[New store] “PRONTO Narita Airport Terminal 2 Store” to open on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Pronto Corporation will open a new store in Narita Airport Terminal 2 on July 17, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロントコーポレーション、JR東日本、京成電鉄
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KidZania, Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to co-host “Cosmopolitan Campus,” a public-private-academic partnership workshop for junior and senior high school students.
KCJ GROUP will co-host the semiconductor workshop “Cosmopolitan Campus” for junior and senior high school students with Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture from July to September 2026. Applications open June 8.
Companies mentioned：KCJ GROUP、九州大学、三菱電機、ソニーセミコンダクタマニュファクチャリング
Mechanism discovered by which plants remove stem cells with damaged DNA.
Original明治大学などの研究グループが、植物がDNA損傷を受けた幹細胞をKRP6タンパク質により選択的に排除する機構を発見した。
Companies mentioned：量子科学技術研究開発機構、明治大学、奈良先端科学技術大学院大学
[Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium] Aquarium fish grow vegetables!? Exhibition on “aquaponics,” a form of circular agriculture, to open.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium has opened a permanent aquaponics exhibition. It will make the symbiotic system between fish and vegetables visible and serve as a center for environmental education.
The third ECHO COFFEE release goes on sale today, Monday, June 8. “Rwanda Kilimbi Natural” — clean fruit notes and a sense of the people behind it, from a thousand hills.
“Rwanda Kilimbi Natural,” a coffee from Rwanda’s Kirimbi district, has launched as the third release in the ECHO COFFEE series. The company supports sustainable coffee production and emphasizes its relationships with local communities.
Companies mentioned：Little Darling Coffee Roasters、Muraho Trading Company、ORIGIN COUNTRIES、JICA
KDDIアイレット refreshes its suite of AI solutions, “gaipack”!
KDDIアイレット has rebranded its suite of AI solutions as “gaipack” and announced a new service structure covering 4 phases, from implementation through operation.
Companies mentioned：KDDIアイレット、Google、AWS、Contentful
June 11 is both “Umbrella Day” and “Hattifattener Day”; with hydrangeas also at their peak, the rainy season is looking its best!
Moominvalley Park will hold special events to mark Umbrella Day on June 11, including limited-edition photo props and rainy-day campaigns. The events aim to enhance the appeal of visiting in wet weather.
Applications open for the Reiwa 8 Hamamatsu ORI-Project (regional challenge-solving initiative).
Hamamatsu City has opened applications for “Hamamatsu ORI-Project,” a regional challenge-solving initiative. The project supports demonstration experiments that use a data collaboration platform.
[FRONTIER] Sales begin for PCs recommended for “DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH”.
Inverse Net has begun selling PCs recommended for “DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH” under its FRONTIER brand. The lineup includes 2 models equipped with AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9000 series processors. A T-shirt giveaway campaign for the first 50 customers will also be held.
Companies mentioned：KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS、AMD
KBcreation, operator of Kagoshima-born chopped salad specialist “VEGE & me,” and Wiz enter a capital and business alliance.
Wiz has entered a capital and business alliance with KBcreation, operator of Kagoshima-born salad shop “VEGE & me.” It will support digital transformation and store development, with the aim of expanding to 100 locations by 2030.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Wiz、合同会社KBcreation、鹿児島レブナイズ
Donation presented to 埼玉県本庄市社会福祉協議会.
KI-STAR Real Estate donated the 32,145 yen raised at the 9th KI Cup to the Honjo City Council of Social Welfare. The donation is part of its efforts to support local children.
Companies mentioned：埼玉県本庄市社会福祉協議会
Original〈速報〉27卒学生の6月1日時点の内定率は81.2％、前年同期を2.5ポイント下回る
Original株式会社キャリタスが27卒学生の就職活動状況を調査。6月1日時点の内定率は81.2％で、前年比2.5ポイント減となった。
Companies mentioned：株式会社キャリタス
“AI Expo Nagoya 2026” announces its third lineup of conference speakers! Real-world AI applications, including digital transformation in pharmaceutical development and AI for anomaly prediction, take center stage.
株式会社アイスマイリー will hold “AI Expo Nagoya 2026” for the first time. Details have been announced for a conference on AI applications in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイスマイリー、沢井製薬株式会社、株式会社Kiei、株式会社カルテットコミュニケーションズ、株式会社SIGNATE
Can neck-worn wearable cameras support OSCE assessment?
A Juntendo University research group demonstrated that, when assessing medical students’ OSCE performance, footage from a neck-worn wearable camera worn by an assessor can capture more assessment criteria than a fixed camera. The team concluded that the camera is useful for reviewing fine procedural details, but that wearing methods and recording conditions need to be standardized before practical implementation.
