鐘 and CARRO JAPAN begin trial operation of AI-powered driving data to enhance taxi safety
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鐘 and CARRO JAPAN have begun trial operation of AI-powered driving data analysis to enhance taxi safety. The trial will visualize driving behaviors such as speeding and sudden braking and assess the potential use of the data in driver safety training.
The ideal “ikeoji” is someone who “looks to the future, not the past” and “doesn’t impose his values”; about 70% say they drink coffee every day!
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Scrop COFFEE ROASTERS, operated by Maruhan Dining Co., surveyed men in their late 30s to early 50s earning at least 10 million yen a year about their lifestyles. The ideal “ikeoji” traits cited included “future-oriented” and “doesn’t impose his values,” and the survey found that about 70% have a daily coffee-drinking habit.
[For elementary and junior high school students] 5 days of getting engrossed without a smartphone: “Inquiry-Based Summer School 2026” to be held in Kamikawa, Hokkaido
[IllFonic] Single-player footage from asymmetrical stealth horror game Halloween: The Game to debut at Future Games Show!
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IllFonic has unveiled single-player footage from Halloween: The Game at Future Games Show. The game launches September 9, 2026, for PS5, Xbox and PC. Pre-orders are now open.
Companies mentioned:Gun Interactive、Compass International Pictures、Further Front
Yuraku no Sato and Kirari day-use hot spring facilities to host “Sonic Blue Bath” collaboration for Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary!
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The hot spring facilities Yuraku no Sato and Kirari, operated by Spa Sanfuji, will mark Sonic’s 35th anniversary with a collaboration bath and giveaways at all 22 locations in June 2026.
KG Motors completes business trial of ultra-compact EV “mibot” at 5 locations in Okayama Prefecture with Chugoku Bank and Chugin Capital Partners
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Chugoku Bank and 3 other companies completed a demonstration trial of the compact EV “mibot.” After confirming its practicality for retail sales, they decided on a full-scale rollout.
Trabox launches “Finto Invoice Management,” an all-in-one service that handles everything from invoice issuance to payment reconciliation and accounting integration
JM Integral completes Hiroshima Prefecture’s “Demonstration Project for Medical Consultations and Medication Guidance Using Information and Communications Equipment”
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株式会社ジェイエムインテグラル completed consulting work for Hiroshima Prefecture’s “Demonstration Project for Medical Consultations and Medication Guidance Using Information and Communications Equipment.” Findings from 4 demonstration patterns were published as a guide, helping promote the adoption of online consultations by medical institutions in the prefecture.
武蔵野美術大学 and STUDIO ZERO to hold “Culture Shift Design Study Group (First Cohort),” a series of programs to accelerate corporate culture transformation
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武蔵野美術大学 and STUDIO ZERO will launch a corporate culture transformation leadership development program in July 2026. The practical program series brings together academic and corporate expertise.
[Webinar] Solving “I delegated it, but it didn’t turn out as expected”: 3 ways to rethink childcare facility middle-leader development from a structural perspective
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Kataguruma Inc. will hold a free webinar on developing middle leaders at childcare facilities. It will take place online on June 17 and 23, 2026, and explain 3 development approaches tailored to structural challenges.
Habikino City and 有限会社ティケイ企画, which handles Osaka-grown food products, sign agreement to promote local specialties and make use of regional resources
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Habikino City and 有限会社ティケイ企画 signed a regional revitalization partnership agreement. They will work together to promote the use of local specialties, tourism and food waste reduction.
[Binance Japan Card Usage Survey Report] Crypto cashback payments steadily gain ground in everyday life in Japan, with active users averaging 22 transactions per month
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Binance Japan released a report on the initial usage trends for the “Binance Japan Card.” It recorded an average of 22 transactions per month and a high retention rate of 92%, demonstrating its establishment as an everyday payment tool.
[Event Report] Hokkaido study tour offers firsthand look at payroll calculation BPO operations
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Payroll held a payroll calculation BPO study tour in Hokkaido, giving 15 participating companies a look at operations and implementation examples. The next tour is scheduled for August 2026.
