[Kanagawa sake] The 3rd original-label canned sake collaboration between a station building, a venture company and breweries goes on sale July 1, 2026 (Wednesday), on the “伊湘箱” e-commerce site!
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JR Yokohama Shonan City Create and Agnavi have joined forces to launch the 3rd collaborative canned sake, made with 3 breweries in Kanagawa. Featuring a pop-art design by RYU AMBE, it aims to share the appeal of local sake with younger consumers.
株式会社KohMori and Tokyo University of Foreign Studies American Football Club Phantoms partnership enters its 3rd year
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株式会社KohMori has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies American Football Club Phantoms for the 3rd consecutive year. The strategic partnership aims to support the financial independence of sports clubs and advance talent recruitment.
New products featuring original illustrations from the “Heaven Burns Red” × “Persona 5 The Royal” collaboration go on sale at Animate on June 6! A fair will also be held at select stores!
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Animate announced the release of “Heaven Burns Red” × “P5R” collaboration merchandise and a related fair. The products feature exclusive original illustrations and are aimed at appealing to fans.
Concerts featuring winners of the 79th All-Japan Student Music Competition to be held at 5 Shimamura Music venues nationwide!
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Shimamura Music will celebrate the winners of the 79th All-Japan Student Music Competition, held in 2025, with commemorative concerts at 5 venues nationwide from July to August 2026. The concerts will give the winners an opportunity to perform and support the next steps in their careers as young musicians.
No. 47: Announcement of player Shogo Taira’s departure
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Shogo Taira is leaving the Ryukyu Golden Kings after his contract expired. He has been placed on the unrestricted free agent list and will take on a new challenge.
Will there be anywhere to live in Japan 10 years from now? “Vacant Homes as General Knowledge” goes on sale June 11, 2026
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Tomoyuki Maruoka, representative director of 株式会社ネクスウィル, will publish “Vacant Homes as General Knowledge,” a book about the vacant home issue, on June 11, 2026. It explains the current situation and solutions, as well as case studies on making use of properties with complications.
A realistic BL manga by a creator with more than 400,000 total social media followers, “普通の恋愛,” will be adapted into a live-action drama starting July 2 (Thursday) on CBCテレビ and other outlets!
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株式会社ナンバーナイン announced that manga artist Naomasa’s BL manga “普通の恋愛” will be adapted into a live-action drama starting July 2, 2026, in CBCテレビ’s “Drama Trip” slot and elsewhere. Yuki Furukawa and Ryota Nagano will co-star. This is the first terrestrial TV drama adaptation of a work by Number Nine.
Certified NPO SET has launched its student team activities for fiscal 2026. 21 students held a kickoff to deepen mutual understanding ahead of regional revitalization activities in Kuzumaki and Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture.
A museum shop and café will open inside the Osaka City Museum of Science in Nakanoshima, Osaka, on Thursday, June 4, 2026!
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Oak Corporation has opened a new space-themed museum shop and café inside the Osaka City Museum of Science. It has also launched an online shop that supports cross-border e-commerce.
Specially designed hair care set themed around “Alice in Wonderland” arrives—Straine Straight Shampoo & Treatment launches June 15
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Hair care brand “Straine” will launch limited-edition designs featuring Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” on June 15, 2026. Formulated with its proprietary straightening and repair ingredient, the line comes in 2 varieties tailored to different hair types.
[New partnership; opening in April 2026] “日和ホテル松山” joins Good Trip Express (Guttori)! Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama Castle and Okaido dining—the city’s 3 biggest attractions are all within walking or tram distance.
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日本空輸株式会社 has partnered with “日和ホテル松山” and begun accepting reservations for stays and flights. The company is promoting the hotel’s convenience as a base for sightseeing in Matsuyama.
From rock bottom with 5 million yen in debt to annual sales of 300 million yen: the full story behind revolutionary product sales will soon be revealed
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Author Tsukushi has published a Kindle e-book recounting how they achieved annual sales of 300 million yen after struggling with debt. It introduces efficient ways to earn money for people in their 50s and 60s.
More than 10,000 people have taken part in clear SUP and snorkeling tours at THE BEACH CLUB in Onna Village, Okinawa! Aerial photography included, the tours are popular with women and families
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THE BEACH CLUB in Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture, has surpassed 10,000 cumulative participants in its marine activities. Its focus on safety and aerial photography service for social media have proven popular.
