AI News 180m Report

2026-06-05 12:00–15:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 539 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 70 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

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【Bambitious Nara】2026-27 season contracts agreed with 4 team staff members

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B2 League club Bambitious Nara has agreed to renew contracts for the 2026-27 season with 4 members of its team staff: athletic trainers Koji Nojiri and Tao Miyamoto, strength and conditioning coach Yuya Kamazuka, and manager Yoshiko Takashima.

New sweets featuring Disney character designs arrive at PATISSERIE ANNIVEL, a sweets shop inspired by Disney works!

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PATISSERIE ANNIVEL, operated by ANNIVEL, a joint venture between 大丸松坂屋百貨店 and MON・CREVE, will begin rolling out new sweets featuring Disney character designs on June 5, 2026. Offerings include cheese tarts and baked chocolate sandwiches inspired by Winnie the Pooh.

Companies mentioned:大丸松坂屋百貨店、株式会社 MON・CREVE、株式会社ANNIVEL

【Full details finally revealed】Boys Love Tokyo 2026, one of the largest BL events ever, unveils its highlights map and full exhibition lineup! Attractions for BL fans include life-size panels and the BLT Shrine

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The Boys Love Tokyo 2026 executive committee has released a highlights map and details of the exhibition at one of the largest BL events ever. The program spans interactive content, stage events and autograph sessions, and general ticket sales began on May 30.

Stay comfortable during the summer of 2026, when above-average heat is forecast, with a cool, wireless seamless bra that frees you from “heat and stickiness inside your bra”—on special time sale at 41% off on Amazon!

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Fun Standard Inc. has begun selling Smooré, a wireless seamless night bra with excellent breathability and quick-drying, sweat-absorbing properties, from its innerwear brand moophem. The 2 eligible seamless bra products will also be available at a special price of 1,994 yen (tax included), 41% off, during Amazon’s “Fashion Big Sale Special Time Sale,” running from June 6 (Sat.) through June 14 (Sun.), 23:59, 2026. The lineup includes 2 styles, “Wide Shoulder” and “Thin Strap,” both available in sizes S to 3L and in black and greige. Seamless shorts are also scheduled to go on sale soon.

【SERAPIAN】Pop-up store running at Isetan Shinjuku through June 9 (Tue.)

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Richemont Japan LLC announced that Milanese leather brand SERAPIAN will hold a pop-up store on the 1st floor of the main building at Isetan Shinjuku from June 3 (Wed.) to June 9 (Tue.), 2026. The store will feature items including the “Bocca Collection,” created in collaboration with British designer Bethan Laura Wood.

【AMI PARIS】AMI PARIS unveils its summer selection, “AMI D'ÉTÉ”

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AMI PARIS has unveiled its new summer collection, “AMI D'ÉTÉ.” The collection features relaxed apparel and accessories, as well as items marking the brand’s 15th anniversary.

7.20 (Mon., public holiday): Additional bouts announced for “ECO Trust Service Inc. PRESENTS K-1 DONTAKU 2026”! 2 title fights, the MAX World Final Qualifier and a surprise appearance by a “reverse-import” fighter!

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10 additional bouts have been confirmed for the K-1 Fukuoka event on July 20. The card features a lineup of major matchups, including 2 title fights and bouts to determine tournament entrants.

Companies mentioned:K-1実行委員会、株式会社M-1スポーツメディア、株式会社グッドルーザー

A new service to deliver “unspoken feelings” 20 years into the future

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Taiyo Pharmaceutical Yutaka Sales Co., Ltd. is launching “KANATA-SOUSOU,” a new service that delivers video messages to loved ones at important life milestones on a specified date and time up to 20 years in the future. The company plans to set up an experience booth at the “Connect Locally! Living and Life Consultation Fair,” to be held at the Texpia Osaka Grand Hall on June 20, 2026.

Entries open for the 13th Live2D Creative Awards, a contest to determine the world’s best in Live2D! Through September 30 (Wed.)

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Live2D Inc. has opened submissions for the 13th Live2D Creative Awards. The entry period runs from June 5 to September 30, 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アニプレックス

Reskill launches a training program in coachability, the skill of receiving feedback and turning criticism into a source of growth

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Reskill Inc. has launched “Coachability Training,” which teaches participants to turn advice from others into personal growth. Participants learn how to separate emotions from facts and take action quickly.

Kering releases impact report summarizing 10 years of sustainability initiatives

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Kering has released a report reviewing its sustainability strategy over 10 years. It detailed results across a range of areas, including reducing environmental impact, animal welfare and partnerships with startups.

Companies mentioned:ヴェスティエール コレクティブ、コンサベーション・インターナショナル、カルティエ

【New system kitchen】“iNO Milano,” inspired by the city of Milan, Italy, launches

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TOYO KITCHEN STYLE has launched “iNO Milano,” a luxury system kitchen inspired by Milan, as well as a new dining block, “Quilt Leg.”

Graduation show featuring departing members set for Osaka Morinomiya Yoshimoto Manzai Theater!

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A graduation show featuring 8 comedy acts departing from a theater operated by 吉本興業 will be held in July 2026.

Companies mentioned:吉本興業

“SKYSEA Client View” and “SKYPCE” win “ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026”

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Sky株式会社 announced that its client operations management software, “SKYSEA Client View,” ranked No. 7 in the TOP100 and No. 7 in the AI category of “ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026,” announced by アイティクラウド株式会社 on May 20, 2026. Its business card management service for sales, “SKYPCE,” ranked No. 11 in the TOP100 and No. 5 in the AI category. Both products also won No. 1 in 4 categories each.