Magnesium care product “Mag Balm” wins the “Life Design Award” at the 2026 ラキャルプ Awards
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Organic Science Co., Ltd.’s magnesium care product “Mag Balm” won the “Life Design Award” at the ラキャルプ Awards 2026, held in May 2026. The award recognized the company’s magnesium awareness activities and its proposals for well-being.
株式会社大京’s “Relation Wall,” a movable wall advancing the “LDK-free” concept, wins the iF Design Award 2026
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株式会社大京’s movable wall “Relation Wall” won the 2026 iF Design Award. Konel contributed to its design and production, with practical use targeted for 2030.
DocuSign Japan appoints Hiroo Yoshida as country manager and announces relocation of Tokyo headquarters
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DocuSign Japan appointed Hiroo Yoshida as country manager and moved its Tokyo headquarters to Toranomon Hills. Under the new leadership, it will accelerate adoption of its intelligent agreement management system and strengthen its commitment to the Japanese market.
[Update] Cloud video editing tool “Media Hakase” substantially expands its AI features, adding PowerPoint-to-video conversion, automatic jump cuts and more to accelerate in-house production
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Hakase.com Inc. has released an update substantially expanding the AI features of its cloud video editing tool “Media Hakase.” New features include converting PowerPoint presentations into videos and automatic jump cuts, accelerating in-house video production.
Universal Knowledge’s AI search engine “Unisearch” has been introduced on “Rikanavi” and other science equipment websites operated by ケニス株式会社. It will substantially improve search convenience across a vast range of specialized products.
Solafune invests in Fortis Intelligence Advisory and joins its management
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Solafune will strengthen its collaboration in the security and intelligence fields by investing in Fortis Intelligence Advisory and joining its management.
Sidas Japan launches “Sidas Dribble Challenge,” an Instagram posting campaign supporting junior soccer from the ground up
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Sidas Japan is holding the Instagram posting campaign “Sidas Dribble Challenge” for junior soccer players. 20 winners will be selected by lottery to receive junior insoles and a soccer notebook.
[Featuring Soichiro Hirai] Turning device use into “thinking”: Yokkaichi City Board of Education discusses hybrid digital and analog education
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Nihon Cosmotopia Co., Ltd. will hold a free online seminar on hybrid digital and analog education on June 25, 2026, featuring Soichiro Hirai and Kanta Sato of the Yokkaichi City Board of Education.
Launch of “Sekyumaru Auto Pilot,” an MXDR service that minimizes security teams’ operational workload
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Marubeni Information Systems launches “Sekyumaru Auto Pilot,” an MXDR service that automates security operations. Working with FO-Technologies’ analysis platform, it monitors and provides initial response across endpoints and networks 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, easing the burden on companies facing a shortage of specialists.
株式会社鈴木工務店’s sauna division, an authorized kokolo sauna® dealer, holds an open house for a sauna-equipped rental model room in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture
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株式会社鈴木工務店 installed kokolo sauna’s indoor “CUBE3W” sauna in a rental property in Tagajo, Miyagi Prefecture, and held an open house for the sauna-equipped model room. In response to growing health consciousness, it proposes a lifestyle that lets residents unwind at home.
Zuora announces “AI Monetization Suite” to turn AI products into revenue
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Zuora announced “AI Monetization Suite” and an “AI Pricing Simulator,” new features that support monetization of AI services. By integrating pricing, billing and revenue recognition, they will accelerate monetization of AI businesses.
Hawaii’s prestigious language school Global Village Hawaii and Shibuya Girls International School sign sister-school partnership!
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Shibuya Girls International School and Hawaii’s Global Village Hawaii have signed a sister-school partnership and launched a short-term study abroad program.
High school options diversify as the number of first-year students enrolling in “Chiiki Mirai Study Abroad” at regional public high schools tops 1000 for the first time
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The first-year cohort of the Chiiki Mirai Study Abroad program reached 1127 students in fiscal 2026, topping 1000 for the first time. Growing interest in domestic study at regional public high schools signals a diversification of high school choices.
“Aichi Historical Tourism Promotion Council” — Travel through time and enjoy history! The “Aichi Historical Tourism Digital Stamp Rally” is underway!
