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The outdoor event “Takino Fireworks 2026” will be held June 20 at Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park in Sapporo. In addition to a fireworks show synchronized with music, visitors can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities.
Companies mentioned：筒井時正玩具花火製造所、HOODSTA DANCE STUDIO
Hardening Project will hold an online conference to discuss the risks posed by increasingly autonomous AI agents and the frontlines of incident response.
Companies mentioned：インターネットイニシアティブ、富士通、川口設計
Izu Granpal Park is renovating its park golf course into a putting golf course with 9 holes and will open the summer-only event area “Play Plaza” on July 18, 2026.
Denon’s new spatial audio speaker series, DENON HOME (2nd-generation HOME 200/400/600), has won both the “Living Audio Grand Prize” and a “Gold Award” in the Lifestyle Division of VGP2026 SUMMER. The project is also accepting support through CCC Group’s crowdfunding site GREEN FUNDING until June 7, 2026, and had exceeded 50 million yen in contributions as of June 4. The products are available for listening at Futako Tamagawa Tsutaya Electrics, SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, Umeda Tsutaya Books and 14 Bic Camera stores nationwide.
シビレ株式会社 will hold a networking event in Tokyo on June 26, 2026, in cooperation with Tottori City. The event will bring together people from Tottori and its fans to talk about what makes the region special, with the aim of expanding its connected population.
Companies mentioned：シビレ株式会社
Furunavi, a hometown tax donation website, opened an emergency disaster relief portal on June 4 and began accepting hometown tax donations to support Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, which was hit by the typhoon in June of Reiwa 8. All donations will go to the municipality, with no fees charged and no return gifts.
OriginalAGM Mobileが楽天スーパーセールに合わせてSNS限定の10%OFFキャンペーンを実施。高耐久デバイスを対象にポイント還元と併用で過去最安値での販売を行う。
Companies mentioned：楽天
The brand aim/aimme, run by Sanke Studio, a long-established photography studio in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, made an official appearance at Vancouver Fashion Week in Canada with original outfits created exclusively for the brand by a photography studio, and successfully staged a runway show.
The Japan Student Services Organization announced that it has selected a record-high 1,083 participants for the 2026 fiscal year (11th cohort) of the “Tobitate! Study Abroad JAPAN New Japan Representative Program” and will hold send-off ceremonies and pre-departure training in Tokyo and Osaka in June of the same year. Applications reached 2,602, up 40% from the previous year, while donations and other contributions from supporting companies, organizations and individuals totaled 4.46 billion yen.
KONAMI launched the “The Football Festival Campaign” in “eFootball™” on June 4, 2026, to celebrate the soccer festival. Players including Messi can be obtained for free by logging in.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、アディダス
株式会社新聞印刷 will hold information sessions on July 4 and July 7, 2026, for people in their 60s to 80s interested in participating as monitors in a trial of creating personal histories using “Anone,” a conversational AI chatbot for seniors.
Do not accept the conclusion outright; recheck 3 points. The Setouchi Art Museum Network, whose secretariat is run by Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company and others, will run day bus tours for elementary and junior high school students and their guardians under the theme “Cross the Bridge and Enjoy Art with Your Family.” The July 25 tour (departing from and returning to Hakata Station: Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art and Shimonoseki City Art Museum course) and the August 1 tour (departing from and returning to Takamatsu Station: Okayama Prefectural Museum of Art and Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum course) are scheduled. Each course is limited to the first 40 participants, with a minimum of 2 participants required. The fee for the Hakata departure is 5,500 yen for adults and 2,500 yen for elementary and junior high school students (lunch not included); the Takamatsu departure costs 8,000 yen for adults and 4,500 yen for elementary and junior high school students (lunch included).
Natori will release a limited-design “Cheese in Kamaboko” on June 8 as the 3rd installment of its collaboration with “Crayon Shin-chan the Movie.” The company aims to expand its reach among younger consumers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社なとり
Yokosuka City is recruiting members for the 2nd cohort of “Hataraku-ka,” a project team where high school students and city employees learn together and develop policy proposals. The activities will run for half a year starting in late August of Reiwa 8. Through lectures by entrepreneurs and others, as well as discussions, participants will work on creating plans to attract more Yokosuka fans (the YOKOSUKA Fan Activities Project). Applicants must be high school students who live or study in the city, and about 20 people will be recruited. Applications are being accepted on the official website through July 31 of Reiwa 8, and an online information session will also be held.