“ARTISAN,” which creates clothing with a focus on craftsmanship, to open its first pop-up store at Ginza Tsutaya Books — A world expanding as collaboration between artisans and ateliers becomes a shared creation

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ARTISAN, operated by ㈱ファイブフォックス, will hold its first pop-up store, “織景,” at Ginza Tsutaya Books from June 19 to 21, 2026. The store will offer a limited sale of wardrobes and accessories born from conversations with artisans, as well as collaboration items with Natsumi Yamase.

Juken Dr., a specialist in junior high school entrance exams, to hold a “Summer Study Tips Seminar” on June 22 and 28.

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株式会社日本教育指導総合研究所JET, which operates Juken Dr., a tutoring school and home tutor dispatch service specializing in junior high school entrance exams, will hold a “Summer Study Tips Seminar” for parents of 6th graders on June 22 and 28, 2026. The seminar is a recorded broadcast of a 2025 presentation and will explain how to spend the summer in preparation for admission to students’ preferred schools, as well as study priorities at different tutoring schools. The fee is 8,800 yen.

Why recruitment campaigns focused on “number of applications” become a struggle — The concept of “asset-building recruitment” to break the vicious cycle

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株式会社スケッチ advocates “asset-building recruitment,” a way to break the vicious cycle of recruitment focused solely on application numbers. It supports companies in building a system that continuously communicates their strengths online and attracts candidates suited to them over the medium to long term. A 50-minute free trial is currently available.

Netmarble holds giveaway event to mark 100 days since launch of new large-scale pet battle RPG “StoneAge: Idle Adventure”!

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Netmarble Japan Inc. will hold login reward and coupon release events through June 18, 2026, to mark 100 days since the launch of the smartphone RPG “StoneAge: Idle Adventure,” a large-scale pet battle game. Players can receive up to 44,000 “Blue Gems,” various summon tickets and items. The company also announced update details, including the addition of a new melee-type pet, “King Gol.”

[Tickets on sale June 7] Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Nagiko Tsuji and director Mai Sakai to attend! Full program and details of the limited gourmet market for “Oishii Film Festival Plus,” taking place July 4 and 5, unveiled!

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“Oishii Film Festival Plus” to be held in Nagoya on July 4 and 5, 2026. Kiyohiko Shibukawa and others to attend. Tickets go on sale June 7.

Companies mentioned:株式会社オフィス・シネマレスト、中日本興業株式会社、メ~テレ事業、サンミュージック名古屋

[LINEヤフー] Expands features of AI agent “Agent i”

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LINEヤフー announced that it has added image generation, 10 tone settings, and personalization features that remember conversation history to its everyday AI agent “Agent i,” and expanded its domain agents to a total of 15 fields.

Traderum and JPYC conduct Japan’s first cross-border stablecoin payment transaction led by a payment service provider

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トレーダム株式会社 conducted a transaction based on an actual commercial deal through its cross-border stablecoin payment service, “トレーダム ペイメント.” This is Japan’s first case based on an actual commercial flow in which a domestic payment service provider (PSP) took the lead, stablecoins paid overseas were redeemed into Japanese yen through “JPYC EX,” provided by JPYC株式会社, and settlement in yen was completed in Japan. This enables Japanese companies to access overseas digital currency payment networks without directly holding stablecoins.

New Zealand apple season is here! Farmind to run a New Zealand apple campaign on its official X account

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株式会社ファーマインド will run a New Zealand apple campaign on its official X account starting June 5, 2026. Participants who follow, repost and reply will be entered into a draw to win an Amazon gift card.

[June 6 (Sat.) and June 7 (Sun.)] “Summer Character FESTA” to be held at fashion plaza [Paseos]!

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Companies mentioned:株式会社田原屋

[2025-26 Season] Announcement of departing staff

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Urayasu D-Rocks announced that 4 staff members will leave the team after the 2025-26 season. Their comments will be posted on the official website at a later date.

[Free tours for doctors now available] FRACTAL WORKOUT accepting inquiries about medical partnerships and facility visits as a designated exercise therapy facility

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Fractal Workout has launched free tours for doctors and medical institutions. It aims to strengthen medical partnerships as a designated exercise therapy facility.

[Audio listening event] SHANLING and ONIX to hold a listening event for their home audio products at “OTOTEN2026” at Tokyo International Forum [株式会社MUSIN]

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株式会社MUSIN will hold a listening event for SHANLING and ONIX home audio products at OTOTEN2026. Critics will also participate.

Companies mentioned:完実電気株式会社、株式会社デジタルストリーム、DEVIALET、triangle

Breitling to hold “Chronomat Roadshow” at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

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Breitling held its “Chronomat Roadshow” at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on June 2, 2026. The event showcased the appeal of the brand’s signature Chronomat collection through a history exhibition, hands-on sessions with the latest models, and a talk session featuring Alan Shirahama. The latest models will go on sale in stages at boutiques and authorized retailers nationwide.

“Dai Miyata & Koichi Yokomizo Present Chamber Music Festival AGIO vol.4” confirmed, bringing together leading artists at the forefront of Japan’s classical music scene

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Cellist Dai Miyata and NHK交響楽団 player Koichi Yokomizo will lead the chamber music festival “AGIO vol.4” at 浜離宮朝日ホール from November 13 to 15, 2026. Ren Goko, Kanon Matsuda, Nobuaki Fukukawa and other leading artists will come together to perform 6 programs.

