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株式会社クオラス announced that it will join as an integrated communications partner for the Japan release of “急に具合が悪くなる,” the latest film by director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, on June 19, 2026. Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto jointly received the Best Actress award for the film in the competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. QuoLAs will help maximize the film’s value through media strategy, advertising, PR and events.
Originalビックカメラのオリジナルブランド「ビックアイデア」は、持つ・置く・吊るすの3WAYで使える乾電池式ライト「3WAYライト allu」を2,480円(税込)で6月上旬から発売する。シリコーンカバーの着脱でランタンや懐中電灯になり、人感センサーも搭載。
ミライラボバイオサイエンス is launching a high-priced supplement containing reduced-form NMN. The new concept claims to regulate the body’s balance.
JM Integral completes Niigata Prefecture's online consultation pilot project. It established an implementation framework and an implementation support manual by supporting model demonstration facilities.
Karaoke BanBan, operated by Shin Corporation, will run its “Invite a Friend Campaign” nationwide from June 5 to July 15, 2026, using the new “Invite a Friend” feature in its official app. When existing members invite friends who have not registered, both the inviter and the person invited will immediately receive a ¥500-off coupon, valid for 3 months from the date it is issued.
Panasonic Digital will hold a free webinar on June 18. It will explain how to cut goods collection and delivery operations by 30% using no-code tools, based on a case study from ファルコバイオシステムズ.
Companies mentioned：パナソニック デジタル株式会社、アステリア株式会社、ファルコバイオシステムズ
Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa, operated by Passion Geeks Inc., will open its separate location, “Nagoya Main Store Okumise,” in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on June 5, 2026. It will also open the “Yodoyabashi Gate Tower Store” in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, on July 9, 2026. Drawing on the expertise of a long-established eel wholesaler founded in Showa 7, all locations will feature live kitchens and serve signature dishes such as “whole eel” as well as a new dish, “eel shabu-shabu.”
Benefit One and Libero have partnered to launch a program that waives management fees (¥500 per unit per month) for employee-benefit housing and relocation housing for companies using the Benefit Station employee benefits service. They aim to establish a new employee benefits model that both boosts take-home pay and optimizes corporate costs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベネフィット・ワン
On June 1, 2026, SocioFuture Co., Ltd. signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, to facilitate the acceptance and retention of foreign workers and promote community integration. Since March 2025, the company has operated a foreign worker placement business based in Sasebo, matching specified skilled foreign workers with local businesses. Under the agreement, the parties will strengthen cooperation on supporting local companies in securing workers and improving living conditions for foreign residents, and plan to compile a report on the measures by March 2028.
Takashi Kunitomo, a general director, will appear as the guest in episode 37 of “Nippori Seminar,” a radio program operated by 株式会社ラム. The first part is scheduled to be released on June 5, 2026, and the second part on June 19. The program will discuss Mr. Kunitomo's career and spirit of inquiry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラム、株式会社サイバーエージェント、ヤフー株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、KDDI株式会社、アソビジョン株式会社、合同会社経営のための創造社
Original小杉怜子が海上自衛隊イベントに出演し、1日艦長を務めた。
Companies mentioned：株式会社TRAPEZISTE
Original日立製作所は、既存の物体検知AIの検知結果を再学習や改修なしで後付け補正するAI技術「DetRefiner」を開発した。画像全体と検知領域ごとの特徴を統合解析することで、最新モデル（Grounding DINOやLLMDet）の検知精度を最大50%以上改善し、追加処理時間は画像1枚あたり約0.1秒（Intel Core i9/RTX 2080 Ti環境）に抑えた。本技術はAPI経由のブラックボックス型AIにも適用可能で、Lumada 3.0を支える技術として製造やインフラ監視等へ展開される。成果はCVPR 2026 Findingsで発表される。
The Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority has launched a new global campaign focused on the MICE sector, “Monaco, Everything At Once.” It will promote the advantage of having the latest infrastructure concentrated in a compact country of approximately 2 square kilometers.