Town Life Co., Ltd. held a welcome event for new employees joining in fiscal 2026. The new employees shared their aspirations in front of their senior colleagues, making for a rewarding event that strengthened the company’s sense of unity.
カプコン has opened recruitment for the 4th cohort of creators for its video creator support project, “CCJP.” The project will work with creators to promote its titles, offering benefits such as early access to game information and invitations to events.
Companies mentioned：カプコン
Brycen Co., Ltd. will speak at the online event “THE AI 2026,” to be held on June 5, 2026. The presentation will examine the evolution of physical AI in manufacturing and the current state of the data infrastructure supporting it.
Companies mentioned：Ledge.ai、NVIDIA
Brycen Co., Ltd. will exhibit at “Robot Technology Japan 2026,” to be held at Aichi Sky Expo from June 11 to 13, 2026. The company will introduce and demonstrate COOOLa WES, a WES for logistics operations, system engineering services drawing on its embedded development expertise, and the “WES Small Package,” which enables warehouse automation to be introduced in stages.
Fukui Prefecture is recruiting 17 community development volunteers for 15 projects in a single round, the largest-scale recruitment to date. It is seeking specialists across a wide range of fields, including SDGs, well-being and women's advancement, and will also hold an information session in Tokyo.
Chiba Bank and various organizations in the Minami-Boso region have launched the regional revitalization project “Nanso Boiling Point Project.” Through crowdfunding and events, it will support the creation of local attractions and sustainable community development.
Companies mentioned：株式会社千葉銀行、ちばぎん商店株式会社、館山商工会議所、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 千葉支社、東京海上日動火災保険株式会社
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Laureato, Girard-Perregaux has unveiled the “Laureato Fifty,” further refining its craftsmanship and wearability.
Suzuhiro Kamaboko is selling a limited-edition gift set for Father’s Day and will hold a limited-time all-you-can-drink event. The pairing of kamaboko and Hakone beer offers a new way to enjoy an evening drink.
The Nutrism brand will begin online sales in June 2026 of “Nutrily Rice®,” a nutrient-enriched rice that lets customers choose nutrients such as GABA and lutein. The brand proposes a new eating habit that makes it easy to supplement nutrition through everyday meals.
合同会社XTV has released “HeatMapX,” a CLI-based AI heatmap. AI-powered analysis and automatic pull request generation enable conversion rate optimization within development workflows.
Companies mentioned：合同会社XTV、Anthropic
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will begin sequentially providing samples of 2 models of its “5th-generation SiC-MOSFET chip” in late June 2026. Designed for inverters for electric vehicle (xEV) drive motors and eAxles, the chips use the company’s proprietary FSC structure to reduce on-resistance by approximately 25% compared with previous models.
The TBS network program “Health Capsule! Genki Time” will feature “How to Improve Knee and Hip Pain” for viewers whose joint pain worsens during the rainy season.
Dog Diner Co., Ltd. has released the 7th installment of its music video series raising awareness of periodontal disease in dogs and cats. The video shows a Pomeranian monster destroying a city to highlight the need for oral care.
株式会社HYPER CUBE conducted a pilot study at 2 facilities, Tsukui Minami-Kashiwa and Tsukui Kashiwa Fuse, using “Tomoni,” a voice-based AI daily-living support agent, with the aim of promoting older adults’ self-determination and improving their QOL. The study involved 4 older adults requiring care levels 1–2. The AI learned each person’s health status and preferences and suggested boxed meals; 3 participants completed purchases through conversation alone, without using a keyboard or smartphone, demonstrating high satisfaction and autonomous decision-making.
The sports operations platform Teamworks is making a full-scale entry into Japan. It is partnering with organizations including 侍ジャパン and strengthening support and localization in Japan.
Companies mentioned：Teamworks、侍ジャパン、日本ラグビーフットボール協会、横浜F・マリノス、横浜DeNAベイスターズ、Zelus Analytics
Aflac Life Insurance has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kochi City to increase cancer screening rates. The goal is to extend residents’ healthy lifespans.
