AI News 180m Report

2026-06-09 09:00–12:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 919 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 38 items from 1 source.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(919)

Training specialists to support family conversations in an era of many deaths: 株式会社いきる launches a facilitator training course for “Family Future Meetings”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社いきる will launch its “Family Future Meeting Facilitator Training Course” for administrative scriveners on June 26, 2026. In anticipation of a society with many deaths, it will train neutral specialists to support families in discussing their future.

A photography event themed around “a place where you can lose yourself in your favorite” will be held at イオンモール堺北花田

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社P.I. will hold the “Enjoy推し活!!” photography event at イオンモール堺北花田 from July 3 to 5. It will set up 14 photo booths where visitors can pose with their favorite-related merchandise, helping them create memories with their favorites.

Companies mentioned:muchumuchu

Original【年1回の人気プログラム!】【参加費無料・託児あり】ブランクを自信に変える!女性のための再就職応援イベントin八王子 6/30(火)

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A back-to-work event for women will be held in 八王子市 on June 30, 2026. Admission is free and childcare is available. Seminars and a corporate networking event will offer participants a chance to ease concerns about career gaps and find a work style that suits them.

Companies mentioned:毎日放送、医療法人社団永生会、株式会社エイト、SCSKサービスウェア株式会社、公益財団法人東京しごと財団、東京しごとセンター多摩 女性しごと応援テラス多摩、八王子市

Twin sisters carry the appeal of Japan into the future in their own ways

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

“花緒” and “Moegi Days,” founded by twin sisters, are brands that bring Japan’s traditional beauty and culture of avoiding waste into the present. The brands work with different materials and products, but both aim to pass Japanese culture and values on to the next generation. They will exhibit at an inbound-focused goods expo at Tokyo Big Sight, seeking opportunities for new partnerships.

Companies mentioned:IH Planning Inc.

[New product] “大国主命 Sweet” launches June 10; also offered with 八上姫ロゼ as a Tottori mythology-inspired “matchmaking set”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

諏訪酒造 has released “大国主命 Sweet,” a new product inspired by Tottori mythology. It is proposing a gift with a story, paired with its existing “八上姫ロゼ.”

Companies mentioned:諏訪酒造株式会社

“We’ve become Japan’s most hated ramen shop.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A flower-stand controversy on social media led to ラーメンショップ東川口店 being mocked as “Japan’s most hated.” The owner apologized for failing to check the details, while also turning the situation to the shop’s advantage with a “free green onion rice bowl” campaign. The shop says it will not close and is committed to making ramen with care.

Companies mentioned:SUSURU TV

Can’t make money from trending side jobs on social media!? A ranking of popular “ChatGPT × work-from-home” side jobs, based on a survey of 151 mothers with no prior experience

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Ms.Academy conducted a survey on work-from-home side jobs. While 75% of those relying on their own methods earn less than ¥30,000 a month, those using AI to improve work efficiency are succeeding in monetizing their efforts.

[Exclusive to the 西武渋谷店 event] Launch of a collaboration package featuring “もちにゃん” and Taiwanese specialty 王媽媽ベーカリー’s old-fashioned pineapple cake!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

西武渋谷店 will sell a limited-edition pineapple cake made in collaboration with Taiwan’s 王媽媽ベーカリー at the “もちにゃん Summer Festival.” The event will run for a limited time starting July 1.

Companies mentioned:西武渋谷店、王媽媽ベーカリー

Rainy season is finally here, and the number of drivers with little experience who are “afraid to drive in the rain” is surging

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Ahead of the rainy season, consultations from drivers with little experience who say they are “afraid to drive on rainy days” are surging. フレスタ安全運転教習所, where former motorcycle police officers provide instruction, offers lessons with practical training in wet weather to help drivers develop safe driving skills.

Junko Sakurai officially participates in the International Pilates Heritage Congress as a member of the highest-ranking successor organization of the international Pilates education program Lolita’s Legacy™

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Junko Sakurai (ピラティスメソッドジャパン) officially participated in an international Pilates conference in Germany. She served as a demonstrator as a member of the highest-ranking successor organization.

Companies mentioned:ピラティスメソッドジャパン株式会社

“sagyobar stand by suginomori brewery” to grand-open in 奈良井宿 on June 6

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

杉の森酒造 will grand-open “sagyobar stand by suginomori brewery” in 奈良井宿 on June 6, 2026. The venue, renovated from a historic building, will offer tastings and limited sales of the sake “narai,” as well as apparel. The adjoining salt rice ball specialty shop “シオむすび” will open at the same time.

Can the next person really work with that drawing?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Focusing on the gap between “symptoms” and “causes” in CAD drawing workflows, the company uses training to stress the importance of creating drawings that “the next person can work with.” It points to the challenges many engineers face, as self-taught practices and inadequate training leave them spending too much time revising drawings and handing over work, and proposes practical training using IJCAD.