A moment sweetened with syrup, from Yufuin: new sweet potato confectionery brand “蜜彩菓” makes its first appearance at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin on July 3, 2026
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有限会社どんど焼本舗, which has been making confectionery in Yufuin, Oita, will make its first appearance with its new sweet potato confectionery brand Mitsusaika (蜜彩菓) on July 3, 2026, on the 2nd basement floor of Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin. The lineup includes “蜜艶,” a sweet potato dessert made with “甘太くん,” a branded sweet potato from Oita Prefecture aged for more than 40 days; “艶月,” a sweet potato pie; and “絹どら,” a sweet potato dorayaki, for a total of 6 products. The brand offers gifts that linger in the memory through the last bite.
Kaliʻu, a new wellness-focused boutique condominium, coming to Kakaʻako
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ProsPac Holdings Group of Honolulu, Hawaii, has announced Kaliʻu, a wellness-focused boutique condominium in the Kakaʻako district. Scheduled for completion in 2029, it will have 285 units and wellness amenities powered by AI technology.
Mental health care launched in earnest to strengthen efforts to prevent turnover among foreign workers with specified skills
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株式会社ケアサクロ has launched full-scale mental health support to prevent turnover among foreign workers with specified skills in the medical and nursing care industries. It introduced its “ストレス耐性見抜く君” mental health check service for all eligible workers. Following a trial run in December 2025, full-scale operations began in June 2026.
A large sunshade, “おひさまカーテン,” designed to let children play outdoors even in summer, provided free of charge to nursery schools (patent application pending)
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株式会社翔栄 has provided a large sunshade, “おひさまカーテン,” free of charge to 園田愛児園. Developed amid growing efforts to strengthen occupational health and safety and meet demand for heatstroke prevention, it features high convenience and safety.
Customize Yukimi Daifuku in “648 ways”! Lotte’s experiential Yukimi Daifuku store, “my Yukimi Daifuku,” opens for a limited time in Nakameguro, Tokyo!
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Lotte is opening an experiential Yukimi Daifuku store in Nakameguro for a limited time. It will offer 648 customization options and a hands-on wrapping experience.
Going against rising prices! Making ostrich meat a familiar “new staple”! Noblesse Oblige revises prices, offering discounts of up to 20% through a strong partnership with Yoshinoya Group company SPEEDIA
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Noblesse Oblige is cutting prices on ostrich meat by up to 20% through a strengthened partnership with SPEEDIA and will hold a commemorative fair on Rakuten Ichiba. It has also completely revamped its official website.
株式会社リモア has raised ¥100 million from Headline Asia. It will strengthen development and external rollout of its behavior-change platform, “キャラミクス™,” with full-scale availability targeted for the second half of 2026.
Bringing craft beer to the table to be shared by “everyone.” Toast “together” on Father’s Day with a crisp, refreshing light lager that pairs well with Japanese cuisine.
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GROUNDTAP BREWERY, a craft beer brand operated by Daitec, part of the Meiwa Group, has begun selling GROUNDTAP LAGER with a Father’s Day-exclusive label in limited quantities. The crisp, refreshing light lager pairs well with Japanese cuisine and offers families an opportunity to gather around the table.
Mochinyan to hold a major pop-up project at 西武渋谷店: “It’s summer! It’s the sea! Mochinyan’s Summer Festival” opens for a limited time starting July 1!
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Taiwan-born character もちにゃん is holding its largest-ever event at 西武渋谷店. Food and merchandise themed around tourist destinations will bring a vacation feel to Shibuya this summer.
A fresh proposal for the rental apartment market, where differentiation is a challenge. The “Green Fold” wooden rental housing series, built around living in harmony with plants, launches.
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株式会社AMAL FLAG has launched the urban wooden rental housing brand “Green Fold” and unveiled its official website. Featuring inner terraces as standard and built around the concept of living in harmony with plants, the brand offers a fresh proposal for a rental market struggling to stand out. The first building was completed in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, in March 2026.
