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GRAND株式会社 has released data on the reach of its office-building advertising medium “GRAND.” It reaches 1,620 companies, or 41.3% of all listed companies, with penetration 57 times the Japan average.
三省堂書店神田神保町本店 and 神保町よしもと漫才劇場 will hold a collaborative event in June 2026, with 8 theater performers choosing and displaying books that influenced their lives.
Companies mentioned：吉本興業、三省堂書店
キリンホールディングス will fully introduce “multidimensional potential assessment,” powered by VARIETAS’s “TA Team,” for its 2028 graduate recruitment. The company aims to improve hiring accuracy by combining multiple AI interviews to assess candidates from multiple perspectives.
Companies mentioned：キリンホールディングス
エーザイ will launch “チョコラBBゴールドリッチR” on June 8, 2026. The drink contains 16 ingredients and is the flagship product in the brand.
TIRTIR will launch 2 multifunctional cushion compacts with a cooling feel for summer on June 16.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Goodai Global Japan
Fuuuu will hold a POP UP SHOP celebrating the broadcast of Season 3 of the TV anime “ぐらんぶる” at 東武百貨店池袋本店 starting July 8, 2026. Highlights include a collaboration with a beer garden, limited-edition goods and original alcoholic beverages.
Companies mentioned：Fuuuu、東武百貨店、講談社
ゼネラル・パーチェス and 城北信用金庫 have partnered to offer the cost analysis service “コストドック” free of charge to small and midsize businesses. The service supports cost reductions and decarbonization at the same time.
Companies mentioned：城北信用金庫
あい・グループ held an event marking its 50th anniversary. A 吉本新喜劇 performance and awards ceremony expressed gratitude and signaled the group’s resolve for the next 50 years.
東京科学大学 and みらい創造インベストメンツ have opened applications for the 2026 Deep Tech Entrepreneur Development Course. The program aims to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs through hands-on learning.
Companies mentioned：東京科学大学、株式会社みらい創造インベストメンツ
株式会社コーセー will run 雪肌精’s “SAVE the BLUE Ocean Project” for its 18th year. Alongside support for coral conservation efforts, the company will launch an environmentally conscious limited-edition kit for the first time.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コーセー、海の種
株式会社ウブン is set to speak at “Amazon Conference 2026,” taking place on June 17, 2026. The presentation will cover Amazon data analysis and methods for increasing sales.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WUUZY、株式会社ネイビーグループ、株式会社そばに、株式会社Picaro.AI、NE株式会社、しるし株式会社
新経営サービス will hold an online seminar for small and midsize businesses on June 30, explaining how to build a job grade system.
Companies mentioned：株式会社新経営サービス
Quatre Saison Hamamatsu, operated by Stillan Co., Ltd., will begin selling its summer-only corporate banquet plan, “SUMMER Sparkling Party Plan,” on June 1, 2026. The plan aims to foster communication among companies with sparkling wine and a creative French buffet.
Nihon Wasou HD will launch new educational programs, including the “Wasouka Academy,” in summer 2026. The company will strengthen efforts to train people to share kimono culture.
JPMC will hold the “JPMC Partners Conference 2026” in Nagoya on June 18, 2026. Partner companies from across Japan will gather for a keynote address and a special lecture by Saori Yoshida, former member of Japan’s national women’s wrestling team.
Ginza Onodera Co., Ltd. will open “Kaitenzushi Ginza Onodera Nagoya,” its first kaiten-sushi restaurant in the Tokai region, at the new “HAERA” mall in Sakae, Nagoya, on June 11, 2026. The restaurant will serve authentic Edomae sushi at affordable prices and offer limited-edition collaborative sweets with long-established local businesses.
Companies mentioned：青柳総本家、妙香園、サッポロビール株式会社
Resilire Inc. has joined the JEITA Digital Ecosystem Study Group as a general member. The group is a framework aiming to advance digital transformation and strengthen the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry through the development of industrial data spaces. As a specialist in supply chain risk management, Resilire will contribute practical knowledge on implementing data collaboration.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人電子情報技術産業協会（JEITA）、三菱電機株式会社、日立製作所、ソニー、富士通、NEC、村田製作所、TDK、オムロン、セイコーエプソン、シャープ
Maruetsu, in partnership with Otsuka Pharmaceutical, will hold food education events for parents and children in July 2026 at its Itabashi Minamicho and Shin-Kawasaki stores, using the “Mogu Mogu Town” educational game app. The 2-part program aims to help children learn about ingredients and nutritional balance while having fun.