Companies mentioned:朝日新聞社、Bunkamura、浜離宮朝日ホール、NHK交響楽団、日本コロムビア、上野製薬株式会社

Itako Mayor Hiromichi Hara takes on rowing with all his might on the YouTube program “Mayors Try ○○” to promote the charms of his hometown!

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Itako Mayor Hiromichi Hara of Ibaraki Prefecture appeared in the 44th installment of イチニ株式会社’s YouTube program “Mayors Try ○○.” He tried rowing a traditional boat on the Maekawa River and promoted the city’s attractions.

Companies mentioned:イチニ株式会社

“GYDA” to begin pre-orders on June 12 for original items with pro sports league “MLB”

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MARK STYLER’s women’s brand GYDA unveiled 4 collaboration styles with MLB. The collection, featuring a bustier with jeweled logos, a tube dress, a BIG hoodie and shorts, will be offered for 3 teams, including the LA Dodgers. Online pre-orders begin June 12, with in-store sales starting June 25.

Stage program announced!! “World Gourmet Fest 2026,” presented by “Delicious Recipes from Embassy Chefs,” takes place this weekend, June 6 (Sat.) and 7 (Sun.) at Sumida Park Soyokaze Square!

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BS日テレ-hosted live event “World Gourmet Fest 2026” to be held at Sumida Park, featuring international food, stage events and workshops.

Companies mentioned:BS日テレ、松原食品、ソフトバンク株式会社、ユニオン映画

For elementary school students aiming higher! Seahorses Mikawa’s advanced basketball school opens limited enrollment, with 15 spots available in each class

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Seahorses Mikawa has opened first-half enrollment for its “Advanced Class” basketball school at Wing Arena Kariya. The program is for students in grades 2–6, with a limit of 15 students per class on a first-come, first-served basis. It is jointly operated with Konami Sports.

Companies mentioned:コナミスポーツ株式会社

[2026 Securities Analyst (CMA) Level 2 Examination] Answer key to be released on July 7 (Tue.)!

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TAC株式会社 announced that it will publish an answer key for the 2026 Securities Analyst (CMA) Level 2 Examination on its website from 17:00 on July 7. A PDF with detailed answer explanations is also scheduled for release in mid-August.

The challenge doesn’t end after 35. “IKIZAMA,” putting the spotlight on adult challengers, confirmed

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IKIZAMA Entertainment Co., Ltd. is holding IKIZAMA, an amateur kickboxing tournament exclusively for participants aged 35 and older. The company announced partnerships with corporate sponsors and the appointment of former K-1 champion Hideaki Yamazaki as an ambassador for the platform supporting adults who take on new challenges.

Like a Dragon 8 is 75% off, and Like a Dragon 7: Whereabouts of Light and Darkness International is 60% off! The Steam RGG Studio Sale is underway.

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SEGA is holding the RGG Studio Sale on Steam, with discounts of up to 75% on titles including Like a Dragon 8. The sale runs through June 18, 2026. A follow-and-repost campaign is also underway on the official X account.

Companies mentioned:株式会社セガ

The AI-era story Sora, Arranging the Stars officially selected for an IVS2026 side event hosted by 京都市. Writer YO&ASO (Yoichi Aso) to speak.

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A story IP by writer YO&ASO officially selected for an IVS2026 side event hosted by 京都市. The event will be held in Kyoto on July 2, 2026.

Companies mentioned:京都市、一般社団法人日本カルチュアプレナー協会、株式会社よい根、株式会社オトギボックス、株式会社FROGS

New products from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts are here!

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Movic Co., Ltd. will release new Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products at Animate stores and other retailers nationwide. It will also hold the Summer Goods Fair 2026 from July 4 to August 2, 2026, giving away a bonus postcard for every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent on related merchandise. A Customania workshop will also be held at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store.

Decoding New Business Development Through Category Theory: A Blueprint for Value Creation, Learning from Comic Seymour’s Success Story

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Original株式会社ソーシャルインパクト・リサーチは、2026年6月11日12:00よりオンラインセミナー「圏論で読み解く新規事業開発 『コミックシーモア』の成功事例に学ぶ、価値創造の設計図」を開催する。代表の熊沢拓氏が登壇し、通信会社の固有資本が電子コミック領域へ写像されプラットフォームへ進化した事例を圏論的アプローチで解説。参加費は無料で、経営企画や新規事業開発等の部門を対象とする。

Second cohort selected for project challenging Amagasaki manufacturers to create products that stir the heart

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Four companies have been selected for the second cohort of Amagasaki City’s Amagasaki Manufacturing Challenge. The project brings manufacturers and creators together to turn hidden technologies into products that stir the heart and open up new markets.

Companies mentioned:有限会社柏木鉄工、神鋼鋼線工業株式会社、ゼロ精工株式会社、株式会社若本製作所、株式会社共立ダイカスト加工所、有限会社中野製作所、日亜鋼業株式会社、HIBANAS株式会社

Gaza: One year after violence and killings at Israel- and U.S.-run “militarized food distribution sites”—the suffering of the injured continues

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reports that even 1 year after violence at militarized food distribution sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) with support from Israel, the United States and others, many injured people continue to suffer from lasting effects. MSF is calling for independent, impartial and neutral humanitarian aid.

Original「NolaブックスGlanz」「NolaブックスBloom」、『竜の仕立屋と傷だらけの乙女 上』『ゾンビアタッカー・レベルゼロ2』、6月6日(土)より複数ストアにて配信開始!

