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株式会社immedio has launched “AI Growth Hack,” a specialist media outlet focused on AI inside sales. It will share practical know-how from the field and support digital transformation in sales.
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「写真工房ぱれっと札幌中央店」, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, has unveiled new visuals for “Urban Nostalgia,” a wedding photography concept set against the streets of central Sapporo. It has also begun recruiting alliance partner companies.
CAPER has significantly upgraded its AI recruitment service “OpenSeek.” Conversations in Slack now automate the entire hiring process, enabling efficient recruitment even at companies without a dedicated team.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CAPER
Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, and ネッツトヨタ瀬戸内株式会社 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on May 25, 2026, to create a safe, secure community and foster local vitality. They will work together across a range of areas, including disaster preparedness, traffic safety and encouraging people to move to the area.
Companies mentioned：ネッツトヨタ瀬戸内株式会社
SMS has published its response to critical materials from shareholder Oasis, citing its efforts to strengthen governance and continue dialogue, and arguing that reappointing its management team is appropriate.
Companies mentioned：Oasis Management Company Ltd.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management announced that the net assets of the Semiconductor-Related Global Equity Strategy Fund (nickname: Semiconductor Revolution), which it manages, have exceeded 500 billion yen. The fund invests in semiconductor-related companies around the world and aims for medium- to long-term growth amid expanding AI demand.
The first U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club in the United States has begun. The event has now hosted all 4 major USGA championships, and future events, including the Olympics, have also been confirmed.
Companies mentioned：リビエラグループ、USGA（全米ゴルフ協会）
WECARS Co., Ltd. held a workplace experience program for 2 middle school students at its Yamagata store on May 12 and 13, 2026. As part of its contribution to the community, the company provides a learning opportunity to convey the significance of work.
アイアットOEC has signed a partnership agreement with ネグジット総研 for @pocket. The companies will strengthen development and implementation support and promote digital transformation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイアットOEC、株式会社ネグジット総研
Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of “A Girls’ Dormitory Harem Beginning with Transportation to Another World” on June 5. It is a harem romantic comedy about a salaryman transported to another world who lives with demon girls.
Companies mentioned：株式会社竹書房
Rikuro Co., Ltd., marking its 70th anniversary, has completely revamped the recipe and production method for Gunbai Ozeki, its signature confection launched in 1956. The product has been on sale for 330 yen, including tax, since May 8, 2026. The company has newly pursued an overall softness that brings the cake, filling and chestnut together in the mouth, evolving it into a product suited to the times. It is available at the Suminoe Park, Ario Yao and Saito no Mori stores.
Original渡辺車輌工業株式会社は、2026年に60周年を迎える奈良交通のボンネットバスおよび、現存最後の1台となる3枚扉バス「日野ブルーリボン奈良22き・581号車」を再現した精密アクリル模型「3Dアクバス」4種類を2026年6月7日より自社ECサイト等で発売する。
Okashi no Taiyo is bringing back “Silken Soy Milk Rare Cheesecake,” which was popular during Golden Week, every Saturday and Sunday in June 2026. It is a healthy, low-calorie sweet with no need to feel guilty.
Companies mentioned：株式会社太陽社
Toyohashi Keirin will begin accepting applications on June 1 for the Toyokei Express, which takes participants to the velodrome on a chartered Shinkansen in conjunction with the 77th anniversary Chigiri-sho Championship (GⅢ).
Companies mentioned：JR東海ツアーズ
Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd. will exhibit at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 NAGOYA, held at Aichi Sky Expo from June 17 to 19, 2026. It will showcase next-generation body structural components and exhaust-system technologies for electric vehicles, addressing challenges related to the environment, safety and a richer lifestyle.
Better life with upcycle, the craft brewery operated by Sakaeya Seipan, is partnering with SNOA, a senior group in Odawara, to release its upcycled craft beer Oriental Citrus Ale on June 9, 2026. The beer uses out-of-spec Shonan Gold citrus and bread crusts. It is priced at 572 yen, including tax.
