Orders open for LED light-source models “UX-44101SCB / UX-45114SCB” in the UX-4 series of step-and-repeat exposure systems for wafers
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Ushio Inc. will begin accepting orders in July 2026 for new exposure systems with LED light sources, the “UX-44101SCB” and “UX-45114SCB.” They maintain performance equivalent to mercury lamps while supporting environmental goals and energy savings.
Popular “HTHREE Fitting Room” event returns to Kanda, Tokyo! Featuring Taiwanese hand-dyed leather shoe brand “HTHREE”
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ピンコイ株式会社 will once again hold “HTHREE Fitting Room,” a try-on event for Taiwanese hand-dyed leather shoe brand “HTHREE,” in Kanda, Tokyo. The event is by reservation only and offers try-ons from a wide selection, including new designs, as well as semi-custom orders. A Tokyo-exclusive color is also scheduled to launch in July 2026.
Hitachi launches AI agent under HMAX Industry that formalizes expert know-how and significantly streamlines quality assurance operations
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Hitachi, Ltd. began offering its “Quality Knowledge System,” an AI agent that streamlines quality assurance operations, as part of the HMAX Industry lineup in April 2026. It formalizes the know-how of experienced staff and improves operational efficiency, including by cutting the time spent searching for responses to problems by about 90%.
BOUL’ANGE, a beloved Nagoya bakery, to reopen its JR Nagoya Takashimaya store on Friday, June 19
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The BOUL’ANGE JR Nagoya Takashimaya store will reopen on June 19. It will bring back popular products from the past and hold a commemorative campaign to attract customers.
YUHIひがし茶屋街店 to set up at “On the Road! Yokoccho Pocket Market Heads to Monzen,” an event in Wajima and Monzen bringing people and feelings together
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YUHIひがし茶屋街店, a permanent jewelry specialty store in Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District, will set up at “On the Road! Yokoccho Pocket Market Heads to Monzen,” to be held on June 7, 2026, at the Monzen Sojiji-dori Shopping Street in Wajima. The local craft market event will provide an opportunity to connect people and their feelings.
株式会社ailead was selected for “Zaikai BEST AI 100,” co-hosted by the general business magazine 『財界』 and 株式会社AI Sword, in recognition of its support for business growth and more sophisticated organizational management through the development and provision of the conversational data AI platform “ailead.” The awards ceremony was held at Shibuya Fukuras on May 19, 2026.
[Qu’il fait bon] BIJOU DE Pêche, a peach jewel to brighten summer
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Qu’il fait bon will add Wakayama-grown “Arakawa peaches” to its summer-only jelly “BIJOU DE Pêche,” launching it on June 5. The luxurious gift product will let customers enjoy peaches from 3 growing regions.
[Kappa Sushi] A cool, melt-in-your-mouth treat for the early summer warmth. “Juicy White Peach Almond Tofu,” generously topped with seasonal white peaches, makes its debut
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Kappa Sushi, operated by Kappa Create Co., Ltd., will begin selling its seasonal dessert “Juicy White Peach Almond Tofu” at locations nationwide, with some exceptions, on June 11, 2026. The in-store price starts at 340 yen, while takeout options, starting at 430 yen, and the “Premium Sweets BOX,” priced at 2,480 yen, will go on sale on June 25.
ValueCommerce will sponsor “Commerce NEXT 2026” as a Platinum sponsor, held June 24–25, 2026. Takeshi Amano, the company’s executive officer and CSO, will give a talk on “Narrative Marketing.” The company will propose the importance of third-party information in the age of AI search and a new strategy for businesses to shape “why they are talked about.”
The Summer 2026 issue of 『Winart』 features “Japanese Wine: The Chugoku Region—The Quietly Shining Strength of Its Wineries: Diverse Grapes and Their Distinctive Character,” exploring the current state of wine in the Chugoku region. On sale June 5 (Fri.).
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美術出版社 will release the Summer 2026 issue of the wine magazine 『Winart(ワイナート)』 (issue 125) on June 5, 2026. The cover feature visits 11 wineries in the Chugoku region—Hiroshima, Shimane and Okayama—and also includes a feature on rosé wine.