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Indent Co., Ltd. will begin distributing 2 new novels on Amazon Kindle and other platforms from June 6, 2026, under Nola Books Glanz and Nola Books Bloom, the original fiction labels of its creative platform Nola.

[Irusiru] Diagram Generation, which instantly creates 1 infographic from text using AI, increases the number of files that can be attached during generation

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Irusiru Co., Ltd. has released Diagram Generation Ver.2 for its AI-powered slide-generation service Irusiru, increasing the maximum number of attached files during diagram generation to 10 across all plans (Corporate, Personal Plus, Personal and Free), with a limit of 15MB per file.

No more lifting heavy pots for large houseplants. A planter stand with casters lets you water them right where they are.

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BIBILAB® (Bibilab), the hobby goods brand of Beads Co., Ltd., will launch the Iron Planter Stand with Water Catch Tray LPA-T100 in June 2026 as part of its Bibi Plants houseplant series. Made of matte-black iron, it features a 30kg weight capacity, 4 casters, a removable water catch tray and a mesh base. The suggested retail price is ¥6,080, tax included. The product is designed to make moving, watering and caring for large houseplants easier.

🔹 ORICO announces a 6-in-1 MagSafe-compatible M.2 SSD docking station ⚡ Combines 10Gbps transfers, support for up to 4TB, direct ProRes recording, PD100W charging and SD/TF slots in one device

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Shenzhen ORICO has announced a 6-in-1 MagSafe-compatible M.2 SSD docking station that combines 10Gbps high-speed transfers, support for up to 4TB, direct ProRes recording, PD100W charging and SD/TF slots in one device. It is aimed at iPhone video creators. A limited-time 40% off promotion is underway on Amazon.

SBI FX Trade launches Life & Money, a new YouTube program exploring life and money!

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SBI FX Trade has launched the new YouTube program Life & Money. In the first episode, Makiko Kawamura and Ranmaru Kishitani talk together.

Companies mentioned:SBIホールディングス株式会社

Surugaya’s first physical store in southwestern Saitama, a haven for hobbyists, opens! Surugaya Sayama Store grand opening on Friday, August 28!

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Surugaya Co., Ltd. will open Surugaya Sayama Store in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, its first physical store in southwestern Saitama. Advance buying starts on Monday, August 17, and sales begin with the grand opening on Friday, August 28. The store will carry more than about 300,000 new and used items and have a free parking lot with spaces for about 70 vehicles. It will also offer the Surugaya O2O Buying Service, which provides online appraisals in advance.

[Y’s Hotel Asahikawa Ekimae] Adds a raised tatami area that changes with the seasons and renews breakfast. An upgraded hotel experience that shifts from “staying” to “spending time.”

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Y’s Hotel Asahikawa Ekimae announced that it added a raised tatami area in its in-house restaurant on June 3, 2026, following a major breakfast revamp in April 2026. It also added 5 rotating daily menu items starting in June.

A highly anticipated first collaboration arrives this summer. A special collection from Baskin-Robbins and VIS, sweet as ice cream and bursting with playful color.

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VIS, the women’s brand operated by Jun Co., Ltd., will release its first collaboration collection with Baskin-Robbins, featuring 5 styles. A special website will launch on May 29, 2026, and sales will begin on June 5 at VIS stores and the official J'aDoRe JUN ONLINE store. The lineup includes a rattan-style pouch charm inspired by ice cream flavors, a nep-knit item, a T-shirt, a marble hair claw and an enamel charm.

[JAF Saitama] A summer vacation pick! A JAF member event perfect for an outing with children—blueberry picking and float-making at Musashino Village on 7/25

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The JAF Saitama branch will hold a member event at Musashino Village on July 25, 2026, featuring blueberry picking and float-making.

Companies mentioned:株式会社むさしの村

Celebrating 10 years as a sponsor of 東京ヤクルトスワローズ! One person can win the right to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the July 15 Giants game, the Open House Night Game. Applications open today, Friday, June 5, to customers of our group.

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The Open House Group is marking its 10th year as a sponsor of the Yakult Swallows by offering customers the chance to win the right to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Giants game on July 15, 2026. The initiative is part of its social co-creation activities.

Companies mentioned:東京ヤクルトスワローズ、読売ジャイアンツ

ChatSense, a secure “Notebook” AI service for large companies, plans to roll out its beta version during June

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株式会社ナレッジセンス announced that it plans to roll out a beta version of the “Notebook” feature for its business-focused generative AI agent ChatSense by the end of June 2026. The feature lets users add materials such as PDFs and Office files as sources, then ask questions, create summaries and slides, and more. ChatSense has no initial fee and has been adopted by more than 500 companies, including companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.

Kobe sensor technology company 旭光電機 uses AI to visualize people flows with its “Next-Generation Entrance Monitoring System”

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Building on insights from a demonstration at the Kobe International House (December 2025–March 2026), 旭光電機株式会社 had planned a demonstration of its generative AI-powered people-flow analysis platform at Daimaru Kobe on June 7, 2026, but postponed it following the cancellation of the “Old Foreign Settlement Soccer Festival.” The system combines automatic doors and sensor technology with generative AI, automating 5 steps from video upload to the start of analysis and converting footage into data for facility operations, security, and other purposes.