Personal gym かなで in Misato City launches a “Weekday-Only Plan” with a session rollover system
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かなで, a private personal training gym in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, has launched its “Weekday-Only Posture Improvement & Body Sculpting Plan,” designed for daytime weekday visits. Aimed at beginners, the plan combines more affordable pricing than usual (¥12,100 and up, tax included) with a session rollover system that lets clients carry unused sessions into subsequent months, making it easier to keep up with training despite busy work and family schedules.
A challenge to the next-generation aging-care market: Launch of “rajeup,” a supplement containing 5-deazaflavin (TND1128)
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クレリオ株式会社 will launch rajeup, a supplement containing the next-generation aging-care ingredient 5-deazaflavin, on June 4, 2026. The company plans to make a full-scale entry into the wellness market and build a sales agency network.
AI advertising optimization tool “Cascade” launches integrations with Shopify and Shopline. It centralizes “advertising × store data” for e-commerce and D2C businesses to help maximize sales.
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Cascade株式会社 has launched new integrations with Shopify and Shopline for Cascade, its AI-powered digital advertising optimization service. The integrations centralize the advertising and store data needed by e-commerce and D2C businesses, expanding the scope of AI optimization to cover their entire e-commerce operations.
More than just looks. Hair you’ll want to reach out and touch. Introducing NADE, a new hair care brand.
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株式会社FAVE. will launch KERAT:IN2, the high-damage-care line from its new hair care brand NADE, on June 11, 2026. Its proprietary keratin and hematin formula aims to improve hair texture.
FIELD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY renovates its Hanzomon office
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株式会社FIELD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY（FMS）relocated its head office to Hanzomon in January 2026 amid business expansion and completely renovated its office around a new “Authentic” concept. The space is designed to encourage dialogue and growth among employees.
Cloud-based RPA “Coopel” launches “AI Assistant,” a new feature that uses AI to help create scenarios, free on all plans
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株式会社Coopel has begun offering its new AI Assistant feature free on all plans for its cloud-based RPA service, Coopel. The feature uses AI to help create scenarios, lets users ask questions directly from the operation screen, and has no usage limit.
Traditional raden in the digital realm: Works by contemporary artist Terumasa Ikeda to be exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in the UK
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Works by lacquer artist Terumasa Ikeda are featured as the main visual for “Urushi Now: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer,” currently on view at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London. The exhibition includes innovative works inspired by numbers that combine traditional raden inlay techniques with modern technologies such as laser processing and ultrasonic vibration.
Arties becomes the first Japanese company named exclusive official partner of “Azerbaijan Gamesummit 2026”
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株式会社アーティーズ has been named the first Japanese company to serve as exclusive official partner of “Azerbaijan Gamesummit 2026.” It will provide comprehensive support for Japanese companies exhibiting, holding business meetings and expanding into the local market.
A summer weight-loss program from the Hanmi Group, with a track record of over 30,000 cases. Applications open for “limited monitor” participants to experience its proprietary machine and Korean techniques.
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The Hanmi Group will launch a monitor plan featuring its proprietary weight-loss machine, Nubellis, on June 4. It will be offered at a special price to women in their 20s to 40s.
[Survey data revealed for the first time] The end of an era of “fear of being teased”: About 80% of men with thinning hair have already confided in someone
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SARUTAHIKO, a barber specializing in thinning hair, has released survey data from 304 customers. The findings show that while about 80% of men with thinning hair have shared their concerns, more than 40% are taking no measures. A total of 86.5% said they “want to make their thinning hair less noticeable,” showing that appearance improvement is a more common need than treatment.
Japanese-language volunteer training course to be held in Chiryu City
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一般社団法人DiVE.tv will hold a 5-session “Japanese-Language Volunteer Training Course” from June 20 to July 25, 2026, commissioned by Chiryu City, Aichi Prefecture. The initiative is a first for the city, where foreign nationals account for 8.3% of the population, and aims to promote multicultural coexistence.
[Opening June 11, 2026] New brand “玄点＋” launches at Futako-Tamagawa’s Tokyu Food Show, centered on brown rice and the bounty of grass-fed farms
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ピュアネクサス株式会社 has opened its new brand, 玄点＋, at Futako-Tamagawa Tokyu Food Show. The brand offers gluten-free sweets made with brown rice and Hokkaido grass-fed dairy products.
