Colopl athlete Koji Miyajiki, a member of Japan’s goalball team, to compete in the “2026 IBSA Goalball World Championships”!
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Koji Miyajiki, a goalball player affiliated with Colopl, is set to compete for Japan at the “2026 IBSA Goalball World Championships,” which will be held in Hangzhou, China, from June 10, 2026. Guided by its mission, “Entertainment in Real Life,” Colopl supports athletes as part of its efforts to build an inclusive society where everyone can thrive.
MELLOW DEAR US 1st JAPAN Tour Final “NICE to meet YOU !!” Dear Yokohama BUNTAI LIVE VIEWING to be held!
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A live viewing of the first solo concert by the new Ensemble Stars!! unit MELLOW DEAR US, scheduled for July 11 and 12, 2026, at Yokohama BUNTAI, will be shown in cinemas in Japan and overseas.
“Tales of Festival 2026” event key visual and newly drawn full-body illustrations unveiled! General sales of in-person tickets begin on Saturday, June 6, at 12:00 (first come, first served)!
“SEALOOK” to hold its first-ever collaboration cafe!
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TV Tokyo Holdings Corporation will hold the first collaboration cafe for the anime SEALOOK at Tree Village Tokyo in Tokyo Solamachi from June 13 to July 3, 2026.
Just ahead of the latest HC release! “Please Let Me Get Used to Love for Now” on the cover of Hana to Yume issue 13, on sale Friday, June 5!
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Hakusensha will release issue 13 of the girls’ manga magazine Hana to Yume on June 5, 2026. It comes with a bonus “Tamon-kun Birthday Photo Props” designed by Yuki Shiwasu. The latest volume 16 of the manga is also scheduled for release on June 19.
Latest HC volume 15 out the same day! The July issue of LaLaDX, featuring “The False Freya” on the cover, goes on sale Friday, June 5!
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Hakusensha will release the July issue of the girls’ manga magazine LaLaDX on June 5, 2026, at a special price of 760 yen. The issue features The False Freya by Keiko Ishihara on the cover and in color pages, with its latest volume 15 (594 yen) also going on sale the same day. The magazine is also running a raffle for acrylic cards exclusive to the print edition and includes a special installment of The Emperor’s Treasured Possession, along with a special feature celebrating LaLa’s 50th anniversary.
A new-serialization campaign offering coins will also be held! A secret episode between me and that person, brought back by the scent of spring: “The One Who Stole Spring” begins serialization on Manga Park on 6/5!
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Murasaki Iro’s new series, “The One Who Stole Spring,” will begin on June 5, 2026, on Manga Park, the manga app operated by 白泉社. To mark the launch, the app will run a reading challenge campaign, awarding 5 bonus coins for finishing chapter 1.
“Asahi Camera 100th Anniversary Issue” to be released on 7/21! With “Passing on Tradition and the Current State of Photography” as its theme, the issue reexamines the meaning of photography in the age of social media and AI!
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朝日新聞出版 will release the “Asahi Camera 100th Anniversary Issue” on July 21, 2026. The issue reexamines the meaning of photography in the age of social media and AI.
Young comedians make silly pitches to Warai Meshi! “Silly Princess Kaguya” airs for 2 consecutive weeks! “Bungee jumping × silly encouragement” and “Questions for 100 university students × predictions of silly answers,” plus a run of silly responses in “Silly Karuta,” combining karuta and comedy improv!
Even laughter gets swallowed up. “Our Anaconda” Blu-ray + DVD set goes on sale Aug. 26 (Wed.)! DVD rental release on the same day!
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Happinet Media Marketing announced that the Blu-ray + DVD set of the film “Our Anaconda” will go on sale on August 26, 2026. The megahit has grossed more than $100 million worldwide, and an Amazon-exclusive bonus will also be available.
Featuring in-car conversations that didn’t make it into the main program! “Comedian Cannonball 2025: Unreleased Talks” starts streaming on U-NEXT on Friday, June 5.
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U-NEXT will begin streaming “Comedian Cannonball 2025: Unreleased Talks,” featuring previously unreleased conversations in the car from the comedy road-variety show “Comedian Cannonball 2025,” created by Kentaro Fujii. The program will be available to subscribers at no additional charge from 12 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. It features previously unaired conversations during travel and never-before-seen footage from the Ariyoshi, Junior, Atsushi and Kawashima teams.