Kirana Garden Toyosu will hold its annual summer festival on July 4 and 5. In addition to bon dances and food stalls, local dance groups will take part this year, strengthening ties with the community. Admission is free for residents of the Toyosu, Ariake, and Harumi areas.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Kiranah Resort
Original株式会社デルフォニックスは、文具ブランド「Rollbahn（ロルバーン）」が2026年に25周年を迎えることを記念し、年間プログラム「DAYS&HOLIDAYS」を始動。あわせて、過去の歴史から厳選した100種類のデザインを展開する25周年限定ミニノート「Rollbahn 100（ロルバーン 100）」を2026年7月3日（金）より順次、税込748円で発売します。
To mark its first anniversary, ZEN University will hold its “First Results Presentation” online on June 23, 2026. It will present its student population of approximately 7,000, course registration data, and the achievements of its research institutes.
Companies mentioned：学校法人日本財団ドワンゴ学園、公益財団法人日本財団、株式会社ドワンゴ
Ryuyaku Co., Ltd. has signed a business partnership agreement with Arilege Co., Ltd. and will begin promoting in Okinawa Prefecture Arilege's service supporting people in balancing disease treatment and work.
Hiday Hidaka Corporation will begin selling its new “Chilled Dandan Noodles” and “Fried Chicken Cartilage” at all Hidakaya locations from June 12, 2026. It will also hold its annual “Sour Festival/Coca-Cola Festival” and a discount campaign for “Lemon Tartar Chicken” through July 30, 2026.
Japan IR Co., Ltd. will hold an online seminar on July 28, 2026, covering “Packaging Design in the Circular Economy Era,” with a focus on compliance with Europe's PPWR and PFAS regulations and the ISO 59000 series. The seminar will explain strategies for implementing circular packaging through the latest developments and case studies.
Nakaizu Winery has released “COLLEKARA Korekara #4,” made from Chenin Blanc grown on a trial basis. It is an ambitious product that explores how well the grape adapts to the local environment.
Companies mentioned：シダックス中伊豆ワイナリーヒルズ株式会社
Dainichi's Sansan Sponge is now available at ENGAWA ASAKUSA in Asakusa. The store shares Japan's everyday quality products with the world.
Layers Consulting Inc. held the 3rd meeting of “CLO Kenjin Club,” a cross-industry research group for CLOs and logistics managers at large companies, on May 26, 2026. The meeting took place at Techrum Hub, Nomura Real Estate's open innovation hub for its corporate collaboration program Techrum, located within Landport Narashino. Participants toured the latest automation equipment and logistics machinery, learned about AI applications in logistics, and exchanged views.
Benefit One and Libero have launched a program waiving management fees (500 yen per unit per month) for employee-benefit housing and relocation housing for companies using the Benefit Station employee benefits service. The program offers a new benefits model that both boosts employees’ effective take-home pay and optimizes corporate costs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リベロ
Razer has announced its new “Rogue Backpack V4” backpack. Available in 16-inch and 18-inch models, it offers improved durability, storage capacity and comfort. Sales begin June 4, 2026.
IDEABLE WORKS Co., Ltd. will exhibit 8 works selected through an open call on the theme of “Jump” at the digital gallery in WowUs GALLERY on the 16th floor of Osaka Dojimahama Tower. The exhibition runs from June 10 to August 9, 2026.
Toyoko Inn Co., Ltd. will begin accepting reservations on its official website from June 8, 2026, for stays at its new hotel, Toyoko INN Ube-Shinkawa Station, scheduled to open on August 6, 2026. Located at 1-4-10 Chuocho, Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the 14-story hotel has 207 guest rooms. It is a 4-minute walk from Ube-Shinkawa Station on the JR Ube and Onoda lines, and features 98 parking spaces, free self-service lockers and meeting rooms. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary “Energizing Breakfast” buffet featuring local kamaboko.
Bewith Inc. has launched new features for its cloud PBX and call center system “Omnia LINK,” including “Omnia LINK auto-score,” which uses generative AI to automatically evaluate customer interactions, call summaries displayed in the softphone, and an auto-dialing feature.
Yasuda Real Estate Co., Ltd. announced that “TAKANAWA NODE,” a 7-unit wooden rental apartment building in Takanawa 1-chome, Minato City, Tokyo, was completed on April 28, 2026. Designed and supervised by Chiba Manabu Architects, the property is the 4th installment in the company’s wooden apartment series in the Takanawa area. Centered on the concept of “a gentle connection with the neighborhood,” it features transitional spaces such as terraces and porches, and is the company’s first property to incorporate an IoT smart home.