[Speaking announcement] 株式会社ManaBeラボ CEO Junya Urachi speaks at “Premium Summit,” advocating speed reading as an “information-processing skill” for thriving in the AI era
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Junya Urachi, head of ManaBeラボ, spoke at “Premium Summit,” advocating GSR, a speed-reading method based on physics and neuroscience, as a key to improving information-processing skills in the AI era.
French rising star Maison Wessman (メゾン・ウェスマン) makes its Japan debut; event to mark visit by world’s best sommelier Andreas Larsson
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TY Creation has become the exclusive importer of メゾン・ウェスマン in Japan and will begin handling its wines in June. Brand ambassador Andreas Larsson will visit Japan and hold promotional events.
[1,000 bags sold out in just 2 days] Authentic bath additive “Jitaku Mushi,” launched by a popular mugwort steam specialty shop visited by 3,894 people annually, now on sale to acclaim!
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Shinsei Co., Ltd. (Yomogurumi) has launched “Jitaku Mushi,” an authentic bath additive that draws on the expertise of its mugwort steam specialty shop. It has been well received, with 1,000 bags selling out in 2 days, and salons across Japan are adopting it.
Connecting young people with local businesses: “Tanahata,” a job-experience program that opens doors to employment in regional areas
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田辺商工会議所 will hold “Tanahata,” a job-experience program connecting young people with local businesses. The program aims to address regional issues and help young people develop their careers.
A “vision maintenance habit” you can fit in after work or while shopping: Eye Care LaBo opens new locations in Kurihashi and Musashi-Koyama
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Eye Care LaBo will open 2 locations simultaneously in May 2026, in Kuki, Saitama Prefecture, and Shinagawa, Tokyo. Their convenient locations along commuting and shopping routes will help popularize a “vision maintenance habit.”
“World of Warships,” a naval warfare action game, to host a special livestream exploring 160 years of torpedo history
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Wargaming will host the 6th installment of its historical livestream event “The Longest Night at the Museum” for “World of Warships” on June 15, 2026. This year’s theme is 160 years of torpedo history, and the event will feature a virtual tour with 7 museums from around the world.
About 60% don’t use shampoo brushes: room to make scalp care a habit, VeSS survey finds in “Survey on Women’s Summer Hair and Scalp Care”
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A survey conducted by Vess Industry found that about 60% of women do not use shampoo brushes, indicating room to improve summer scalp care habits. The survey also found that “dryness” and “gray hair” were the most common hair concerns, and that more than 60% spend less than 3 minutes shampooing.
For healthcare providers scrambling to meet medical DX surcharge requirements—AIBTRUST to launch “Medical AI / DX Consulting Business” in June 2026, offering end-to-end support from data preparation and legal review to tool implementation
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AIBTRUST Inc. will launch its “Medical AI / DX Consulting Business” in June 2026, providing healthcare providers with end-to-end support for data preparation, legal review, and tool implementation. The service will address challenges faced by providers scrambling to meet medical DX surcharge requirements.
[Gas station DX survey] Fewer than 10% report tangible gains in operational efficiency. Company releases original report and hosts webinar on digital tools to overcome labor shortages
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Nippon Trade Printing released a survey on operational efficiency in the service station industry. Fewer than 10% reported tangible results, and the survey highlighted organizational challenges in promoting DX.
[Taste the bounty of the sea in Gunma] Fresh shirasu harvested that morning and delivered straight from Suruga Bay featured in a limited-time fair at Mikini-kan’s Takasaki, Ota, and Kiryu locations!
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Mikini-kan is holding a limited-time fair at 3 locations in Gunma Prefecture, serving fresh shirasu delivered directly from Suruga Bay. Its unique logistics route ensures freshness comparable to that at the place of origin, even inland.
Summer heat is just around the corner! With the hottest days arriving before people can adjust to the heat, a doctor-recommended drink for heat acclimatization is proposed as a heatstroke countermeasure. Brooklyn Ribbon Fries begins selling a special ginger ale with about 1.8 times the shogaol, a “sauna you can consume”!
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Brooklyn Ribbon Fries will sell a special ginger ale with about 1.8 times the usual amount of shogaol for a limited time starting June 4, themed around doctor-recommended heat acclimatization. It is expected to warm the body from within in preparation for sudden heat.
株式会社ZUKA has launched “EAGLE,” a new Jarrah honey product from Western Australia. It is also offering balsamic vinegar, the final installment in the series.
