Otakaraや to hold event-based purchase events at 8 locations nationwide in mid-June | Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Shizuoka and Hyogo
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Otakaraや, a high-value purchasing business operated by Efran Co., Ltd., will hold limited-time event-based purchasing events in sequence starting June 13, 2026, at 8 locations nationwide, including shopping centers and supermarkets in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Shizuoka and Hyogo prefectures. Special booths in open spaces will purchase precious metals amid rising gold prices, brand-name bags during the seasonal wardrobe change, and wristwatches and accessories that people may wish to sell to prevent damage from the humidity of the rainy season.
“Floating Dinner” launches at private villas in northern Okinawa. AO NAKIJIN, 備瀬縁梵 bise-enpu and Villa WHITE offer a new accommodation experience.
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LUXUCIAN, a lodging operations brand run by Fuu Co., Ltd., has begun offering “Floating Breakfast” and “Floating Dinner” at its private villas AO NAKIJIN, 備瀬縁梵 bise-enpu and VILLA WHITE in northern Okinawa Prefecture. The experience features food and drinks floating in a private pool.
[Sayama, Saitama Prefecture] The iris garden at Chikozan Park enters its beautiful season. The “Iris Festival” will be held on June 6 and 7!
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Irises are at their best at Chikozan Park in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, and the “Iris Festival” will be held on June 7 and 8. Visitors can enjoy a variety of cultivars in an iris garden of approximately 2,600㎡ and an iris paddy of approximately 600㎡.
ABE galerie_TOKYO on the 1st floor of the ABE showroom to exhibit works by contemporary artist YOSHIROTTEN
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Abe Kogyo Co., Ltd. (ABE) has newly purchased and installed artworks by contemporary artist YOSHIROTTEN on the 1st floor of its Shinjuku showroom, at ABE galerie_TOKYO. The move aims to enhance the venue’s value as a cultural hub bringing together architecture, design and art.
Starts tonight at 8 p.m.! Chinese drama “The Bride of the Eastern Palace: True Love Blooming in the Moonlight” to premiere in Japan on CS Home Drama Channel!
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The Chinese drama “The Bride of the Eastern Palace” will premiere in Japan on CS Home Drama Channel on June 5, 2024. The series has 8 episodes. It is a hit title that ranked No. 1 on YOUKU.
New Sonicview XP Series digital mixers with a 32ch multitrack recording card included as standard, available at a limited-time special price in limited quantities
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TEAC Corporation will release the Sonicview 24XP and Sonicview 16XP digital mixers, both equipped as standard with the IF-MTR32 32ch multitrack recording card from its TASCAM brand, in Japan on June 4, 2026, with a domestic limit of 100 units.
The number of RV Parks, overnight stays for vehicles, has reached 644 nationwide! 10 new facilities, including RV Parks where visitors can relax and enjoy nature, receive certification!
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The Japan RV Association announced that the number of registered, officially certified RV Parks nationwide reached 644 as of June 1, 2026. In May 2026, 10 distinctive facilities offering opportunities to enjoy nature received certification, including RV Park Tanuki no Sato, Mukojima in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture; RV Park Shinchi Otohama in Shinchi, Fukushima Prefecture; and RV Park Kanuma Vamo Field -Koyo no Mori- in Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture.
Anjeracks Co., Ltd. takes [No. 1 in the Chubu region]! 2026 “Best Companies to Work For” regional rankings announced
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Anjeracks Co., Ltd. has earned its first No. 1 ranking in the Chubu region in the 2026 “Best Companies to Work For” regional rankings. It was recognized for its high employee retention rate, supported by its unique evaluation system and training, including a 0% first-year turnover rate among new graduates.
Modern fantasy adventure game “Iris Odyssey: The Girl of Pandora” surpasses 10,000 downloads in 3 days after launch!
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The new full-voice modern fantasy adventure game for Steam, “Iris Odyssey: The Girl of Pandora,” developed and sold by Easnid LLC with promotional support from Frontier Works Inc., surpassed 10,000 downloads in the 3 days following its May 29, 2026, release. It got off to a strong start after exceeding 10,000 wish-list additions before launch and earned a “Very Positive” overall rating on Steam. The game features full voice acting by 4 professional voice actors in major roles. A launch sale offering the paid “Complete Package” DLC, normally priced at ¥2,980, for ¥2,682, a 10% discount, runs through June 11. A spin-off ASMR drama also began streaming on DLsite on the same day as the game’s release.
HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET to host a pop-up event for Los Angeles-based brand mooji mooji, June 13 (Sat.)–21 (Sun.)
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HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET will host a pop-up event for Los Angeles-based fashion brand mooji mooji from June 13 to 21, 2026. During the event, it will release the exclusive special-print T-shirt OVERSIZE CROP TEE, along with items not normally carried and archive samples. Customers who spend ¥10,000 or more, including tax, will receive an original cookie designed by AI OKADA, while supplies last.