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Aichi Prefecture’s Historical Tourism Promotion Council is holding a digital stamp rally featuring a special Toyotomi route and a general route, with a drawing for luxury prizes. The event runs for 8 months and is linked to the Taiga drama.
Kenya national baseball team manager and local company president to speak! “Kenya Business Night,” a networking event for business leaders on the realities of business in Africa and emerging markets, to be held in Shinjuku on Friday, June 26
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株式会社経営参謀 will hold “Kenya Business Night” in Shinjuku on June 26, 2026. Hirotani Misaki, manager of the Kenya national baseball team and president of its local subsidiary, will speak at the networking event for business leaders about the realities of doing business in Africa.
Netskope announces integration with Claude Compliance API to strengthen data security and governance
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Netskope announced its integration with Anthropic’s Claude Compliance API. The integration provides comprehensive visibility and governance to address security risks amid the rapid expansion of AI adoption.
Seminar to cover the fundamentals and latest developments in hydrogen and fuel cells
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アイアール技術者教育研究所 will hold a public seminar on the fundamentals and latest developments in hydrogen and fuel cells. It will take place in person and online on July 30, 2026.
レイヤーズ・コンサルティング launches full-scale support to strengthen corporate secretary functions
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レイヤーズ・コンサルティング has launched its “Corporate Secretary Function Enhancement Support Service” to improve board effectiveness. Experts and digital transformation tools will help strengthen governance.
Netskope has joined “Project Glasswing,” which uses Anthropic’s AI model “Mythos Preview.” The project will identify code vulnerabilities in AI environments and strengthen infrastructure protection and security.
株式会社Yondemy launches “Yondemi Times,” an educational media outlet bringing together insights on children’s reading
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株式会社Yondemy has launched “Yondemi Times,” a media outlet focused on reading education. It brings together insights on building reading habits and offers practical tips for families and schools.
【GRAPHT】Dogura-designed model joins the arcade controller “iO” lineup: the 2nd custom model tailored to a player’s hand shape and play style, with online preorders now open
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MSY株式会社 has announced an arcade controller “iO” model designed by Dogura. Featuring a unique layout with 8 buttons plus a thumb button, it has been available for preorder since June 7, 2026.
National Police Agency and “FamilyMart TV” launch their first nationwide partnership! Crime prevention ads to air from Tuesday, June 9, calling for use of a special fraud prevention app and information on wanted suspects
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The National Police Agency and FamilyMart have partnered to air crime prevention ads on in-store media. The ads encourage use of a special fraud prevention app and the sharing of information about wanted suspects.
【Jo Malone London】Launches “Brit Veggies Collection,” celebrating the unadorned beauty of British vegetable gardens
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Jo Malone London will launch “Brit Veggies Collection,” a new fragrance collection inspired by British vegetable gardens, in June 2026. Collaboration content with Tiny Chef will also be released.
【For small and midsize businesses in Tokyo】Tokyo’s “Learn About Mail-Order and E-commerce” seminar and individual consultations set for Tuesday, July 28! 【Free to attend】
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold a free seminar, “Learn About Mail-Order and E-commerce,” for small and midsize businesses in Tokyo on July 28, 2026. Participants will learn the basics of building e-commerce websites and selling through online marketplaces, with individual consultations also available that day. The application deadline is July 21.
【AIST Group: Paid Techno-Knowledge Course】Streamlining analysis, evaluation and quality control in development and manufacturing: A beginner’s guide to digital transformation! Start data analysis with an AIST-developed app (June 26, Nov. 20 in Tokyo)
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AIST Solutions will hold paid courses in Tokyo in June and November 2026 using “PCA ToolBox,” a no-code data analysis app developed by AIST. The app can be used for food analysis and manufacturing process management, among other applications. Participants will receive a 1-month trial license.
Beloved worldwide, “Love and Deepspace” launches Mahiru’s birthday event “Clear Clouds Toward Daylight” on Monday, June 8! A new limited 5-star Memory for Mahiru arrives!
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INFOLD PTE. LTD. will hold the Mahiru birthday event “Clear Clouds Toward Daylight” in the romance simulation game “Love and Deepspace” starting June 8, 2026. The event will offer a limited 5-star Memory, reruns of past content, advertisements in Shibuya and Shinjuku, and more.