Fortience Consulting and Reizansha have jointly established the “SC Ecosystem Management Research Institute” to explore next-generation SCM models centered on autonomous decentralization and the use of AI.
Companies mentioned：フォーティエンスコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社令三社、ハイアール
Nacht will hold “THE BUILD,” an internship for university students. Prizes include a total of 1 million yen for the winner and 9 million yen in startup funding, as the company aims to develop entrepreneurs.
Companies mentioned：GEUDA 一般社団法人、株式会社mint、株式会社TeamMake Capital、株式会社ワカパル、禅静 -ZenSei-、株式会社BLUEPRINT Consulting、株式会社エフォーラ、株式会社NAHATO Zsales、株式会社Scoville、株式会社nanahoshi、株式会社リクルートホールディングス
PingCAP and Pasona Data & Design have signed a partnership agreement, aiming to provide a data foundation for AI agents using “TiDB Cloud.”
Companies mentioned：PingCAP株式会社、株式会社パソナデータ&デザイン
The Co-op Deli Group donated approximately 22.45 million yen to 日本ユニセフ協会 as contributions for fiscal 2025 under its “Happy Milk Project.” From fiscal 2026, the group will also begin supporting maternal and child nutrition in the Republic of Benin.
Companies mentioned：コープデリ生活協同組合連合会、日本ユニセフ協会
Cocoo Inc. has expanded into Naruto City and opened “Naruto Office,” its first office in Shikoku. The company aims to support digital transformation at local businesses and revitalize the region by hiring and training women with no prior experience.
The Phil Company Group sponsored the student group competition “ReWrite2025” and held a special exchange event with the winning group. It shared its expertise in utilizing underused land with the next generation and supports the development of people who can contribute to community building.
Companies mentioned：AYWD株式会社
The film “Mobuko no Koi,” co-produced by TO Books Inc. and directed by Hiroki Kazama, starring Hiyori Sakurada and Taisei Kido, opened in theaters nationwide on June 5 (Fri), including at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya and Shinjuku Piccadilly. It is based on the manga by Akane Tamura published by Coremix, and AOI Pro. served as the production company.
DeNA and Allm demonstrated their remote medical support solution “Join Mobile Clinic” at the Ministry of Defense. They proposed to Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi that remote medicine be used to improve survival rates in medically underserved areas and disaster sites.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、株式会社アルム
Shizuoka University will hold a hands-on science event for elementary school students on August 3, 2026. The event aims to foster interest in science through activities including building hydrogen rockets and making microscopes.
A survey conducted by Shabondama Soap found that awareness of fragrance pollution reached 84%, while 47% of respondents had experienced health problems caused by synthetic fragrances. The findings point to a growing shift toward fragrance-free products.
Companies mentioned：日本臨床環境医学会、H&I Global Research
Shiseido Professional has added 2 new shades to the nuance line of its hair color brand “PRIMIENCE.” They will be available at salons nationwide from August 6, 2026.
A team from Shizuoka University won the Information Crisis Management Contest and received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award.
CAC has expanded its pricing plans for SaaS AI-OCR. The Starter plan now offers an annual upfront payment option to meet a wider range of operational needs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シーエーシー、株式会社CAC Holdings
Shizuoka University’s STARS-X microsatellite has been named “Shiraito.” It is scheduled for launch on June 10 to demonstrate debris capture using space tether technology.
Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構(JAXA)
Agnès b. Japan Inc. will launch the 3rd installment of its original craft beer “b. BEER” on June 6, 2026 (Sat), in partnership with Yamanashi-based craft brewery “Far Yeast Brewing.” The lager-style beer uses French hops. Prices include 880 yen for a single can, 3,520 yen for a 4-can set and 4,400 yen for a set with a logo glass. It will be sold at 16 stores, including agnès b. Gion and Shibuya, as well as through the official online boutique. On June 20 (Sat), the agnès b. Shibuya store will also host the special event “Fête de la Musique,” featuring pizza from RUHMATO and a DJ performance.