The Higashiosaka Manufacturing Talent Forum, hosted by COMMON株式会社, was held to discuss ways to address management challenges in regional manufacturing, including the use of side-job talent.
Companies mentioned：COMMON株式会社、株式会社インディードリクルートパートナーズ、大阪シティ信用金庫、公益財団法人大阪産業局
New cafe and coffee shop openings have overtaken izakaya openings to rank No. 1 nationwide. Sweets have also surpassed ramen, highlighting consumers’ preference for “places to spend time.”
OM Network Co., Ltd. has launched a “Skills Feature” for R-Shift, its shift management SaaS for the retail and distribution industries. The feature allows businesses to manage and visualize staff skills and work proficiency. It enables them to identify each employee’s strengths and development opportunities, detect imbalances in skills before shifts are finalized, and analyze staffing composition quantitatively. Supporting flexible skill settings, it helps with strategic staff development and appropriate personnel allocation.
Original義烏優豊株式会社（yuuto japan）は、日本向けに1枚690円の低価格でニットワンピースの卸販売を開始し、新規取引企業を募集する。オリジナルネーム入れや品質表示変更のカスタマイズが可能で、日本国内口座や倉庫への5日以内ドアtoドア配送に対応する。
Sun Smile Co., Ltd. will release a collaboration lucky bag with Rakuten ROOM influencer mami through the official RISM Rakuten Ichiba store. The “5-Minute Skin Foundation Care Set” comes in 3 types and will be available for a limited time from May 23 to July 31 at the special price of 3,980 yen, including tax. The set is from the skincare brand RISM.
日本経済新聞社 has launched NIKKEI KAI Agent for Salesforce. By integrating customer data on Salesforce with Nikkei’s highly reliable information, the service streamlines and enhances sales proposal preparation.
Companies mentioned：日本経済新聞社、Salesforce, Inc.
The fruit and butter dessert brand 果実とバター canarina (Canarina), from KCC Co., Ltd., has launched its new Fruit and Butter Berry Tigre and revamped its brand design. From May 9, 2026, a campaign offering a limited-quantity original tote bag with purchases of 5,000 yen or more, including tax, featuring the new product, began at the EATo LUMINE Shinjuku store.
Omiya Naguradou Osteopathic Clinic Group has launched a “Partnership Program” to support health-focused management at local businesses. It aims to build a model for regional collaboration, from employee care to enhancing recruitment capabilities.
TAKIBI BASE, a recruitment branding service for SMEs led by veteran TV director Shin Watanabe, is recruiting a limited number of pilot partner companies in the Kanto region. The service applies TV production techniques, including a core 7-to-8-minute unscripted 'bonfire dialogue video' between presidents and employees, to create authentic recruitment pages and videos that reduce post-hire mismatches. Selected pilot companies will receive these services at cost (actual expenses only) in exchange for publishing their pages and sharing post-release recruitment data.
Kyokuto Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that cases involving UNO Co., Ltd. and TELME JAPAN Co., Ltd., whose businesses were taken over by its group company Kyokuto Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. in March 2026, will be featured on TV Tokyo’s “THE Business Succession: Don’t Let That Light Go Out!” airing on June 7, 2026. The Kyokuto Group is pursuing a serial M&A strategy in the supporting industries of the food sector and will use the broadcast to highlight the social significance of business succession.
Original株式会社磐城が、現代の生活スタイルに合わせた自宅用のお墓「骨壺SHION」の販売を開始した。奈良県産ヒノキを使用した五輪塔モチーフのデザインが特徴。
Companies mentioned：株式会社磐城
goenn Co., Ltd. has officially launched Taguru / taguru, a burial and temporary storage service that collects cremated remains by mail or through a visit from a specialist. Aimed at people unsure what to do with remains after closing a family grave, the service provides one-stop support, from burial and temporary storage to creating a grave and arranging memorial services.
hide k 1896 will hold regular kintsugi experience workshops at its Omotesando flagship store starting in June 2026. A launch presentation will be held on June 18.