Companies mentioned：アフラック生命保険株式会社
TAC Co., Ltd. will open “Answer Practice Core Course B,” a problem-solving course for people who have previously taken the administrative scrivener exam, in June. It features comprehensive support, including Super Answer Practice, individual score reports and email-based questions. Tuition starts at the regular price of 88,000 yen.
ルイ·ヴィトン has released 4 new men’s leather goods styles in “Monogram Grid Canvas,” inspired by tennis rackets, as part of its 2026 pre-fall collection.
Companies mentioned：ルイ·ヴィトン
Konami announced the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2026 Qualifiers for Master Duel starting June 10, accompanied by a login campaign offering gems and exclusive cards like 'CNo.101 S.H.Dark Knight'.
ME-Q has published a guide to running a made-to-order shop using BASE integration. It supports merchandise sales while minimizing inventory risk.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MAW
Three A Consulting Co., Ltd. will hold an online seminar on measures for obtaining Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization certification on June 11, 2026. Experts will explain the benefits of certification, the process and the preparations required.
EDIFIER Japan will offer popular audio products at up to 46% off to coincide with the Rakuten Super Sale. The sale covers a wide range of products, including desktop speakers and headphones.
Companies mentioned：EDIFIER、STAX
Original車載エレクトロニクスブランド「Ottocast」を展開するOttocast株式会社は、FIFAワールドカップ2026の開催を記念した期間限定キャンペーンを2026年6月5日（金）から7月19日（日）まで公式オンラインストアにて実施する。キャンペーンでは、ワールドカップ限定デザインの特別パッケージ製品の販売、限定無料ギフト（マイクロファイバータオルやクリーニングキット）、最大50%OFFクーポンが当たる観戦応援ルーレット、日本代表勝利翌日の「Victory Coupon」等の複合施策を展開する。対象のAIBOX製品である「OTTOAIBOX P3 Pro」「OTTOAIBOX E2」「Play2Video Ultra」が特別限定価格で提供される。
An exhibition of works by the late Ruth Pettus, “Bonjour, tonnerre de pavés (Hello to the Roar of the Cobblestones),” will open on June 4 at J.M. WESTON ATELIER in Hamacho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The exhibition will feature works made using shoes discarded while traveling.
TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO has partnered with “ritual,” a new brand from long-established Takaoka copperware maker 株式会社本保, to develop 3 types of aroma oil. They are scheduled to go on sale in September 2026.
Companies mentioned：TS Aromatique株式会社、株式会社本保
Stardancers Ballet will present a ballet performance featuring a “relaxed performance” for diverse audiences to enjoy with peace of mind, for the first time in Yamagata Prefecture. Classics will be performed with live accompaniment by 山形交響楽団.
Companies mentioned：山形交響楽団、やまぎん県民ホール、みんぐるやまがた
Original株式会社北辰水産が、2026年6月の楽天スーパーセールで、新商品「天使の海老」を含む全商品をクーポン利用で10%OFFにするキャンペーンを発表。子供から大人まで楽しめる水産エンターテイメント企業として、高品質な海産物を提供する。
Companies mentioned：楽天
NPO From the Three Dots will hold “Childhood Dream,” an event bringing together multiple generations, at Sayama Station West Exit Civic Plaza for 2 days, June 5 and 6, 2026. The event is part of Sayama City's “LINK SAYAMA Project.” Vendors will include 5 carefully selected craft beer companies, 11 food stalls and 2 nonalcoholic drink vendors. The event will also feature candlelight displays and live music. The first 500 respondents to a survey will receive an original reusable cup.
Hinode Publishing Co., Ltd. will devote more than 80 pages to a major feature on the Ultraman Series, which marks 60 years since its broadcast debut, in the July 2026 issue of lifestyle and culture magazine Fine, on sale June 9, 2026. Under the supervision of Tsuburaya Productions, the feature will explore Ultraman's new value in contemporary lifestyles through fashion, art, hobbies and travel. It will include an examination of data such as ratings from 1966, graffiti art featuring 12 characters, a feature on sofubi toys as investment assets, multifaceted analysis by notable figures (Tatsuomi Hamada, SEKAI, Hiroko Sakurai × Takanori Tsujimoto), pilgrimage guides to sites in Soshigaya-Okura and Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, and information on the latest series, Ultraman Teo, which begins broadcasting in July 2026. The special price is 980 yen (tax included).