SWAG’s popular mouthwash “Cola Wash” introduced at RIVERSIDE CLUB

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Oral care brand SWAG will introduce “Cola Wash” and “Peach Cola Wash” in the powder room of music cafe and bistro RIVERSIDE CLUB starting June 5, 2026, offering guests a way to refresh their mouths after meals.

Original【バンビシャス奈良】ジェイミン・ブレイクフィールド選手 契約満了および移籍先決定のお知らせ

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バンビシャス奈良 announced that Jamin Blakefield’s contract will expire on June 30 and that he will transfer to 青森ワッツ.

Companies mentioned:バンビシャス奈良、青森ワッツ

[Breaking] SAMANSA original label SSTRUCK’s latest film, “Idols,” nominated in the international feature film competition at the Fantasia International Film Festival, one of the world’s largest genre film festivals!

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“Idols,” the latest short film from SAMANSA’s original label SSTRUCK, has been nominated in the international feature film competition at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada.

[2025-26 Season] Notice of additional player departures from Urayasu D-Rocks

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Urayasu D-Rocks announced Tetsuhiro Shigematsu as an additional departing player for the 2025-26 season.

[Steak Asakuma] Kyoto Fushimi location set to grand-open at 11 a.m. on June 25 (Thu.)! Media preview on June 22 (Mon.) and “Takumi Meat Festival” opening event on June 23 (Tue.)

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Asakuma Co., Ltd. will hold the grand opening of Steak Asakuma Kyoto Fushimi on June 25, 2026. This is the company’s first new location in the Kyoto area in 4 years. To celebrate, it will hold “Takumi Meat Festival,” a 1-day-only all-you-can-eat premium steak event, on June 23.

Avail to hold the “Avail Influencer and Brand Fair” at its online store, Shimamura Park, starting 6/6 (Sat.)!

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Companies mentioned:株式会社しまむら、U.S.POLO ASSN.

Hospitality Operations, operator of Smile Hotel, signs partnership agreement as special sponsor of the world-standard padel tournament “FIP BRONZE HIGH VELOCITY OSAKA”

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The Japan Padel Association has signed a partnership agreement with Hospitality Operations Co., Ltd., operator of Smile Hotel, as special sponsor of the world-standard international padel tour event “FIP Bronze High Velocity Osaka 2026.” Hospitality Operations has been a silver sponsor of Japan’s national team and junior national team since 2023. The agreement will further strengthen the relationship and support the first FIP Bronze international tour event in Japan. The tournament will be held at PADEL DOJO in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, from June 15 to 21, 2026, and offers players the chance to earn world ranking points.

Fresh soft-serve ice cream milkkiss, which sold more than 20,000 units a month, celebrates its 4th anniversary with a return to Maihama’s Ikspiari!

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Fresh soft-serve specialist milkkiss will open a limited-time shop at Maihama’s Ikspiari to mark its 4th anniversary. It will sell Twin Soft Cream, a limited-edition product and the brand’s first to use a waffle cone.

A new product joins the popular text-to-speech software available for corporate and business use! “VOICEPEAK Commercial Use 6 Narrator Set vol.2” launches June 30!

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AHS Co., Ltd. will release “VOICEPEAK Commercial Use 6 Narrator Set vol.2,” text-to-speech software featuring AI voice synthesis technology, on June 30, 2026. The new product follows the first set, released in March 2022, and includes 7 different speakers, such as “Grandfather,” “Grandmother” and “Boy.” Individuals, businesses and educational institutions can use it commercially and for business purposes at no additional cost. Discount plans, including an eligible download version, will be offered alongside the standard version priced at ¥29,800.

ele&company Co., Ltd. relocates its head office to a new base in anticipation of business expansion and organizational growth

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ele&company Co., Ltd. will relocate its head office to Kakigaracho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, in June 2026 as it expands its business and strengthens its organizational structure. The new office will feature a hot-desking system, additional meeting rooms and phone booths, and a refreshment area. To mark the move, the company will hold a networking event for consultants at the new office on June 25, 2026 (Thu.).

The safety blind spots of high-concentration hydrogen inhalation | Serious product accidents caused by “normalization of deviance” underscore the need for inherently safe design

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MiZ株式会社 and a research group including 慶應義塾大学 reported the risk of hydrogen explosions inside the human body caused by high-concentration hydrogen inhalers. They point to “normalization of deviance” in safety engineering as a contributing factor and advocate switching to low-concentration hydrogen inhalation.

Companies mentioned:MiZ株式会社、慶應義塾大学

Launch of “Fukuoka Engineer Projects Bank,” a job search service specializing in freelance engineer projects in Fukuoka Prefecture

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Indiverse Co., Ltd. has launched “Fukuoka Engineer Projects Bank,” a job search service for freelance engineers specializing in projects in Fukuoka Prefecture. Users can search by area, occupation and skills, and compare remote-work availability and rates. To mark the launch, the company is also offering a free job-listing campaign for businesses.

Details unveiled for the “Azutabi in Kobe” campaign tour, where visitors can enjoy tourist attractions and gourmet food in the Kobe area with “Azur Lane”!

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Yostar Inc. has updated the special website for the “Azutabi in Kobe” campaign tour, where visitors can enjoy tourist attractions and gourmet food in the Kobe area through the smartphone app “Azur Lane,” and released details including a digital stamp rally and limited-edition merchandise. The campaign runs from June 12 to July 31, 2026, and reservations opened on the JTB special website on May 20.