A live event featuring the entire QUARTET NIGHT cast, “Uta no Prince-sama♪ QUARTET NIGHT LIVE ENDLESS JEWELS -XXXX-,” to stream exclusively on U-NEXT.
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OriginalU-NEXTは、2026年6月20日・21日にLaLa arena TOKYO-BAYで開催されるライブイベント『うたの☆プリンスさまっ♪ QUARTET NIGHT LIVE ENDLESS JEWELS -XXXX-』の2公演を独占ライブ配信する。チケットは6月11日より販売され、単公演4,400円、2公演通しが8,250円。マルチアングル配信や限定特典映像が提供されるが、見逃し配信は実施されない。
<General ticket sales begin tomorrow, 6/6 (Sat.)!> Interview video with Koji Yamamoto released and full cast announced! Koji Yamamoto, Yuriyan Retriever and a cast of Broadway performers are ready to “strip away” convention!?
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The Japan-U.S. co-produced musical “The Full Monty” will be staged in Tokyo and Osaka in summer 2026. Koji Yamamoto stars, with Yuriyan Retriever making her musical debut. General ticket sales begin June 6.
Companies mentioned:20世紀フォックス、20th Century Studios
“Hitomi Hoshi’s Habits for Living Happily, 2027” set for release from Shogakukan on September 14!
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“Hitomi Hoshi’s Habits for Living Happily, 2027,” the first planner series from viral fortune-teller Hitomi Hoshi, will be released by Shogakukan on September 14, 2026. Along with the standard edition, a special edition with exclusive items is also planned.
<Celebrating Chiba Prefectural Residents’ Day> A remarkable pairing of the much-talked-about “Edomae Chiba nori” and lamb! All-day dining restaurant SATSUKI presents a course packed with “the bounty of Chiba”.
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To mark Chiba Prefectural Residents’ Day on June 15, Hotel New Otani Makuhari will offer the “Chiba Prefectural Residents’ Day: A Course Packed with the Bounty of Chiba” and the “Chiba Prefectural Residents’ Day: A Course Packed with the Bounty of Chiba — Takumi” at its all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI through July 31, 2026. The courses feature local ingredients including “Edomae Chiba nori,” “Zennna” clams from Kujukuri and Chiba-grown oysters.
PARCO and Kodansha launch joint project “Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Room”.
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PARCO Co., Ltd. and Kodansha Ltd. have launched “Shibuya Spain-zaka Editorial Room,” a joint project to create and develop intellectual property. The first initiatives include launching a new manga magazine, holding exhibitions focused on artists, and a manga submission event at Shibuya PARCO in early August.
<SNIDEL> Collaboration items with Pingu, the beloved penguin boy, go on sale from Wednesday, June 10! A lineup of vintage-inspired and marine-style pieces.
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Women’s fashion brand SNIDEL will release a collaboration collection with popular character Pingu on June 10. The lineup includes vintage- and marine-style dresses and T-shirts, with the brand aiming to attract attention in the youth apparel market.
A seminar titled “Solar Panel Recycling Policies and Business Trends,” featuring Yuta Okazaki of the Ministry of the Environment’s Environmental Regeneration and Resource Circulation Bureau and Akiho Kawai of Mizuho Bank’s Industrial Research Department, will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026!
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The New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar titled “Solar Panel Recycling Policies and Business Trends” on June 30, 2026, with Yuta Okazaki of the Ministry of the Environment and Akiho Kawai of Mizuho Bank as speakers. The seminar will explain the Act on the Promotion of Recycling of Waste Solar Cells, enacted in May 2026, and discuss solutions to challenges in creating a circular resource system for used panels.
Music video for the theme song to “Chinpui: Erisama’s Good Luck,” a short anime based on a work by Fujiko F. Fujio, released today!
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Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. has released on YouTube music videos for “I Don’t Want to Be Cinderella,” the theme song to the short anime “Chinpui: Erisama’s Good Luck,” currently screening at the Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki, and a remix version by So Shit (Dos Monos). The original soundtrack is also available as a digital album, and the anime will screen through June 21, 2026.
The show that electrified an arena on New Year’s Eve heads to 3 cities this summer! Yasashii’s Tai Presents “The Super, Super, Super, Super, Super, Super, Super, Super-Difficult Quiz Championship: Tokyo-Osaka-Fukuoka Tour”.