Toyota Financial Services Corporation began selling digital commuter passes and multi-ride tickets for Koga Bus, operated by Koga City, through its MaaS app my route on June 1, 2026, as part of efforts to advance regional transportation digital transformation in the city. In addition to tickets for the JR Koga and Kotake lines, a commuter pass valid on both routes is available, and the service is also linked to some sections of the Nishitetsu Bus Kotake route. Payments can be made by credit card, PayPay or TOYOTA Wallet. The initiative aims to address challenges such as an aging population and a shortage of transportation workers, while promoting cashless payments.
SBIアラプロモ will launch “ALA PLUS Longevity Premium 5-ALA,” the flagship supplement in its “SBI 5-ALA” brand, on June 9. It will be marketed as next-generation anti-aging care focused on mitochondria.
Companies mentioned：SBIホールディングス、SBIアラプロモ
Gentosha Gold Online Inc. will hold a free online webinar on the “trailer house investment scheme” from 13:00 on June 17, 2026, featuring Yoshihiro Kosuge of R&I Company Limited. The scheme can be started with an initial investment of 9 million yen and depreciated over a statutory useful life of 4 years. The webinar will explain the full details of a stable investment scheme that covers vacancy risk and guarantees a gross yield of 10% under contract.
Original産経新聞社とワークス・ジャパンが京都大学生の就職志向調査を実施。3か年で「探索型就活」の定着と「安定志向」へのシフトが確認された。
Companies mentioned：産経新聞社、株式会社ワークス・ジャパン、三菱商事、三井物産、伊藤忠商事、住友商事、野村総合研究所、キーエンス、グーグル
Elith Inc. will exhibit at “AI Leaders EXPO Kansai 2026,” part of “Nikkei Crosstech NEXT Kansai 2026,” to be held in Osaka on June 11–12, 2026. The company will showcase support for generative AI adoption, AI agent development and its AI safety platform GENFLUX.
Kaitori Daikichi, a specialty buying store, has surpassed 2,000 locations nationwide. It doubled its store count in just under 2 years and continues to grow as a leading brand in the reuse industry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エンパワー
Publisher Phoenixx announced that Dungeon Breaker, a dungeon-destroying shooter by developer Kotaro Yoshida, will launch on Switch, iOS and Android on June 18. The popular title has already sold 40,000 copies on Steam and features exhilarating, fast-paced action.
Companies mentioned：任天堂、Valve Corporation
Yamato Zaitaku will begin airing a new commercial on June 5 featuring “Fujiwara Shacho,” a character modeled on its representative. The commercial conveys the company's commitment to improving transparency in real estate investment.
JBL's surround system BAR 1300MK2 won Nikkei Trendy's 2026 first-half hit product award. It has earned strong market support, raising 140 million yen through crowdfunding, among other achievements.
Companies mentioned：ハーマンインターナショナル株式会社、JBL
CIO Inc. is offering gadgets at up to 50% off during the Rakuten Super Sale. Eligible products include the SMARTCOBY and NovaPort series. The sale runs from June 4 to June 11, 2026.
KURAND Inc. has begun selling “Mystic Apple Nectar,” a nonalcoholic syrup made from carefully selected apples out of 2,000 varieties and produced through freeze concentration.
COEDO KAWAGOE F.C, based in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, has signed a bronze partner agreement with 株式会社日本旅行 for the 2026 season. 日本旅行 works to address regional challenges through solutions businesses that go beyond the travel industry. The agreement will support the revitalization of Kawagoe City and the club's goal of joining the J.League.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本旅行
いわきFC announced that forward William Owie will leave the team at the end of this season upon the expiration of his contract. He appeared in 14 matches in the 2026 season's Hyakunen Koso League but did not score.
Companies mentioned：いわきFC、川崎フロンターレ、柏レイソル、FC岐阜
MIXI is launching a smartwatch featuring Neo, a popular Monster Strike character. With a special design and features for fans, the product aims to expand use of the intellectual property beyond the game and deepen fan engagement.