A hugely popular meal-replacement diet featuring 328 plant-fermentation extracts! Live commerce event for “Mogitate Nama Smoothie” to run from June 8.
17LIVE and ジェイフロンティア will hold a live commerce event for “Mogitate Nama Smoothie” from June 8 to 17, 2026. 30 livestreamers will compete, with prizes including modeling opportunities for top sellers.
Companies mentioned：ジェイフロンティア株式会社
[Saitama Prefecture] Applications open for businesses to join the “No-Code Tool Utilization Program”!
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Companies mentioned：サイボウズ株式会社、Google LLC、Microsoft Corporation、株式会社ジャパン・エンダストリアル
“PRONTO,” with “a café by day, a bar by night,” opens in Terminal 2!
PRONTO, which switches between a cafe and a bar depending on the time of day, will open in Terminal 2 of Narita Airport on July 17, 2026. It will offer different experiences from morning to night, proposing a new way to spend time at the airport.
Casual footwear brand CROCS opens for a limited time in Terminal 3!
Footwear brand “crocs” will open a limited-time shop in Terminal 3 of Narita Airport on June 12, 2026.
Companies mentioned：crocs
Plant-based “green cola” to launch nationwide on August 4
Asahi Soft Drinks will launch its plant-based carbonated drink “green cola” nationwide from August 4. With no sugar or preservatives and zero calories, it aims to meet the health-conscious needs of younger consumers.
Sponsorship of the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027)
HIS has become a Platinum Partner of the 2027 International Horticultural Expo. It has established a new promotion office and will roll out a range of travel plans from fall 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス
Notice of Kings U18 No. 29 Shunsuke Miyazato's selection for the 2nd training camp of the 2026 men's U17 Japan national team
Kings U18 player Shunsuke Miyazato has been selected for the 2nd training camp of the men's U17 Japan national team. The camp will be an important step toward competing in the World Cup.
[Yakiniku King] Celebrate your birthday at “Yakiniku King”! Receive an original birthday card!
“Yakiniku King” has begun distributing birthday cards at all its restaurants as a birthday perk. Customers dining at the restaurants will receive an original character card.
Companies mentioned：物語コーポレーション
Tokyo Metro to strengthen heatstroke measures for frontline employees
Tokyo Metro will take steps to prevent heatstroke among frontline employees, including trialing polo-shirt uniforms, providing fan-equipped cooling vests, introducing T-shirt workwear, and distributing drinks with Coke ON drink tickets. The measures aim to protect employees' health and ensure safe operations amid extreme heat.
Companies mentioned：東京地下鉄株式会社、The Coca-Cola Company
フィリピン航空 announces official membership in ワンワールドアライアンス
フィリピン航空 has announced its official membership in ワンワールドアライアンス. As the Philippines' only full-service carrier, it aims to expand its network and enhance its services.
Companies mentioned：フィリピン航空、ワンワールドアライアンス
Tokyo Passion Collection, a Tokyo-grown passion fruit fair, to be held from Wednesday, June 10, 2026!
At the request of the Tokyo Metropolitan Agriculture and Forestry Promotion Foundation, Gurunavi will hold Tokyo Passion Collection, a shaved-ice fair featuring Tokyo-grown passion fruit, starting June 10, 2026. 4 locations around Japan will offer special menus in rotation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ぐるなび、公益財団法人東京都農林水産振興財団、一般社団法人日本かき氷協会
Special book capturing 15 years of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS now available for preorder
A special book commemorating the 15th anniversary of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS is complete, and preorders have begun. It costs 5,500 yen, and the deadline is July 31.
Companies mentioned：扶桑社、Numéro TOKYO
Pre-registration begins for smartphone app of hugely popular smart slot machine “Smart Slot Fist of the North Star: Chapter of Reincarnation 2”!
Sammy Networks will begin pre-registration for a smartphone app based on the smart slot machine “Fist of the North Star: Chapter of Reincarnation 2” on June 8, 2026. The app costs 2980 yen and is scheduled for release on June 15.
Companies mentioned：サミー株式会社、株式会社サミーネットワークス
—See, capture, and share— Fashion Cantata Week 2026 opens
Fashion Cantata Week 2026 is being held at Kyoto Station Building. Through costume exhibitions and video content, the event brings together Kyoto's traditional beauty and the latest culture.
Companies mentioned：京都駅ビル開発株式会社、京都商工会議所、ジェイアール京都伊勢丹
[RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto] “First Trip Support Plan” now available to help families make precious summer travel memories with their babies
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto will begin offering the “First Trip Support Plan” for families with infants on June 9. Rental childcare items will help ease the burden of traveling.