Companies mentioned：hide k 1896、漆芸舎 平安堂、hide kasuga group
Original株式会社noenが「インテリア ライフスタイル2026」に出展。欧州ブランドを通じたライフスタイル提案と、法人向けBtoBサイト開設で事業を拡大する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社noen
Original宝塚大学TMACTと株式会社UKIYOが、イラストと写真を融合させた作品展『画真』を新宿で開催。次世代メディア芸術人材育成プロジェクトの一環として実施される。
Companies mentioned：宝塚大学メディア芸術先端教育開発センター東京（TMACT）、株式会社UKIYO、新宿北村写真機店、株式会社フラットラボ
Rico & Bhambo has opened a shop at TIB, a support hub in Tokyo. It sells baby clothes for ages 0–12 months and products for recording children’s growth.
Companies mentioned：Khu合同会社
Osaka Prefecture is seeking companies to participate in HealthX Connect Osaka 2026, a networking event for life sciences companies. The event is scheduled to take place in Osaka on July 1.
A survey by the Japan Human Resources Management Research Institute found that the presence or absence of personnel evaluation systems and business plans creates a gap of about 2 times in the rate of wage increases. Wage increases were experienced by 73.0% of employees at companies with these systems and plans, compared with 38.0% at companies without them.
Companies mentioned：日本人事経営研究室株式会社
Megazone Cloud has signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Datadog to combine its expertise in AI and cloud development and operations with Datadog’s observability technology. This is the first time Datadog has signed an SCA with a partner company in the APJ region. The companies will work to support AI operations management using LLM Observability, expand joint business in the APJ market, and enhance monitoring of generative AI operations, while offering service packages and conducting joint marketing.
Themes and 43 speakers have been announced for all 10 sessions of “StartupMarket 2026,” a startup career conference jointly hosted by 7 venture capital firms. Topics will span next-generation unicorns, AI, space, local ventures and more.
Companies mentioned：ANOBAKA、サイバーエージェント・キャピタル、ジェネシア・ベンチャーズ、Headline Japan、mint、W fund、TeamMake Capital、newmo、Solafune、タイミー、グリーベンチャーズ、NEWLOCAL、ちゅうぎんキャピタルパートナーズ、高知銀行、XLOCAL、インキュベイトファンド、デロイト トーマツ ベンチャーサポート、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、みずほ銀行、五常・アンド・カンパニー、ボーダレス・ジャパン、SANU、ビビッドガーデン、taliki、Cynthialy、プレイド、SmartHR、ALPHA、日本農業、Terra Drone、Plug and Play Japan、スペースデータ、SPACETIDE、アクセルスペースHD、Space BD、XTalent、NewMe、SHE、しんめ、SMBC Edge、NHK、スタートアップファクトリー、The Breakthrough Company GO、トイトイ合同会社、EVeM、スタートアップクラス、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ
SKY Co., Ltd. has installed eSIM GATE sales kiosks for international travelers at 3 facilities in Japan, improving connectivity for people traveling by sea and others.
Goodbye Buy is expanding its handling of commercial land in Kumamoto Prefecture, including sites for factories, warehouses and stores. GB Urban Development handles brokerage, while Goodbye Buy itself handles purchases, providing one-stop support for sales and valuation consultations. The move comes amid rising demand driven by the concentration of semiconductor-related industries.
Companies mentioned：みらいコンシェルジュホールディングス、株式会社alika、株式会社いえコレ
Epco will run a lottery-based shareholder benefits program for shareholders as of the end of June 2026, offering prizes including free installation of energy-saving equipment.
10DOORSCONSULTING will release the restaurant management guide book titled '飲食繁盛店だけが知っている「新常識」' on June 11, 2026. The book is authored by Kenichi Yoshitome, former COO of an organization with 2.5 billion yen annual sales, and introduces the '店舗ピラミッド経営' framework to build self-running restaurant operations amid high turnover rates and a 2.89 effective opening-to-application ratio. Highly recommended by popular tax accountant Yuichi Sugawara, the book shares concrete step-by-step methodologies on recruitment, training, customer satisfaction, and promotion to guide owners toward true business management.