OriginalZVC JAPAN 株式会社は、異なる営業課題を抱える中小企業4社が「Zoom Revenue Accelerator (ZRA)」を活用し、営業組織の「情報のブラックボックス化」や属人化を解消した導入事例を公開した。ZRAの導入により、受注承認率の2倍向上や管理工数の20%削減、プレイブックを用いたHubSpotとのCRM自動連携、トップセールスのノウハウの可視化および教育時間の短縮など、各社で顕著な成果が上がっている。
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum announced the sale of admission tickets featuring recipes excerpted and translated from painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s La Cuisine de Monsieur Momo, and finalized the ticket design, in conjunction with the exhibition “Artists at the Café—from the Impressionists to Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso,” running from June 13 to September 23, 2026.
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Sony Biz Networks Inc. has launched the “AI Agent Development Support Package” through NURO Biz, its ICT solutions service for businesses, to support the custom development and customization of AI agents suited to each company. The package offers “AI Agent Development Environment Basic Setup,” which provides an API environment template; “AI Agent Development Support Workshop,” which teaches frameworks; and “AI Agent Development Accompaniment Support,” which assists with tasks such as revising prompts and designing custom tools. The package supports companies in automating operations and improving productivity.
LOWYA has published a feature on rainy-season essentials, introducing all 8 items.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベガコーポレーション
Collabo Style Co., Ltd. will relocate its Tokyo office to Yaesu Daibiru, directly connected to Tokyo Station underground, on July 1, 2026, and hold its grand opening with the collaborative community space Collabo Base TOKYO.
Area Link Inc. has released a comparative analysis of usage trends in Eastern and Western Japan, based on 36,936 customer surveys from 2025 for its Hello Storage rental storage units. For usage purposes, “storing work equipment / clearing out an office” was the most common in Eastern Japan at 31.3%, while “moving / remodeling / rebuilding” was the most common in Western Japan at 33.8%. For planned length of use, long-term use of “25 months or more” was the most common in Eastern Japan at 23.8%, while short-term use of “1–3 months” was the most common in Western Japan at 24.2%, highlighting differences in needs between the two regions. The share of business users was 19.4% in Eastern Japan and 16.2% in Western Japan, indicating a slightly higher rate in the east.
BroadBand Security, Inc. (BBSec) has launched a service package to help financial institutions and others strengthen their security posture, in response to the Financial Services Agency and the Bank of Japan’s call for “Short-term measures for financial institutions and others in light of changing threats posed by frontier AI.” The service provides comprehensive support, from asset management, vulnerability management, patch deployment and monitoring to strengthening resilience.
株式会社エアウィーヴ will open a limited-time shop at Mitsui Outlet Park Osaka Kadoma on June 12, 2026. The outlet is the company’s first in Osaka Prefecture and will offer consultations in addition to bedding sales.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エアウィーヴ、ロフテー
Accel Lab has begun offering the Akuvox A05 facial-recognition reader through SpaceCore, making it possible to use existing equipment. The service aims to enhance the value of rental housing while improving management efficiency.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクセルラボ、DOORCOM株式会社
Ricoh Co., Ltd. will exhibit at Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit 2026, taking place at The Westin Tokyo on June 17–18, 2026. The company will give a session and showcase solutions at booth 101, including the process orchestration platform Axon Ivy and the knowledge platform Hi.DEEN.
TREND LAB., operated by la belle vie Inc., conducted a survey on how people spent Golden Week from May 14 to May 24, 2026, receiving 306 valid responses. The survey found that 34% of high-spending respondents who spent at least 10,000 yen during Golden Week took no photos, while about 80% of them viewed their spending positively as either “fairly priced” or “a worthwhile investment.” The results point to a trend of “consumption without documenting,” in which documenting an experience and being satisfied with it are not necessarily linked.
株式会社ATOMica will launch a second hands-on program in July 2026 as part of its AI implementation support courses for regional small and midsize businesses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ATOMica
SAKE HUNDRED sponsored JAPANESE NIGHT in Cannes 2026 during the Cannes Film Festival and served “Byakko Betsuatsurae” and “Shinsei.” The event, hosted by MEGUMI, showcased the appeal of Japanese sake to more than 1,000 film industry professionals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Clear
Skill Up NeXt Inc. has launched the “AI Agent Ideation Course,” which uses AI agents—AI technology that autonomously completes tasks—to redesign and plan practical business operations. The course is delivered as an approximately 6-hour live online session via Zoom and includes comprehensive workshops on reviewing business operations, designing ideal workflows and setting implementation policies. Participants need prior knowledge equivalent to completing the company’s conversational generative AI course.