Companies mentioned：MIXI
Maison de FLEUR is collaborating with idol Sarara Minase to launch limited-edition items on June 27. The brand will also hold a pre-sale and an in-store event.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル
Hotel Granvia Wakayama will hold its annual banquet event, “Granvia SUMMER Buffet 2026,” for 3 days only, from August 6 (Thursday) to August 8 (Saturday), 2026. The offerings include live-kitchen dishes such as “whole tuna sashimi,” prepared right before guests, and “teppanyaki-grilled domestic beef fillet,” as well as a performance by local singer Shizuka Miyamoto and children’s activity booths in collaboration with JR West, featuring a chance to wear a uniform, a limited-express Kuroshio photo panel, and a ride on the Mini Train Ocean Arrow, available only on the 8th. Advance tickets cost 8,000 yen for adults and 3,500 yen for children, among other prices.
PIE International will release TAO’s art book “Nora the Cat Explores the Town” on June 24. It is the latest entry in the “Illustrated Story” series, which combines beautiful artwork, a story and picture-search elements.
Companies mentioned：翔泳社
STMicroelectronics has announced the IIS3DWB10IS, a high-performance vibration sensor with built-in AI for condition monitoring of industrial equipment. Featuring an ISPU 2.0, it is the first compelling alternative to piezoelectric sensors.
Companies mentioned：Bonfiglioli S.P.A、Fortune Business Insights
The 4 back-cover designs for Nogizaka46 member Saya Kanagawa’s 1st photo book, “Suki no Gradation,” have been revealed: the standard edition, Rakuten Books limited edition, Seven Net limited edition and Sony Music Shop limited edition. The book goes on sale Tuesday, June 30, 2026. It is published by DONUTS Co., Ltd. and distributed by Shufunotomo Co., Ltd.
Original株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングスは、ＢＳテレ東での「プロ野球 日本生命セ・パ交流戦」3試合の放送を記念し、2026年6月8日（月）から6月14日（日）まで「ＢＳテレ東でプロ野球&人気番組を見よう！データ放送キャンペーン」を開催する。対象番組を1時間視聴するごとに応募券が1枚獲得でき、抽選でJCBギフトカード10万円分（3名様）や国産うなぎ蒲焼、厚切り上牛タン、ノンアルコール飲料などの豪華賞品が当たる。応募期間は6月8日（月）夜7時から6月15日（月）深夜11時59分まで。
ABEMA has announced its new documentary “CELEB SECRET.” The program follows 4 internationally renowned female celebrities in their daily lives and struggles, and Uno Kanda will appear as a guest.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA
An official playlist personally selected by Nami Shimada has been released to mark the 40th anniversary of her debut. Fans can enjoy all 40 tracks in newly remastered audio.
EXNOA LLC has announced that pre-registrations for “Dot Abyss,” an idle RPG featuring abyss exploration, have topped 600,000, the fastest in DMM GAMES history. The company also shared details including the addition of new SSR character “Ramona” to the pre-registration gacha, a countdown campaign 7 days before release offering a lottery for Amazon gift cards worth up to 10,000 yen, and the release of an introduction video by YouTuber “キャベツの人.” The game is free to play and is scheduled for release on PC and smartphones.
Arma Bianca and Tower Records will open a pop-up shop on June 19, 2026, to mark the release of the film “The Final Chapter: Sound! Euphonium.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、タワーレコード株式会社
Myprotein has launched 2 Asia-exclusive Impact Whey Protein flavors in collaboration with Marvel. Each flavor captures the personality of a hero.
Companies mentioned：THG Nutrition Limited、Marvel
PABLO has begun providing corporate coaching to the business division of Nagoya Grampus. The coaching will support sustainable business growth by improving organizational capabilities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社PABLO、株式会社名古屋グランパスエイト
Members of the Special Wards Mayors’ Association have called on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to ensure proper regulation of private lodging businesses. Citing deterioration in residential living conditions amid an increase in inbound tourism, they urged a review of the system, including amendments to the law.
Hydrangeas have begun blooming at temples and parks in Takatsuki and are nearing their peak. Suggested viewing spots include Iseji Temple, Anyoji Temple, Jogu Tenmangu Shrine and Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theatre.