【Refined functionality to give Dad on Father’s Day】Rain or shine, one bag does it all. A new “Oak” color joins the high-performance bag series featuring waterproof and water-repellent functions. Make everyday outings more stylish and comfortable.
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株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー has added a new “Oak” color to the MADDEN EQUIPMENT bag series. The series includes 3 models with waterproof and water-repellent functions, and offers a gift-wrapping service suitable for Father’s Day.
World Ocean Plastics Planning Center (PLA PLA) to open Sunday, June 7; Semba creates an interactive space for visitors to “see, touch and think”
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株式会社船場 designed the exhibition space at the World Ocean Plastics Planning Center (PLA PLA), which opened in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. The center will raise awareness of marine plastic pollution through interactive content.
Mybest, which operates a product comparison service used by 30 million people monthly, launches content partnership with Japan’s largest taxi media platform (※), TOKYO PRIME
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Mybest and TOKYO PRIME have launched a content partnership to broadcast product verification videos on 71,000 taxi screens, starting June 8, 2026, along with new ad menus.
Paris chocolatier 【JEAN-PAUL HÉVIN】 to hold open company event for students: experience the maison’s worldview and the appeal of chocolate through all 5 senses
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JEAN-PAUL HÉVIN JAPON will hold an open company event for university and vocational school students in Tokyo and Hiroshima. The program will offer a five-senses exploration of the maison’s philosophy and the appeal of cacao.
Kokorogoto Cafe supports mental well-being through food
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Starting May 1, Kokorogoto Cafe began introducing “winning meals” chosen by top athletes and professionals. Focusing on food’s effects on mental well-being, it aims to help improve performance.
International survey on the ocean released for World Ocean Day finds Japan less aware of overfishing than other countries
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MSC released an international survey on World Ocean Day. Awareness of overfishing was lower in Japan than in other countries, while concern about ocean health was high at 94%.
The miraculous return of “Girl with a Pearl Earring” featured in a cover story! “The Vermeer Dossier” goes on sale June 24, 2026
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株式会社トゥーヴァージンズ will publish “The Vermeer Dossier,” a book explaining all 37 of Vermeer’s works, on June 24, 2026. The opening feature spotlights “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” returning to Japan in a remarkable event, and explores Vermeer’s appeal in an accessible dialogue format for beginners.
Summer limited-time offer! Kaikatsu CLUB’s “Kiwami Somen,” bringing color to early summer, is back this year! Sets with a mini rice bowl are 100 yen off through Sunday, Aug. 30
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Kaikatsu CLUB is selling its summer 2026 limited-time menu item, “Kiwami Somen,” at 354 locations nationwide. The dish uses 6 types of dashi developed jointly with Yamasa Soy Sauce, and mini rice bowl sets are 100 yen off.
A&S Co., Ltd. has received the second level of Eruboshi certification (2 stars) in recognition of its efforts to promote women’s participation and advancement in the workplace.
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A&S Co., Ltd. has received the second level of Eruboshi certification (2 stars) for its efforts to promote women’s participation and advancement in the workplace. The company operates the jewelry brand agete and aims to create an environment where employees with diverse backgrounds can thrive.
NX Group named main sponsor of the 2026 MLB Draft, to be held in Philadelphia in July as the “2026 MLB Draft presented by NX”
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NIPPON EXPRESS Holdings will serve as the main sponsor of the 2026 and 2027 MLB Drafts, with the event named the “2026 MLB Draft presented by NX.” The draft will be held in Philadelphia in July 2026.
Atom Legal Group changes its name to “Atom Legal and Tax Group”
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Atom Legal Group changed its name to “Atom Legal and Tax Group” effective June 1, 2026, following the addition of a tax accountant’s office specializing in inheritance tax. The change will allow it to fully expand its inheritance tax support services.
Survey finds 76% of animal protection groups say “the challenges have not decreased.” The issue of dogs and cats needing protection is becoming a social challenge tied not only to distribution channels and stray animals, but also to “the aging of pet owners.”