DigitalArchi launches on-site workshops introducing the use of 3D-printed formwork in architectural design
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DigitalArchi has launched free on-site workshops introducing applications for 3D-printed architectural formwork. The sessions explain examples and technology for designers.
Varonis announces integration with Claude Compliance API
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Varonis Systems announced an integration with Claude Compliance API. It will strengthen monitoring and governance of Claude use through the Atlas platform.
“Cafe&Dining jimbocho,” winner of the 2023 Kanda Curry Grand Prix, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Wagyu curry mazemen and oyster biryani offered for 2 days only
Palongo has partnered with Horizon3.ai and begun offering the “NodeZero™” attack path validation platform. The partnership will support Japanese companies in implementing CTEM.
Okuraya Jutaku Co., Ltd. to open Kichijoji Sales Office on Thursday, June 4
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Okuraya Jutaku Co., Ltd. will open its Kichijoji Sales Office in Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo, on June 4, 2026. Conveniently located a 2-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station, the office will provide consultations on buying and selling pre-owned condominiums and moving.
Public passengers sought for the sailing ship “BLUE OCEAN みらいへ” on its repositioning voyage from Kobe Port to Hakata Port
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The sailing ship “BLUE OCEAN みらいへ,” operated by the nonprofit organization ZERI Japan, is seeking members of the public to join its repositioning voyage from Kobe Port to Hakata Port from June 17 to 19, 2026. Although there is no regular training program, this is a rare opportunity to experience sailing a real vessel and life on board.
An 80-meter-long slide, one of the largest in the Tokai region, and new play equipment are coming! Kira Waikiki Beach Slider Park set to open again in 2026!
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Mikawa Bay Resort Links will hold Kira Waikiki Beach Slider Park in summer 2026. Marking its 10th anniversary, the park will introduce new play equipment to revitalize the region and attract tourists.
[DX for snow removal management] Streamlining paper- and phone-based management. 1-year free campaign launched for the first 20 municipalities
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株式会社はんぽさき has begun offering a DX package for snow removal operations using the shared map app LivMap. A 1-year free trial will be offered to a limited number of 20 organizations for local governments.
Instant camera pioneer Polaroid to launch the world’s smallest* camera, “Polaroid Go Generation 3,” on June 5
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VISTAL VISION株式会社 will launch the world’s smallest analog instant camera, “Polaroid Go Generation 3,” on June 5, 2026. As digital fatigue spreads, the value of analog experiences is being reappraised, especially among Gen Z, and the product responds to this demand.
[Immersive Engine / Immersive Magic Wall installation] Three-sided immersive space built at 鹿島建設株式会社’s training facility to serve as a talent development platform
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株式会社イマーシブ has installed an immersive space system at Kajima Technical Center, 鹿島建設’s training facility. The system creates a talent development platform that enhances the quality of training and recruitment.
HONDA TAKEO PARK “asobiba (アソビバ)” to host “TAKEO asobiba Disaster Preparedness Day” on June 14
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Honda Cars Chuo Saga will hold a disaster preparedness event on June 14 at the “asobiba” facility in Takeo City. Through EV power-supply demonstrations and sports activities, it will raise awareness of the facility’s usefulness as a hub during disasters.
【June 4 is Bug Day】Play a free web game to learn about mites, and enter to win daily prizes, plus a gold business card and cheese involving mites!
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E-Surf Co., Ltd. will launch “Da-Nige Game,” a free web game that lets players experience the threat of mites and the effectiveness of its “Dani Tori Lab” product, to coincide with Bug Day on June 4. It will also hold a campaign offering prizes including a pure gold business card and mimolette cheese from June 4, 2026, through July 2.
Rainy days bring an increase of up to about 30% in walk-in visitors. FlyStation Japan launches “Rainy Season Discount”
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In response to increased attendance during rainy weather, FlyStation Japan has launched its “Rainy Season Discount,” available only from June through July 2026. Entering a promo code gives customers ¥1,000 off one flight.
【2026 Heatwave Preparedness】Kimono Rentalie unveils its popular summer kimono and yukata rankings, selected from past usage data! It also shares a pro’s tips for staying cool and its standard virtual try-on, done on a smartphone in 3 seconds
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Kimono Rentalie has announced its popular summer kimono and yukata rankings based on past usage data. As a way to prepare for extreme heat, it has also unveiled a virtual try-on feature and tips from professionals on how to dress to stay cool.