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A popular quiz event by comedy duo Yasashii’s Tai will tour 3 cities—Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka—in August 2026. Its distinctive format has contestants answer without seeing the questions.
GMO TECH uncovers the “grammar of AI recommendations” from 40,000 domestic AI searches.
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GMO TECH analyzed 41,264 Japanese-language AI responses from ChatGPT and Google AI Mode and published a research report on trends in AI product recommendations. The study found that AI suggests an average of 4.15 options, with “who it’s for” and “what it excels at” serving as the main pillars of its recommendations.
Companies mentioned:GMOインターネットグループ、OpenAI (ChatGPT)、Google (Google AI Mode)、Ahrefs (Ahrefs Brand Radar API)
【Live report】Masayoshi Takanaka, the super guitarist Japan is proud to present to the world. WOWOW will exclusively broadcast and stream his electrifying Los Angeles show from a world tour spanning 8 cities!
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WOWOW will exclusively broadcast and stream a Los Angeles performance from Masayoshi Takanaka’s world tour. This live report covers the Hollywood show, which drew an enthusiastic response on a tour spanning 8 cities.
Arma Bianca and Tobu Zoo will hold a “Danganronpa Series” collaboration event from July 4 to September 27, 2026. The event will feature merchandise with newly drawn illustrations and a stamp rally.
“Symphogear” all-night screenings confirmed at Cinemart Shinjuku! Seasons 3 through 5 of the TV anime to screen for the first time over 3 consecutive months!
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Bushiroad Move Inc., a Bushiroad Group company, will hold all-night screenings of Seasons 3 through 5 of the “Symphogear” series at Cinemart Shinjuku for 3 consecutive months starting June 27. Tickets cost ¥3,500 (tax included), and attendees will receive a 5-card reversible set as a gift.
【Popular VTubers and Nijisanji livers take note】The collected edition of “Coffee Talk Refill,” a deluxe full-color manga adaptation of a beloved visual novel worldwide, goes on sale Friday, June 5, 2026.
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KADOKAWA Corporation will release the collected edition of “Coffee Talk Refill,” a full-color manga adaptation of a globally popular visual novel, on June 5, 2026. The manga is by D.kijima, the original work is by Toge Productions, and it is supervised by Chorus Worldwide. The list price is ¥1,320. Nijisanji livers Oliver Evans, Hana Macchia and Hyakumantenbara Salome have contributed recommendation comments, and the book will include first-print bonuses and various retailer bonuses.
【With comments from the author】Male Blancho’s Masaaki Hirai writes his first novel! Short story collection “The Sound of All Living Things,” themed around onomatopoeia, goes on sale Aug. 5, 2026 (Wed.)!
Dia Kurosawa from “Love Live! Sunshine!!” becomes a 1/7-scale figure dressed in a glamorous outfit! Reservations open on Friday, June 5!
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KADOKAWA opened reservations on June 5, 2026, exclusively through Kadostore, for a 1/7-scale figure of Dia Kurosawa from “Love Live! Sunshine!!” (LoveLive!Days 5th Anniversary ver.), from its figure brand KDcolle. The figure is priced at 26,950 yen, including tax, and is scheduled for delivery in December 2026.
Ahead of Father’s Day, put “unspoken gratitude” into a letter. Lawyer Kazuya Maruyama and wedding planner Chiharu Suenaga present “A Workshop on Organizing Your Feelings and Writing Letters,” to be held in Hachioji on June 13 (Sat.)
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WonderSpace Inc. will hold “A Workshop on Organizing Your Feelings and Writing Letters,” an experiential life-design event, at the Hachioji City Arts and Culture Hall on June 13, 2026, with wedding planner Chiharu Suenaga and lawyer Kazuya Maruyama as instructors. Participants can experience writing letters to express gratitude to family and learn legal knowledge to prepare for the future. They will also receive Western-style confectionery from Henri Charpentier.
ORICO announces an M.2 SSD external enclosure compatible with both NVMe and SATA: high-speed 10Gbps transfers, support for up to 8TB, UASP support and an aluminum cooling design
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Shenzhen ORICO E-commerce Co., Ltd. (ORICO) has announced an M.2 SSD external enclosure compatible with both NVMe and SATA protocols. It features the latest USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C interface and delivers high-speed data transfers of up to 10Gbps with an NVMe connection or up to 6Gbps with a SATA connection. Its cooling-fin design, with an aluminum-alloy top and plastic bottom, combines excellent thermal performance with portability. It supports SSD sizes from 2230 to 2280, capacities of up to 4TB (listed as 8TB in some specifications), and major operating systems including Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. A launch promotion will run on Amazon from June 5 to June 14, 2026: use the code “JPORICOM2PVM” to buy it for 1,799 yen, 40% off the regular price of 2,999 yen.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA kicks off its 1st-anniversary program. For the first installment, Gori of Garage Sale is appointed “Gori Cheerleader-in-Chief”!