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株式会社PETOKOTO has released the “2026 White Paper on Shelter Dogs and Cats.” While the number of animals euthanized has declined, demand for protection due to “human-related challenges,” including the aging of pet owners, is increasing, putting a serious strain on organizations in the field.
Taxi media outlet TOKYO PRIME partners with MyBest, operator of the product comparison service MyBest, on content
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IRIS and MyBest have entered into a content partnership. MyBest’s product-testing content will be shown on taxi media, and a new advertising option will be offered.
CrowdStrike expands Project QuiltWorks to the cyber insurance industry to help mitigate the financial impact of frontier AI risks
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CrowdStrike is expanding Project QuiltWorks, a framework that integrates security measures against frontier AI risks with financial risk mitigation, into the cyber insurance industry. Coalition, Liberty Mutual, Lockton, Resilience and Marsh are participating in the effort to build an industry-first model providing technical detection, remediation and financial protection.
Limited-time service offered to urgently assess the risk of corporate website tampering
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BBSec is offering a limited-time service to urgently assess the risk of website tampering caused by external scripts. In response to the polyfill.io incident from May 2026 onward, it will provide one-off assessments for 200,000 yen per domain.
“Action for 0” aims to create a city where smokers and nonsmokers can coexist
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Philip Morris Japan and 渋谷未来デザイン have jointly launched “Action for 0” to improve public spaces in Shibuya and address smoking-related challenges. The initiative will feature posters promoting good manners and a new smoking environment called “GOOD MANNER SPOT,” with the aim of enabling smokers and nonsmokers to coexist.
Announcement of the Performance Driven BBS Photo Contest 2026
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BBS Japan announces the 5th photo contest with four categories, open to BBS wheel owners via Instagram, with prizes including photo panels and calendar placement.
Persol Business Process Design partners with 大垣共立銀行 to support small and midsize businesses in Gifu Prefecture
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Persol Business Process Design has partnered with 大垣共立銀行 to support small and midsize businesses in Gifu Prefecture. It will provide the online BPO service StepBase to help address labor shortages caused by population decline and improve operational efficiency.
Yume Mart Kumamoto adopts the Shop Counter Enterprise leasing DX system for commercial facilities
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Yume Mart Kumamoto has adopted Shop Counter Enterprise, a leasing DX system for commercial facilities. Online recruitment and centralized management of event spaces are intended to diversify the businesses operating there and reduce operational workloads.
Joint project with Japan Battery: disaster response agreement signed with Tamana, Kumamoto Prefecture
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Remixpoint and Japan Battery have signed a disaster response agreement with Tamana, Kumamoto Prefecture. The agreement will enable grid-scale battery storage facilities to be used in disasters, strengthening local disaster preparedness.
Match result: Osaka City SC wins the top-of-the-table clash in Round 6, extending its points lead and holding on to first place!
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Osaka City SC won the top-of-the-table clash in Round 6, extending its points lead and holding on to first place. Hinata Nose scored. The next match is against 阪南大クラブ.
Expanding “umbrella-free travel” on Umbrella Day: Aikasa umbrella-sharing stations newly installed at 9 Tokyo Metro stations
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The umbrella-sharing service Aikasa has added rental spots at 9 Tokyo Metro stations, aiming to make the rainy season more convenient and reduce disposable umbrellas.
日立ソリューションズ・クリエイト begins offering an “ID Governance Management Solution” powered by Domo
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日立ソリューションズ・クリエイト has begun offering an “ID Governance Management Solution” that uses Domo’s iPaaS capabilities. It addresses the growing complexity of ID management as DX and SaaS adoption expand, providing one-stop support from assessment through implementation and operational improvement.
Accelerating new hires’ path to productivity through AI role-play: A seamless learning design that enables independent learning — WEB seminar to use science to solve the problem of training that “doesn’t develop employees”
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U-M Technology Japan will hold an online seminar in June 2026 on training new employees using AI role-play. Its “seamless” design, based on learning science, supports faster development of productive employees.
“SPICY CURRY Roka” launches hot meal plans on Chef Colle!
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Chef Colle, a catering reservation site, has launched hot meal plans from “SPICY CURRY Roka.” Roka is a renowned restaurant awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, known for its combination of lu rou fan and spice curry. The offering meets demand for corporate catering.