M&A is not the finish line; it can be an entrepreneur’s tool. 2 serial entrepreneurs discuss “what comes after M&A” [July 2 @ IVS2026]
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Finance Produce Co., Ltd. will hold the official IVS 2026 side event “Serial Entrepreneurs Never Stop Evolving! — What Lies Beyond Startup M&A” in Kyoto on July 2, 2026. Serial entrepreneurs Satoshi Furuhashi and Norio Tsuchiya will take part in a talk session on their careers and experiences after M&A.
[BOSS × PORSCHE] Special collaboration items now available at Motorimoda stores
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Motorimoda Co., Ltd., an authorized importer of top brands of motor-style items, primarily from Europe, has begun offering special collaboration items from “BOSS” and “PORSCHE” at its stores and official online store.
Harassment prevention in the generative AI era: The latest approaches to power harassment caused by “uncivil behavior without ill intent” (incivility)
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Impression Learning Co., Ltd. will hold a free online seminar for training planners on June 10, 2026, titled “How to Identify the ‘Gray Zone’ of Power Harassment and Build Better Relationships.” The seminar will explain how to address harassment specific to the digital environment of the generative AI era and incivility without ill intent, and offer guidance techniques that balance organizational productivity with psychological safety.
[Swap trading cards and other goods while enjoying Thai drinks!] Bookbird, a bookstore connecting readers with the world that carries a wide selection of overseas magazines, will hold its 4th Thai Fandom Family Sale in Ochanomizu on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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Bookbird will hold its 4th Thai Fandom Family Sale in Ochanomizu on June 21, 2026. Admission is free, and advance registration is required.
[13th Workshop] Make a change starting tomorrow! An in-depth look at the latest AI applications and marketing strategies in the housing industry — KASIKA, a leader in AI adoption in the housing industry, to hold the event in Osaka on Monday, June 29, 2026
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Cocolive Co., Ltd. will hold the “13th Workshop | Make a Change Starting Tomorrow! An In-Depth Look at the Latest AI Applications and Marketing Strategies in the Housing Industry” in person at Shin-Osaka Toyota Building 9F on Monday, June 29, 2026. Hosted by the company, which provides KASIKA, an automated lead follow-up and sales management tool for the housing and real estate industries, the workshop will feature 3 experts: Shinichi Seguchi, Kazuki Takematsu, and Yusuke Tada. They will explain solutions to sales and marketing challenges using AI, specific advertising budget allocations, entry into non-residential business, and how to systematize winning sales strategies. The event is aimed at owners and sales managers of construction companies and homebuilders, among others, and will also include networking opportunities such as a standing buffet.
Aiming for zero missed roll calls: Launch of the “Kakanai Driving Record System” for centralized management of driving records and alcohol checks
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Mountain Gorilla Co., Ltd. has launched the Kakanai Driving Record System, a cloud service that centrally manages the records required for driver safety, including pre- and post-trip inspections, alcohol checks, and mileage tracking. Information can be entered and shared in real time using smartphones and tablets, and the service is available starting at 5,000 yen per month.
“Recruitment Ikkatsu Kanrikun (HR Cloud Co., Ltd.)” and “Recruit Mill (MIL Co., Ltd.)” to exhibit together at HR EXPO, an HR trade show running from Wednesday, June 17 to Friday, June 19!
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HR Cloud Co., Ltd. will exhibit jointly with MIL Co., Ltd. at the 25th HR EXPO, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 to 19, 2026. Under the theme of “Recruitment Efficiency,” they will present case studies of Recruitment Ikkatsu Kanrikun and Recruit Mill.
Nippon Express wins awards in 5 categories, including the Modal Shift Award and the Work Style Reform Contribution Award, at the 1st Japan Logistics Awards
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Nippon Express won awards in 5 categories, including the Modal Shift Award, at the 1st Japan Logistics Awards.
Kokusai Kogyo Group hotels Fujiya Hotel and SOWAKA join Historic Hotels Worldwide
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Kokusai Kogyo Group’s Fujiya Hotel and SOWAKA have joined HHW, a global hotel collection. They will strengthen efforts to attract inbound visitors by leveraging their historical value.
Serverworks launches “AI-Driven Development Accompaniment Support Service” to provide end-to-end support for AI-centered development
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Serverworks Co., Ltd., an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, has launched its AI-Driven Development Accompaniment Support Service, providing end-to-end support from AI adoption in development processes through to organizational integration. The service incorporates AI tools throughout the development lifecycle (AI-DLC), from requirements definition to testing, and provides 3 steps: development workflow design, hands-on support to embed the approach across the organization, and continuous improvement through regular reviews of usage. It helps elevate AI use, which can otherwise depend on individuals, into a secure “standard organizational workflow,” and supports the creation of an environment where engineers can focus on upstream business value creation instead of routine tasks.