Saitama’s celebrated sake and a variety of gourmet food come together at Tokorozawa Sakura Town! “Sake Brewery Festival Made in Saitama 2026” takes place July 4 (Sat.) and July 5 (Sun.)!

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KADOKAWA Corporation and Kadokawa Media House Co., Ltd. will co-host the sake event “Sake Brewery Festival Made in Saitama 2026” at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, for 2 days, July 4 and 5, 2026. 9 breweries from Saitama Prefecture will take part, offering paid sake tastings, retail sales, standing-bar service and food from kitchen cars. Advance tickets go on sale June 5.

[Sakai Joint Company Information Session] Sakai City Hall (June 18, 2026)

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[Spread-Breaking BTC/JPY Leverage Trading Support Week] Supporting BTC/JPY leveraged trading with an industry-leading※1 standard spread of ¥5,000※2

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SBI VC Trade will run a campaign from June 5 to 19, 2026, offering a BTC/JPY leveraged trading spread of ¥5,000, the narrowest in the industry.

Companies mentioned:SBIホールディングス株式会社、SBI FXトレード株式会社

The July issue of “Mathematics Seminar” is its 777th issue! Its special feature brings together 7 mathematicians, from a 100-year-old mathematician to rising young talent! All about 7s

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The July issue of “Mathematics Seminar” is its 777th issue. It features a commemorative special section, “Seven Mathematicians.”

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本評論社

Gen Z stars including Hina Nagahama, Sono Hiramatsu, Rei Mukai and Rion Tada become “fairy-tale heroines”! The fresh take on fairy tales, “I’m the New Heroine!,” is now streaming

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QREATION Co., Ltd. began streaming the new-style fairy tale I'm the New Heroine! on June 5, 2026, as the 1st project from its AI Entertainment Studio, a new content development hub using generative AI. It stars Gen Z talents including 広奈長浜, 想乃平松, 怜衣向井, and 梨音多田, and retells fairy tales from a modern perspective.

Companies mentioned:seju、KANA-L HOLDINGS

Sonic the Hedgehog-only shop, fair and Gratte to be held from June 6! — 1st global cross-platform project by Sega and Animate —

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Animate Co., Ltd. and Sega Corporation will hold a Sonic the Hedgehog-only shop, fair and Gratte at more than 140 Animate stores in Japan and overseas from June 6, 2026. Customers who purchase related products will receive a bonus postcard.

603 components confirmed in 100% fruit juice. Research on rare fruit ゴールデンサジー🄬 published in a peer-reviewed medical journal

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FABIUS Co., Ltd. announced that research findings on its 100% juice beverage, Pure Sea Buckthorn, made from ゴールデンサジー®, a sea buckthorn variety unique to a specific region, were published in the latest issue (vol. 13, No. 2) of the peer-reviewed medical journal 先端医療と健康美容. The study confirmed the presence of 603 types of components and found that a high rate of nutrient retention remained after heat sterilization (a 15% decrease in vitamin C and a 13% decrease in polyphenols), along with antioxidant and anti-glycation activity and enzyme activity. In addition, 90% of 339 registered dietitians (294 of 326 valid respondents) recommended it, while a 4-week monitor survey involving 19 adults found improvements in fatigue, skin condition and sleep quality starting in the 1st week.

Original【リーガロイヤルホテル大阪】1日1組限定!桃とトロピカルフルーツが主役 夏の「アフタヌーンティーパーティ」を開催

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Originalリーガロイヤルホテル大阪が、夏季限定の超高級アフタヌーンティーを平日1日1組限定で提供開始。桃とトロピカルフルーツをテーマに、個室でのプライベートな体験を強調している。

[Advance sale] GARRACK will offer advance sales at select stores of Japanese-made mechanical watches based on the anime Demon Slayer: Genya Shinazugawa and Kanao Tsuyuri models. Reservations open June 5, and the watches go on sale July 3.

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Two Japanese-made automatic mechanical watches from character collaboration specialist brand GARRACK, based on the anime Demon Slayer and featuring traditional Japanese Kanazawa gold leaf, are arriving in models featuring Genya Shinazugawa and Kanao Tsuyuri. They will be available early at select stores. Reservations open June 5, and the watches go on sale July 3. Each is priced at 74,800 yen, tax included.

SAMURAI Foundation to hold entrepreneurship camp for 5th- and 6th-grade elementary school students at Azabudai Hills and Toranomon Hills in late July

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SAMURAI Foundation will hold SAMURAI Foundation Entrepreneurship Camp 2026, an experiential entrepreneurship development program for 5th- and 6th-grade elementary school students, for 3 days from July 24–26, 2026, at Azabudai Hills and Toranomon Hills in Tokyo. Mori Building Co., Ltd. is sponsoring the venue, and participation is free. The program is designed for students to attend in person and learn an entrepreneurial mindset.

New Pro plan combining “unlimited downloads + AI creative features” launches

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MotionElements has launched a new Pro plan integrating a stock asset library of more than 26 million items with more than 100 of the latest AI tools. Existing subscribers to the unlimited plan will be automatically upgraded for free and receive benefits including commercially usable AI generation and 1,000 AI coins each month.

[Children's University Global] 13th term launches with a hybrid in-person and online format! Children as “university students”!? An authentic university experience for parents and children, learning from leading experts in space, the environment, engineering and biology.