COUNTERWORKS Inc. has joined the Japan Retailers Association as an associate member. The association aims to promote the sound development of domestic retail and address its challenges. COUNTERWORKS provides Shopcounter, a platform that supports pop-up store openings, and Shopcounter Enterprise, a leasing DX system for commercial facilities. Through its membership, the company will strengthen ties with businesses and organizations in the retail industry and share its expertise in space utilization and leasing DX, contributing to efforts to expand the potential of brick-and-mortar stores.
Remixpoint Inc. has announced its entry into deep tech fields including AI, semiconductors, quantum technology and space. As its first initiative, the company plans to launch a specialist media outlet in July 2026. Hiroshi Harada, a candidate for director overseeing the digital asset management business, will lead the initiative.
NHKエンタープライズ will release a documentary DVD about mountaineer Junko Tabei on July 24. The valuable work documents her life in her later years and her support activities in disaster-hit areas.
Companies mentioned：NHKエンタープライズ
株式会社MUSIN will release SHANLING's high-end SACD player “SCD3.3” on June 19, 2026. Equipped with an R2R DAC and vacuum tubes, it delivers high-quality sound.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MUSIN、SHANLING
Originalステラシード株式会社は、水分保水ヘアケアブランド「MONO BULK（モノバルク）」から、仕上がり用の「モノバルク モイスト オイルスプレー」と週1〜2回のスペシャルケア用「モノバルク モイスト ヘアマスク」を新たに発売する。オイルスプレーは低分子PPTケラチンやキューティクル補修成分を配合し、瞬時に艶を与える。ヘアマスクはダメージセンサー機能成分を高濃度配合し、乾燥やダメージのある髪を集中補修ししっとりまとまる艶髪へ導く。価格はいずれも145gまたは180gで税込1,650円。
株式会社ALL CONNECT surveyed the communication speeds of 2 WiMAX routers in the Shinjuku area. NC03 recorded an average download speed 5.6 times higher than DOCK.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ALL CONNECT
ClipLine株式会社 has begun integrating its video-based execution management service “ABILI Clip” with “SmartHR,” the cloud-based HR and labor management software provided by 株式会社SmartHR. The integration adds a feature that enables bulk updates to employee information through “SmartHR Plus,” reducing the costs and effort of manual work and individual development while keeping employee information up to date. There is no additional fee (both services must be adopted; registration required).
BYD Auto Japan will launch the “BYD SEAL 2nd Anniversary Campaign” on June 5, 2026, to mark the 2nd anniversary of the e-sport sedan’s launch in Japan. The special package, limited to the first 100 vehicles, offers a choice of accessories such as an ETC in-vehicle unit and a dashcam, or a wall-mounted AC charging box for EVs.
ユームテクノロジージャパン株式会社 and 株式会社ファーストキャリア will jointly hold an online HR networking event on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to help visualize on-the-job training and optimize training programs. The event is titled “How can we improve the quality of new-graduate onboarding? Understanding on-the-job training and ways to optimize training.”
Postas announced food service industry sales trends for May 2026. Nationwide sales were strong at 103.2% year on year, while cashless payments reached 56.6%, indicating their adoption has taken hold, with QR code payments growing in particular.
“Ange web shop,” operated by セレクチュアー株式会社, will launch “Genuine-Leather-Look, Freestanding Faux-Leather Storage Tote” from its original brand “bon moment” on Friday, June 5. Made with thick faux leather approximately 2 mm thick, the tote is designed to stand upright. It comes in 2 sizes, S and L, and 2 colors, light greige and charcoal gray.
株式会社SAMURAI SWORD has added scene stills from Episode 9 of the TV anime “The Maid I Hired Recently Is Mysterious” to a convenience-store printing service. The service is available at approximately 58,000 locations nationwide.