[阪急うめだ本店] 10 Father's Day gift ideas! GREEN AGE selects items that support fathers' health and practical products they can use right away
GREEN AGE on the 8th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 has announced 10 Father's Day gift ideas. Its selection includes recovery wear focused on health and practical items, on sale from May 11 to June 21. The products are also featured in the online store.
Companies mentioned：TENTIAL、CW-X、DAIWA、OOFOS、THE NORTH FACE、Hydro Flask、ReD、ニールズヤード レメディーズ、アヴェダ、阪急うめだ本店
AEON's all-in-one app “iAEON” and e-ticket service “ticket board” begin integration
AEON's all-in-one app “iAEON” and e-ticket service “ticket board” have begun integrating. Users can apply for concert tickets within the app, and AEON Pay is available as a payment method.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ボードウォーク、イオンスマートテクノロジー、イオンフィナンシャルサービス株式会社
Carbon credits generated on farmland in Tokyo!
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has partnered with startup Faeger to test the generation of carbon credits through biochar application on farmland in Tokyo. J-Credits certifying 2,617kg-CO2 have been approved, and the initiative aims to generate 20,000 t-CO2 by the end of 2033.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フェイガー
[Group bookings now accepted] Japanese cultural experience complex opens in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Local Guide Stars will open the Japanese cultural experience complex “Chopsticks Studio Shinjuku” in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on June 10, 2026. It will offer experiences such as chopstick-making and calligraphy, and is expanding its capacity to host groups.
Companies mentioned：Contents Like合同会社
Tomizuya Co., Ltd., which operates 5 large supermarkets in Osaka Prefecture, grand-opens its in-house produce brand “Seika Stadium—Aosta”; opening anniversary giveaway campaign also planned
Tomizuya Co., Ltd., which operates 5 large supermarkets in Osaka Prefecture, has grand-opened its in-house produce brand “Seika Stadium—Aosta” at its Tomizawa Imagawa store. It offers high-quality produce at affordable prices and is also running an opening anniversary giveaway campaign.
Skateboarding event “NORTHSIDE JAM” presented by TACTICS Sapporo Store
TACTICS Sapporo Store will hold the skateboarding event “NORTHSIDE JAM” at UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO on June 21, 2026. The community event, timed to coincide with Go Skateboarding Day, will bring together local skaters and culture fans.
Companies mentioned：TSIホールディングス、株式会社ジャック
Pre-registrations for new app “Yowamushi Pedal Resonance Pedalism,” based on the TV anime series Yowamushi Pedal, surpass 100,000!
enish has announced that pre-registrations for its new app “Yowamushi Pedal Resonance Pedalism” have surpassed 100,000. To mark the milestone, it will run a campaign offering signed merchandise from the voice cast.
Companies mentioned：株式会社enish、株式会社Gホールディングス
[Limited to the first 2,000 registrants] Receive an Amazon gift card worth 500 yen by registering to attend. More than 70 seminars will share practical examples of AI use, with speakers including Fujitsu, NTT DOCOMO and Skylark
株式会社イプロス has launched a campaign offering Amazon gift cards to the first 2,000 people, ahead of “IPROS AI 2026 Summer,” scheduled for the end of July. More than 70 seminars will also share practical knowledge on using AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イプロス、富士通株式会社、株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス、株式会社NTTドコモ、一般社団法人AICX協会、株式会社Lightblue
[Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture] Sharing “real smiles” spent in nature | Wood Design Park Okazaki seeks models for promotional photography, with perks
Wood Design Park Okazaki is seeking models to participate in promotional video and photo shoots for the facility. The recruitment is aimed at families and groups of young people, and will showcase the appeal of nature experiences.
[200 locations nationwide] Tokyo's popular, queue-drawing izakaya chain “Shinjidai” opens its first location in Hiyoshi on Sunday, June 21, 2026
Izakaya chain “Shinjidai” will open its first location in Hiyoshi, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, with a grand opening on June 21, 2026. To celebrate, it will offer all drinks for 94 yen (103 yen including tax) for 4 days. The announcement also introduces its signature “Densushi” skewers and the founder's background.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファッズ、アトレチコ鈴鹿クラブ
Toreli Co., Ltd. signs agency agreement for Italian denim brand HAIKURE; distribution in the Japanese market to begin with 27SS
Italian denim brand HAIKURE has signed an agency agreement with Japanese distributor Torelli and will begin sales in Japan in 27SS. The brand is known for its high-quality denim and sustainability, and has already gained recognition in Europe and the United States.