[June 5 is Logo Day] Winners announced in 5 categories at the 17th Logo Mark of the Year, reflecting the mood of 2026, including “A Logo You Understand in 1 Second” and “A Logo That Looks Pleasant to Touch”
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株式会社ビズアップ has announced the 17th Logo Mark of the Year. The winning logos in 5 categories were selected through a survey of 300 members of the general public.
Popular sci-fi board game “Infinity” gets its first PC game. “Infinity: HexaDome Tactics” set for release on Steam in fall 2026
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Blindspot Games will release the first PC game based on the sci-fi board game “Infinity,” “Infinity: HexaDome Tactics,” in fall 2026. The tactics game supports PvP and PvE and has been optimized based on feedback.
[Go beyond your limits on your own legs] A futuristic device to assist walking: ultra-light AI-powered suits “Dnsys (DenSys) Z1 / X1” launch presales on Makuake today, June 4 (Thu.)!
[First in Japan] Building sustainable businesses without relying on shrine parishioners or temple patrons: “THE RELIGION MARKETING,” a marketing magazine for shrine and temple operators, launches
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株式会社レリテック will launch “THE RELIGION MARKETING,” an online magazine specializing in shrine and temple management, on June 10. It will support the management efforts of younger religious professionals by providing success stories and practical checklists.
Photo studio and dress salon “Lilia’s Castle” to hold a “2026 Graduation Hakama Fitting Event” for elementary through university students. Special benefits available for early applications for graduation hakama through June 30 (Tue.)
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株式会社ソレアド’s “Lilia’s Castle” has opened reservations for 2026 graduation hakama. It aims to stand out with high-quality services that combine the experience with a photo session.
“GinzaNovo”: A place where tradition and innovation intersect and connect diverse people. Major renovation underway for the first time as it prepares to enter a new phase in late 2027 to early 2028
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The commercial complex “GinzaNovo” (formerly Tokyu Plaza Ginza), relaunched under a new brand in December 2025, has decided to carry out its first major renovation as part of a rebranding project. The renovation is scheduled for completion between late 2027 and early 2028. Some stores will remain open during the work, as the entire building is transformed into a “vessel of light,” blending Japanese aesthetics with contemporary design.
“Picture Book Socks Award 2026” to be held in June! “Picture Book Socks,” with cumulative sales exceeding 1 million pairs, launches its first fan-voting event
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親子の時間研究所, which offers “Picture Book Socks,” will hold its first fan-voting event. It aims to use dialogue with customers to help develop new products.
NTT QONOQ Devices to exhibit in the special “∞ mugen” area at the 6th XR and Metaverse Comprehensive Exhibition—Summer
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NTT QONOQ Devices will exhibit at the XR and Metaverse Comprehensive Exhibition. It will showcase use cases and demonstrations of its in-house XR glasses “MiRZA,” sharing the latest trends in industrial digital transformation.
Persol Business Process Design and Lacras launch functional integration to accurately track work patterns and automate labor-management reconciliation
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Persol Business Process Design’s “MITERAS Work Visualization” and Lacras’s “Tokiwagi” have launched API integration. Work-pattern data will be automatically imported into the attendance management system, streamlining labor reconciliation and administrative work.
PAYSAGE, the pâtisserie by chef-pâtissier Hideki Eto, to open at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store on June 20 (Sat.). Limited-edition “Sablé Héritage” also makes its debut
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PAYSAGE will open at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store on June 20, 2026. It will offer sweets overseen by chef Hideki Eto and launch limited-edition products.
[First in Japan] LISTEN becomes the first domestic hosting provider to support Apple Podcast’s new HLS video podcast delivery. A “Add Video” feature for externally hosted programs will launch at the same time
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LISTEN, the podcast platform operated by 株式会社OND, has become the first domestic hosting provider to support video podcast delivery using HLS, introduced by Apple Podcast. Videos can also be added to programs hosted by other providers by changing only the RSS settings.
[Packed with bluefin tuna] Sushi and seafood restaurant 美喜仁館 will hold a limited-time “390-yen uniform price festival” starting June 1 at its Takasaki, Ota and Kiryu locations, offering 7 dishes made with bluefin tuna for 390 yen (before tax).