Companies mentioned：セブンイレブン、ファミリーマート、ローソン、ミニストップ、ポプラ、講談社
CIMTOPS surveyed the progress of DX in the manufacturing industry. The findings showed that members of its user community have digitized core DX areas to more than 2 times the depth of general companies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シムトップス、富士キメラ総研、IDEATECH
OriginalPPP STUDIO、Noroshi、稲とアガベの3社は、TikTokの旅行・予約連動機能「TikTok GO」を活用し、秋田県男鹿市にて宿泊体験型プロモーションを実施した。複数のクリエイターが現地に滞在してショート動画を投稿し、自然な観光認知拡大と予約促進を目指す。
ソーシャルインテリア has published a special interview article for the experiential exhibition “TOKYOROOMS.” Producer Daiki Sato and others discuss spatial design and the significance of a “room.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソーシャルインテリア
株式会社高橋書店 will hold “Cook Rice in a Pot and Make Onigirazu,” a food education event for parents and children, at the Cassolo restaurant in Toranomon, Tokyo, on July 5, 2026, to mark the publication of the book “Makes You Want to Make It Again and Again! Cooking Basics for Elementary School Students.”
インフォレンズ has announced made-to-order and preorder sales of new “The Amazing Digital Circus” merchandise, including premium framed art and a postcard set.
Companies mentioned：インフォレンズ株式会社
株式会社ガーデン (headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: 川島賢; TSE Standard: 274A) has announced the debut of “はピピ (Hapipi),” the official hybrid character of Yokohama-style ramen restaurant “Ikkakuya” and “Abura Soba Sohonten.” Designed as a combination of a maneki-neko and a unicorn, the character symbolizes the company's “二刀流 hybrid” strategy—operating Abura Soba Sohonten locations alongside existing Ikkakuya stores while keeping initial investment and fixed costs to a minimum—as well as good fortune. The company aims to reach 100 stores in 100 days, focusing on station-front locations in 一都三県, and become the world's No. 1 abura soba chain.
株式会社セレス received the highest rating, an “A Score,” in CDP’s 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment and was named a Supplier Engagement Leader.
“Apaman Shop,” operated by APAMAN株式会社, will run the “Bear-kun Hydrangea Campaign 2026” on social media from June 5 to June 11, 2026. Follow the official social media accounts (X, Instagram and Facebook), like the designated post, and comment with a memory of the rainy season to enter a draw to win a blue hydrangea in a size 5 pot. 2 winners will be selected.
Three A Consulting will hold a beginner-level Privacy Mark internal audit seminar in Shinjuku on June 12, 2026, to help participants improve their practical auditing skills.
株式会社BRUSH has released “SEEP First Half of 2026,” a customer satisfaction survey report for the fashion industry. As the market shifts toward high-value-added consumption, the report points to inconsistencies in service quality and recommends strengthening execution.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BRUSH、ワールド・モード・ホールディングス、iDA
UNIDGE, a subsidiary of 株式会社アルファドライブ, will support the operation of “CO-JO,” a factory-focused new business co-creation program hosted by Panasonic Electric Works, and will begin recruiting co-creation partners on June 5, 2026.
Hyundai has selected children’s art for the official bus designs for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. A work by Ayaka Toyoshima was chosen for Japan’s national team bus.
Companies mentioned：Hyundai Motor Company、FIFA
Daiso Industries has entered into a multi-year global partnership with the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and their official dance team, the Laker Girls. Plans include displaying the “DAISO” logo on the Laker Girls’ uniforms—the first time a corporate logo patch will be used—serving as the presenting partner of an audition to be held this summer, and expanding the brand through the Junior Lakers Dancers program for young people.
YUNYUN, a popular Kobe Nankinmachi restaurant specializing in rice vermicelli and grilled soup dumplings, is directly operated by Kenmin Foods Co., Ltd., which holds the No. 1 share of the rice vermicelli market. It will make its first appearance in Tokyo at the 5th Flour Expo, held at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro from June 17. The restaurant will prepare and sell its signature “Kenmin-style Yaki Bihun” (750 yen including tax) and event-exclusive “Spicy Yaki Bihun” (900 yen including tax), and will also hold a product exhibition and sale featuring items such as “Kenmin Yaki Bihun.”
SBC Medical Group Holdings reported that CEO 相川佳之 chaired a symposium at the 114th Japanese Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, held at The Okura Tokyo on May 28–29, 2026, and that 5 physicians from clinics it supports in management presented their research. The event shared a wide range of academic and clinical insights, including the integration of medicine, marketing, customer management and AI technology, as well as hair-loss treatment, facelifts and skin improvement.
DUBSTACK is running an X campaign for Father’s Day. It will give away a 2-piece set of a skateboard and cap by lottery, encouraging fathers to make their street-style debut.