Companies mentioned：C&S ファクトリー、Antonia、Biffi、The Frankie Shop、Nordstrom
Major renovation! Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo, a large-scale whisky tasting event
The Whisky Culture Research Institute will hold Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo at the Tokyo International Forum in November. The event will feature seminars and talk shows in a thoroughly renovated venue.
[Public lecture for residents on July 12 (Sun.)] Helping people with dementia and their families enjoy peaceful everyday lives
A public lecture for residents on dementia care will be held on July 12, 2026. Experts, people with dementia and government officials will take the stage to share practical ways to support daily life.
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人認知症の人と家族の会、朝日新聞社、大塚製薬
Originalファンの応援が順位を動かす新企画「ダンス&ボーカルランキング」5月度発表！
OriginalAWAがファン行動に基づきアーティスト順位を決める「ダンス&ボーカルランキング」を開始。5月度1位は&TEAM。
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社
Original【牛角×ハッピーターン周年コラボ】売れすぎにつき緊急決定！３日間限定で200％パウダァァァ!!追加交渉の末、“ハッピー増量”を実現～「焼肉専用パウダー」が2倍量となるキャンペーンを実施～
Original牛角が「ハッピーターン」コラボメニューのヒットを記念し、3日間限定で焼肉専用パウダーを2倍量にするキャンペーンを実施する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社レインズインターナショナル、亀田製菓株式会社
Rujie to perform at charity gala hosted by Better World Fund during the Cannes Film Festival
Rujie, CEO of The Crown Production, will perform at a charity gala hosted by Better World Fund during the Cannes Film Festival. Rujie will perform 3 borderless music tracks.
Companies mentioned：Better World Fund
Supporting family time together in the bath. Present your Saitama Prefecture “Papa and Mama Support Shop Discount Card” to enjoy discounts at Saitama’s おふろcafe, 玉川温泉, 武甲温泉 and オーパーク
株式会社温泉道場 has launched a service at its 6 bathing facilities in Saitama Prefecture that offers discounts on children's admission when visitors present the prefecture's “Papa and Mama Support Shop Discount Card.” The campaign supports families spending time together in the bath.
Companies mentioned：株式会社温泉道場、株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと、株式会社埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ
ネットマーブル to exhibit Solo Leveling: KARMA at Anime Expo 2026!
ネットマーブル will exhibit its new RPG Solo Leveling: KARMA at Anime Expo 2026. The company will hold events featuring voice actors and a ticket giveaway campaign.
Companies mentioned：ネットマーブル、Netmarble Neo
French indie-pop trailblazer Oscar Anton, with more than 250 million total streams, to visit Japan
Singer-songwriter Oscar Anton will embark on his first Japan tour. He will perform in 3 cities as part of his 2026 Asia project.
Companies mentioned：OA Records、The Orchard Japan
“CHOYA Summer Plum Soda” — Summer Plum will join the “Tsumugu” TV commercial from June 9 (Tue.), with the ad rolling out nationwide in stages
Choya Umeshu will launch its new product, CHOYA Summer Plum Soda, on June 9, 2026, and add it to the “Tsumugu” TV commercial. The additive-free carbonated plum juice drink is also recommended for replenishing salt during summer.
Beloved coming-of-age romance Kimi ni Todoke to stream free in a 3-week marathon on ABEMA! All 38 episodes of 1ST SEASON and 2ND SEASON to air free on ABEMA from June 8 (Mon.)
ABEMA will stream all 38 episodes of the Kimi ni Todoke anime series free in a 3-week marathon. The event begins on June 8, and each episode will be available to watch free for 1 week after it airs.
Companies mentioned：集英社
Entertainment industry behind-the-scenes networking event “Entertainment Urakata Lounge” to hold its 4th gathering in Suehirocho on June 17; general registration resumes as the venue expands
合同会社RK will hold the 4th edition of its networking event for entertainment industry professionals. With a larger venue, general registration will reopen, providing a place to build practical connections.
スペースワン to exhibit at CSPI2026, using underwater drones and pipe-inspection robots to shed light on inspection challenges at “out-of-sight sites”
株式会社スペースワン will exhibit at the 8th International Construction and Surveying Exhibition (CSPI2026), showcasing underwater drones and robots for infrastructure inspections. The company will propose one-stop implementation support.
Companies mentioned：CHASING、DeepTrekker
[Event report] Torriden pop-up store Bloom Café by Torriden wraps up in Shibuya after drawing enthusiastic crowds day after day
Korean skincare brand Torriden held a pop-up store in Shibuya, attracting approximately 4,600 visitors. Limited-edition products and preview experiences were well received, showcasing the brand's world.
Anticipated S size arrives! Patented hair-drying towel “Nurekami Sokkan” launches a version for short hair to save drying time and reduce damage!