Companies mentioned：大塚製薬株式会社
UGREEN will launch its high-end wireless headphones, “HiTune Max6,” on June 8, 2026. The product features noise cancellation, high-resolution audio playback and a long-lasting battery.
Companies mentioned：UGREEN
Houseboat Club has launched a service for registering end-of-life wishes for sea burials. It offers a new form of memorial service that “does not leave a burden for children.”
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本海洋散骨協会
A research paper verifying the effectiveness of “Koroyawa” impact-absorbing flooring has been published in an international academic journal. The industry-government-academia collaboration provides new evidence for preventing hip fractures in older adults.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Magic Shields、東京科学大学、東京医科歯科大学
Smart Shūzen Inc. will hold free online seminars in June for condominium unit owners. The seminars will explain a large-scale repair project at a 40-year-old condominium and ways to reduce costs for water supply and drainage work. Individual consultations will also be held.
MOL Sunflower’s ferries Sunflower Kurenai and Murasaki have received Japan’s first “Welcome Baby Ferry” certification, designated No. 1. Services for families with children were recognized, and commemorative discounts will also be offered.
Companies mentioned：ミキハウス子育て総研株式会社、さんふらわあトラベル株式会社
Based on data from its “find” lost-and-found cloud service, find Inc. announced that an estimated 3.28 million umbrellas are lost annually in Japan, causing economic losses of up to 6.6 billion yen and about 2,273 tons of CO2 emissions. The survey was timed to coincide with “Umbrella Day” on June 11 and calls for reducing lost items and environmental impact.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイカサ
Don Don Tei will offer its 1000-yen all-you-can-eat deal for students again in June. The offer is for high school students on June 10 and university students on June 20, at the Tenjin Daimyo and Kokura Cent City locations.
Companies mentioned：Miコーポレーション
NTT DATA and Fortience Consulting have launched a demonstration of the “Digital SECI Model” to support the transfer of tacit knowledge in manufacturing companies’ supply chain management operations. The model uses AI to make experienced workers’ decision-making perspectives explicit.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTデータ、フォーティエンスコンサルティング株式会社
CLAT-JAPAN, operated by 株式会社フォーカス, has launched 10 types of bags for summer outings. Custom processing is available in small quantities, making them ideal for events and promotional giveaways.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォーカス
Ito-Yokado’s “Poppo frozen food series” has reached cumulative sales of 500,000 meals in 2 months since launch. The new “Poppo Fried Chicken” will go on sale starting June 8. The launch aims to energize the frozen snack category.
Central Daily, part of advertising company DAC Group, and DAC未来サポート文化事業団 will hold the community event “BISTRO Nanahoshi — Let’s Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Together” on June 21, 2026, at Patrie in Nanao City, to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake. A warm meal and public viewing will help strengthen community ties.
Companies mentioned：DAC未来サポート文化事業団、NIKI Hills Winery、Aperçu
To mark the 8th anniversary of the audio community app PIKAPIKA, 8 streamers have released singing content they produced themselves. The user-led project turned their gratitude into a creative work.
ECOFIT24 has unveiled a new visual and promotional video featuring brand ambassador Hayato Ichihara. The campaign highlights the value of training through the tagline “Leave your weak self behind.”
Companies mentioned：エーイーシー株式会社
WeBridge Inc. will hold a free online seminar on July 14, 2026, for doctors, dentists, healthcare executives and marketers, covering the latest Google Maps features and AI strategies. Against a backdrop of 98.3% smartphone penetration, the seminar will share ways to attract new patients through local SEO, manage reviews and respond to the new “Ask Maps” feature.
Minato City, Tokyo, will hold the “71st Minato City Fire Brigade Pump Operation Competition” at Shiba Park on June 14, Reiwa 8. Fire brigade members will compete in operating portable pumps and demonstrate the results of their regular training.
WAYS, a tutoring school specializing in integrated junior and senior high schools, has opened a new classroom inside Marui Family Shiki in Shiki, Saitama Prefecture. It is offering a campaign waiving the 22,000-yen enrollment fee.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メイツ
From June 8 to July 31, 2026, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS will run a campaign offering 20% back, up to 4,000 yen, when customers use Global Point Wallet at cafeterias at participating universities. The campaign aims to create financial connections with young people and promote cashless payments.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、三菱UFJニコス株式会社、Apple Inc.、Google LLC、株式会社ジェーシービー
To mark the 17th anniversary of the boys' love game Lucky Dog 1, an online lottery themed around white suits goes on sale June 10, 2026. It features a wide range of merchandise using newly illustrated chibi characters.