Companies mentioned：ビーズ株式会社
ONE CAREER has been selected as the contractor for Shizuoka Prefecture’s “Reiwa 8 Young People’s Internship Promotion Project.” A special website will be launched to create connections between young people and companies in the prefecture, with comprehensive matching support provided through seminars for companies and online events.
Anytime Fitness opened its Iizuka Taromaru location in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, on June 5, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Fast Fitness Japan
MISUMI Group Inc. will sponsor the 2026 Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (40th), one of Japan’s largest academic AI events, as a silver sponsor. The conference will be held in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, from June 8 to 12, 2026. The company contributes to the digital transformation of design and procurement operations in the manufacturing industry and will use its sponsorship to support the growth of the AI community through collaboration between academia and industry.
株式会社baton, which operates QuizKnock, acquired all shares in 株式会社BOUKEN WORKS, a company that plans walk-around puzzle-solving events, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The move will expand baton’s puzzle-production resources and maximize synergies by combining experiential services with education and entertainment.
Original株式会社大戸屋は、全国の大戸屋ごはん処にて、港町から生まれた和・洋・中のご当地グルメをアレンジした期間限定フェア『ご当地 ごちそう巡り』を2026年6月5日（金）から7月22日（水）まで数量限定で開催します。提供されるのは、神戸洋食風の「とろ～りチーズのヒレかつ マスタードクリームソース」（定食1,420円）、横浜名物着想の「出汁香る 大戸屋風サンマーあんかけ焼きそば」（定食1,340円）、そして「あさりと豚肉のちゃんぽん風夏野菜炒め」（定食1,390円）の3種類です。なお、一部店舗（東海店、北名古屋店、岡崎欠町店）は対象外、フードコート店舗は販売内容が異なります。
Azabudai Hills will hold the gourmet fair “Azabudai Hills Summer Cool Menu” from June 20 to September 13, 2026. The event will offer ways to cool off and enjoy the season, including shaved ice and chilled noodles made with seasonal ingredients, as well as happy hour promotions.
Companies mentioned：森ビル、日本橋 千疋屋総本店、麻布台ヒルズギャラリーカフェ、中町氷菓店、ペルー料理アルド、中村藤吉麻布台、ペリカンカフェ、京都 八百一、ショウダイビオナチュール、希須林 麻布台
Yayoi’s “Yayoi Payroll Next” took 2nd place overall in “The Best Software in Japan 2026.” A total of 6 products ranked No. 1 across 10 categories, demonstrating the company’s strong reputation.
Companies mentioned：アイティクラウド株式会社
Bandai Namco Experience will offer exclusive prize plush toys based on the popular anime “Ace of Diamond actⅡ” at Namco and other locations. The lineup is designed to appeal to fans’ collecting instincts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス
Bandai Namco Experience Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 19th Licensing Japan, held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 to 19, 2026. It will showcase characters from the indoor theme park NAMJATOWN, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, along with various IP, amusement machines and licensed products, including “Fishing Spirits,” “CLENA 3” and “Sweet Land 5.”
Bandai Namco Experience will attempt to set a world record for the number of capsule toy machines installed at a store in Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス
A case study of the “Hair Care Diagnosis” campaign by La CASTA, operated by Alpèn Rose Co., Ltd., using the no-code marketing tool “クロワッサン” from on the bakery Co., Ltd. The campaign generated 13,235 diagnoses, including through Meta ads, and helped attract new customers, improve the quality of in-store service and visualize demand for hair milk.
UN GRAIN, a mignardise specialty shop operated by Yoku Moku Co., Ltd., will begin offering gift suggestions in early June for Father’s Day on June 21, 2026. Options include the “Mignardise 6-piece Set ~TSUMAMI~” (¥3,480 including tax), featuring a balanced selection of savory and sweet treats to pair with alcoholic drinks. Online sales will run from June 5 to 21, with orders due by the 13th for delivery on the day. The shop is in Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, and Takashi Okazawa has served as chef patissier since 2025.
Original『原神』とカルビー「じゃがりこ」が再コラボし、2026年6月中旬より限定パッケージを発売。サンプリング等の店頭イベントも予定されている。
Companies mentioned：HoYoverse、カルビー
Dell Technologies has launched 8 business laptops in the Dell Pro 5 / 7 series, powered by AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors. The laptops combine AI performance with a slim design, aiming to boost productivity at businesses.
Companies mentioned：AMD