Excel Plan has launched an S size for short hair for its dedicated hair-drying towel, Nurekami Sokkan. It combines absorbency and a comfortable fit to save time and help keep hair beautiful.
Companies mentioned：有限会社エクセルプラン、株式会社Ups Down
Minatomirai Patent Attorneys Corporation and 髙﨑法律事務所 announce business partnership
Minatomirai Patent Attorneys Corporation and 髙﨑法律事務所 have entered into a business partnership. Combining their expertise, they will establish a one-stop system covering matters from invalidation trials to infringement lawsuits. Their work will focus especially on disputes in the pharmaceutical field.
[Regional revitalization × development-focused audition] 新潟県妙高市 opens applications for “Sumimasu! Influencers”
株式会社想結び has opened applications for “Sumimasu! Influencers” in 新潟県妙高市. The regional revitalization project will select participants through a public audition.
Companies mentioned：株式会社想結び、新潟県妙高市
VESS Labs formally supports the international digital credential (VC) standards OpenID4VCI 1.0 and OpenID4VP 1.0
VESS Labs has formally adopted the international digital credential (VC) standards OpenID4VCI 1.0 and OpenID4VP 1.0. Support has been completed across all products, ensuring interoperability with systems such as EUDI Wallet. This makes it possible to deploy world-standard infrastructure at low cost.
Topy Industries renews its certification as a “DX-certified business” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Topy Industries has renewed its certification as a “DX-certified business” by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The recognition reflects its efforts to develop DX talent and establish a foundation for using data and AI.
Declared a Health Company in February 2026, aiming for early certification as a “Health and Productivity Management Organization”
Proud Partners has made a Health Company declaration. Starting with Silver certification, it aims to achieve Health and Productivity Management Organization certification at an early stage. Its strategy links employee health promotion with corporate growth.
Original【浅草 甘味みつや】伊勢丹新宿店「ISETAN WAGASHI FES 2026」出店。名物の白玉手箱、新商品「彩手箱（いろどりてばこ）」を2026年6月16日〜22日まで期間限定販売。
Original浅草の甘味みつやが伊勢丹新宿店「ISETAN WAGASHI FES 2026」に期間限定出店。名物白玉手箱と新商品彩手箱を販売。
Companies mentioned：伊勢丹
Child development support provider Lii sports studio to open 3 locations simultaneously in Yokohama and Osaka in July 2026; advance reservations now open
株式会社リィ announced that its child development support facilities, Lii sports studio, will open 3 locations simultaneously in Yokohama and Osaka in July 2026. This will bring the nationwide total to 46 locations, and reservations for free trial sessions are now open.
株式会社ネコノメ raises a total of ¥110 million in funding — new shogi game KIOU to launch in June 2026
株式会社ネコノメ has raised a total of ¥110 million in funding. Its new shogi game KIOU is scheduled for release in June 2026. Total funding has reached ¥200 million.
Companies mentioned：テレビ朝日HD、シンプレクス・キャピタル・インベストメント、三菱UFJキャピタル、SMBCベンチャーキャピタル
[More than ¥400 million raised] World first! “Mirai Speaker Ear,” an ear-cuff-style sound amplifier with hearing adjustment function*1, surpasses 12,000 crowdfunding backers; campaign extended through July 20 (Mon.)
Mirai Speaker Inc. announced that the total amount pledged for its ear-cuff-style sound collector, Mirai Speaker Ear, on the crowdfunding site GREEN FUNDING has surpassed 400 million yen, with more than 12,000 backers. The company has also decided to extend the project through July 20, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ステラアソシエ株式会社
Awarded Yakushima Town’s “Single-Day, Short-Hour Work Matching Service Development Project”
Matchbox Technologies has been awarded Yakushima Town’s “Single-Day, Short-Hour Work Matching Service Development Project.” The town’s official spot-work platform, Yakushima Town Matchbox, will launch on July 16, 2026, with the aim of addressing labor shortages.
[Event Report] Hassen Kuniyama Appears at the “VENEX POPUP STORE NEWoMan Yokohama” Talk Event, Sharing Recovery Techniques to Maximize Performance Amid a Busy Lifestyle
株式会社ベネクス held the “VENEX POPUP STORE NEWoMan Yokohama” for a limited time. On the first day, it hosted a talk event with Hassen Kuniyama, discussing the importance of “proactive rest” in a busy lifestyle and the benefits of recovery wear.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベネクス、FOX UNION、PIVOT、一般社団法人日本リカバリー協会
Japanese Rural Life Adventure selected for “Wholesome Direct 2026,” a festival of indie games drawing global attention! A new update featuring reward items is now available to mark its appearance at the event!