Hilton Okinawa's 7 hotels team up with J-WAVE for 4 days of live special broadcasts, showcasing Okinawa's appeal through music and culture.
Companies mentioned：J-WAVE
Ehime Digital Women Project Association won a contract from Ehime Prefecture for the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Women’s Digital Skills Training Support Project” and began accepting applications on May 25, 2026, for its “Ehime Women’s Digital Career Program,” which uses e-learning platforms such as “IBM SkillsBuild.” Tuition is free, enrollment is limited to 150 people, and the program runs from July 2026 to March 2027.
KLD Inc. is joining a new vintage project launched by Barneys Japan Inc. on the 3F of Koshin Building, providing designer archive pieces and editorial support.
Bufff Inc. has been selected for the 9th “NEXs Tokyo Collaboration Business Creation Program,” hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Through the “JUMP” course, the company aims to expand sales channels from Tokyo to enterprise companies in regional areas.
ジェイドックス株式会社 has begun carrying “Rancho Alegre,” a premium 100% agave tequila from Mexico. It is characterized by its natural flavor with no additives and affordable price.
Companies mentioned：ジェイドックス株式会社、Productos Finos de Agave社
The Kahoku Shimpo will hold a private talk event on June 20 featuring Yosuke Hiraishi, former manager of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, and Teppei, a former player. Participation is limited to paid members of Kahoku Shimpo Online, with applications accepted through June 10.
株式会社STANDARD will hold a webinar on June 25 focusing on the revision of the Digital Skill Standards (DSS) ver.2.0. It will explain how data management talent is defined and how to design development programs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社STANDARD
Ujiie Bussan Co., Ltd. has shared its approach to “bringing brand development in-house,” which involves understanding and nurturing a brand across the organization, rather than simply producing deliverables such as logos and websites. The company provides support through services including its brand design service “Zero Spring” and its social media storytelling design service “Story Flow.”
株式会社DroR has published an academic paper on Clinical Organizational Science (COS) in “Frontiers in Psychology,” presenting 3 testable propositions for COS.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DroR
The iCD Association has released the “Task-Certification Mapping Table Ver.1.0,” linking approximately 270 IT certifications with work tasks. It serves as a benchmark for talent utilization and career development.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人iCD協会、株式会社SHIFT AI
Binance has partnered with Alpaca to launch U.S. stock and ETF trading services. The platform offers crypto assets and traditional financial products in a single app.
Companies mentioned：AlpacaDB Inc.、Binance
Press release announcing the opening of voting for the “2026 KONAMI eBaseball(TM) MLB All-Star.” Fan votes will determine the players who compete in the “2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard,” to be held on July 14. KONAMI is the title sponsor, and voting in Japanese has returned for the first time in 8 years. Votes can be cast through the official voting site and the “Major Spirits” game.
COMMON株式会社 will hold “Commons Connect,” a networking event in Kumamoto focused on solving regional challenges. It will promote public-private collaboration and regional revitalization through crowdfunding.
Companies mentioned：COMMON株式会社、株式会社パーシヴァル、合同会社LOCUS BRiDGE
Drome Co., Ltd. began selling the limited-quantity “Lemonade Soda” flavor from its portable shisha brand “Vapengin” on June 4, 2026. Cumulative sales across the series have surpassed 35 million units.
“REBOO (リブー),” a brand that supports instant refreshment through “deep breathing by smelling,” is operated by BREATHER Inc., which plans, develops, and sells products designed to help people make deep breathing a habit. The brand sponsored and exhibited at “BE-PAL Outdoor Expo 2026,” an interactive event hosted by Shogakukan’s “BE-PAL,” held on May 30 (Saturday)–31 (Sunday), 2026, at Snow Peak Kanuma Campfield & Spa in Tochigi Prefecture. At its booth, the brand held woodcraft workshops under the name “BREATHER presents REBOO×NONIWA,” where participants made photo frames using scrap wood and created original keychains. It also offered scent experiences and product-use demonstrations at a dedicated booth, as well as a social media campaign sampling 1 bottle of a flavor of each participant’s choice, presenting its products as a new way to refresh in outdoor settings.