[All-face-recognition apartment building] Residential units at Verse Cracia IDZ Tachikawa sell out
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Property Agent Co., Ltd., a group company of Migalo Holdings Co., Ltd., announced that all residential units at its all-face-recognition apartment building, Verse Cracia IDZ Tachikawa, have sold out. The property uses DXYZ Inc.’s FreeiD facial recognition ID platform, enabling residents to unlock the auto-lock systems at the entrance and individual units using only facial recognition. It is located a 7-minute walk from JR Tachikawa Station, has 39 units, and is a 14-story reinforced concrete building.
The 13th JR East Startup Program DEMODAY held! “Thinker” wins the Startup Grand Prize
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The 13th JR East Startup Program Demo Day was held on June 4, and Thinker won the grand prize for its proposal to improve the efficiency of railway maintenance work using picking robots. This is an important step toward advancing the digital transformation of railway infrastructure.
[The ultimate value-for-money spot is here!] “Niku to Tokidoki Lemon Sour,” an all-you-can-eat and drink restaurant going viral on TikTok, opens in Ikebukuro on Tuesday, June 9!
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GOSSO Inc. will grand-open Niku to Tokidoki Lemon Sour, an all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink izakaya, at its Ikebukuro West Exit location on June 9, 2026. Features include tableside sour drink towers and an unlimited-time plan. The “NikuRemo Summer Festival 2026” and a no-lose lottery campaign will also start that day.
Are your company’s strengths being conveyed accurately to AI? Free AIO (LLMO) checklist for the real estate industry released
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Owned Inc. has released a free AIO (LLMO) checklist tailored to the real estate industry. It is designed to assess website status and help ensure that a company’s strengths are accurately conveyed in AI searches.
Celsys releases monthly business progress report for May 2026
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Celsys Inc. has released its monthly business progress report for May 2026. In the creator support segment, the 3-month moving average ARR for CLIP STUDIO PAINT subscription sales reached a record 6.1 billion yen, while the year-over-year increase also hit a record of more than 1.4 billion yen. The churn rate temporarily rose following the launch of CLIP STUDIO PAINT Ver. 5.0 in March 2026, but has since stabilized. In addition, sales of tools and subscriptions reached record highs, and the company-wide 3-month moving average in sales topped a record 1 billion yen.
Renowned ceramic artist Shiro Tsujimura discusses his creative philosophy and feelings for Zui. “隧 ZUI Premium Interview” launches.
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Hayakoma Transport has launched a video series focusing on the people behind its sake project, 隧 ZUI. The first episode features ceramic artist Shiro Tsujimura and will be released in stages starting June 7, 2026.
Tax accountant-focused AI ZeiPilot launches a “Statute and Public Ruling Research” feature that searches public databases, including 国税庁 e-Gov laws and 裁判所, across multiple sources. It automatically cites statute numbers, circular numbers, and sources for public rulings in its answers.
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SynergyAI has added a new feature to ZeiPilot, its AI tool for tax accountants, that searches across multiple databases and automatically cites statute numbers and other references.
The watch brand TIMEX is launching a new model, T80 Translucent (Tee-Eighty Translucent), with a refreshing see-through design in its popular square digital T80 series!
K-3B (Case Three B)’s Japanese-paper business T-shirt, born from Ishikawa’s textile technology, reaches its goal 20 minutes after launch on Makuake and surpasses 2 million yen the day after going public
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K-3B, the apparel brand of カジナイロン株式会社, has launched a project on Makuake for a high-performance business T-shirt made with Japanese-paper yarn. It reached its goal 20 minutes after launch and surpassed 2 million yen in total the day after going public.
Kase Holdings Co., Ltd. announced the results of an internal survey on its “AI Use Promotion Action Plan,” which incorporates training by SB Human Capital Co., Ltd. Compared with the initial stage of implementation, AI use frequency increased in 92.8% of departments, and AI adoption reached a medium-to-high level in more than 85% of departments. The company will also exhibit at the Mynavi Tenshoku Fair Yokohama, to be held at Pacifico Yokohama on June 20, 2026, and introduce the current state of its efforts to promote AI use.
[TAC Omiya Campus] A must-see for Saitama residents! Learn the essentials in 30 minutes! Free online seminar on becoming a certified public accountant to be held June 16 (Tue.) at 19:00!
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TAC Co., Ltd. will hold a free online seminar for Saitama residents on becoming a certified public accountant on June 16, 2026 (Tuesday). The seminar will cover the examination system and study plans in about 30 minutes, and participants will receive a coupon waiving the 10,000-yen enrollment fee.