Sansan, Inc. has been selected for the 4th phase of “GENIAC,” a project led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO to support the development of generative AI foundation models. The company will work on developing its own vision-language model specializing in Japanese business documents and capable of accurately handling complex instructions.
THINK Fitness Co., Ltd. has revived a popular Gold’s Gym bag from the 1980s and will release it on June 9, 2026.
Nissan Automobile Technical College will exhibit 2 customized cars based on classic models, “Re30 Skyline Silhouette” and “Sunny Skyline,” built by students from Aichi and Kyoto, at “Nostalgic DAY OUT 2026 in Himeji” on June 7, 2026.
An exhibition by Charles Fazzino, an official MLB artist, will open at 大丸心斎橋店 on June 17. Marking the 50th anniversary of his career, it will showcase his distinctive 3D pop art.
Companies mentioned：大丸心斎橋店、ハイスピリッツアンドユウ株式会社
FUTUREWOODS Co., Ltd. has added a new “Bot Exclusion Filter” to “Contact Assist,” a feature of its FutureSearch appointment-generation support tool. By filtering out automatic clicks by bots, the feature helps identify companies with genuine interest and enables more efficient sales outreach.
BLDB, a high-end brand of 3D metal assembly models, is gaining support, particularly among working women and women living alone, as a new hobby offering an “active retreat.” Its precision metal art, made from 1mm-thick SUS304 stainless steel and brass, offers a digital detox and mindfulness.
Companies mentioned：BLDB
Komatsu City has launched a Furusato Tax return gift featuring limited accommodation and benefits for the Komatsu Air Base Air Festival 2026. The package includes a hotel stay, air festival merchandise and sake.
Companies mentioned：ホテルグランビナリオKOMATSU ANNEX、ハイレートクライム、東酒造
AndTech Inc. is holding an online course covering the fundamentals of rubber and elastomer technology through environmentally conscious technologies over 3 consecutive months. The instructor is Akio Imai, formerly of 住友化学. The course comprises 3 sessions, includes exercises and costs 99,000 yen (tax included).
Companies mentioned：住友化学
And One is selling “SLIM COFFEE,” a diet coffee classified as a Food with Function Claims. It contains ellagic acid and supports weight loss.
To mark the publication of the photo book “Xiang Xiang in Tokyo,” Kōchi Gakuen will hold “The Great Panda Exhibition” for 3 days starting June 20 to celebrate Xiang Xiang’s 9th birthday. The event will feature a photo exhibition, sales of original merchandise and workshops.
Originalラトックシステム株式会社は、2026年6月4日（木）20:00から6月11日（木）01:59まで開催される「楽天スーパーSALE」において、人気のデジタル時計搭載スマート温湿度計（RS-BTTHM1）などの対象製品を最大30%OFFで販売するセールを実施します。期間中は全品ポイント2倍となり、思い出ビデオ変換レコーダー2（RS-AVREC2A）や最新スマートリモコン、USB充電ステーションなど50点以上の周辺機器が特別価格で提供され、最大5,000円OFFのクーポンも配布されます。
Herbar House Co., Ltd. will grand open its new 'Nagaoka Koyo Model House' in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, on June 6, 2026. The high-performance, one-story garage house is designed for snowy regions, featuring HEAT20 G3-equivalent insulation, double insulation, wooden triple-pane sashes, earthquake resistance class 3, and a MIRAIE Σ vibration control system.
Information on events scheduled for July at the Kyoto Railway Museum. The program includes workshops for children, learning sessions for adults, an open-carriage event aboard a 500-series Shinkansen train and a presentation about the EF52 electric locomotive.
SAMURAI Securities Co., Ltd. announced the launch of a new alternative investment fund, 'Every 3 Months Distribution Tochigi Grid-Scale Storage Battery ID1086', on its crowdfunding platform 'Alterna Bank' with a target yield of 8% and a total offering amount of 220 million yen.
Alterna Bank, operated by SAMURAI Securities, has launched a high-yield fund supporting moneylenders in Malaysia. Its features include low-cost investment and monthly distributions.