Exhibiting and speaking at GAME FUTURE SUMMIT 2026, one of the game industry’s largest business events specializing in game marketing and production

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

HARS GLOBAL Pte. Ltd. participated in GAME FUTURE SUMMIT 2026 on June 3, 2026, a major event for game marketing and production. The company showcased its expertise in global expansion strategies and AI-driven solutions, highlighting strong interest from attendees in bringing Japanese services to international markets. The event served as a platform for active information exchange on market opportunities and growth strategies within the gaming and related industries.

Companies mentioned:KLab Inc.、NextNinja Co., Ltd.

“TRIII Milk Care” wins the Poco'ce Best Beauty Award for the first half of 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社トリー’s hair care brand TRIII’s leave-in treatment, TRIII Milk Care, has been selected as an editors’ pick for the best beauty items in the first half of 2026 at the Poco'ce Best Beauty Award. The product is formulated with Tostea, an ingredient that helps manage frizz and volume, under the concept “Salon quality for self-care.”

A reprint has been approved for the book How to Build a System That Leaves Money for the President and the Company: Diamond Financial Strategy, aimed at owner-presidents of family-owned companies and second-generation presidents. Featured in the June 4 edition of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (page 2 of the print edition)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ユメリアコンサルティング株式会社 announced that a reprint has been approved for its financial strategy book, How to Build a System That Leaves Money for the President and the Company: Diamond Financial Strategy, aimed at owner-presidents of family-owned companies and second-generation presidents. The book explains the “Diamond Finance®” method, which takes an integrated approach to cash flow management, dealing with banks and business succession. Its importance is being recognized anew amid a rise in corporate bankruptcies.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エベレスト出版、帝国データバンク

Original40代女性が投資したい自分時間、1位は「大人の学び直し」。次いで「贅沢一人ランチ」「ソロ活」【GLAM 40代の価値観調査】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Results of a survey on how women in their 40s view their “personal time” have been released. Strong interest in learning and solo activities highlighted values that prioritize personal growth.

A new genre for summer vacation homework! “Detective experience-based independent research kit” solves the problem of 5th- and 6th-graders not having a topic

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

マルワ株式会社 launched the detective experience-based independent research kit The Science Comparison Experiment File: Solve the Mystery of Silica Gel for 5th- and 6th-grade students on June 8, 2026. It supports experiments and report writing in line with the science curriculum.

Companies mentioned:マルワ株式会社

[Fukagawa Winery Tokyo to hold 10th anniversary appreciation festival]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original深川ワイナリー東京が2026年6月8日に10周年を迎えることを記念し、感謝祭を開催。期間限定フェアや1年間楽しめるパスポート企画、特別ワインセット3種を販売する。

Companies mentioned:株式会社スイミージャパン

[Fukuoka, Tenjin] Tenjin Orthodontics, led by an orthodontist with more than 40,000 total social media followers, to open in July 2026. Sister clinic of Aoyama Omotesando Orthodontic Clinic in Omotesando, Tokyo

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Tenjin Orthodontics will open in Tenjin, Fukuoka, in July 2026. The sister clinic of a practice in Omotesando, Tokyo, will provide high-quality treatment with a team of 2 orthodontic specialists. Opening commemorative benefits will also be available.

Original関西初開催!日経マネーの資産運用イベント「日経マネー資産運用&IRフォーラム in 関西2026」開催

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日経マネー will hold its first asset management and IR event in Kansai, “Nikkei Money Asset Management & IR Forum in Kansai 2026,” in Osaka on July 11 and 12, 2026. The event will offer a chance to learn about wealth building for a wide range of participants, from investment beginners to advanced investors, through direct consultations with more than 35 exhibiting companies and approximately 30 seminar sessions.

Companies mentioned:日経マネー、テレビ大阪エクスプロ、大阪取引所、日本取引所グループ、日本経済新聞社

ベストネット合同会社 launches BESTNET Bloom, an AI-native website creation subscription

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ベストネット合同会社 has launched BESTNET Bloom, a subscription website creation service compatible with WordPress 7.0, which features AI-native capabilities. Starting at ¥20,000 per month, it provides an end-to-end service covering content creation, multilingual support, AI chat and security operations, helping small and midsize businesses address challenges in building long-term value from their websites.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic

Difficult to use as a “home.” But as a “place to create,” it could work. A former employee dormitory in Kawanecho that even a vacant-home buyer struggled to assess is becoming a local creative hub, sparked by an artist-vacant home matching tour

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

空き家買取専科 signed a lease for a former employee dormitory in Kawanecho, Shimada, to use as “Kawane Creative Space,” following a matching tour with artists and creators. Initially judged difficult to purchase as a residence, the property has found new potential as a base for creative work.