[Free webinar] Toward “human capital management” that harnesses diversity: How can objective data help achieve true person-job fit?
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Corporate Coach Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Business Coach Inc., will hold a free webinar on June 9, 2026, titled “Toward ‘human capital management’ that harnesses diversity: How can objective data help achieve true person-job fit?” The webinar will explain methods for achieving “true person-job fit” based on data, using the ProfileXT® talent assessment tool and a case study from Idemitsu Kosan.
This summer vacation, go meet people’s everyday lives, not just the tourist attractions!
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Sibire Co., Ltd., which handles relocation coordinator services for Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, has published a feature article on ways to spend the summer exploring everyday life through nature, craftsmanship and encounters with the local community, centered on family time in Sanjo. It has also opened a consultation desk for its “Family Monitor Tour,” which lets visitors experience local life and the natural environment firsthand.
65dB TOKYO releases its “A Deep Dive into Social Media Trends in the First Half of 2026” report: Language barriers collapse on X, while TikTok moves beyond copycat “consumption.” Consumer insights revealed through analysis of 5 billion posts
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65dB TOKYO has published its social media trends report for the first half of 2026, detailing the collapse of language barriers through AI translation and a shift toward edited memes.
“Morning food festival” comes to Kurashiki Station! Local favorites take center stage at the “Kurashiki San-Sai-Ichi: 3rd Morning Food Fair”
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The Takahashi River Basin “Kurashiki San-Sai-Ichi” Executive Committee will hold the “3rd Morning Food Fair” in the Kurashiki Station shopping district on June 21, 2026. The special event is part of the Kurashiki San-Sai-Ichi morning market, held on the 3rd Sunday of every month. This edition will bring together a total of 17 establishments, including Michelin-listed restaurants and popular local eateries. They will serve gourmet dishes made with local ingredients, including authentic Italian cuisine, yakiniku, spiced curry and acai bowls, for 3 hours only, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
[Best Short Film] “Everyday in Gaza,” a documentary depicting the realities and everyday life of Gaza, wins Best Short Film at Italy’s David di Donatello Awards!
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“Everyday in Gaza,” a short documentary about daily life in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, produced by Italy’s WeWorld, a member organization of the international network to which ChildFund Japan belongs, has won Best Short Film at Italy’s David di Donatello Awards. The 17-minute film eschews narration and portrays human dignity through the Farah family living in harsh conditions and Wafa, a woman caring for children. It is available to the public for free on YouTube. ChildFund is providing emergency assistance in the Gaza Strip, where severe hunger and displacement continue, including water, hygiene kits and psychosocial care, and is calling for donations to fund its work.
Moving beyond sales teams’ “memorization of products”: Launch of Planningman, a company-specific sales AI agent that improves proposal accuracy the more it is used
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Neurosphere Inc. has launched Planningman, a company-specific sales AI agent that addresses the growing reliance on individual salespeople as products diversify and become more complex, and automatically generates tailored proposals for each customer. Rather than a generic SaaS product, the service is designed around each company’s products and sales processes. Simply entering a URL enables it to automatically generate customer business challenges, suitable products and sales pitches. It also supports integration with internal databases and self-improvement through learning. To mark the launch, the initial fee will be discounted from 1 million yen to 500,000 yen and the monthly fee from 600,000 yen to 300,000 yen for the first 5 companies.
Special open-campus program to be held on June 28, with statistical data commentator Seitaro Kihara, known for “Digram Diagnosis,” as a special guest
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Technos College will hold an open campus on June 28, 2026, and welcome statistical data commentator Seitaro Kihara for a special program supporting students’ career choices using “Digram Diagnosis.” Admission is free, and the program will support participants in understanding themselves and choosing a career path.
[Asagiri Milk] June event pop-up locations announced! Limited-time appearances at a total of 17 locations, including the Kanto, Kyushu and Gunma areas
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Asagiri Dairy will hold pop-up events for Asagiri Milk at 17 locations, including in the Kanto and Kyushu regions, in June 2026. The events will feature sweets made with fresh milk from the Asagiri Plateau.
Launch of an AI security and governance solution for software development organizations in the manufacturing sector
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Creationline, Inc. has launched its “AI Security and Governance Solution,” providing comprehensive support for the safe use of AI by software development organizations in the manufacturing sector. The solution focuses on 2 key areas: strengthening software supply chain security for OSS libraries and other components, and detecting and fixing security and quality defects arising from code-generation AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code through CI/CD scanning and other measures. The company has implementation and co-creation case studies with Nissan Motor and DENSO, and supports safe AI adoption and competitive advantage as a comprehensive partner for AI-driven development.