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株式会社美喜仁 has launched a campaign at its 3 美喜仁館 locations in Gunma Prefecture, offering 7 limited-time menu items made with bluefin tuna for 390 yen (before tax).
Online trading in precious metals for individual investors expands at 田中貴金属工業, with new memberships reaching approximately 4 times the 2023 level
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田中貴金属工業 announced plans to introduce a membership system covering all precious-metal transactions for individual investors during 2027. The move comes amid a sharp increase in online trading users and efforts to strengthen compliance.
Child-led childcare practices foster connections with the local community
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A nursery inside 志摩病院, operated by キッズコーポレーション, held child-led art activities and a community-linked exhibition. The children’s expressive abilities were highly praised, leading to an exhibition at a local artist’s studio.
“Vacant Home Revitalization Innovation Forum Starting in Regional Japan” to be held
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ハウスバード will hold an invitation-only forum on vacant home revitalization on June 24. Participants will discuss sustainable ways to put vacant properties to use through public-private partnerships.
The refrigerated and frozen warehouse 「ルネロジ市川Ⅱ」, built in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, by 株式会社長谷工総合開発, was completed in May 2026. The company aims to meet customers’ diverse needs and contribute to society’s sustainable development by providing advanced logistics infrastructure.
Become a certified skilled worker! Subsidies available for 2026 certification exam fees
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公益財団法人天田財団 has begun providing subsidies for 2026 skills certification exam fees. Applications for the first exam period are open through August 31 to people working in metal and other processing industries. Total funding: 10 million yen.
矢崎総業株式会社 AI and Digital Office to exhibit at Image Sensing Exhibition 2026 and speak at the Image Sensing Seminar, offering ultra-high-quality image annotation
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矢崎総業株式会社’s AI and Digital Office will exhibit at Image Sensing Exhibition 2026, held at Pacifico Yokohama from June 10 to 12, 2026, and introduce its high-quality image annotation service. On June 12, it will also speak at a seminar at the venue, explaining its data strategy.
“Hanshin Expressway Useful Magazine Are-Kore!” to launch on the company website
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阪神高速道路株式会社 has launched an information blog, “Hanshin Expressway Useful Magazine Are-Kore!”, on its official website. The blog provides easy-to-understand information about the company’s business and driving, with the aim of improving user satisfaction.
Get sports fans fired up with snacks! “Cheer on Sports with Snacks! Support Squad produced by お菓子と、わたし” to begin June 11 (Thursday)
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Snack information media お菓子と、わたし will run its “Cheer on Sports with Snacks! Support Squad” campaign from June 11 to June 30, 2026. The campaign will include in-person events at イオンモール幕張新都心 and イオン市川妙典店, as well as a promotion offering the chance to win premium snack assortments.
YKK AP30 Building in Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture, earns top “Platinum” rating under WELL™ Certification v2 pilot
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YKK AP株式会社’s YKK AP30 Building, whose certification process was supported by 株式会社ヴォンエルフ, earned the top “Platinum” rating under WELL™ Certification v2 pilot in November 2025. Its design, which considers the natural environment and employees’ health and well-being, was recognized.
ICEYE appoints Eric Jensen as chief operating officer
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ICEYE (アイサイ) announced the appointment of Eric Jensen as its new chief operating officer (COO). In addition, Ann Stevens will become the new chief executive officer (CEO) of ICEYE US.
[Kaga, Itabashi Ward] Property with challenging conditions—including a 1.9-meter frontage, no possibility of rebuilding and a leaning structure—purchased with occupants still living there and belongings left behind
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株式会社フィリアコーポレーション has published a case study of its purchase of a pre-owned detached house in Kaga, Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, with a 1.9-meter frontage, no possibility of rebuilding and a leaning structure, while it was still occupied and contained belongings. The company valued the location highly and made an immediate purchase, easing the seller’s burden with flexible measures including a 1-month extension to vacate after settlement and handling the disposal of unwanted items in one package.
New “Business Collect” plan combines corporate accounts receivable billing services with protection against nonpayment risk
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リコーリース launched its new “Business Collect” plan on June 4, 2026, combining corporate accounts receivable billing services with protection against nonpayment risk. By integrating collection agency services and receivables guarantees, the plan supports back-office efficiency and helps reduce business risks for small and medium-sized companies.