株式会社サトクリフ will launch an online lottery for “いや、そうはならんやろ,” featuring new merchandise with original illustrations by popular illustrator chihiro, through its online lottery service Kuji Cliff on June 8, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サトクリフ、トゥーヴァージンズグループ
The Cliff Store online site, operated by 株式会社サトクリフ, will begin taking preorders for new merchandise from the TV anime Senki Zessho Symphogear XV on June 8, 2026. Sales will run through July 17, 2026.
A Noto recovery forum focused on vacant houses was held in Shika Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. Public- and private-sector participants, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and ANA, discussed concrete measures and aimed to develop a model for recovery across the wider region.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Asian Bridge、株式会社AlbaLink、ANAホールディングス、株式会社いこいの村能登半島、家印株式会社、ルスカデザイン建築設計事務所、一般社団法人古民家再生協会、株式会社シカケ、株式会社ブリベンチャー、有限会社中央ケアーサポート、株式会社ビーイングホールディングス
Hitachi Systems has adopted Knowledge Work AI Sales Meeting Records and Knowledge Work Internal Sharing simultaneously. It aims to turn sales knowledge into data assets and improve decision-making. A company-wide rollout is planned from June 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日立システムズ、NTTドコモビジネス、みずほ銀行、日清食品
ActRecipe Inc. announced that its iPaaS ActRecipe has been adopted by 株式会社SmartHR to improve the efficiency of labor-management operations and reduce reliance on individual employees. SmartHR will automate deadline management and streamline reminder tasks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SmartHR
Dusit Thani Kyoto has earned the “VERIFIED Responsible Hospitality” sustainability certification from フォーブス・トラベルガイド. Its environmental initiatives and community partnerships were recognized, and it also received a four-star rating.
Companies mentioned：デュシット・インターナショナル、フォーブス・トラベルガイド、アウディ ジャパン
楽彩株式会社 will begin taking reservations for a limited quantity of いなみ農園’s new small watermelon variety, “Pino Girl,” on June 8, 2026. The seeds are edible, and the fruit is notable for its high sugar content of 14.9 degrees.
Companies mentioned：楽彩株式会社、いなみ農園、デリカフーズグループ
株式会社スープストックトーキョー will launch its summer gift, “A Gift of Soup to Soothe You Through Summer,” on June 8, 2026, for the summer gifting season. Sets of frozen soups, freeze-dried products, and retort-packaged curries will be available in stores and online.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スープストックトーキョー
Skater Co., Ltd. has launched lunch bags in blind packaging featuring Disney Princess designs. Each package contains 1 randomly selected design from a total of 6, adding the excitement of a surprise reveal. Buying 1 box lets you complete the full collection.
Gaishishukatsu.com and the Asset Management Industry Association will jointly hold the “Asset Management and Investment Management Industry Career Expo” on June 21, 2026. The event will give students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the industry.
Companies mentioned：アセットマネジメントOne、セゾン投信、大和アセットマネジメント、東京海上アセットマネジメント、ニッセイアセットマネジメント、野村アセットマネジメント、パリミキアセットマネジメント、ベイビュー・アセット・マネジメント、三井住友DSアセットマネジメント、三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント、三菱ＵＦＪアセットマネジメント、りそなアセットマネジメント
Bookoff Group will introduce shopping baskets made from “CD plastic,” a material recycled from CDs and DVDs slated for disposal, starting June 25, 2026. The initiative lets customers experience the circular economy in stores.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スーパーメイト
Saint Marc Cafe recorded its 3rd-highest sales of the year on its second “Saint Marc Cafe Day” (May 30, 2026), selling about 150,000 servings of Chococro. The next event will be held on June 30.
Shueisha Games announced that Chronoscript: The Endless End, an exploration-focused action-adventure game developed by DeskWorks, will be released in fall 2026. A prologue trailer was unveiled at Future Games Show, and the participation of renowned creators including Mari Shimazaki and Yasunori Mitsuda was also revealed.
Companies mentioned：株式会社集英社ゲームズ、株式会社デスクワークス、プロキオン・スタジオ、ビー・トライブ
Original株式会社クロスワンがものづくり補助金に採択され、2D写真から立体アクリルスタンドを商品化する事業を推進する。
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS have launched a cashless payment initiative for students in partnership with universities. They will offer up to 20% back on purchases made through the prepaid mobile payment app Global Point Wallet.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、三菱UFJニコス株式会社、愛知学院大学、神奈川大学生活協同組合、東海大学、四日市大学、四日市看護医療大学、大正大学、国立大学法人北陸先端科学技術大学院大学
A survey by xID Inc. found that about 1 in 5 people have experienced late utility bill payments. “Forgot to pay” was the most common reason, at 39%. Among those who had received payment reminders, 81% said the process was inconvenient, and 69% said they would like to use a payment service that can be completed on a smartphone with a few taps.