G-MODE Corporation announced that Japanese Rural Life Adventure has been selected for the indie game event “Wholesome Direct 2026.” To mark the occasion, it is releasing a new update and holding a 20% off sale.
Companies mentioned：合同会社ゲームスタート、Wholesome Games
[Hokkaido Exclusive] New “Western-Style Plates” Inspired by Sizzling Hotplates: Nemuro Local Favorites “Spaghetti Cutlet & Butter Rice” and “Hamburger Steak & Napolitan”
Seven-Eleven Japan will launch 2 new Western-style plates exclusively in Hokkaido on June 9. Each is a hearty dish combining local specialties and popular menu items.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン
Survive the ultimate terror. ‘Alien: The Last Survivor’ announced! Announcement trailer also released
Sega announced that ‘Alien: The Last Survivor,’ a survival horror game developed by The Creative Assembly Limited, will be released in 2026. An announcement trailer was also released.
Companies mentioned：The Creative Assembly Limited、20th Century Studios、Games Workshop
A world of luxurious location photography, with backdrops to fall in love with. June bridal campaign unveiled.
Sanke Studio announced its June bridal campaign. A location 1-day plan is 20% off on weekdays, and a PURE album is included free. A dedicated location photography site has also launched.
“Tokyo’s forests” become a setting for an inclusive society and talent development. Tourism operators and others bring inclusive tourism, environmental education and corporate talent development to Tokyo’s mountainous areas
Tourism and forestry operators are partnering with local governments in the mountainous areas of Tokyo to promote inclusive tourism, forestry experiences and corporate training. The initiative aims to build sustainable communities.
Companies mentioned：トレックリング、東京チェンソーズ、LNTJ
From Kobe to the next stage. The women’s rugby team Kobe Fast Gyro, supported by Hayakoma Transport, will compete at the Shizuoka Ecopa tournament as it pursues its long-awaited promotion!
Kobe Fast Gyro, the women’s rugby team supported by Hayakoma Transport, will compete at the Shizuoka Ecopa tournament on June 13 and 14, 2026, aiming to earn promotion to the main competition. Sky Stewart-Roberts, a graduate of the University of Oxford in the UK, has also joined the team and is experiencing Kobe’s culture and business community.
Original【神戸ポートピアホテル】祝！ヴィッセル神戸 明治安田Ｊ１百年構想リーグ優勝！レストラン最大27％OFFの特別価格「優勝記念セール」6月8日 15：00～スタート！
Original神戸ポートピアホテルがヴィッセル神戸のJ1リーグ優勝を記念し、レストランを最大27%OFFにする「優勝記念セール」を開催。予約期間は2026年6月8日15時から12日23時59分まで、利用期間は6月10日から7月17日の平日限定。
[Limited Time] A hot spring getaway with “just the right amount of indulgence.” Now offering a “Sashimi and Signature Fried Shrimp Set Meal Plan” featuring seafood and the inn’s famous fried shrimp
Yunoko Onsen Umi to Yuyake, operated by 株式会社湯の児海と夕やけ, began accepting reservations on June 5, 2026, for its “Sashimi and Signature Fried Shrimp Set Meal Plan,” with more modest portions. The plan caters to the needs of older adults, offering a relaxing hot spring getaway with a set-meal dining experience.
Splean to integrate businesses with the Internnect Group and change its name to “Internnect AI”
Splean Inc. will change its name to “Internnect AI Inc.” following a business integration with the Internnect Group. Founder Yu Miyahara will leave to pursue independence, and the company will relaunch as a core AI product development business.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Internnect、DIGITRAN
[Cat-Focused Healthcare Brand uniam] Now available at ドン・キホーテ stores nationwide! Vet-developed food and treats, closer than ever.
Cat-focused healthcare brand uniam will begin selling its popular products at ドン・キホーテ stores nationwide on June 6, 2026. It will also launch an interactive campaign, offering an opportunity to think about cat health through diet.
Companies mentioned：ドン・キホーテ、アニコムグループ
[LINE Yahoo] Strengthening recruitment of young engineers to accelerate development in AI, including the AI agent “Agent i”
LINE Yahoo is stepping up recruitment of young engineers to accelerate development of its AI agent “Agent i.” It is recruiting software engineers through a special hiring program for new graduates and second-new graduates joining in 2027.
[Tour Report] SteelFiber helps secure a U.S. women’s major victory, while PROJECT X wins 2 U.S. men’s tours — True Temper
トゥルーテンパースポーツインクジャパン announced that its shafts were used by winners on overseas tours held June 4-7, 2026. SteelFiber won the U.S. women’s major, while PROJECT X won the U.S. men’s tour, and both also claimed the No. 1 spot in usage.