JA全農ひろしま adopts “Smart at AI,” a kintone-integrated AI service
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JA全農ひろしま has adopted “Smart at AI,” an AI service integrated with kintone. This is the first case at JA全農 of nationwide use approved through a locally led initiative, reducing the workload and improving the quality of inquiry handling.
株式会社ドゥファイン selected for fiscal 2025 list of 300 “Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Businesses Taking Flight”
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ドゥファイン has been selected for the fiscal 2025 list of 300 “Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Businesses Taking Flight.” Its employment of senior workers and use of AI for digital transformation were recognized.
A 4th dinosaur joins the hugely popular “Dinosaur Ride”! Introducing the Dilophosaurus, known for its distinctive crest
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株式会社ワン・ステップ began renting and selling the Dilophosaurus on May 27, 2026, the 4th installment in its “Dinosaur Ride” attraction series, where visitors can ride realistic, moving dinosaurs. The dinosaur features 2 beautiful crests on its head. With this addition, the company’s dinosaur lineup now includes 6 kinds, meeting event organizers’ needs for unique dinosaur events that will stand out from those at other venues. It measures W1.5m × D3.5m × H2.1m and features details including realistic skin texture and sound effects.
1 station and 3 minutes from Yokohama Station, with an average private floor area of more than 74㎡. 「ヴェレーナ横浜岩井町ヒルズ」 opens June 6 (Saturday)
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大和地所レジデンス and 三信住建 will open the model room for 「ヴェレーナ横浜岩井町ヒルズ」, a new condominium with 59 units on elevated ground 1 station and 3 minutes from Yokohama Station, on June 6, 2026. Average private floor area exceeds 74㎡, and the homes are mainly 3LDK layouts. The development features Euro-inspired design and a diverse range of plans.
What perception gap separates managers and younger employees on the “ideal organization” and “leadership”?
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株式会社シェイク released the results of a survey on differences in how managers and younger employees view the “ideal organization” and “leadership.” The findings showed that managers tend to prioritize results, while younger employees place greater emphasis on mutual support.
Preferred Networks rebrands AI interview service “タレントスカウター” as “タレスカ”
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Preferred Networks has rebranded its AI interview service “タレントスカウター” as “タレスカ” and launched “タレスカAIロープレ,” a new service that supports skills development through conversations with an AI avatar. The company will also exhibit at the 18th HR EXPO, which begins on June 17, 2026.
Developed by コーセー and skin experts. Deeply penetrates※1 “adult skin with a weakened barrier,” guiding it toward hydrated, firmer skin. Introducing “Deep-layer※2 Milky Lotion.”
ASTRO GATE provides operational support for JAXA’s Public-Private Partnership Promotion System Development Center
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ASTRO GATE株式会社 announced that it will jointly carry out the “operations of the Public-Private Partnership Promotion System Development Center,” contracted to 株式会社コスモテック by JAXA. At the newly established center in the west district of Kakuda Space Center in Kakuda, Miyagi Prefecture, it will provide operational support—including technical consultations, coordination and public relations activities—for test facilities used to research, develop and evaluate liquid rocket engine systems and major components.
Deepen your bonds this summer through Akita’s celebrated cultural experiences: the prefecture’s first Oga-Ogata Fair opens!
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田 will hold the Oga-Ogata Fair from June through the end of August. The hotel will offer experiences such as a plan featuring the traditional Namahage event, helping promote the region.
Panasonic Digital expands multilingual offerings of its corporate e-learning course “Learn Information Security Through Tests,” supporting the standardization of global education
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Panasonic Digital has expanded the questions in its multilingual e-learning course “Learn Information Security Through Tests.” The course supports consistent information security education across global locations.
[First in Gunma Prefecture] On 6/19, a drinkable bathhouse izakaya—“soak in alcohol, not a bath”—grandly opens at the east exit of Takasaki Station! — Serving shocking food with a 95% cost ratio —
With the rainy season approaching, torrential rain disasters can strike without warning. IoT remote monitoring is operating at about 400 irrigation ponds nationwide.
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Braveridge has installed its IoT irrigation pond management system at about 400 locations nationwide. Remote monitoring of aging ponds supports disaster preparedness and BCP measures against increasingly severe torrential rain disasters.