Companies mentioned:静岡ガスグループ、株式会社Sweets Investment、アーツカウンシルしずおか

[株式会社フューチャーイン] Webinar to explain key steps for obtaining a ★3–★4 rating under the security measures assessment system. (Co-hosted with キャノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社フューチャーイン will co-host a free webinar with キャノンマーケティングジャパン on June 26, 2026, focused on responding to the “Security Measures Assessment System.” The webinar will explain the system’s background and key steps for compliance, supporting companies seeking to improve their security levels.

Companies mentioned:キャノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社

[The second installment of that cool summer treat] セブン‐イレブン × Meiji × global brand launch a new collaborative ice cream free from all 28 specified allergens

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Delichocolat with Framboise Sauce, an ice cream free from all 28 specified allergens and supervised by 株式会社CALVA, will be released in limited quantities at select stores from June 16, 2026, in collaboration with セブン‐イレブン and Meiji.

Companies mentioned:株式会社明治、セブン‐イレブン

Gift shop YELL’s May 2026 activity report

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalギフトショップYELLが5月に多様なコラボイベントを開催。エシカルブランドやアーティストとの連携で地域コミュニティとメーカーを繋ぐ場を創出した。

Companies mentioned:YELL、smateria、ゼロケミカルオーガニック

[A fragrance program taught by a perfumer] From “choosing a fragrance” to “creating a fragrance.” On Sunday, July 5, 東京バイオテクノロジー専門学校 will hold a free trial session for its fragrance course for working adults

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

東京バイオテクノロジー専門学校 will hold a free trial session for its fragrance course for working adults on July 5, 2026. Participants can learn from a professional perfumer and experience creating and selling an original fragrance.

Companies mentioned:東京バイオテクノロジー専門学校、学校法人東京滋慶学園

Make Shiga a “study abroad destination that requires no passport.” International exchange camp “dive CAMP +” set for August

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社dive in LIFE will hold “dive CAMP +,” an international exchange camp for elementary school students to interact with children from Hong Kong and Taiwan, at Green Park Santo in Maibara, Shiga Prefecture, on August 8-9, 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社dive in LIFE、奥伊吹観光株式会社、Edubridge社

Strengthening workplace risk management with heat countermeasures. Exhibiting at the “Extreme Heat Countermeasures Exhibition” and “Maintenance and Resilience”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

原田産業 will exhibit at the “Extreme Heat Countermeasures Exhibition” and “Maintenance and Resilience,” focusing on products to combat heat. It will display cooling fans, custom workwear and WBGT alert products to help improve on-site safety and efficiency.

Novelty & Gift Mall expands its eco-friendly promotional products that contribute to the SDGs! A wide range of environmentally conscious items

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

SNS株式会社 has revamped the special feature page for eco-friendly promotional products that contribute to the SDGs on its “Novelty & Gift Mall” site, adding new products made with rice resin and domestically sourced thinned wood. This supports companies in combining sustainable activities with public relations.

IG Securities plans to begin trading SpaceX (SPCX) share CFDs on the first day of its listing

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

IG Securities will begin offering share CFD trading on the first day of the U.S. NASDAQ listing of SpaceX (SPCX), which is expected to be valued at approximately $1.75 trillion, scheduled for June 12, 2026. This will provide investment opportunities in the growing space development and satellite communications sectors.

Companies mentioned:SpaceX

fluct SSP becomes the first in Japan to complete implementation of AWS RTB Fabric and begins ad operations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社fluct became the first in Japan to implement AWS RTB Fabric. It cut communication costs by 80%, expanding bidding opportunities and establishing a robust delivery infrastructure.

Companies mentioned:株式会社CARTA HOLDINGS、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、株式会社アドウェイズ、UNICORN株式会社

[Event report] Food wholesaler トーカン sponsors and takes part in WFP Walk the World 2026, a charity event to end child hunger!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Food wholesaler トーカン sponsored and participated in “WFP Walk the World 2026,” a charity walking event organized by the Japan Association for the World Food Programme and held in Nagoya on June 7, 2026. Despite the rain, 1,183 people took part. トーカン employees and their families also enjoyed the walk wearing original T-shirts and pledged to help end hunger.

Collaboration project “Horaguchi Kayo × ORBcafe” with popular illustrator ホラグチカヨ to be held!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A collaboration event with illustrator ホラグチカヨ will be held at ORBcafe, operated by 株式会社ORB, from June 26, 2026. The venue will offer an opportunity to experience the world of the artist’s work through summer-only drinks and merchandise.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ORB

Sprinkle it on fried foods! Additive-free all-purpose Japanese spice “Furigatsuo” reaches its crowdfunding goal in 11 hours, surpassing 240% of its target

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The additive-free Japanese-style spice “ふりがつを,” developed by home-cooking researcher 髙窪美穂子, reached its crowdfunding goal within 11 hours of launch, recording a 240% achievement rate. Made with traditional and rare ingredients, it is attracting attention as a product that meets growing demand for health-conscious options.

