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Hanamaru Home Pickup’s Chiba store launched an initiative in May 2026 to strengthen purchases of Buddhist altars and Buddhist objects. In response to rising demand for “closing down family altars,” it offers a minimum purchase guarantee of 10,000 yen.
Hanamaru Home Pickup’s Chiba store has stepped up purchase and removal consultations for items bought at かねたや家具. It is building a resale network in partnership with SELUNO and will also introduce a purchase guarantee starting at 10,000 yen.
Companies mentioned：かねたや家具、SELUNO、カリモク、飛騨産業、パモウナ、綾野製作所、シモンズ
The reuse service Hanamaru Home Pickup’s Chiba store is strengthening purchases of large wine cellars. It is establishing removal and resale systems to meet disposal needs across Chiba Prefecture.
“Meshiya Maguro,” run by a former sumo wrestler, will open in Togane on June 5. It specializes in set meals piled high with ingredients such as tuna and eel.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コネクト、飯田商店
Jenny Sun LLC has launched Japan’s first free AIO score diagnostic tool and AIO consulting services. The services help optimize customer acquisition through AI search.
SEA SIDE GAIA RESORT HOTEL has adopted “FUJITSUKA Skincare,” a skincare brand made with hot spring water from アクアイグニス仙台, as an in-room amenity. As part of efforts to create a stay experience that draws on local resources, the hotel is using its amenities to share the story of the area.
Companies mentioned：ガイアグループ、アクアイグニス仙台
The Prince of Tennis anime series will mark its 25th anniversary in 2026, and a commemorative key visual and logo have been revealed. The 25th anniversary year will run through the end of December 2027, with various projects planned. The first will be a special program streamed on July 19, 2026.
Companies mentioned：集英社、NAS
揚羽 will partner with 船井総研 to hold a free seminar on July 2 focused on creating synergies through holding company management.
Companies mentioned：株式会社揚羽、船井総合研究所
Details have been announced for the second stage adaptation of the manga Kemono Jihen, including 7 additional cast members and the performance schedule. It will run at Theater H in September.
Companies mentioned：集英社
COCOMEISTER is releasing new sizes (L, S and M) and colors for its Apple Watch leather bands across the 4 collections Mattone, Enamel, Carmelina and Irina. The expanded lineup of premium leather bands made with Italian vegetable-tanned leather will meet the needs of more customers.
A Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during training, killing 3 naval personnel.
Bloomberg reports that the EU is preparing for a possible trade war with China. It has held high-level meetings to discuss countermeasures and is considering issuing warnings to citizens and businesses.
Companies mentioned：歐盟執委會（European Commission）
The United States and Iran exchanged attacks, dashing hopes for a peace agreement. European stocks closed lower on the 3rd, while international oil prices climbed toward $100 a barrel.
The Huang-surnamed operator of a hotpot restaurant chain in Taichung’s Daya District is suspected of fleeing overseas with his wife and more than one hundred million yuan after investment losses. An initial estimate puts the number of victims at about 339. Police have received reports and referred the case to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of fraud.
Trump said a Vance-Rubio ticket would be “unstoppable” in the 2028 election. The two are leading Republican contenders, but neither has formally announced a run.
Companies mentioned：紐約郵報
In South Korea’s local elections, the opposition party called for the vote count to stop after 14 polling stations in Seoul ran short of ballot papers. The ruling party opposed the demand.
Companies mentioned：中央選舉管理委員會、韓聯社
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The women’s football union revealed that the national team traveling to Guam for the East Asian Cup qualifiers would have no team doctor. The Football Association said this was due to limits on team size, but confirmed that the organizers would assign a physician. The union also urged 運動部 to address the Football Association’s administrative shortcomings.
Companies mentioned：中華民國足球協會、台灣女子足球員工會、東亞足球聯盟、運動部