Add freezer capacity smartly with a “second freezer” that fits into tight spaces! AQUA launches 3 models of its 2026 slim freezer line
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Aqua Co., Ltd. will release 3 models in its 2026 Slim Freezer series, designed to fit into tight spaces, on June 17, 2026: AQF-SFA14A, AQF-SFA11A and AQF-SF11A. The colors have been refreshed, and all models feature automatic defrosting and a back design that allows them to be placed flush against a wall.
Joinus refreshes its signage and mobile UI, adding real-time café crowd forecasts and restroom congestion information
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株式会社バカン renovated the signage and mobile UI at Joinus, a shopping center operated by 相鉄ビルマネジメント, on April 20, 2026, introducing crowd forecasts for 14 cafes and real-time restroom crowding information. Information is provided on 9 digital signage displays along main routes on B1F, 1F and 2F, as well as on the mobile site.
The Just-Right Meeting | Aida | A Radio That Asks What Lies Between — Ep36: Me Crossing at a Red Light | Aida | My Daughter Who Doesn't: How Much Freedom Should We Allow? Now streaming on the audio learning platform VOOX and Spotify!
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A new series by Yosuke Horikoshi and Hikaru Kashida is now streaming on the audio learning platform VOOX. The philosophy and data analysis experts discuss the theme of “what lies between.”
[ecostore] Eucalyptus-scented fabric softener, a seasonal favorite, becomes a regular product
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株式会社ecostore JAPAN will begin year-round sales of its “Fabric Softener <Eucalyptus>,” which has been sold for a limited time each year to popular acclaim, on June 10, 2026. It will also release a limited-quantity “Eucalyptus Laundry Set” to mark its 10th anniversary.
New commercials for refrigerators and washing machines starring Mana Ashida, with “That’s where Hitachi comes in!” as the key phrase
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日立グローバルライフソリューションズ株式会社 will begin rolling out new commercials on June 5, 2026, starring Mana Ashida and featuring a refrigerator (R-HZC62Y) and a front-loading washer-dryer (BD-CX100P), with “That’s where Hitachi comes in!” as the key phrase.
Bandai Logo Festival 2026 kicks off on Logo Day, June 5!
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株式会社バンダイ will mark Logo Day on June 5 with Bandai Logo Festival 2026, featuring the start of preorders for new Acrylic Logo Display EX products based on popular series and the rerelease of more than 200 past products. An X (formerly Twitter) campaign offering a chance to win an Acrylic Logo Display EX not for sale will also run from June 5 to July 5, 2026.
<FIRME> Launches an Easy-to-Apply Glass Screen Protector with Guide for the Galaxy S26 Ultra
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福岡市-based MY WAY SMART has launched a high-performance glass screen protector for the Galaxy S26 Ultra under its FIRME brand. It comes with an alignment frame for easy application and features 10H hardness and blue-light filtering.
L Step’s response form gets a makeover, with new features such as personalized displays making it easier to use
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株式会社Maneql revamped the response form feature of L Step, its extension tool for LINE Official Accounts, and began offering the updated version on May 26, 2026. New features include intuitive design creation without specialized knowledge, respondent identification by requiring LINE login, displays populated with friend information, and automatic graphing of response results. The feature is available on all plans, including the free plan.
<FIRME> Launches an Easy-to-Apply Glass Screen Protector with Guide for the Galaxy S26
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株式会社MY WAY SMART has launched a glass screen protector for the Galaxy S26. It features 10H hardness and blue-light filtering, and its alignment frame makes it easy to apply.
The Chugoku Shimbun’s regional platform Tarupo reaches 400,000 members
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The Chugoku Shimbun’s regional co-creation platform Tarupo has reached 400,000 members. Growth has been driven by links with its news site, event use and the provision of its platform to other companies. The platform plans to expand its business support going forward.
[First in Oita] Tokyo Abura Soba Sohonten Oita-gumi to open near Oita Station on Friday, June 12!
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株式会社ホットランド西日本, working with 株式会社サッポロ実業, will open Tokyo Abura Soba Sohonten Oita-gumi near Oita Station on June 12, 2026. It will be the first location of the abura soba specialty restaurant in Oita Prefecture.
[New Store] Ramen Makotoya Yokkaichi Hinaga to hold its grand opening in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, on Friday, June 5, 2026!
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株式会社マコトフードサービス will hold the grand opening of Ramen Makotoya Yokkaichi Hinaga in Hinaga Higashi, Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, on Friday, June 5, 2026. It will be the company’s 109th store nationwide and its 3rd in Mie Prefecture. To mark the opening, the first 5,000 customers will receive coupons for half-price ramen, and the first 100 will receive original tissues. The store has 25 free parking spaces and serves the signature beef paitan ramen.