Nittetsu Bussan System Building steps up heatstroke prevention ahead of extreme heat! Young employees’ “Chill Chill Happy Time” continues this year
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Nittetsu Bussan System Building has established safety management guidelines for fiscal 2026 in response to the rising risk of heatstroke. It will strengthen workplace safety measures, including for partner companies, by continuing its break system and providing practical training.
Marine plastic bottles washed ashore on Tsushima put back into circulation as resources, used in ANA goods and marine product interior materials
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About 7 tons of plastic bottles washed ashore and collected in Tsushima City have been recycled into the circular material “OCEAN THREAD®.” The material is used in ANA upcycled products such as flight tags and in interior materials for marine cruisers made by トヨタ自動車. The initiative is attracting attention as a new resource-circulation model being put into practice to address the marine plastic problem.
[7/1 (Wed.)–8/31 (Mon.)] Tamitu opens a limited-time pop-up at Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi).
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The honey brand “Tamitu” will open a limited-time pop-up store at Tokyo Midtown from July to August 2026, offering exclusive products and café menu items.
Breaking through the next GHG accounting barrier: “Scope 3 reduction.” Bright Innovation to hold a webinar explaining value chain engagement on June 18 (Thu.)
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Bright Innovation will hold a free webinar on June 18 explaining value chain engagement to reduce Scope 3 Category 1 emissions.
After age 30, can “not eating” diets backfire? About 70% of those who succeeded experienced setbacks or regained weight
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株式会社feileB, operator of the organic supplement brand “Lepeel Organics,” announced the results of a survey of 697 men and women who had successfully lost weight after age 30. About 70% of those who succeeded had experienced setbacks or regained weight, highlighting sustainable eating habits—not excessive dietary restrictions—as the key to success.
[Laka] A collaboration lip product with “shabon” is here! A new limited-edition shade of the dewy, glossy tint comes with a cute charm
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A new shade, “Tutu Rosé,” of the “Maxi Glayer Tint,” a collaboration between Laka and “shabon,” will go on sale exclusively at ドン・キホーテ starting July 6, 2026.
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies presents a summer online intensive program featuring 17 languages and 45 courses
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Tokyo University of Foreign Studies will offer an online summer intensive program for working adults in 2026. It will feature 45 language and liberal arts courses in total, with applications opening June 4.
MagSafe compatible! A new iPhone case ideal for custom-designed “oshi fan goods” and anime merchandise — a new standard item combining functionality and design — [Keio Co., Ltd.]
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Keio Co., Ltd. has launched a MagSafe-compatible iPhone case that supports full-color printing of original designs. The back panel comes in 2 types—glass and polycarbonate—and the case is made with shock-resistant TPU. It suits a wide range of uses, including oshi fan goods, event merchandise and OEM products.
株式会社 優食 to exhibit at “Neighbors Food Market 2026”
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株式会社 優食 will exhibit at “Neighbors Food Market 2026,” a food industry business-matching event held at Spiral Hall on June 11–12, 2026. It will display and offer tastings of retort products from its high-protein, low-carbohydrate “Tofu-kan Shokudo” series, including 3 curry varieties.
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies presents a multilingual, multicultural online adventure for parents and children to enjoy together!
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The TUFS Open Academy at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies has opened applications for online intercultural understanding courses for parents and children. It will offer 8 courses in small groups to foster an international perspective.
Daito Trust Construction begins using WHERE, a real estate AI tool that connects with landowners. As “Deal Tech,” it provides end-to-end support, from satellite data and AI-based site searches to approaching landowners, advancing sales DX
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株式会社WHERE is providing Daito Trust Construction with its real estate AI tool WHERE to advance digital transformation in land acquisition. Satellite data and AI are used to visualize candidate sites.
Flywheel selected for GENIAC, an AI development support project by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO
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Selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO’s GENIAC AI development support program, Flywheel has begun research and development of a general-purpose tool that converts unstructured manufacturing data into AI-ready formats. IHI and Sekisui Chemical are participating as demonstration partners.
Shiftmation, an automated work-shift scheduling service, launches CSV integration with Chronos’s attendance management system, Chronos Performance
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Shiftmation, a work-shift automation service by Shiftmation, has launched CSV integration with Chronos’s attendance management system, Chronos Performance.