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Japan Entertainment Inc. has launched an anniversary program marking the 1st anniversary of JUNGLIA OKINAWA, a theme park in northern Okinawa, and announced that Gori of Garage Sale has been appointed “Gori Cheerleader-in-Chief” as the program’s first installment. As the park approaches its 1st anniversary on July 25, 2026, it will strengthen regional collaboration with local businesses, artists and municipal governments. Following his voice role in the attraction Yanbaru Friends, Gori will share candid feedback from a visitor’s perspective and help enhance the park’s appeal. A new ticket is scheduled to be announced on June 10, 2026, as the second installment.
A girl haunted by regret that she “couldn’t see her mother off” becomes a lawyer
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The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Global Fund for Education Assistance will mark its 15th anniversary by announcing its work supporting young people facing difficult circumstances and the results it has achieved. It will also hold “BEYOND Tomorrow Homecoming Day 2026” on June 13, 2026.
【Cathay】Announces plans to launch new service to Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Cathay Pacific Airways will launch direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan, in the 1st quarter of 2027, operating 3 flights a week. The move will strengthen its network along the Belt and Road and mark its first entry into the Central Asian market.
Pro Human Resources Organization celebrates sponsored athlete Shunsuke Matsui’s victory in the half-marathon division of “2026 Joshu Hachioji Hills Fun Trail in OTA”
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Pro Human Resources Organization Inc. announced that Shunsuke Matsui, a top citizen runner with whom it has a sponsorship agreement, won the men’s half-marathon division (11km) of “2026 Joshu Hachioji Hills Fun Trail in OTA,” held in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, on May 24, 2026, with a time of 49 minutes and 46 seconds. President and CEO Kei Takahashi presented him with a certificate for prize money. Matsui’s results in 2026 include 3rd place overall in the Kagawa Marathon and a win in the 10km Hitachi Sakura Road Race. The company is headquartered in Akasaka, Minato Ward, and introduces successor candidates and CXO talent to help solve management challenges at regional businesses.
The July 2026 issue of “Discover Japan,” titled “Let’s Beat the Summer Heat,” goes on sale June 5!
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The July 2026 issue of “Discover Japan,” titled “Let’s Beat the Summer Heat,” goes on sale June 5, 2026. It suggests summer trips to cool off, exploring Edo-era ways of escaping the heat, Kanazawa’s Himuro ice-house culture, Nagasaki’s Unzen area and ghost stories from Shimane. The issue also features AZUMA FARM Koiwai in Iwate Prefecture, the renovated Edo-Tokyo Museum, Japan’s ice culture, 14 summer festivals and information on solo exhibitions taking place in June.
Rakuten Super Sale is underway! Along with popular products such as “Clear Bookcover fog” and “TOFTPOUCH,” items with discounts of up to 50% are also available! | aso
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The brand aso, operated by サイバール株式会社, is participating in Rakuten Ichiba’s Rakuten Super Sale. From June 4 to June 11, 2026, it will run a campaign offering discounts of up to 50% on popular products including “Clear Bookcover fog” and “TOFTPOUCH.”
【Event report】Former Jetstar Japan executive Yu Kataoka speaks on the management drive that supported Japan’s first LCC and the determination that took it from zero to 70 billion yen
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DYM Inc. held its invitation-only executive networking event, the 29th Salon de CEO, on May 28, 2026, welcoming Yu Kataoka, former president and representative director of Jetstar Japan Co., Ltd., as a guest. Kataoka spoke about the management strategies and leadership behind launching Japan’s first LCC, building a safe operational foundation and growing annual sales to 70 billion yen.