New furniture and lighting from Danish brands MOEBE and Form & Refine, making their domestic debut, go on sale in mid-July
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株式会社NOMAD will launch new furniture and lighting from Danish design brands MOEBE and Form & Refine, marking their first domestic release, in mid-July 2026.
[BREDA] Reimagining the retro modern style of the 1970s: New PULSE (LOCKET) watch, whose face opens and closes like a locket to tell the time, arrives June 5.
A 30-second commercial for the vertical short drama After-School Acting Club supported by O.K.THANKS. Season 1 begins airing today, Friday, June 5, on Shibuya Ai Vision!
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株式会社HJ began airing a 30-second commercial for the vertical short drama After-School Acting Club supported by O.K.THANKS. Season 1 on Shibuya Ai Vision on Friday, June 5, 2026. The commercial will run through Saturday, July 4. The coming-of-age short drama, told across 20 episodes, depicts a conflict among 10 schools named after real places in Shibuya. It features the song “青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い青い空を” by the 3-piece unit O.K.THANKS. and is available on social media and other platforms.
Building companies with 10 billion yen in sales from Hokuriku: Funai Research Institute and CC Innovation to hold a business study group in Kanazawa from June 15, offering hands-on support for company growth
[Unprecedented?!] Orix vs. Hanshin: Grand prizes for a total of 1,050 winners! Ambassador Yoshio Itoi to throw the ceremonial first pitch
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センス・トラスト株式会社 will host the “Sense Trust presents Sense Owners Day” sponsored game at the professional baseball matchup between Orix and Hanshin at Kyocera Dome Osaka on June 12, 2026. To mark the launch of its new Sense Owners service, the company will run a LINE-friends-only campaign offering premium prizes, including signed uniforms, to 1,050 winners. Ambassador Yoshio Itoi and former high school baseball player Hiroto Fukumori will also throw a joint ceremonial first pitch.
NARUTO-ナルト-, a global sensation, heads to France! A Hidden Leaf Village is coming to a theme park in southern France, with a lavish opening ceremony on June 4!
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On April 4, 2026, Europe’s first “NARUTO” area, “NARUTO – Konoha Land,” opened at the Parc Spirou Provence theme park in southern France, with TV Tokyo also taking part in the ceremony. The official opening ceremony was held on June 4. The new area spans 1.5 hectares and features attractions including “Nine-Tails Unchained” and “Rasengan Chakra Rotation,” as well as life-size statues. Visitor numbers in April rose 67.7% year on year. The park aims to attract 600,000 visitors annually overall.
Longines Mini DolceVita debuts a new “daily jewelry watch” style, featuring 163 diamonds that sparkle in a snow setting
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Longines has unveiled a jewelry watch featuring 163 diamonds in its Mini DolceVita collection. It has also introduced colorful new additions to the DolceVita collection.
アイ・ティ・リアライズ launches BizCRECO, a cash management service that lets users centrally manage multiple corporate bank accounts
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アイ・ティ・リアライズ株式会社 launched BizCRECO on June 5, 2026, a service that links multiple corporate bank accounts via API to centralize cash management. As the first rollout, SBペイメントサービス株式会社 will offer the service to merchants under the name SBPS BizCRECO.
Launch of Merchant Support Loan financing service for merchants of SBペイメントサービス
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アイ・ティ・リアライズ株式会社 launched its Merchant Support Loan financing service on June 5, 2026, for merchants using the payment processing services of SBペイメントサービス株式会社. Offers are made individually based on merchants’ SBPS usage history and sales data. Applications are completed online, and repayments can also be deducted from sales proceeds.
三城 Co., Ltd. of Sapporo, Hokkaido, recognized as an outstanding case in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and IPA’s DX Selection 2026
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三城 Co., Ltd. announced that it has been recognized as an outstanding DX case among mid-sized and small and medium-sized enterprises in DX Selection 2026, organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and IPA. Its organizational transformation through the use of CRM, SFA and groupware, as well as its DX support for local small and medium-sized businesses based on its own successful experience, were recognized as a model case.
A fierce contest is coming to the beach in Yokohama’s Seya Ward. レーヴェ横浜 confirms dates for its 2026 home games
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Beach soccer club レーヴェ横浜, operated by 株式会社レーヴェ横浜, has confirmed the schedule for all 7 of its home games in the 2026 season at Rope Beach Park in Yokohama’s Seya Ward.
Trial operation conducted to visualize marine ecosystems using a small unmanned boat (ASV)
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A research team led by Professor Kazushi Miyashita of Hokkaido University’s Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere and 株式会社UMIAILE conducted a trial operation in April 2026 in Otobe, Hokkaido, using a small unmanned boat (ASV) approximately 2 meters long to visualize marine ecosystems. The team successfully collected real-time, stable marine data—including water depth, water temperature, salinity and turbidity—in actual sea conditions. The trial was based on joint research launched in March 2025 and marks an important achievement toward building a “large-scale smart sensor network system” to capture changes in the marine environment across wide areas.