New main poster revealed for fan meeting by Korean 10-member boy group xikers! Ticket presales through various outlets begin today (6/4)!
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Korean 10-member boy group xikers has unveiled a new main poster for its fan meeting, to be held at Zepp Haneda on July 31, 2026. Ticket presales begin today, June 4, and a rehearsal viewing exclusively for fan club members will also be offered.
[Free seminar] Cancer University public online lecture: “Seeing Cancer, Communicating Cancer,” explored by a pathologist, surgeon and media professionals, to be held on Friday, June 19, 2026
Applications open for the fiscal 2026 grant program; Uehara Prize award increased to 100 million yen
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The Uehara Memorial Foundation has opened applications for its FY2026 grant program. The program has been revamped to address changes in the research environment, and the Uehara Prize has been increased to 100 million yen.
PECOFREE and Orange Page launch school lunches featuring popular dishes among middle and high school students
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PECOFREE, a school lunch reservation service, and the cooking magazine Orange Page have partnered to offer bento lunches featuring popular dishes for middle and high school students, supervised by Orange Page. The lunches will be available exclusively through the PECOFREE app starting in June 2026.
[Research Report] The Formula for Recruitment Pitches That Motivate Top Talent
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Beyond Cafe Inc. has published a white paper, “The Formula for Recruitment Pitches That Motivate Top Talent,” based on primary data from 27 company presentations collected at its own new-graduate recruitment events and a total of 707 post-event student survey responses. The paper quantitatively analyzes presentation structures that elicit interest in applying for summer internships. The analysis found that frequent use of numbers (r=+0.44) and presenters’ personal disclosures (about 2.2 times the rate of immediate applications) are effective in increasing the rate of immediate applications, while an overemphasis on business explanations has a negative correlation (r=-0.31). It also found that students rate roundtable discussions and Q&A sessions more than 20 times higher than presentations.
Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande to hold “Early Summer Seasonal Kaiseki: Pairing Tochigi Sake and Wine” for 2 days only from Friday, June 26
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Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande will hold “Early Summer Seasonal Kaiseki,” a limited event featuring seasonal cuisine and fine Tochigi drinks, on June 26 and 27.
Competition for talent heats up as disclosure of the share of women in management becomes mandatory; “mog career,” an agency specializing in high-level working mothers, surpasses 30,000 members
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The membership of “mog career,” an agency specializing in high-level working mothers, has surpassed 32,500. The increase reflects growing corporate demand for more women in management following legal amendments.
e-gifts for hotel stays and restaurant reservations on Ikyu.com now available; sales begin for “Ikyu.com Coupons,” letting users gift “special moments” on social media starting at 5,000 yen
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SB Gift Co., Ltd. has begun selling digital coupons usable on Ikyu.com, a hotel, ryokan and restaurant reservation site, through its digital gift service “Pochitto Gift.” The coupons come in 6 denominations, ranging from 5,000 yen to 100,000 yen. They can be easily sent via LINE, email and other channels, and are intended for personal celebrations and corporate incentives, among other uses. The company is also recruiting partner businesses to join “Pochitto Gift,” with no initial or monthly fees.
Chronos time and attendance management system “Chronos Performance” begins CSV integration with “Shiftmation,” an automatic work shift scheduling service
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Chronos Co., Ltd.’s time and attendance management system “Chronos Performance” has begun CSV integration with Shiftmation Inc.’s automatic work shift scheduling service “Shiftmation.” This will reduce the effort involved in transferring shift data and entering it manually, improving back-office efficiency.
SimpleForm paper accepted at the annual conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence
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SimpleForm’s paper on AML detection has been accepted at the 40th annual conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence. It quantified the negative impact of information silos between banks on detection accuracy.
[Kakujo Gyoryui] A tie? A polo shirt? For Father’s Day, give the gift of a luxurious “at-home izakaya” experience this year! A fresh take from a seafood specialty store, with premium seafood gifts featuring popular domestic eel and marinated fish to express your gratitude
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Seafood specialty store Kakujo Gyoryui has launched a seafood gift feature for Father’s Day on June 21, 2026. It offers more than 90 products, including domestic eel and marinated fish, and provides free gift labels with messages of appreciation.