Companies mentioned：True Temper Sports Inc、トゥルーテンパースポーツインクジャパン、Darrell Survey
The latest installment in the “PICO PARK” series, which has sold more than 8 million copies! ‘SONIC PICO PARK,’ a crossover game with ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is coming!
PICO PARK Inc. announced that it will release ‘SONIC PICO PARK,’ a crossover game celebrating the 35th anniversary of Sega’s ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ as the latest entry in the “PICO PARK” series, which has sold more than 8 million copies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ
[ロロ・ピアーナ] Gigi Hadid styles ロロ・ピアーナ’s 《Loom Bag》
Gigi Hadid was spotted in New York carrying a ロロ・ピアーナ Loom Bag. The pairing of a luxury brand and a celebrity has drawn attention.
Companies mentioned：ロロ・ピアーナ
Harvest carrots with coffee!? Campaign launches offering a carrot-shaped holder from DOD × Craft Boss.
DOD and Craft Boss have teamed up to give away a carrot-shaped holder on the spot with the purchase of 4 eligible products. A tent featuring a campaign-exclusive logo will also be awarded by lottery on social media. The campaign starts June 8, 2026.
Companies mentioned：サントリービバレッジ&フード株式会社
Graphic, an online printing service, has added paper options for “FSC® forest-certified printing,” available for business cards, flyers, brochures and more.
Graphic Net Print has added coated paper to its selection of FSC-certified printing materials. The new service supports companies’ CSR and SDGs initiatives.
Stays cool and lasts longer. “極涼 premiumEX cool comforter” with temperature-control function now available
株式会社新陽トレーディング has launched “極涼 premiumEX cool comforter,” a comforter combining cooling performance with temperature control. It received more than 7.6 million yen in backing on Makuake and is now available for general sale. It features Q-MAX 0.55 cooling fabric and temperature-control capsules.
LOHASTYLE, a company with a 1-person HR team, successfully hired 6 ideal candidates after adopting the Wantedly recruitment management service “RX Pro”!
A case study of LOHASTYLE, which adopted HRteam’s “RX Pro” Wantedly management service and successfully hired 6 people with a 1-person HR team. It achieved results in a short period, highlighting the importance of communicating a company’s appeal.
Companies mentioned：HRteam、LOHASTYLE
株式会社武蔵野 spins off its recruitment-support “Kimete Division” as “株式会社Kimete.” Jun Komine, the first director to have joined the company as a new graduate, becomes president and director, accelerating efforts to realize “NO MISS MATCH.”
株式会社武蔵野 will make its recruitment-support division “Kimete” a subsidiary effective May 1, 2026, and establish 株式会社Kimete. Jun Komine, the first director to have joined the company as a new graduate, will become president, with the aim of preventing mismatches in hiring.
Companies mentioned：株式会社武蔵野
Recruitment opens for the new “KALEIDO Test” for the heart-pounding beautiful-girl × motorcycle RPG Chasing Kaleido Rider
Tencent subsidiary Fizzglee Studio has opened applications for the new “KALEIDO Test” for its beautiful-girl × motorcycle RPG Chasing Kaleido Rider. The latest PV has also been released, and pre-registration is now open. The game was first unveiled in April 2025 and drew attention with its appearance at Tokyo Game Show.
Companies mentioned：Tencent、Fizzglee Studio
Monthly income 20 times higher after adopting Elgram! A side-hustling influencer’s success in securing client projects
A user interview case study of Elgram, an Instagram automation tool from 株式会社ミショナ. Before adopting it, Leo had fewer than 1,000 followers and monthly income of 5,000 yen; afterward, the figures grew to 22,000 followers and 100,000 yen in monthly income. DM automation freed up time and helped increase PR project opportunities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミショナ
Sillage, a modern bistronomy restaurant in Shirokane-Takanawa, launches a “new summer menu” blending fermentation and seasonal ingredients—refreshing its lunch and dinner offerings around lingering aromas and seasonal produce
Modern French restaurant Sillage has launched a new summer menu. Combining seasonal ingredients with fermentation, it offers lunch and dinner dishes that express lightness.
Florence, “Strange: Tororo Mochi Ver.,” from the popular smartphone game Dolls’ Frontline 2: Exilium, is now available as a figure.
あみあみ has opened preorders for a Florence figure from Dolls’ Frontline 2: Exilium. It is scheduled for release in March 2027.
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、Calbone
Announcement of the execution of a memorandum of understanding on a business partnership with Startale Group Pte. Ltd.