PowerA(TM) to launch a wireless controller compatible with Xbox and Windows PC on June 5, 2026!
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アコ・ブランズ・ジャパン株式会社 will launch a new design in its Xbox-licensed PowerA brand, the Advantage Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X|S - Beach Vibes, in Japan on June 5, 2026. The suggested retail price is 14,300 yen, tax included. The controller supports 3 connection methods: Bluetooth, low-latency connection via the included USB receiver, and wired connection. It features 4 advanced gaming buttons on the back, while the sticks use Hall effect sensors to prevent drift and anti-friction rings.
—Working to create an environment where women who need it can purchase with confidence and without delay— Information now available through the official LINE account for NorLevo®, an emergency contraceptive pill; English-language brand website also available
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第一三共ヘルスケア announced the launch of an official LINE account for the emergency contraceptive pill NorLevo® and the addition of multilingual support. The digital and multilingual support is intended to promote appropriate use of the product and improve accessibility.
Survey report: More women want to make the most of their natural eyebrows, but what can address their eyebrow-care concerns?
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啓芳堂製薬 has released a survey on women’s eyebrow care. While interest in natural eyebrows is growing, low awareness of hair-growth products means demand remains latent.
SentinelOne appoints Takuya Kutsuwada as vice president for Japan
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SentinelOne has appointed Takuya Kutsuwada, a cybersecurity veteran with over 20 years of industry experience, as the Vice President for the Japan region. Kutsuwada will lead SentinelOne's business operations in Japan, focusing on driving market expansion, strengthening partner relationships, and accelerating the adoption of the Singularity Platform across enterprises and government organizations. SentinelOne intends to leverage Kutsuwada's experience, including his former senior management role at Trend Micro, to meet the increasing demand for AI-driven, autonomous security systems in Japan.
World No.1* portable fan brand JisuLife to exhibit at OKINAWA COLLECTION 2026 on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with a photo booth, gifts for early arrivals and displays of its latest products
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JISULIFE TECHNOLOGY will participate as a sponsor exhibitor at OKINAWA COLLECTION 2026, featuring a photo booth, promotional gifts and new product displays.
Addressing social issues related to cancer: アリルジュ and 琉薬 sign business partnership agreement on sales
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アリルジュ株式会社 and 株式会社琉薬 have signed a business partnership agreement to promote sales of アリルジュLEARNING and アリルジュSUPPORT, solutions that help employees with cancer and other illnesses balance treatment and work. Through service provision to companies in Okinawa and connections with medical institutions, the partnership aims to build a regional ecosystem that enables people to continue working while living with illness.
Andrew’s Egg Tart to relocate its Dotonbori main store and open a new shop focused on freshly baked tarts in early July 2026
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Andrew’s Egg Tart, a specialty egg tart shop operated by ケンズパス株式会社, will relocate its Dotonbori main store, which closed on April 26, 2026, and open a new shop in the Sennichimae shopping arcade in Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, in early July of the same year. The new flagship store will specialize in freshly baked products and sell only items that can be carried at room temperature; refrigerated products will not be sold. For 3 days only from the opening date, the shop plans to offer special prices and run a campaign giving away original merchandise. Further details will be released in late June.
Animation production DX company CrestLab wins grand prize at entertainment-focused accelerator program SBI Entertainment Acceleration (SEA) 2026
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株式会社CrestLab won the grand prize at the Demo Day for SBI Entertainment Acceleration (SEA) 2026, a program for startups in entertainment and fan culture organized by SBIインベストメント. The company develops and operates ANICRA, an animation production support system that uses generative AI.
[GPIQ] Sales now available through Monex Securities and Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities, in addition to Rakuten Securities, SBI Securities and Matsui Securities!
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Monex Securities and Mitsubishi UFJ e-Smart Securities have newly joined the distributors of GPIQ, a Nasdaq-100-linked covered-call ETF managed by ゴールドマン・サックス・アセット・マネジメント. The ETF will now be sold by 5 companies, including Rakuten Securities, SBI Securities and Matsui Securities, helping investors build their portfolios.
Strategic partnership agreement signed with アイヴイエスホールディングス
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RoboPath and IVSホールディングス have signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly promote the adoption of service robots in the medical and industrial sectors.
リアークスファインド’s renovation brand cocomore × 山崎実業’s tower launch their first collaborative housing project
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株式会社リアークスファインド has partnered with 山崎実業株式会社 to launch the first collaborative housing project combining its renovation brand cocomore (ココモア) with 山崎実業’s tower (タワー) series. Based on 150 design criteria, the project integrates pathways and storage, planning the placement of tower products from the early design stage to scientifically pursue ease of living. The initial property features optimized layouts for the kitchen, washroom and living room, as well as a multifunctional wall.