Garlic shrimp supervised by a Michelin-starred chef goes on general sale in a limited run of 87 packs｜Bringing extra-large, professional-quality shrimp to home kitchens
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Sank Co., Ltd., which operates Gochiso Honpo, a specialty online shop for premium French cuisine, began test sales on June 4, 2026, of garlic shrimp made with extra-large black tiger prawns (16-20 size) not distributed in the general market. The dish was supervised by Teruki Murashima, a one-Michelin-star chef, and is limited to 87 packs.
【J2B株式会社】Japan-born AI video production platform “MYSACCA (マイサッカ)” officially launches today!
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J2B株式会社 has officially launched its AI video production platform, “MYSACCA.” It automates the process from planning through video editing based on text input and has introduced subscription plans that allow commercial use.
Authentic eel that “doesn’t cut corners” comes to Matsuiyamate, Kyoto — “Unagi-dokoro Unatoyo Matsuiyamate,” a specialist in Kansai-style charcoal-grilled eel, opens June 5. Chefs hand-process each live eel from Mikawa Isshiki and grill it over binchotan charcoal until crisp.
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Eel specialty restaurant Unagi-dokoro Unatoyo, operated by 株式会社HOPE, will open its 7th location, the Matsuiyamate branch, in Yawata, Kyoto Prefecture, on June 5, 2026. It will serve authentic eel prepared in the restaurant from live eels sourced from Mikawa Isshiki and grilled over binchotan charcoal in the Kansai style.
A little more luxurious, a little more indulgent: Confetti Checker baked sweets relaunched
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Ito Seika will relaunch Confetti Checker, part of its baked sweets brand “Confetti,” on June 8, 2026. The premium product features enhanced cocoa flavor and a carefully developed crumbly texture.
【Nagano Prefecture × ズクトチエ】Applications open for “Tourism Workforce Development Program for Adding Value to the Tourism Industry”
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株式会社ズクトチエ has been commissioned by Nagano Prefecture to operate its “Tourism Workforce Development Program for Adding Value to the Tourism Industry” and began accepting applicants on June 1, 2026. The hands-on program runs for about 8 months and aims to develop tourism management professionals.
【High Point Market Visit Report】A fusion with Japonisme. Brazilian lighting brand “Accord Lighting,” which adds refinement to spaces with the texture of wood, available at preferential prices.
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EL JEWEL has signed a direct trading agreement with Brazilian wooden lighting brand ACCORD LIGHTING.
Cleaning franchise ダイキチカバーオール, supporting second careers, reaches 1,500 franchisees
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ダイキチカバーオール, a cleaning franchise operated by 株式会社ダイキチ, surpassed 1,500 franchisees at the end of May 2026. Its support for women’s independence and new ways of working has earned backing through initiatives such as the “Grow Plan,” which keeps initial costs down, and sales guarantees.
Bring a refreshing taste of Japanese “summer” with chocolate mint! New Chocolate Chip Cookie Mint Mini
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Ito Seika will launch the seasonal Chocolate Chip Cookie Mint Mini nationwide on June 8, 2026, under its long-selling “Mr. Ito” brand. The new product brings a refreshing taste to Japan’s increasingly long summers.
メイドバイジャパン株式会社 has launched its “Cut Assortment Plan,” which cuts its three-dimensional “Drop Stickers” into smaller sizes for easier distribution. The plan enables low-cost distribution by individual sticker.
Industrial 5G provider ISL Networks teams up with 日本システム開発 to launch “Real-Time Control Platform for Factories and Logistics Warehouses in the AI Era”
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ISL Networks and 日本システム開発 have teamed up to launch a “Real-Time Control Platform for Factories and Logistics Warehouses in the AI Era,” integrating industrial 5G and physical AI. They also plan to open a joint laboratory in Nagoya.
An “industry-first” initiative: Well Care Center opens to the public for the first time
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株式会社コジマ held its first public open house for the Well Care Center, a dedicated facility that manages the health of pets before they make their store debut, on April 11 and 12, 2026. All animals undergo at least 5 days of observation, along with X-rays, ultrasounds, proprietary genetic testing and socialization training. The center aims to advance transparent preventive care and improve health literacy.