Egaodo Acupuncture and Bonesetting Clinic Group joins the Kokoro no Barrier-Free Plan’s supporters network
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Egaodo Acupuncture and Bonesetting Clinic Group has joined the supporters network of the NPO Kokoro no Barrier-Free Plan. It aims to create a healthcare environment that meets diverse needs.
The essence of “emotional expression” that breathes life into characters! ‘The Mechanics of Expressions That Portray Life: Facial Expressions for Artists’ to be released in late June
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Born Digital Inc. will release ‘The Mechanics of Expressions That Portray Life: Facial Expressions for Artists’ in late June 2026. The book explains techniques for depicting character expressions and is aimed at illustrators and designers. The author is Oliver Sin.
1 in 2 men have become more interested in fashion in recent years! Behind the trend: establishing personal preferences and prioritizing “being oneself” over others’ opinions
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Onward Holdings conducted a survey on men’s clothing. 1 in 2 respondents said their interest in fashion had grown, and there is a stronger trend toward valuing personal identity over others’ opinions.
Makitori by STORES launches automatic translation for video and PDF manuals
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STORES Corporation has added automatic video and PDF translation to “Makitori by STORES.” Supporting more than 70 languages, the feature helps train foreign staff. It will be available starting in June 2026.
HALMEK up, a web media outlet for middle-aged women, partners with KDDI’s au Short to launch “I & WORLD: The More I Learn About the World, the More I See Myself,” a new program about the 2040 problem
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HALMEK up, a web media outlet operated by Halmek Inc., has partnered with KDDI’s video-streaming app au Short to launch a new program, “I & WORLD,” about the 2040 problem. It aims to turn women in their 50s’ anxieties about the future into hope.
S-Pool Sales Support joins JADMA as an associate member
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S-Pool Sales Support has joined JADMA as an associate member. It aims to strengthen promotional support for mail-order and e-commerce businesses and improve communications by drawing on industry expertise.
Celebrating the birthday of Apaman Shop’s official character, Bear-kun! The 38th “Bear-kun AR Photo Contest” begins June 8
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Apaman Shop is holding an AR photo contest to celebrate the birthday of its official character, Bear-kun. The participatory campaign invites entries via social media, with limited-edition merchandise for the winners.
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. and コスモエコパワー株式会社 sign a virtual PPA for the Enshu Wind Farm
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Furukawa Electric and コスモエコパワー have signed a virtual PPA for the Enshu Wind Farm. The agreement is expected to provide approximately 10 million kWh of environmental value annually and reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 4,200 tons.
積水ホームテクノ, a subsidiary of 積水化学工業, announced that it will raise unit bath prices by 4% to 19% due to rising raw material costs. The changes will apply to orders received starting August 3, 2026.
For small and medium-sized businesses in Fukuoka Prefecture: “Taking the First Step Toward Decarbonized Management” seminars to be held in Fukuoka in June and in Kitakyushu at Eco Techno 2026 in July! Registration now open
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e-dash Inc. will hold seminars on decarbonized management for small and medium-sized businesses in Fukuoka Prefecture, in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. The seminars will be held in a hybrid format, both in person and online.
Cloud ERP ‘ZAC’ to exhibit at the 1st Back Office DXPO Sapporo ’26, an exhibition on DX and business efficiency for administrative departments
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Oro Co., Ltd. will exhibit cloud ERP 'ZAC' and other products at the first 'Back Office DXPO Sapporo '26' from June 30 to July 1, 2026, targeting administrative department DX and efficiency.
Trabox launches “Finto Invoice Management,” an all-in-one service that handles everything from invoice issuance to payment reconciliation and accounting integration
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Trabox has launched “Finto Invoice Management,” a service that automates and streamlines invoice management using GMO Aozora Net Bank’s BaaS. It addresses accounting challenges for startups and growing companies.
[ETUDE] ETUDE to hold ‘ETUDE House Collection,’ an archive pop-up celebrating its 15th anniversary in Japan, at Shibuya Loft!
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Korean cosmetics brand ETUDE will hold the “ETUDE House Collection” pop-up event at Shibuya Loft from June 12 to 25, 2026, to mark its 15th anniversary in Japan. The event will feature limited-edition items and princess-themed experiences.