Heibonsha Inc. announced that the “Ryohei Hayashi’s Soccer-Watching Techniques” series by popular soccer commentator Ryohei Hayashi has surpassed 100,000 copies in cumulative sales, and that Hayashi has been selected for NHK’s 2026 World Cup broadcast commentary team. The series is a viewing guide covering everything from basic knowledge for beginners to the latest tactical analysis and detailed profiles of World Cup teams.
Akplant CEO Kim appeared in Ugandan media to introduce the technology behind the agricultural material “Skipon.” The company is advancing efforts to improve local agricultural productivity with climate-change response technology and promote an event in July.
Companies mentioned：アクプランタ株式会社
The Japan Cosmetic Certification Association has joined a consortium making recommendations to the government on a growth strategy for the J-Beauty industry. It aims to strengthen the international competitiveness of Japan’s beauty industry.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本化粧品検定協会、一般社団法人J-Beauty海外展開推進協会
OBF has added support for the international education standard CASE and updated its ESCO integration, strengthening competency mapping on a global scale.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インフォザイン、1EdTechコンソーシアム
Oisix Niigata will hold collaborative cheering by “All Kashiwazaki” at the Yakult game on 6/13. Local high schools and a wind orchestra will take part.
Companies mentioned：オイシックス・ラ・大地株式会社、東京ヤクルトスワローズ
Chrono24 has released market trends 2 weeks after the launch of スウォッチ×オーデマ ピゲ’s “Royal Pop.” Prices have cooled after surging but remain above retail, drawing strong interest.
Companies mentioned：Chrono24、スウォッチ、オーデマ ピゲ、セイコー、オリス、ドクサ、パテック フィリップ、ヴァシュロン・コンスタンタン
Former professional baseball player 斎藤佑樹 has joined スクラムベンチャーズ as a Venture Partner. Drawing on his expertise in the sports business and regional development, he will promote startup support through programs such as HFX and help create new businesses.
Companies mentioned：スクラムベンチャーズ、スクラムスタジオ株式会社、株式会社斎藤佑樹、株式会社mybase、北海道日本ハムファイターズ
Actor 石丸幹二 will appear as a guest on the radio program “Tick Tock Talk♪,” produced by 株式会社ベスト販売. Starting June 7, 2026, he will talk over 3 weeks about the watches he wears and episodes from his life.
talentbook株式会社 announced that 人的資本経営推進協会 will support the “Role Model Awards 2026,” and that 坂井風太 and others have been appointed as guest judges. The awards aim to create new recruitment experiences in the AI era. Entries are now open.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Momentor、一般社団法人スタートアップエコシステム協会、一般社団法人人的資本経営推進協会、DeNA、エブリスタ、デライト・ベンチャーズ、at Will Work、Plug and Play Japan、FoundersNation
デイリースポーツ案内広告社, part of the DAC Group, has begun selling パン・アキモト’s “救缶鳥Jr24缶セット” online through its website. The project addresses food-waste issues involving emergency food supplies and helps combat global hunger. The company previously sent 131 cans in January 2026, with all employees taking part.
Companies mentioned：株式会社パン・アキモト、株式会社DACホールディングス
ハナマルキ, くらしき作陽大学 and 天満屋ストア commercialized a recipe developed through an industry-academia collaboration, selling out 200 packs on the first day. The initiative combines practical education for students with product promotion.
Companies mentioned：ハナマルキ株式会社、くらしき作陽大学、株式会社天満屋ストア
“TAKINOUE PINK AURORA,” the first nighttime illumination event at 芝ざくら滝上公園 in 北海道滝上町, was held under the overall production of 株式会社イースト・デイリー. It drew approximately 1,600 visitors over 3 days and ended to great success.