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Children's University Mito has launched the 13th term of Children's University Global. It offers children in Japan and overseas a hybrid educational experience with lessons from experts.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エデュソル、一般社団法人ロボッチャ協会、宇宙航空研究開発機構(JAXA)

Affiliated streamers to serve as special lecturers for 2026 classes in the VTuber (Virtual Performer) major at Human Academy

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BET, the operator of V-Liver agency Razz Production, announced it will continue conducting classes for Human Academy Performing Arts College's VTuber (Virtual Performer) major in the 2026 academic year. Five ROYAL-certified V-Livers will serve as special lecturers for second-year students, and Razz Production staff will host monthly live streaming seminars for first-year students.

Sustainable sake “沢の鶴 SUSTAINABLE CHALLENGE300 Junmai Ginjo” to launch June 22

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沢の鶴株式会社 will release its sustainable sake 沢の鶴 SUSTAINABLE CHALLENGE300 Junmai Ginjo in limited quantities on June 22, 2026. The sake is brewed with にじのきらめき rice from Fukui Prefecture, which has received the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' “みえるらべる” certification.

SKE48's 菜月鎌田 unveils cover of her first children's book, “I Asked an Aquarium Expert: 37 Discoveries That Will Make You Want to Visit for Sure”! Event details also announced!

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Kumon Publishing will release the children's book I Asked an Aquarium Expert: 37 Discoveries That Will Make You Want to Visit for Sure, co-written by SKE48's 菜月鎌田 and aquarium expert 実下村, on June 26, 2026. Events including book handover sessions and a panel exhibition will also be held at bookstores in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka to mark the release.

wib Co., Ltd. to change its name to Think Partners Co., Ltd. and relocate its office from June 1, 2026

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wib Co., Ltd., led by Yuta Wata, will change its name to Think Partners Co., Ltd. on June 1, 2026. After 8 years since its founding, the company is moving toward full-scale organizational development and aims to be a thinking partner that cannot be replaced even in the age of AI. Its headquarters will relocate within Taito Ward.

“New Theatrical Edition Sgt. Frog: We're Back, and Earth Is Immediately in Peril!” × Phoenix Darts collaboration campaign to begin Friday, June 5, 2026!

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Phoenix Darts Japan has launched a collaboration with the Sgt. Frog theatrical film. The campaign features darts missions on online machines and giveaways of limited-edition goods through social media.

Companies mentioned:株式会社KADOKAWA

[High school interns wanted] 2026 Platinum Future Human Resource Development School to be held!

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The Platinum Initiative Network is recruiting high school interns for its 2026 Platinum Future Human Resource Development School. Pre-event training will be held on July 4, 2026, and the program will run August 4–7. Participating high school students will facilitate and support middle school students' group work and help lead and summarize discussions. Applicants must be enrolled in a high school, college of technology, or upper secondary course at a specialized training college. The application deadline is June 12, 2026.

Official report released on popular illustrator and VTuber しぐれうい's live show, “SHIGURE UI Birthday Live ‘Wishing Umbrella’”!

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INCOLORE and しぐれうい held a birthday live show at K-Arena Yokohama on May 30, 2026. The official report on the live show, featuring new songs, a new outfit, special guest appearances and a full live band performance, has been released.

Companies mentioned:アンコロール株式会社

FOUNDUE × Seo In-guk】2nd sale of FOUNDUE FACIAL TREATMENT MASK announced after popular demand — new premium perks added

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Original株式会社WAKは、韓国俳優ソ・イングク氏を公式モデルとするスキンケアブランド「FOUNDUE」のマスクパック「FOUNDUE FACIAL TREATMENT MASK」の2次販売を2026年6月5日21:00よりWAK+ ONLINE STOREにて開始。1次販売の好評を受け、新たに抽選特典(サイン会+ハイタッチ権20名、1対1ポラロイド撮影権10名)を追加。本商品は2026年7月9日東京・SGCホール有明で開催の「FOUNDUE : THE FIRST FOUNDATION」と連動した限定仕様商品。

“Kamen Rider × HOMEGAME” two all-over motorcycle print shirts featuring the Showa and Heisei eras open for pre-orders from June 5!

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株式会社HALL OF FAME will begin taking orders on June 5, 2026, for 2 styles of open-collar shirts, 'Kamen Rider × HOMEGAME,' featuring designs inspired by the cars driven by past Kamen Riders from the Showa and Heisei eras, to mark the 55th anniversary of the Kamen Rider series.

Companies mentioned:株式会社HALL OF FAME、HOMEGAME

Shochiku Geino's 'Waraiiku' and Chipee, which supports workplace fulfillment, partner to combine laughter-based methods with Chipee's organizational development program

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株式会社チッピー and Shochiku Geino have partnered to develop an organizational development program for workplaces. Using comedy-based methods, they aim to address communication breakdowns.

Companies mentioned:株式会社チッピー、松竹芸能株式会社

OriginalMAWSIM × Bar BenFiddich 世界で評される両者のコラボレーションが実現!クラフトジン『GIN|x BenFiddich 2026 Twin Batch Edition』を発売

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Original株式会社サンウエスパは、「World’s 50 Best Bars」に選出されるBar BenFiddichのオーナーバーテンダー鹿山博康氏とコラボレーションしたクラフトジン「GIN|Tropical Citrus x BenFiddich 2026」と「GIN|Spices & Herbs x BenFiddich 2026」の2種セット「GIN|x BenFiddich 2026 Twin Batch Edition」を2026年6月7日12:00よりオフィシャルECサイトにて16,500円(税込)で発売します。ボトルにはガラスびんアワード2025入賞のオリジナルボトル「ケルデル2nd」を使用しています。

Our CTO, 嶋是一, will speak at 'AI NATIVE EXPO 2026'

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嶋是一, 額邦行, and 山口健輔, CTO of 株式会社KDDIテクノロジー, will speak at a specialist seminar at 'AI NATIVE EXPO 2026,' which opens at Makuhari Messe on June 10, 2026.