Carbonated gel mask “MELECT DS Pack” to launch in July 2026
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Adjuvant Cosmetics Japan Inc. will launch “MELECT DS Pack,” the third product in its line of renewed carbonated masks, which have been bestsellers for 25 years, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. A new formula featuring wild thyme extract, along with finer particles, improves the product’s feel during use. Priced at 9,900 yen including tax, it will be sold exclusively through salons.
Workday launches Sana self-service agents for HR and finance within Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Workday has launched Sana self-service agents for HR and finance within Microsoft 365 Copilot. Employees and managers can securely handle everyday tasks, such as checking pay statements and submitting leave requests, without switching apps.
Digital learning resource “Minna no Gakushu Club” strengthens integration with Konica Minolta’s “tomoLinks” to reduce operational burden in schools
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Nihon Cosmotopia’s digital learning resource “Minna no Gakushu Club” has strengthened its LTI integration with Konica Minolta Japan’s educational solution “tomoLinks.” The service began rolling out in February 2026 at 9 public junior high schools and 1 compulsory education school in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture. Seamless logins and automatic year updates will reduce teachers’ workload and enable personalized learning.
Christian Louboutin announces its 2026 Fall/Winter men’s campaign by Jaden Smith
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Christian Louboutin has announced its 2026 Fall/Winter men’s campaign, curated by Jaden Smith. Set in a château, the campaign celebrates diversity and went on sale on June 3.
Rira Okamoto, a fourth-year student at Shibuya Joshi International School, appointed Toyama Prefectural Police “Traffic Safety Smile Ambassador”!
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Rira Okamoto, a student at Shibuya Joshi International School, has been appointed a “Traffic Safety Smile Ambassador” by the Toyama Prefectural Police. As a local influencer, she will promote traffic safety to people of her generation.
[Kyoei Ad] Business partnership launched in regional revitalization to advance area marketing that drives local action and economic activity
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Kyoei Ad International Co., Ltd., which operates an area marketing business across Japan, has formed a business partnership in regional revitalization with Nihon no Hashi kara Nihon o Genki ni Co., Ltd. (Kabunichi), based in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, and known for its strengths in building local networks and communities. The partnership aims to further strengthen initiatives that create regional value. Combining the companies’ strengths in area marketing along people’s everyday routes with expertise in local context and community building, they will advance practical regional revitalization that generates flows of people and economic activity both within and beyond the region, and aim to lay the groundwork for attracting businesses and revitalizing industry.
“AI Future Talks”: Announcing the 11th and 12th professor interviews
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デフィデ株式会社 has released the 11th and 12th installments of its interview series with AI researchers, “AI Future Talks.” Hitoshi Matsubara of Kyoto Tachibana University and Hironori Washizaki of Waseda University discuss “What should humans cultivate in the age of generative AI?” The content is aimed at AI/DX leaders and researchers.
Return each drop to the forest. “Amritara Agri White Birch Project” launches to protect the forests of Bifuka, Hokkaido. — A portion of lotion sales will be donated to forest management
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AMRITARA Inc. has launched the “Amritara Agri White Birch Project” to support forest management in the white birch forests of Bifuka, Hokkaido. Starting April 1, 2026, a portion of sales of “White Birch Moist Water” refill packs will be donated to Sappu Ltd., with the aim of building sustainable forests and living in harmony with nature.
Author Hidetoshi Takano of “Venture no Sahō” to speak! Management study session on building organizations that deliver results to be held in Shinjuku on Tuesday, July 21
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Kabushiki Kaisha Keiei Sanbo will hold a management study session in Shinjuku on July 21, 2026, featuring Hidetoshi Takano, author of Venture Etiquette. He will explain how to build organizations that deliver results, and a networking reception is also planned for after the session.
Find your next move for using kintone in 1 day: Cybozu and Softcreate to hold “kintone Connect Day” for the first time
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Softcreate Corp. and Cybozu, Inc. will jointly hold “kintone Connect Day: More Than One Path Forward” for the first time on June 19, 2026, at Cybozu’s Tokyo office. The in-person event is for companies considering adopting kintone and those already using it. It will share practical know-how on implementation, operations, and integration with AI and other systems, and will also feature exhibits, hands-on sessions, and an office tour.