Cornes Technologies will exhibit at Image Sensing Show 2026, held in June 2026, with demonstrations and a seminar on an automated tracking and surveillance system using visible light, infrared, and AI.
Companies mentioned：Teledyne FLIR、Sightline Intelligence、Videology、TELEDYNE e2v、GelSight、Visometry
Adachi Ward’s popular school-lunch dish “shrimp cream rice” will be available for a limited time as a Seven-Eleven rice ball. Three “Raku Veggie” menu items will also launch in conjunction with Food Education Month. Part of the sales will be donated to Adachi Ward’s food education programs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン-イレブン・ジャパン
株式会社サンステラ has begun selling Revopoint's top-of-the-line industrial 3D scanner, the “MetroY Ultra.” It combines high-precision laser and structured-light technologies to enable high-speed scanning.
Companies mentioned：Revopoint
SWITCHBOT株式会社 has added a new “Helping” feature to its AI partner bot “KATA Friends.” Users can now operate SwitchBot devices and home appliances and check their status by voice, expanding smart home integration.
Netstars and AllScale have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on promoting stablecoin payments in Japan. They aim to enable multiple wallets under Netstars' “StarPay-X” initiative and promote the adoption of stablecoin payments at brick-and-mortar stores.
Companies mentioned：AllScale、Bravo Rewards
INTLOOP announced the upcoming launch of its business-specific AI agent solution 'INTLOOP Pocket' in July 2026, with the first offering 'INTLOOP Sales Pocket' for sales support. Pre-registration has begun. This matters as it combines consulting expertise with AI to lower barriers for enterprises.
株式会社イマクリエ has been awarded a contract by Higashimiyoshi Town, Tokushima Prefecture, for its “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year: Introduction to Remote Work and Skills Development Seminar Services.” The municipal project aims to expand local employment opportunities and create diverse ways of working by developing women’s remote-work skills.
Tokyo School of Music & Dance will launch its “Dance Academy” at Koto Ward Toyo Elementary School on June 18. The industry-academia collaboration program has vocational school students teach dance in physical education classes; this fiscal year, Nagoya joins, bringing the program to 3 cities nationwide.
Companies mentioned：三建設備工業、株式会社ATARAYO
Hoosiers Capital Management has secured priority negotiation rights for 2 residential properties for its private REIT. The newly built properties are scheduled for completion in August and October 2026, and the company aims to expand its asset scale and enhance investor value.
Companies mentioned：フージャースコーポレーション
Dynamic Map Platform is providing high-precision 3D map data to a domestic automaker for autonomous driving and ADAS development in compliance with UN-R79. The data includes road information with centimeter-level accuracy required for lane-change assistance, supporting compliance with international standards.
Hoyu discovered ultrafine cavities inside hair affected by combined damage and established a new technology to repair them using 2 specific ingredients. The technology is planned for use in future products.
The 2nd year of fino’s medical wig donation project has concluded. Using a portion of pink ribbon product sales (¥4,312,440) and donated hair, the project provided wigs free of charge to 11 people. It offered 7 types of wigs to meet diverse needs and provided personalized consultations and styling cuts. The initiative aims to raise awareness of hair donation and support people facing illness or hair loss in expressing their individuality.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイントゥデイ、NPO法人全国福祉理美容師養成協会
Pegasus Tech Ventures will co-host the Kyushu regional competition of “Startup World Cup 2026” with Kumamoto City and others at Kumamoto-jo Hall on August 26. It is one of the world’s largest pitch contests, with US$1 million in investment prize money at stake.
Companies mentioned：トイメディカル株式会社、株式会社再春館製薬所、平田機工株式会社、株式会社新日本科学、マネーフォワード、メタップス、エアトリ、モンスターラボ、AI CROSS、Mujin、SkyDrive、テラモーターズ、ユニファ、FiNC Technologies、ライフイズテック、WizWe
The “ILS Kickoff Conference,” hosted by 株式会社プロジェクトニッポン, will be held on June 29. It will announce rankings of major companies and share practical insights on open innovation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロジェクトニッポン、ソニーベンチャーズ、日立製作所、パナソニック、三井化学、ヘレウス、ホンダ、スカパーJSAT、三菱HCキャピタル、新明和工業、Zip Infrastructure
HPE announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Revenue of $10.7 billion, up 40% year over year, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.79 were among the records set. The company raised its guidance, citing benefits from the Juniper integration.