Achieving “disaster-preparedness DX” with game engine technology: Virtual disaster drill system installed at コクヨ株式会社’s Shinagawa office!
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株式会社マンカインドゲームズ and コクヨ株式会社 jointly developed a “virtual disaster drill system” using game engine technology and installed it at コクヨ’s Shinagawa office, THE CAMPUS. The system runs on Windows PCs and Meta Quest, allowing employees working remotely to take part in practical disaster drills from any location.
NEC and Crypto Garage partner to develop a domestically developed digital asset custody system
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NEC and Crypto Garage are partnering to develop a domestically developed digital asset custody system for financial institutions and institutional investors. Development is set to begin in 2026, with the system designed to combine high reliability and security ahead of the 2027 enforcement of legal amendments.
東通グループ, including 東通建物株式会社, relocated its head office on June 5, 2026, to the 17th floor of Hibiya Central Building in Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, amid organizational expansion and business growth. The new office is themed “A major push to make the office more flexible” and features 三-tier zoning, an open design that encourages communication, and the latest equipment, including Lark Rooms.
日テレAI-HR releases “OFFLINE AI,” which can be used without sending confidential information to external servers
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株式会社日テレHR総合研究所 launched its “OFFLINE AI” on-premises AI application service on June 4, 2026. Using a local LLM, it enables users to work with internal information without sending it to external servers. It also runs without an internet connection, providing an environment that makes it easier to use generative AI for work involving confidential information.
As AI accelerates software development, 60% of global companies deploy untested code in production
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According to Tricentis’s second “Quality Transformation Report 2026,” the acceleration of software development using AI has led 60% of global companies (65.6% in Japan) to deploy untested code in production, increasing financial risks from declining quality.
Companies mentioned：Tricentis、Tricentis Japan 合同会社
The Fulfillment Fullbo In & Out Gift Set from Kumiko Funayama’s skincare brand Herz skin launches on June 11, 2026 (Thursday).
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株式会社LIENA will launch the Fulfillment Fullbo In & Out Gift Set through its official online store on June 11, 2026 (Thursday), under Herz skin, the skincare brand founded by its representative, Kumiko Funayama. The set includes the introductory skincare water Fulfillment Serum Water Intense 90 and the inner-care jelly Fulfillment Fullbooster Jelly. The price is 12,000 yen (tax included).
Former Fuji TV announcer Takahiro Nishioka takes on the challenging CFP certification examination! Short-video series “The Road to CFP Certification” released on YouTube
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The Japan FP Association will release a 7-part short-video series, “The Road to CFP Certification,” on its official YouTube channel, following former Fuji TV announcer Takahiro Nishioka as he aims to earn the challenging CFP certification. Episode 7 will be released at noon on Friday, June 5. The series aims to raise awareness of the certification and increase the number of examinees.
Italian fine jewelry brand FOPE (フォッペ) holds 3rd anniversary fair at FOPE GINZA
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Italian fine jewelry brand FOPE will hold a 3rd anniversary fair from June 6 to June 14, 2026, to mark the 3rd anniversary of its flagship store, FOPE GINZA. Visitors during the period will receive a welcome drink and sweets if they sign up for LINE and follow the brand on Instagram; purchasers will be offered capsule toys and special gifts. Founded in Italy in 1929, FOPE offers products including FLEX’IT, its independently developed stretchable 18K gold mesh chain.
“YappliMobileOrder” launches a subscription feature to boost repeat customers at stores
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ヤプリフードコネクト has added a subscription feature to MembersCard, the digital membership card feature of its mobile ordering service YappliMobileOrder. The feature links monthly billing with mobile ordering through LINE Mini Apps, helping restaurants attract repeat customers.
“Living Campus Exhibition in Shibuya: ZOKEI Learning Environments and Their Expanding Reach” to be held (学校法人桑沢学園 東京造形大学)
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As part of the 60th anniversary of 東京造形大学, the “Living Campus Exhibition in Shibuya: ZOKEI Learning Environments and Their Expanding Reach” will be held at BAU SHIBUYA from June 14 to July 5, 2026. The exhibition will showcase the 30-year transformation of the Hachioji campus and examples of how its environment is used. Talks by faculty members and others will also take place. Admission is free.
[PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS] Set to open its second Maison-format street-front store in Japan at Marunouchi Nijubashi Square on Saturday, June 13!
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PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS will open its second street-front store in Japan on June 13, 2026, at Nijubashi Square in Marunouchi, Tokyo. The store will include a cafe and offer macarons, freshly baked financiers and items exclusive to Marunouchi.