How can the 'supervision bottleneck' lurking amid the expansion of the video streaming market be overcome? Fuji TV and My Theater D.D. to hold an in-person discussion event

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株式会社Brushup and マイシアターD.D.株式会社 will jointly hold an in-person discussion event on supervision DX on June 12, 2026, to break through the 'supervision bottleneck' in the rollout of streaming content. Key figures from Fuji TV and My Theater D.D. will discuss their firsthand experience streamlining supervision work through the introduction of Brushup, as well as the forefront of DX.

How can the 'supervision bottleneck' lurking amid the expansion of the video streaming market be overcome? Fuji TV and My Theater D.D. to hold an in-person discussion event

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マイシアターD.D.株式会社 and 株式会社Brushup will jointly hold an in-person discussion event on June 12, 2026, under the theme of DX in content supervision as the video streaming market expands. The event, titled 'Break Through the “Supervision Bottleneck” in Streaming Content Rollouts! — Fuji TV × My Theater D.D. at the Forefront of Supervision DX,' will feature Mami Nakatani of Fuji TV, Haruka Ishihara of My Theater D.D., and Nobuaki Munakata of Brushup. They will discuss supervision DX, including ways to address communication challenges and reduce the time required for supervision work.

See, photograph and touch 'fear.' 'Horror in Focus: The World of Film Art Direction' in Osaka

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Shochiku Navi, Tokyo Dome, and Niigata Broadcasting have formed an executive committee to hold an interactive exhibition of horror film art direction in Osaka.

Companies mentioned:松竹ナビ株式会社、株式会社東京ドーム、株式会社新潟放送

Conditions under which clinical organizational science (COS) does not work: Boundary conditions and 3 organizational contexts

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DroR publishes a paper outlining the boundary conditions of COS, clarifying that it is less effective in 3 organizational contexts.

Yokohama-based small manufacturer Three High selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's '300 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Small Businesses Taking Flight'

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Yokohama-based heater manufacturer 株式会社スリーハイ has been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's '300 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Taking Flight.' Its technical capabilities, overseas expansion, and contributions to decarbonization were recognized.

A new era in which beauty salons become 'media': MARIE TERESIA to fully launch experiential advertising business across 35 locations nationwide, where customers can 'see, try and buy'

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wowwe株式会社 will fully launch an experiential retail media business using the waiting areas of MARIE TERESIA, a chain of 35 eyelash salons nationwide. For a monthly fee of 50,000 yen, advertisers can exhibit simultaneously in 5 major cities across Japan. The business will create a new customer touchpoint by offering an environment where visitors can 'see, try and buy' products, directly connecting manufacturers with young consumers who are highly engaged with beauty.

TV anime 'Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress' 10th anniversary project: POP UP STORE in Loft confirmed!

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有限会社フィルター・インク has announced a 'POP UP STORE in Loft' as part of a project marking the 10th anniversary of the TV anime 'Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress.' The event will begin at Umeda Loft on June 20, 2026, and then tour 5 Loft stores nationwide in Sendai, Shibuya, Yokohama, and Sakae. The event will feature a range of original merchandise available first at the venues, featuring newly drawn illustrations of Mumei in bedhead, Japanese-style lolita, and bunny-ear maid outfits, as well as mini-character illustrations of all 10 characters in steampunk-inspired costumes. Large panels of the new illustrations and mini-character panels will be displayed for visitors to enjoy taking photos. As a purchase benefit, customers spending at least 2,000 yen, including tax, will receive 1 randomly selected illustration card from a set of 4.

Portable rechargeable hearing aid 'SmartRIC' joins the 'Mimiyori Fixed-Price Plan' hearing aid subscription service on June 1!

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SmartRIC, the latest model in the MOMENT series, has been added to the WIDEX-brand 'Mimiyori Fixed-Price Plan' hearing aid subscription service. The successor to a best-selling model with cumulative sales of 100,000 units features compatibility with a portable charger, an L-shaped design, and a Red Dot Design Award 2024 win.

Originalホラーカンパニー「株式会社闇」がゲームレーベル「YAMI GAMES」を始動!第一弾として、『たろうくんはいってきました』『報連喪症候群』2タイトルの情報を発表

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Horror creative company 株式会社闇 has announced the launch of a new game label, 'YAMI GAMES.' It has revealed details of 2 debut titles: the meta-horror game 'たろうくんはいってきました' (developed by BeforeHomeWorks), scheduled for release in summer 2026, and '報連喪症候群' (developed by 合同会社ウィザードトータスゲームス), scheduled for release in 2027. Steam store pages, an official website, and a YouTube channel have also been launched.

[Table Tennis / Kanazawa Port] Announcement of new contract agreement with player Hayate Suzuki

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金沢ポート株式会社 has announced an agreement with table tennis player Hayate Suzuki for the 2026-2027 season. Suzuki is a promising young player with achievements including a triple crown at the Inter-High and a stint in the Bundesliga. He played for Ryukyu Asteeda last season.

[July 12] Relocation consultations for 4 municipalities in eastern Shizuoka!

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4 municipalities in eastern Shizuoka will jointly hold a relocation consultation event in Numazu on July 12.

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