[Official Notion Certified Partner] Keywalker launches “Notion Implementation and Utilization Support Service”
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Keywalker Inc. has been certified as an official Notion partner and launched its “Notion Implementation and Utilization Support Service” for businesses in May 2026. Drawing on its expertise in building data platforms, the company provides ongoing support to embed Notion across organizations through workflow design, API integration, training, and other services.
[In an era of 76,000 solitary deaths] About 80% of people receiving public assistance answered “anxiety...” The fear of solitary deaths is drawing near.
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Aaalink Inc. conducted a survey on isolation and solitary deaths among 295 people living alone who receive or have received public assistance and have experienced having their mobile phone service suspended. The respondents were users of “Daredemo Smartphone,” a service for people who have difficulty signing up for mobile phone contracts. The results showed that 79.3% were anxious about dying alone, while 74.9% said there was “no one or hardly anyone” who would notice in an emergency. The survey highlighted the lack of everyday connections that regular visits by government agencies alone cannot address, the risk of isolation among people in their 30s and 40s who are still in the workforce, and the social costs of delayed discovery. The company is working to prevent isolation by providing communications infrastructure.
Examining harassment risks in the chat era | Chikako Morimoto to speak at in-person seminar on 6/26
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Buzzkuri will hold an in-person seminar on 6/26 about harassment risks arising from the spread of chat tools. Chikako Morimoto will join the event to explain countermeasures.
<&be(アンドビー)> Pro-inspired instant-blending foam cleanser and pre-makeup moisturizer launch.
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&be will roll out its first foam cleanser and moisturizer, as well as a new eyebrow product, nationwide. The company aims to expand the market with high-performance skincare informed by professional expertise.
[SE College] New AI training courses to launch in June in response to growing demand for generative AI〜Improve work efficiency with practical applications of Gemini and NotebookLM〜
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SE Plus will launch practical courses using Google’s latest AI tools, Gemini and NotebookLM, through “SE College” starting in June 2026, in response to growing demand for AI training. The courses offer a new option for companies seeking to improve work efficiency.
“Japan’s Fatigue Situation 2026” released based on a nationwide survey of 100,000 people: 70.55 million people remain fatigued, while the share of “energetic people” edges up to 22.6%
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The Japan Recovery Association released “Japan’s Fatigue Situation 2026.” The report found that 77.4% of people experience fatigue, while awareness of investing personally in countermeasures is on the rise.
Notice and apology regarding the possibility of internal and personal information being leaked through unauthorized access
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Visual Arts Co., Ltd. announced that internal information and personal data, as well as master data for the game “anemoi,” may have been leaked externally following unauthorized access by a third party to its internal portal system.
株式会社サンブリッジ announces new SmartVisca feature, “Company Attribute Information Integration Option”
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Sunbridge announces “Company Attribute Information Integration Option,” a new feature for its business card management service SmartVisca. Automatic enrichment of customer data will improve the accuracy of analysis.
Agilent announces the 9500 ICP-MS: redefining trace element analysis
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Agilent Technologies Japan, Ltd. announced the Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS, which enables a smooth transition from single-quadrupole ICP-MS to advanced triple-quadrupole technology. Equipped with an air cell mode using a dual cell system (DCS) and Advanced Helium Mode (AHM), it cuts data acquisition time by approximately 33%. Management through OpenLab ICP-MS software simplifies operation and helps laboratories conducting tests in fields such as the environment, food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and advanced materials improve productivity and reduce costs.
VeSync Japan will exhibit at “Interpets Osaka 2026,” showcasing Levoit air purifiers and offering a preview of new products. It will propose solutions to air quality concerns faced by pet owners.
ToranoCo PLUS launches new fund with a 6-month investment term and an annualized target return of 6%
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TORANOTEC Asset Management has begun accepting subscriptions for the “Australian SME Lending Income Fund,” a 6-month investment targeting an annualized return of 6%.
The latest connected car security service makes its first appearance as a hometown tax donation reward!
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A connected car security service jointly developed by Secual Inc. and SmartSecurity has been certified for the first time as a hometown tax donation reward in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture. Discount coupons in all 6 varieties will be available on 23 portal sites.