株式会社M2X has published a case study on テイケイ気化器’s adoption of the M2X cloud-based equipment maintenance platform. Digitizing parts management has helped eliminate stockouts and improve maintenance operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社M2X、テイケイ気化器株式会社、レンゴー株式会社、タチエス株式会社、株式会社ロッテ、株式会社伊藤園
株式会社Inspire High will hold an education seminar for junior and senior high school English teachers on June 23. Through an open lesson and panel discussion, it will present lesson designs that encourage students to take an active role in learning English.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Inspire High
The 6th edition of “エンジェルスクランブル,” a matching event for entrepreneurs and angel investors, was held in Shibuya, Tokyo. Mentoring was provided on topics including fundraising.
Companies mentioned：Z Venture Capital、East Ventures、Skyland Ventures、AWS、サポーターズホールディングス、STORES、キープレイヤーズ、High Link、Finatextホールディングス、coly、Coalis
未来屋書店 is holding a nationwide campaign, “Take a Break in a Sea of Books,” in collaboration with picture-book author こた. The campaign offers ideas for enjoying summer reading.
Companies mentioned：株式会社未来屋書店、イオン株式会社
ワークス・ジャパン will hold an HR conference on July 23. HR leaders from major companies will discuss adaptive recruitment and talent marketplaces.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワークス・ジャパン、富士通株式会社、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社リコー、中外製薬株式会社、テルモ株式会社、パナソニック オペレーショナルエクセレンス株式会社、東京科学大学、明治大学
コアテック is sponsoring “FOUND Conference Tokyo 2026.” The company’s strength lies in marketing capabilities centered on SEO.
Companies mentioned：DemandSphere
メゾンペリエ will launch a giveaway campaign for its nonalcoholic cocktail “シック ピニャフィズ” on June 5. The campaign will use social media to boost demand for premium carbonated beverages.
Companies mentioned：日仏貿易株式会社
Pestalozzi Technology has added a feature for setting custom exercises to “ALPHA for Biz.” The feature enables fitness assessments and data analysis tailored to companies’ business characteristics.
Companies mentioned：Pestalozzi Technology株式会社、アップコン株式会社
“Roasted Vegetable & Tomato Chowder,” made with seasonal vegetables, and the new dessert “Açaí Bowl” are now available at the plant more Lumine Shinjuku store, operated by カフェ・カンパニー.
Companies mentioned：カフェ・カンパニー株式会社
アイシークリニック conducted a survey of 300 people on treatment for body odor, comparing the factors people prioritize when choosing a treatment, recurrence rates and satisfaction.
Companies mentioned：医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック
東神開発 is introducing sales management AI Agent “Zero” at 12 facilities and 1,110 tenants nationwide. Operations will begin on June 1, 2026, with the goal of fully digitizing sales reporting.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GROWTH VERSE、株式会社髙島屋、東神開発株式会社
宮崎県 is recruiting student reporters to cover companies in the prefecture. They will conduct interviews and create content during the summer break, with posts scheduled to go live on social media from November onward. Applications are open from June 1 through June 28, Reiwa 8.
東京書籍 has announced a reprint of the picture book “グランド・フィーリング・ホテル.” It will be available in stores in early June.
OJICO has released “モンスターズ,” a new collaborative Godzilla T-shirt. The monster names glow in the dark thanks to phosphorescent material, making this Japan-made item fun for both adults and children.
東京書籍株式会社 released “テリーとサイモンのオノマトピア” on June 3, 2026. Illustrated by テリー・ジョンスン and supervised by アンハー・サイモン, the book explains distinctive Japanese onomatopoeia with illustrations and parallel Japanese-English text.
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LANY Co., Ltd. will hold a free, offline networking event on June 18, 2026, for marketers at companies aged 29 and under, titled “Turn the AI Era into an Advantage | Networking Event for In-House Marketers Under 29.” Attendance will be limited to approximately 50 people on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will take place at WeWork Link Square Shinjuku and offer a forum to discuss career choices and the latest strategies in the AI era.