Not “price prediction” but “asset allocation management”: “GG Rebalance” launches to support rebalancing of Bitcoin, gold and cash
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Inter-Lab Inc. launched “GG Rebalance,” a web service supporting asset allocation management for Bitcoin, gold and cash, on June 4, 2026. It visualizes the gap between users’ target portfolios and their current holdings, and supports medium- to long-term asset management using proprietary AI scores and market analysis data. Plans include a free Free plan and a Pro plan for ¥2,480 per month (¥2,728 including tax), which includes notifications and history review features.
Launch of a “Workload Survey and Measurement Results Service” for medical institutions — supporting the evaluation of operational improvement outcomes, which are gaining importance with revisions to medical fees
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株式会社メディヴァ has launched a workload survey and analysis report service for medical institutions using its “MIERU” workload survey app.
Japan’s first facility (※) combining an observatory and a high-resolution LED dome planetarium, “MIYAKO GALAXY-DOME,” opens at last on Miyako Island; grand opening ceremony held
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Miyakojima Kurima Resort Seawood Hotel, operated by 株式会社飯田産業, opened “MIYAKO GALAXY-DOME,” Japan’s first facility combining an observatory and a high-resolution LED dome planetarium, on June 1, 2026. Officials and media attended the grand opening ceremony, where the facility’s features and hopes for the region were discussed.
【New Release】Japan’s homes: 9 million units are empty. Will there be anywhere to live in Japan 10 years from now? — A book explaining the essence of the “vacant home problem” as a reflection of the realities of Japanese society, “Vacant Homes as General Knowledge,” on sale June 11
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株式会社ブックダム will release the new book “Vacant Homes as General Knowledge” on June 11, 2026. Author Tomoyuki Maruoka explains the mechanisms behind the vacant home problem and examples of how vacant homes are being put to use.
Notice of Exhibiting at AI Expo Nagoya 2026 | Athena Technologies Co., Ltd.
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Athena Technologies Co., Ltd., a startup originating from Matsuo Lab, will exhibit at “AI Expo Nagoya 2026,” to be held in Nagoya in June 2026. The company will showcase solutions including its AI security and governance platform “Athena Platform,” physical AI, and support for on-premises LLM deployment.
CloudFit launches generative AI extensions tailored to Salesforce
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CloudFit Inc. has launched generative AI extensions tailored to Salesforce. The extensions provide AI chat using customer data within Salesforce as context, automatic data integration, and prompt templates to improve operational efficiency.
The 16th Niconico Senryu Gathering is now underway to great acclaim! Submissions of Niconico senryu about hometowns are welcome!
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Niconico Rent-a-Car, operated by 株式会社レンタス, is holding the 16th Niconico Senryu Gathering. The theme is “Niconico senryu about hometowns,” and entries can be submitted through the official “Nicopass” app. Outstanding entrants will receive Amazon gift cards worth up to 30,000 yen. A June survey campaign is also underway.
【Yokoyama Museum of Art】Special Exhibition “Norman Rockwell: A Sequel” Opens
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The Yokoyama Museum of Art will hold the special exhibition “Norman Rockwell: A Sequel” from June 5 to September 27, 2026. The exhibition will feature approximately 250 Seto novelties that bring the works of American illustrator Norman Rockwell into three dimensions, showcasing Seto’s ceramic-making techniques.
Google Cloud × emuni to hold free online seminar for manufacturers on recreating veteran “craftspeople” with AI (Wed., June 17)
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emuni and Google Cloud will jointly hold a free online seminar on June 17, 2026, about passing on manufacturing skills using AI. They will explain how Gemini and emuni’s technology can put tacit knowledge into words and automatically generate procedure manuals.
【On Sale Today】Yoshi sacoche and IC card case join the “Super Mario” line of outing goods
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任天堂販売株式会社 began selling new “Super Mario” series outing goods on June 4, 2026: a sacoche featuring Yoshi (2,750 yen) and an IC card case (1,980 yen). They are available at Nintendo Store, Nintendo TOKYO/OSAKA/KYOTO/FUKUOKA, and retailers nationwide.