Fans choose how to show their support! Ryukyu Asteeda launches a new fan club!
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Ryukyu Asteeda Sports Inc. will launch a new fan club on June 8, 2026. It offers 2 ways to show support: for the team as a whole or for a favorite player, with a range of plans costing from 1,100 yen to 88,000 yen in annual fees. Memberships for families and businesses will be introduced starting next season.
[More than 600,000 copies sold] A special edition of the hugely popular series: ‘Japanese People Know Nothing About World News: Rare and In-Depth Information Edition’
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A press release for the latest installment in Wanibooks’ series, ‘Japanese People Know Nothing About World News: Rare and In-Depth Information Edition,’ which will be released on June 9, 2026. The hugely popular series has sold more than 600,000 copies in total. Written by Mayumi Tanimoto, the book features numerous lesser-known and local news stories from around the world.
Made with Japanese maple from Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture! A special treat inspired by pancakes: “Japanese Maple Pudding, Pancake Style”
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Kyodo Milk Industry will release “Japanese Maple Pudding, Pancake Style,” made with Japanese maple from Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, on June 22. It is the 4th installment in a pudding series inspired by patisserie desserts, with a focus on domestic ingredients.
Yayoi sponsors the 40th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI2026) as a gold sponsor
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Yayoi is sponsoring the 40th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence as a gold sponsor and will hold exhibitions and research presentations.
Credit Saison partners with PMG Partners to launch cash flow improvement services for small and medium-sized businesses
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Credit Saison has partnered with PMG Partners to launch an invoice purchasing service for small and medium-sized businesses starting in June 2026. It will consolidate invoices from multiple business partners and support cash flow improvements through payment processing on their behalf.
Agreement on cooperation to promote health with Miharu Town, Fukushima Prefecture
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Renaissance Inc. has signed an agreement with Miharu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, to cooperate on promoting health. The company will contribute to residents’ health through support for the municipal gym Machitore and other initiatives.
Selected for the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Practical Training Ground Development Model Project for Digital Talent Development”
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Mirai Works has been commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to implement a model project for cultivating digital talent through practical training, leveraging its database of 96,500 professionals to support SMEs nationwide.
Domino’s Pizza: A Father’s Day gift that’s sure to please! “Father’s Day Quattro Party Set” available for a limited time from June 15 (Monday) to June 21 (Sunday)!
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Domino’s Pizza will release the “Father’s Day Quattro Party Set” for Father’s Day 2026. It also announced its popular Quattro pizzas based on its 2025 sales rankings.
Savor the season with Kakiya Sushi’s “Seasonal Sushi: Summer”; 5 carefully selected seasonal toppings from across Japan, including Yamaguchi Prefecture blackthroat seaperch
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Kakiya Sushi, the takeout sushi brand operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, will offer “Seasonal Sushi: Summer,” featuring 5 seasonal summer toppings, for a limited time starting June 8, 2026. It uses carefully selected ingredients, including blackthroat seaperch from Yamaguchi Prefecture and Norwegian salmon.
A burst of sweetness from Hokkaido sweet corn! New products from PIZZA-LA! Summer additions featuring terimayo and the “Hokkaido Variety Quarter” go on sale
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Four Seasons’ PIZZA-LA will launch 2 new summer pizzas made with Hokkaido sweet corn starting June 10, 2026. The new additions to a series with cumulative sales of 20 million pizzas aim to boost summer demand.
Zeal sponsors the 11th AI Innovation Forum, hosted by JBpress Innovation Review / JBpress
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Zeal is sponsoring the 11th AI Innovation Forum hosted by JBpress, where its executive officer and CTO will speak about AI-ready data infrastructure. The forum will be held online on June 17, 2026.
[Denon New Product Information] The new DENON HOME spatial audio speaker series has surpassed ¥56 million in crowdfunding support on GREEN FUNDING. General sales are scheduled to begin July 17
【YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA】Life is mysterious and dear. Group exhibition “Living Things” to be held.
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The group exhibition “Living Things” will be held at YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA. It will exhibit and sell works by 5 artists who depict life through different forms of expression.