Pastel Communication Co., Ltd. has begun offering a free e-book booklet explaining how to help children with strong anxiety separate smoothly from their mothers when leaving for school in the morning. The author is developmental science communication trainer Ema Toyoizumi, and the booklet supports efforts to address separation anxiety.
Gap Japan Co., Ltd. is presenting summer essentials centered on “Gap Icon” at stores nationwide and online ahead of Father’s Day on June 21, 2026. It will also hold a “Father’s Day Event” at Gap stores nationwide and elsewhere from June 6 to June 21, distributing limited-edition boards on which customers can draw and give a portrait.
IBJ analyzed data on 19,112 people and released findings on the relationship between men’s height and marriage rates. The increase in marriage rates levels off at 172 cm, and the impact of height differences becomes smaller as income rises.
Professor Masato Kanazawa of Niigata University of Health and Welfare and a research group at the Niigata University Brain Research Institute published a paper setting out recommendations on outcome measures for clinical research into treatments to restore function after stroke. The paper appeared in the international academic journal Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism on May 28, 2026. The study notes that a mismatch between conventional outcome measures, such as mRS and BI, and treatment goals may lead to effects being incorrectly judged as “ineffective.” It recommends selecting appropriate measures based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and using the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) to capture changes in patients’ lives.
FOD, the video streaming service operated by Fuji TV, will stream the special episode “School Ghost Stories” of the drama “Link Click” exclusively. The first part will stream on June 6 and the second part on June 13, with Masao Yoshii appearing as a guest.
Subsidy Now, operated by Navit Co., Ltd., has begun offering application support for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Capital Investment Support Program for Advancing Business Growth.” The large-scale grant offers up to 1億 yen, with a grant rate of 4/5. Applications must be submitted from July 14 to 23, Reiwa 8.
Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores offers free shipping and 10% points back monthly from the 8th to the 11th.
Companies mentioned：株式会社阪急阪神百貨店
阪急うめだ本店 will hold an event showcasing new works recreated from designs by the dormant historic kiln “青泉窯.”
Companies mentioned：阪急うめだ本店
亜細亜情報システム and エントラストジャパン will hold a webinar on quantum computer threats and PQC countermeasures. The webinar will explain the importance of managing cryptographic assets.
Companies mentioned：株式会社亜細亜情報システム、エントラストジャパン株式会社、マジセミ株式会社
Abnormal AI and マジセミ will hold a webinar on countermeasures against legitimate email-based attacks. It will explain how behavioral AI can complement existing M365/EOP environments.
Companies mentioned：Abnormal AI, Inc.、マジセミ株式会社
アルファテック・ソリューションズ and マジセミ will hold a webinar on moving away from Excel and paper-based processes and making use of AI and data. It will explain the importance of data integration platforms and how to build them.
Companies mentioned：アルファテック・ソリューションズ株式会社、マジセミ株式会社
LogStare and マジセミ will hold a webinar on visualizing files taken by departing employees or through internal fraud. The webinar will introduce LogStare M365.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LogStare、マジセミ株式会社
Smartsheet Japan and マジセミ will jointly hold a webinar on selecting alternative tools as Project Online is discontinued. They will present ways to use the tools as a centralized management platform.
Companies mentioned：Smartsheet Japan株式会社、マジセミ株式会社
ディーアイエスサービス＆ソリューション and Cisco will hold a ransomware countermeasures webinar for large enterprises. It will explain defense in depth and limiting the scope of damage.
Companies mentioned：ディーアイエスサービス＆ソリューション株式会社、シスコシステムズ合同会社、マジセミ株式会社
GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae will hold a webinar on continuous monitoring and vulnerability assessments of externally exposed assets using ASM. It will propose ways to visualize risks from unmanaged assets.
Companies mentioned：マジセミ株式会社