M&A Support Organization publishes completed deal case study — featuring the Faber Brain × ProofX M&A deal
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The M&A Support Organization, operated by 株式会社プレックス, has published a case study on the completed M&A deal between Faber Brain and ProofX. Looking ahead to the AI era, Faber Brain acquired ProofX, which has generative AI technology, bringing together its business, technology, and talent.
Speaking at the Japanese Red Cross Society of Nursing Science! The front lines of multilingual communication and medical DX
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The representative director of the Japanese Association of Male Nurses will speak at a seminar held by the Japanese Red Cross Society of Nursing Science. The seminar will discuss practical examples of medical DX and multilingual communication in obstetrics.
Yoren becomes the first Japanese company certified as an official RED (Xiaohongshu) e-commerce service provider (“电商招商服务商”)
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Yoren has become the first Japanese company to receive RED’s e-commerce service provider certification. It will strengthen e-commerce support on RED for Japanese companies.
Preventing the “something feels off” feeling in renovations — “Passion-Driven Renovation” launches, supporting customers from finding their preferred aesthetic to choosing a builder
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株式会社ザ・ハウス has launched “Passion-Driven Renovation,” a service that matches customers with builders based on their preferred aesthetic. It supports ideal homebuilding across 9 styles.
See in 1 minute how to maximize residential LTV, based on deployments at 500 companies and more than 900,000 households — limited release of a demo site offering instant AI-powered access to “iecon ORM”!
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CoLife has launched an instant-access demo site for “iecon ORM” and started a deployment support campaign. It will strongly support DX in the housing industry and the shift to a stock-based business model.
Japan CEO Association to hold a 2-day management training program in Osaka for practical, MBA-level business knowledge
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The Japan CEO Association will hold a practical, MBA-level management training program in Osaka in July 2026. It will deliver systematic management knowledge in a short period.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本CEO協会、株式会社Relic Osaka In
Historic materials, the “Asai-Ogawa Taiwan Indigenous Peoples Collection,” donated to Taiwan’s National Central Library
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The Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies has donated historic materials related to Taiwan studies to Taiwan’s National Central Library and held a commemorative event. The donation highlights growing academic exchange.
Free study session on the latest marketing — a practical seminar revisiting how TV advertising builds awareness and the strengths of television as a way to gain awareness
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ONE Lab, operated by one move Inc., will hold a free online marketing study session to help businesses grow. It will provide practical know-how on TV advertising and social media strategies.
Ellington Properties offers a rental yield guarantee of up to 35%! | Introducing Dubai property hotspot “Mercer House”
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Ellington Properties has announced a campaign guaranteeing an annual rental yield of 7% for 5 years, up to a maximum of 35%, for the luxury Dubai residence “Mercer House.” Real estate information sessions will be held in Roppongi, Tokyo, on June 19 and 20, 2026.
A large waterfall-style cold bath is also on offer! Promoting “bath-based heat acclimatization” in Shinonsen, Hyogo Prefecture — Prevent heatstroke in a fun way with the “Hitotsuzumi Ondo” and amazake!
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The Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Project and Shinonsen Town have partnered to hold a heat acclimatization awareness event at Refresh Park Yumura. They are promoting enjoyable ways to prepare for extreme heat through amazake distribution and the use of hot springs.
Acecook promotes “Potential Discovery” by using the eF-1G aptitude test, building a data-driven organization
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Acecook has adopted eF-1G, an aptitude test from e-Falcon. It will use the test not only for recruitment but also for placement and development data, promoting “Potential Discovery.”
株式会社システムアイ recognized with “AWS 200 APN Certification Distinction”
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株式会社システムアイ announced that it has been recognized with “AWS 200 APN Certification Distinction” after earning more than 200 AWS certifications. It was also recognized as an “AWS Select Tier Services Partner.”
【New store opening in Obu, Aichi Prefecture】“Yakiniku Horumon Motsu no Yoichi Obu,” a casual yakiniku restaurant known for marbled raw beef tongue, 699-yen A5 Japanese Black Wagyu short ribs, and draft beer for 199 yen anytime, grand opens on Sunday, June 21, 2026!
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Yakiniku restaurant “Yakiniku Horumon Motsu no Yoichi” will open a new location in Obu on June 21, 2026. It will offer signature menu items at low prices, alcoholic drinks at bargain prices, and a cashback campaign to celebrate the opening.