【BS Nippon TV】Friday, June 5, at 9 p.m.: “Golf Survival” welcomes its first contestants, including the holder of Japan’s long-drive record and a powerhouse who trained in the U.S. / At 10 p.m.: “Golf Survival Men”—a fierce battle of clashing ambitions, with feel-versus-theory players, big hitters and sibling bonds
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BS Nippon TV will air the June edition of “Golf Survival,” featuring female professionals and amateurs competing, at 9 p.m. on Friday, June 5 (venue: Daifuji Golf Club, Shizuoka Prefecture), followed at 10 p.m. by the men’s competition, “Golf Survival Men” (venue: Fujigatake Country Club, Shizuoka Prefecture). The women’s competition features Madoka Hasegawa, holder of Japan’s long-drive record, and Miu Takahashi, returning from golf studies in the U.S., among others, competing for a prize of 1 million yen. The men’s competition will feature Takeaki Kawakami and Keito Saeki, among others.
KUNDAL launches its 3rd collaboration with popular blogger Ogyako!
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KUNDAL, a Korean personal care brand, is launching its 3rd collaboration with popular Ameba blogger Ogyako: a special set of her favorite Protein Bonding Damage Hair Care Series. The set will be available at a special price with discounts of up to 30% for a limited time, from June 2 to June 11, 2026, at the official KUNDAL store on Rakuten.
Head of Baby Cabbage Association sentenced to 4 years in first trial over alleged overseas surrogacy fraud
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A woman surnamed Wu, head of the Baby Cabbage Association, was sentenced to 4 years in prison by the Shilin District Court for arranging overseas surrogacy and defrauding members of the public.
Jensen Huang arrives in South Korea for a series of engagements; first stop is a meeting with esports player Faker
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrives in South Korea, meeting esports player Faker at his first stop; he will hold “three-barbecue talks” with South Korean business leaders in the evening.
Taichung girl’s abuse death draws comparisons to Kai-kai case; Health Ministry to review in July
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A 2-year-old girl in Taichung was abused to death by her mother’s boyfriend, prompting comparisons to the Kai-kai case over concerns about coordination between counties. The Health Ministry will compile materials for outside experts to review and plans to hold a central-level review meeting in July.
Oil tanker Aquarius breaks down off Kaohsiung; ocean agency monitors for pollution
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The St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged oil tanker Aquarius broke down off Kaohsiung. All 9 crew members were rescued, and none of the 15 tons of fuel on board leaked. Relevant agencies have begun monitoring and response operations.
Trump backs far-right candidate; Colombia’s president accuses him of alliance with drug traffickers
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized Trump for backing far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, saying the move was tantamount to forming an alliance with drug traffickers.
Ronaldo, 41, set to play in sixth World Cup, breaking record; coach backs his continuing prowess
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Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to compete in his sixth World Cup at age 41, setting a record. Coach Roberto Martínez backed him, saying he has not lost his touch.
Blue and White block drone bill; Chung Chia-pin says move is hard to understand
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The Legislative Yuan on the 5th blocked a draft special law on drones, with Chung Chia-pin criticizing the Blue and White camp for contradicting itself.
Zombie vape to be classified as a Category 1 drug; Shih Chung-liang says possession could bring up to 3 years in prison
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The Executive Yuan approved 14 response strategies, including reclassifying etomidate (known as “zombie vape”) as a Category 1 drug. Health Minister Shih Chung-liang outlined key revisions, including new penalties for possessing e-cigarettes, criminal penalties for manufacturing or importing them (up to 3 years in prison), raising fines to 3-10萬元, and strengthening online platforms’ responsibility for oversight.
Visiting Taiwan on her father’s behalf, daughter of former Czech Senate speaker says he was right to stand firm【Interview】
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Vera Kollarova, daughter of former Czech Senate President Jaroslav Kubera, visited Taiwan on her father’s behalf to fulfill his dying wish. In an interview, she revealed that her father faced threats from the Chinese Embassy and the Czech presidential office over his plan to visit Taiwan, endured immense pressure, and believed that pressure was linked to his sudden death.
Groundbreaking held in Kaohsiung for Indigenous Peoples Museum vision center; trial operations set for end of 116
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Ground was broken for the National Museum of Indigenous Peoples vision center at Chengcing Lake in Kaohsiung on June 5, 2025. Trial operations are expected to begin by the end of 2027.
President Lai’s visit to Eswatini blocked; legislature passes motion condemning Beijing’s pressure
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The Legislative Yuan on the 5th unanimously passed a motion proposed by the DPP caucus condemning the Chinese government for pressuring 3 African countries to revoke flight permits for the Taiwanese president’s plane, blocking President Lai Ching-te’s planned visit to Eswatini on April 22.