Companies mentioned：Juniper Networks
Koizumi Seiki has launched the “Cordless Bangs Iron and LED Mirror Set,” a collaboration product with Sanrio Characters, in 3 colors. Features include a proprietary brush shape and an LED mirror.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンリオ
KDDI and others will run a campaign offering the first month of Subscription Topping free for povo2.0 from June 8, 2026.
Companies mentioned：KDDI、沖縄セルラー、KDDI Digital Life
株式会社asken will hold a free seminar for health management professionals. Occupational physician Shota Miyakuni will explain how to build systems that encourage employee behavior change, drawing on insights from the AI meal-management app “Asken.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社asken
System Five will exhibit at the 8th CSPI 2026, showcasing the latest drone solutions, including DJI Matrice 400. It will also run a campaign offering visitors to its booth an original ballpoint pen.
Companies mentioned：DJI
株式会社アテックス will launch the “Baby Mat SOYO,” which circulates a gentle breeze inside the mat to prevent stuffiness, on June 8, 2026. It will be sold at アカチャンホンポ and through the company’s direct sales site, supporting babies’ comfortable sleep.
Companies mentioned：アカチャンホンポ
WAO High School will hold an online seminar on high school study abroad on June 20. It will explain how to study abroad long-term without repeating a year by making use of the correspondence-school system. The event will also include a live broadcast with students currently studying abroad.
ヒルトン東京 will begin serving 2 summer night parfaits at its Bar & Lounge ZATTA on June 15. The tropical “Golden Riviera” and “Blush Lagoon,” featuring melon and peach, will be available after 17:00. Reservations can be made on the official website.
Companies mentioned：ヒルトン、ヒルトン東京
A research group at Tokyo University of Science has developed a method that approximates the size spectrum of river microplastics (MP) with a power law, enabling highly accurate estimates of mass concentrations, including sizes that have not been measured, from a limited range of observed sizes. The method resolves difficulties in comparing studies with different size ranges and enables a unified assessment of MP pollution.
Kanko Manabonekt has opened entries for the 9th National Video Creation Koshien, a video contest for junior and senior high school students. The previous competition drew 847 teams and 3,351 participants, a record.
Companies mentioned：菅公学生服株式会社、コクヨ株式会社、pixiv、UUUM、京都芸術大学
Taisei Jutaku Co., Ltd. has signed a franchise agreement with Aiful Home and joined as a new franchisee in Saitama Prefecture under the name Aiful Home Kawagoe Store. The company will make use of the brand’s strength, customer-attraction capabilities, diverse product lineup and training program to boost its business.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LIXIL住宅研究所、アイフルホームカンパニー
Renoveru Inc. has begun its expansion into Asia. It has established new entities in Singapore and Thailand and started renovation work on its first buy-renovate-resell project in Bangkok. The company aims to create a new market by applying its renovation track record and expertise in Japan to Thailand’s secondhand condominium market.
Cartier will hold the grand opening of its flagship Cartier Nagoya Sakae Boutique in Sakae, Nagoya, on June 11, 2026. It is the brand’s 3rd flagship store in Japan, following those in Tokyo and Osaka, and features a design by an internationally acclaimed artist.
Companies mentioned：リシュモングループ
Original日経BPが2026年6月8日よりJR東日本の主要10路線で車内ビジョンを使った動画広告を開始。厳選した特集や人気記事を週替わりで配信し、第一弾は「2026年本屋大賞」受賞作『イン・ザ・メガチャーチ』を紹介する。
Companies mentioned：JR東日本
アシックスジャパン will release 4 styles from its “SHINE PACK” shoe collection, to be worn by Japan’s men’s national volleyball team at international competitions, starting June 11. The collection includes models worn by players Yuji Nishida and Ran Takahashi, and expresses team unity through neon colors.
Companies mentioned：アシックスジャパン、大阪ブルテオン、サントリーサンバーズ
Akamai and EQUES, founded by researchers from the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo Lab, have signed a partnership agreement. They will provide hands-on support for building fast, secure RAG systems and conducting proofs of concept for AI models.
Companies mentioned：株式会社EQUES、東京大学松尾研究室
Hyundai Motor has unveiled its global campaign film “Next Starts Now” ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The film features Son Heung-min and Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot Atlas, and focuses on 5 young soccer players who will shape the next generation.