Original株式会社HODL1がStartale Groupと業務提携基本合意書を締結。両社はブロックチェーン関連事業で連携し、技術検証やステーブルコイン開発などを共同で進める。
Companies mentioned：SBIホールディングス、ソニーグループ
Roland Berger reports record-high revenue for 2025
Roland Berger has announced its 2025 results. Revenue reached a record 1.01 billion euros. Asia was up 19% year over year. The company is advancing strategic acquisitions and AI investment.
Companies mentioned：ALEXECコンサルティング、CNTR
Enhancing the spatial value of renovated properties with our functional building materials
DAIKEN株式会社 and Meiwa Estate have jointly renovated a condominium unit. Using DAIKEN’s functional building materials, including products for humidity control, deodorization and sound absorption, they improved comfort, premium feel and design. They also published “Style Switch,” a catalog for the renovation market.
Companies mentioned：明和地所株式会社
Launch of a set of interchangeable faceplates and photo paper for the iNSPiC PV-223 mini photo printer featuring designs by the popular lifestyle-goods brand “SWIMMER”
Canon MJ’s corporate venture ichikara Lab will launch a set of interchangeable faceplates and photo paper for the iNSPiC PV-223 mini photo printer, created in collaboration with the popular lifestyle-goods brand SWIMMER, in early August 2026. Frames and stickers featuring SWIMMER designs will also be released through the dedicated app.
Companies mentioned：キヤノンマーケティングジャパン、SWIMMER、株式会社パティズ
82.47% have never studied abroad, making “no overseas study experience” the majority even among young people
Rakusasu surveyed 3,000 young people nationwide about studying abroad. More than 80% had no such experience, and the survey found a tendency to prioritize living conditions and quality when choosing a destination.
Nippon Steel Engineering begins full-scale verification using BizArena, a generative AI search optimization (GEO) platform
Nippon Steel Engineering has adopted Innovator Japan’s GEO platform BizArena and begun a PoC for marketing its smart maintenance service HiPEA EcoFUL. The company aims to build a new marketing model for the generative AI era.
Companies mentioned：日鉄エンジニアリング株式会社、株式会社イノベーター・ジャパン
Applications open for the 5th Small and Medium-sized M&A Research and Education Center grants; theme is “M&A among small and medium-sized businesses”
Nihon M&A Center Holdings and 神戸大学大学院経営学研究科 have opened applications for the 5th Small and Medium-sized M&A Research and Education Center grants. The program includes an essay competition and a research funding category, with “M&A among small and medium-sized businesses” as its theme. Applications are open from August through December 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本M&Aセンターホールディングス、神戸大学大学院経営学研究科
Tomimi Jikan: Kuruoshii Hodo Aishiteru surpasses 30,000 Steam wishlists! Exhibiting at Steam Next Fest and releasing a demo
灯白社’s first original Steam game, Tomimi Jikan, has surpassed 30,000 wishlists. It is attracting strong interest ahead of release, signaling a promising entry into the PC game market for the company.
Companies mentioned：Steam
OriginalGSTC、TCVB（東京観光財団）主催セミナー「認証機関に直接聞く！持続可能な観光における第三者認証」に登壇
GSTC spoke at a seminar hosted by 東京観光財団, explaining the significance of third-party certification in sustainable tourism. The role of certification in enhancing the international credibility of tourism operators was emphasized.
Companies mentioned：東京観光財団、Control Union、Bureau Veritas、Vireo
[Co-hosted by Naiken Boys × SHEmoney] What’s the right answer to “renting vs. buying”? Free online seminar on June 18 (Thursday) to help people in their 20s and 30s find the right home without being buffeted by life events!
ないけんぼーいず and SHEmoney will hold a free housing seminar for people in their 20s and 30s on June 18. The event will focus on self-understanding in choosing a home and building assets.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ないけんぼーいず、SHE株式会社
[A next-generation baseball secret base] Replacing “toughness-first thinking” with data. Indoor baseball facility Baseball Dugout, equipped with air conditioning, to open in Osaka’s Kitakagaya, the “city of art,” on June ２０!
株式会社PLAYING DESIGN will open the indoor baseball facility Baseball Dugout in Osaka City. It will combine science-based training using the latest ball-flight measurement devices with a place for local children to play and connect.
Companies mentioned：株式会社PLAYING DESIGN、株式会社Rapsodo Japan、株式会社ヒューネット
A rooftop beer garden atop a new building just 30 seconds on foot from Hon-Atsugi Station opens for a limited time!
A seafood bistro and beer garden has opened for a limited time on the top floor of a new building in front of Hon-Atsugi Station. It offers BBQ and all-you-can-drink options in a convenient location just 30 seconds on foot from the station.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KSK