US weighs additional Section 301 tariffs; China Council for the Promotion of International Trade says it strongly opposes move
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The United States is considering additional Section 301 tariffs on several countries, with a proposed rate of 12.5% for China. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade issued a statement on June 4 strongly opposing the move, saying the US measures lack a basis in international law and are protectionist.
World Environment Day: groups call for preservation of 100 hectares of forest at Ciaotou Sugar Factory
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On World Environment Day, several civic groups called for preserving 100 hectares of forest at Ciaotou Sugar Factory and opposed a development project.
Banyan tree in front of Tainan Old City God Temple topples in heavy rain, crushing small Wuying shrine
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A banyan tree estimated to be about 60 years old toppled in heavy rain early on the 5th in front of the County City God Temple in Tainan’s old city district, crushing a small Wuying shrine. No one was injured.
Finland rejects 14 foreign land-purchase applications; more than 45 rejected over 3 years, a record
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Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen rejected 14 land-purchase applications by foreigners on June 4, 2026. The buyers were from China, India, Turkey, Ukraine and other countries. More than 45 applications have been rejected since 2023; reviews have expanded from Russia to the world, and the law has been amended to bar Russian and Belarusian citizens from buying land.
Cho Jung-tai: World trusts non-red supply chains; this is Taiwan’s best era
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Premier Cho Jung-tai said in Taichung on June 5 that global trust in non-red supply chains, together with an MOU with the US exempting Taiwan from 23% tariffs, offers Taiwan an exceptional opportunity. “This is the best era for Taiwan,” he said.
Japan and Philippines launch EEZ talks; Blue and White proposal calls for Cabinet to give special report to legislature
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Japan and the Philippines have launched EEZ talks. The Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party caucuses proposed that the Executive Yuan convene a national-level meeting on maritime interests and report to the Legislative Yuan.
Non-multiple-choice question 2 on junior high exam math test has record-high blank rate
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In the 115 junior high school exam’s math section, 24.56% of test-takers achieved the advanced level, while the blank rate for non-multiple-choice question 2 hit a record 27.18%.
Trump son-in-law’s resort project accused of causing damage; protests erupt in Albania
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People in Albania protested for 4 consecutive days against a US$1.2 billion resort development project by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, accusing it of damaging a protected area.
Red pandas expected to arrive in Taipei; Chiang Wan-an says he does not see them as an infiltration loophole
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced that 2 red pandas from Shanghai would arrive in Taiwan on June 6, calling them a result of exchanges between the two cities. DPP councilors Chien Shu-pei and Ho Meng-hua questioned whether the move was a Chinese Communist Party election ploy and demanded an explanation of the cost. Chiang Wan-an countered that they were not an infiltration loophole.
Animal welfare groups call for continued high-intensity sterilization; Agriculture Ministry says it effectively controls stray dogs
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Animal welfare groups and lawmakers from multiple parties held a news conference at the Legislative Yuan on the 5th, urging the Agriculture Ministry to continue its high-intensity sterilization policy. The ministry said this is an effective approach and announced that, after revisions to the Animal Protection Act, exemptions from sterilization will require permits instead of merely being reported.
Pirates field lineup with 7 left-handed hitters; Teng Kai-wei gives up most runs in a game this season
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Taiwanese pitcher Teng Kai-wei started against the Pirates on June 5. The opposing lineup featured 7 left-handed hitters, reducing the effectiveness of his signature sweeper. He allowed 5 runs over 5 innings and suffered his 4th loss of the season.
Barred from Strait Forum, Jao Ching-ling says she is more concerned about whether issues can be resolved
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The Mainland Affairs Council did not approve Taitung County Magistrate Jao Ching-ling’s participation in the Strait Forum. Jao said whether she could attend personally was not important, adding that she was more concerned about whether issues facing Taitung residents could be resolved.
The Energy Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the “Small Hydropower Demonstration Incentive Program,” offering incentives of up to 5 million yuan to promote small hydropower development.
Tourism Administration releases travel industry operating figures; 1 company ordered to suspend operations
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The Tourism Administration under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications released travel industry operating figures for the first 5 months of this year. 威順旅行社 was ordered to suspend operations for 3 months, 7 companies had their licenses revoked or annulled, and 8 applied for dissolution.