Companies mentioned：Boston Dynamics、Hyundai Mobility Japan
Asilla Inc. has officially introduced its AI security system, “AI Security asilla,” at Canal City Hakata, a large mixed-use complex in Fukuoka. Working with Sun Life, which manages the facility, the company aims to improve safety through suspicious-behavior detection and crowding visualization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サン・ライフ
Original木村屋總本店が2026年6月の新商品売れ筋ランキングを発表。1位は「ジャンボむしケーキ 夏のチョコ」で168円。関東近郊のスーパーで販売。
The market-style seafood BBQ event “Pop-up! Hamayaki Umaka Market” will be held at イオンモール新居浜 in Ehime Prefecture for a limited time from June 12 to July 5, 2026. At this hands-on event, visitors can choose and grill items such as naturally caught tuna and oysters in the shell, delivered directly from Misaki, in a market-style setting. The venue can also be used as a beer garden.
Companies mentioned：イオンモール新居浜
Sankin Shoji is holding an Amazon-exclusive “Car Trouble Support Sale.” The supercapacitor jump starter Ignic Pro, which carries zero risk of ignition even in scorching heat, is available at a special price. Demand is expected to rise in summer as a measure against battery failures caused by high temperatures.
Companies mentioned：JAF
A survey by Aida Sekkei found that 73.4% of prospective homebuyers are affected by rising prices, with many saying they will review their budgets or postpone their purchases. They tend to prioritize price while refusing to compromise on floor plans or performance.
The Japan Management Association will hold the Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2026 in July. The event will feature solution exhibits for local government employees and more than 50 seminars.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本経営協会、株式会社QuizKnock、株式会社JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY
To mark the 5th anniversary of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Itabashi Ward will invite former Japan women’s national volleyball team player Shoko Sugiyama to host a volleyball experience event for elementary school students in the ward. It will be held on July 18.
Inaba Pet Food has released the 5th installment of its new “CIAO Churu” commercial for spring 2026. The latest in a series featuring cats who applied from across Japan is available to watch on YouTube.
Meta Heroes Inc. hosted a disaster-prevention metaverse experience booth using Fortnite at the international festival of 大阪YMCAインターナショナルスクール. The booth offered a new, hands-on way to learn about disaster preparedness through games, drawing an enthusiastic response from many children.
Companies mentioned：大阪YMCAインターナショナルスクール、株式会社Meta Earth Heroes
SHElikes and Onna no Tenshoku type will jointly hold a free online seminar offering tips on changing jobs and reskilling for women concerned about their careers.
Visa has teamed up with エクスペディア to launch a campaign for overseas summer holidays. Visa cardholders can get 18% off hotels, up to ¥20,000, or ¥4,500 off a package. The booking period runs from June 8 to 30, 2026.
Companies mentioned：エクスペディア
Originalダイアモンドヘッド株式会社が、パン1枚で耳を切らずにホットサンドが作れる「ROOMMATE® 1枚焼きホットサンドメーカー」を発売。8～12枚切り食パンに対応し、忙しい朝の時短調理を実現する。
Companies mentioned：ダイアモンドヘッド株式会社
Kiddy Land and Fuji TV have launched a joint project to develop new characters, opening public submissions on June 7, 2026. The theme is “a kawaii character never seen before.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社フジテレビジョン、合同会社フジ・コンシューマー・プロダクツ
AlbaLink held a Noto reconstruction forum in Shika Town. The government, ANA, experts, and municipalities discussed a model for wide-area reconstruction through the use of vacant houses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AlbaLink、株式会社Asian Bridge、国土交通省、ANAホールディングス
Craif株式会社 announced that DENSEISHA has adopted “MySignal Scan,” a urine-based cancer risk test, as an employee benefit. All employees and their spouses are eligible, the company covers the full cost, and about 93% said they wanted to take the test.
Companies mentioned：Craif株式会社、株式会社電成社
The Zepp Tour for dance event “IDENTITY” opened in Fukuoka. 19 rising acts gathered for a large-scale event featuring a spectacular performance by the headliner and ties to the local dance scene.
Companies mentioned：株式会社RaySTA、Dot color Dance studio
Bywill supported Tsuyama Gas’s ongoing purchase of forest credits from Kagamino Town over 8 years and published an interview. The initiative aims to achieve both decarbonization and the creation of local value.
Companies mentioned：津山瓦斯株式会社、株式会社バイウィル