Freelance Board, operated by INSTANTROOM Co., Ltd., released the results of its “Generative AI Usage Survey 【2026】,” which polled 435 IT engineers. The number of respondents spending at least 15,000 yen per month surged to about 2.7 times the previous year’s level. Meanwhile, ChatGPT usage declined as Claude and Gemini gained ground, and Claude Code ranked first among AI development support tools with 49.0%.
Seishin Beauty Clinic Executive Director Tatsuro Kamakura and others spoke at the 114th Japan Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (JSAS) conference, held at The Okura Tokyo on May 28–29, 2026. They chaired sessions and presented on topics including medical ethics, sleep and regenerative medicine.
Space Food Lab. Inc. helped plan and organize “KURUME SPACE INNOVATION 2026,” held on June 1, 2026, in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture. The event presented the “Kurume Model,” which uses space technology and satellite data as infrastructure for regional digital transformation, and featured discussions on specific ways satellite data can help address challenges facing local industries, as well as an industry-government-academia-finance collaboration ecosystem.
Cinebridge Inc. and TesTee Inc. released the results of a survey asking Generation Z which movies they want to see this summer. “Toy Story 5” ranked 1st, followed by “I Want to Meet You Again on That Hill Where the Stars Fall” in 2nd. The survey also found a strong correlation between pre-release anticipation and audience numbers.
株式会社Photosynth’s “Akerun Access Management System” has been installed at all locations of エーイーシー株式会社’s ECOFIT24, a 24-hour unmanned fitness gym. The system will support fully unmanned operations and accelerate franchise expansion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Photosynth、エーイーシー株式会社
Deal Inc. launched the Early Access version of “RapiQ,” an AI-native UX research infrastructure, on May 20, 2026. Users simply enter their research objectives, and AI handles the entire process—from research design and fieldwork to analysis and generating slide reports (PPTX/PDF). The service offers user research in as little as 24 hours for a monthly fee of 49,990 yen (tax included).
NPO NICE will hold “Round-the-World Night” in Yokohama and online, where attendees can hear first-hand accounts of international volunteer work and enjoy cuisine from around the world.
Swedish brand THULE, handled by ZETT Corporation, will exhibit at the hands-on outdoor event Outdoor Day Japan Sapporo 2026, to be held in the forecourt of the Hokkaido Government Office’s Red Brick Building on June 20 and 21, 2026. The exhibit will include bags such as the foldable Thule Chasm Gear Hauler and the Thule EnRoute Backpack 26L. The company will also hold a special sale of previous models and samples, run a social media follow campaign and offer gifts for taking photos.
The 10th installment of the NFT manga project promoted by CAICA Financial Holdings and Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha has reached its target. Electronic publication of the manga “THE Kissaten” has been officially confirmed.
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As part of the “Sonic the Hedgehog” × GIANTS collaboration, Sega Corporation will release collaboration merchandise starting June 5, 2026. Preorders will begin at 10:00 that day on the official online store, and some products will also be available at the “GIANTS STORE” at Tokyo Dome.
Vis Co., Ltd. will exhibit at “Workplace Reform EXPO,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 to 19, 2026. It will showcase examples of its new “EXPERIENCE DESIGN” service and demonstrate “WORK DESIGN PLATFORM” on actual equipment.
Yokosuka City and the NPO Yokosuka International Association will hold “Japanese Culture Experience Classes” on Reiwa 8, June 13, bringing Japanese and foreign residents together to deepen international understanding and friendship. Participants can experience a range of Japanese cultural traditions, including kimono and tea ceremony, free of charge or for a fee for some activities.
OneIM, a global alternative investment manager, announced that it will acquire a 14.9% stake in T&D Financial Life Insurance Co., Ltd. through an affiliated fund, marking its first equity investment in Japan.
To mark the 30th anniversary of Keikyu Department Store, a “Locally Sourced, Locally Consumed Original Menu” fair featuring ingredients from along the Keikyu Line will be held in partnership with Yokosuka City from Reiwa 8, June 4, to July 29. The fair will offer limited-time dishes made with ingredients including Yokosuka-grown “specialty pumpkins.” It will also feature a stamp rally with Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market, a pop-up sale by the agricultural products shop “Sukanagosso,” and vegetable panel displays.