Kane’s scoring record stands out in Europe; England manager hails irreplaceable striker
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England captain Harry Kane, 32, is preparing for his 3rd World Cup. His scoring record leads Europe, including 36 goals in 31 games for 拜仁慕尼黑 this season. He reached the 100-goal milestone in 104 appearances, the fastest such record this century in Europe’s top five leagues. England manager Thomas Tuchel said Kane was irreplaceable.
New Taiwan dollar falls 4 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 31.50
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The New Taiwan dollar fell 4 cents against the US dollar at midday on the 5th, provisionally closing at 31.50, with trading volume of 1.001 billion US dollars.
Taipei prosecutors establish major deepfake disinformation center, assign prosecutors to investigate
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The Taipei District Prosecutors Office established a nationwide center to handle major deepfake disinformation cases, with prosecutors assigned to investigate such cases.
President Lai invites Jensen Huang to visit Taiwan power plants; Huang says it would be a great honor
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President Lai Ching-te invited Jensen Huang to visit Taiwan power plants. Huang said he would be honored and stressed the importance of energy to AI development.
Outsourced driver slashed; 中華郵政 to help with insurance benefits and civil claims
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A suspect surnamed Liu from Miaoli, upset by noise from 竹南郵局, fatally stabbed an outsourced driver surnamed Yang. 中華郵政 is helping the family with funeral arrangements, insurance benefits and civil claims.
Argument with wife over drunk-driving ticket leads to arson; Xindian man faces detention without visitation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 51-year-old man surnamed Chen in New Taipei City’s Xindian District argued with his wife over a drunk-driving ticket and set fire to a bedroom at home on the afternoon of June 4. Police and firefighters extinguished the blaze; one officer suffered smoke inhalation, and three people were taken to hospital but were unharmed. Chen was transferred on suspicion of public endangerment, and prosecutors sought his detention on June 5.
Taipei City Council earns carbon-neutral certification, plans further lighting upgrades to deepen energy savings
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei City Council announced on World Environment Day that it had received 2 certificates, including carbon-neutral certification. It plans to replace 400 lights and install a high-efficiency air-conditioning system. Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Council Speaker Dai Hsi-chin attended a news conference, stressing cooperation between the city government and council to achieve the 2050 net-zero target.
New book on 2018 protests draws criticism; Huang Kuo-chang says it presents objective facts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A new book by 民眾黨 chair Huang Kuo-chang has sparked controversy, with 時代力量 and 民進黨 figures criticizing its account of the 2018 protests as inaccurate. Huang stressed that the book presents objective facts.
Wu Chia-yen tied for 42nd on opening day of U.S. Women’s Open, best among Taiwanese players
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the opening day of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open, Taiwan-based-in-Japan player Wu Chia-yen shot 72 (+1) to sit tied for 42nd, the best result among the 4 Taiwanese players in the field.
Taiwanese creative culture inspires project in Penang; COEX creates experimental arts hub
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Inspired by Taiwan’s creative culture, Malaysian architect Mei Zhixiong transformed an abandoned metalworking factory in George Town, Penang, into the COEX arts hub. Combining a cafe, coworking space, independent bookstore and diverse arts events, the project serves as an experimental site for community building.
Huang says he is heading to South Korea to secure production capacity and prepare for growth from the second half of this year through next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang wrapped up a 14-day visit to Taiwan and headed to South Korea. He said NVIDIA had raised production capacity for the second half of the year by 2 times, with supply chains under pressure, and that preparations were needed for growth from the second half of this year through next year.
Putin says Russian forces continue to advance, urges Ukraine to accept Trump’s peace plan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Putin said at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Russian forces continued to advance and urged Ukraine to accept Trump’s peace plan. Zelensky sent Putin a letter proposing a meeting for talks.
U.S. CECC report: China’s legal warfare against Taiwan exemplified by case of legislator Puma Shen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. CECC released a report on the 37th anniversary of the June Fourth incident, alleging that China has incorporated legal warfare into its strategy against Taiwan and citing the investigation opened by China into DPP legislator Puma Shen as a typical case. The report also revealed Chinese interference in the operations of the international organization IPAC.
Hong Kong chief executive visits Uzbekistan, eyeing its gold reserves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee visited Uzbekistan and promoted Hong Kong’s gold trading platform to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, seeking to tap the country’s abundant gold reserves. The two sides signed several official and unofficial agreements.