conduct a demonstration in Sakai City to match surplus solar power in real time, using blockchain and the EnergyTag standard.
Uber Japan’s New “Sixth Sense” Ad in the “Taxis, Just the Way You Want” Series: Yo Oizumi Uses His “Sixth Sense” to Sense a Taxi’s Arrival?!
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Uber Japan has unveiled its new “Sixth Sense” commercial, starring Yo Oizumi and Yuri Tsunematsu. The ad uses humor to portray Uber Taxi’s live tracking feature.
Representative Director Becomes a “DJI FlightHub 2 On-Premises Version Delivery Engineer”; DBA Launches Operations Management Service
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DBA Representative Director Koji Morimoto has earned the engineer certification for the on-premises version of DJI FlightHub 2. This will strengthen the company’s ability to propose solutions for corporate infrastructure inspections, logistics, and 3D mapping projects, and enable it to support data management for local governments.
Minato City and Chuo Ward in Tokyo will hold the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival on October 24, Reiwa 8, to mark the 80th anniversaries of their municipal administrations. All seats require an application, and approximately 39,000 seats reserved for Minato residents will be sold to residents at discounted prices.
Co-op Fundraising Nationwide Donates Approximately ¥81 Million to Ishikawa Prefecture for Noto Recovery
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The Japanese Consumers’ Co-operative Union and Ishikawa Prefectural Consumers’ Co-operative Union donated approximately ¥81 million to Ishikawa Prefecture for Noto recovery. Total fundraising for fiscal 2025 was approximately ¥123 million, bringing the cumulative total to ¥2.326 billion.
4 major benefits for registering as an official LINE friend
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ヒロクリニックNIPT has launched 4 major benefits for people who register as friends on its official LINE account. The benefits include a free NIPT plan assessment, an e-comic, a food list and a roadmap. It has conducted more than 75,000 tests.
Compact and high-spec! A full 6-screen cinema for everyone to enjoy nearby: 「イオンシネマ津田沼South」 grand opens Friday, July 10 — Relax and enjoy films in independent seats with armrests on both sides
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イオンエンターテイメント will grand open 「イオンシネマ津田沼South」, a cinema complex with 6 screens in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, on July 10, 2026. All seats will be independent seats with armrests on both sides. The compact, high-spec theater will feature the latest audio and video equipment, including Dolby Atmos and DTS surround cinema.
デンソー generates approximately 3,300 work hours annually through use of Teachme Biz
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スタディスト announced that デンソー工機部 introduced the AI manual system 「Teachme Biz」 and generated approximately 3,300 work hours annually in fiscal 2025. By using video and AI, it is turning experienced workers’ tacit knowledge into an organizational asset and accelerating the transfer of skills.
Hilton to host a corporate booth as a silver sponsor of 「Tokyo Pride 2026 Pride Parade & Festival」
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Hilton will host a corporate booth for the 2nd consecutive year as a silver sponsor of 「Tokyo Pride 2026 Pride Parade & Festival」. A total of 65 employees from 7 properties will take part in the parade, and the company will install an interactive 「Inclusive Journey Wall」 for visitors.
HPE offers 「Integrated Private Cloud」 and 「Data Platform」 to accelerate modernization and data preparation for AI
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HPE announced innovations across HPE GreenLake private cloud, storage and data protection. Kubernetes management for HPE Private Cloud now supports the latest Gen12, while HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000 provides unified file and object storage. The company has also implemented agentic AI capabilities to accelerate data preparation for AI and infrastructure modernization.
Applications open for exhibitors at 「Space Produce Exhibition 2026」, bringing together spatial design, presentation, materials and planning
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Osaka City and the Osaka Industry Bureau (Osaka Sanbyo Sozokan / Mebic) have announced the opening of exhibitor applications for the 'Space Produce Exhibition 2026', scheduled to take place at Osaka Sanbyo Sozokan on October 9, 2026. The exhibition targets companies specializing in space design, presentation, materials, and planning to connect them with businesses seeking space value enhancement. The exhibitor fee is 30,000 JPY (tax included), with a deadline of July 22, 2026.
Sales Marker rolls out 「AI Choice」, offering the optimal AI for each sales challenge
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株式会社Sales Marker has begun the full-scale rollout of 「Sales Marker AI Choice」, which offers the optimal AI for each sales challenge. Built on the company’s multi-AI agent 「Orcha」, it provides 2 solutions: account strategy and appointment acquisition.
First in the Kansai region: 「BORIKI Picture Book Box Party 2026」 to be held
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旭化成不動産レジデンス held the 「Higashiosaka BORIKI Picture Book Box Party」 at 東大阪商工会議所 on May 24, 2026, with 550 local parents and children in attendance. The event was part of the company’s 「Hebel Maison BORIKI」 parenting-focused rental housing initiative and marked the opening of a new property in Higashiosaka in summer 2026.
OBC, 三菱HCキャピタル and MUFGファイナンス&リーシング have signed business-matching agreements to expand sales of the Bugyo Cloud series, which supports compliance with the new lease accounting standards. The companies will use leasing firms’ networks to help businesses meet the new standards.
島根県立大学 students to hold picture-book reading and game event 「Find the treasure from the picture book!」 on June 21【島根県立大学】
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Students from 島根県立大学 will hold a picture-book reading and treasure hunt event at the Iwami Ginzan Machi wo Tanoshiku Suru Library on June 21, 2026. A talk event featuring a bookseller who launched a publishing company and a picture-book author will also be held for free that day.