Companies mentioned:カネサ鰹節商店

ビッグブルー株式会社 Announces Opening of Osaka Branch

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ビッグブルー株式会社 will open an Osaka branch on June 9, 2026, to respond to the expanding medical aesthetics market in the Kansai region. The move will strengthen its sales and after-sales support systems in western Japan and improve customer service.

“PGハウス” Arrives in Hokkaido for the First Time! “PGパーク札幌,” an Experiential Home Showroom Offering “Superior Earthquake Resistance × Complete Design Freedom,” Grand Opens on June 13 (Saturday)

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竹内建設 will open “PGパーク札幌,” Hokkaido’s first experiential home showroom, on June 13. Featuring superior earthquake resistance and complete design freedom, the facility lets visitors experience insulation performance and seismic-control structures, and supports them in creating their ideal homes.

Companies mentioned:竹内建設株式会社

World’s Best at the “Oscars of Architecture”: “Né,” a One-Party-Per-Day Auberge Born in a Mountain Village in Niigata

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Niigata auberge “Né” took first place worldwide at the Architizer A+Awards 2026. Its innovative architecture, built without concrete, and locally rooted circular food culture received high international acclaim.

Companies mentioned:株式会社Ahead of the curve、熊谷建設、福西健太建築設計事務所、The Aficionados

Could It Be a Lifeline for Facilities and Businesses Struggling with Soaring Rice Prices? Kyoto Meal Provider 2nd Kitchen Overhauls Its Rice Supply with 丹波篠山・J-farm’s “Reduced-Pesticide Koshihikari”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Kyoto-based food service company 2nd Kitchen announced that from September 2025 it will switch entirely to “reduced-pesticide Koshihikari rice” produced by 丹波篠山 J-farm, responding to soaring rice prices while ensuring quality and a stable supply. The company plans to launch its own farm in 2026 and pursue 第六級 industrialization, aiming to stabilize costs and fulfill its social mission.

Companies mentioned:J-farm、高坂鶏

プロアス Partners with NTTプレシジョンメディシン to Relieve the Burden of Complex Home Healthcare Claims Processing

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プロアス and NTTプレシジョンメディシン have formed a business partnership to ease the claims-processing burden on home healthcare clinics. By linking their services, the companies aim to boost back-office productivity and support business growth at clinics.

Companies mentioned:株式会社プロアス、NTTプレシジョンメディシン株式会社

株式会社エム・データ Builds a Support Service That Generates Rich Metadata with AI × HR for Videos of Any Kind

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社エム・データ has built a new service that combines generative AI with human expertise to produce highly accurate, low-cost metadata for video content.

Companies mentioned:Claude、ChatGPT、Copilot、Gemini、AWS、Azure、Google Cloud、Snowflake

セイノー情報サービス Launches “Logistics Improvement Survey 2026”

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セイノー情報サービス will launch “Logistics Improvement Survey 2026” on June 9, 2026. The survey will examine logistics challenges and improvement efforts among professionals in procurement, manufacturing and logistics, and share the results as benchmark data for the industry.

No More Phone Calls or Faxes: KOMAINU Launches “KOMA ORDER,” a New Feature That Puts Customer Security Service Orders Online!

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株式会社ジャガーノート has launched “KOMA ORDER,” a new feature for its DX solutions platform for the security industry, “KOMAINU.” It puts customer security service orders online to improve operational efficiency.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジャガーノート

OriginalAI時代に必要なのは「学び続ける力」。Xデザイン学校秋のオンラインコース募集。「人を理解する」「未来を構想する」「共創し組織に活かす」3つの学びの視点を提供。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalXデザイン研究所は、AI時代に求められる「学び続ける力」をテーマにしたXデザイン学校の2026年秋オンラインコース募集を開始しました。コースは「人を理解する」「未来を構想する」「共創し組織に活かす」3つの視点を提供し、デザイン思考やUXデザインなどを実践的に学びます。

Companies mentioned:Xデザイン研究所、人間中心設計機構、日本福祉大学、武蔵野美術大学、コンセント、リクルート、マネーフォワード、エクスパーク、多摩美術大学、立命館大学

Designing Defenses to Enable Bold Moves: Governance Issues Companies Must Address in the Generative AI Era. Practitioners in law, AI research, human resources and management from ㈱三井住友銀行, トヨタ自動車㈱, 丸紅㈱ and others to discuss issues across industries

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At a roundtable hosted by MQue, legal professionals and AI researchers discussed governance, accountability and data use in the generative AI era. They emphasized that companies need to build a foundation for AI use as a way to “design defenses that enable bold moves.”

Companies mentioned:株式会社三井住友銀行、トヨタ自動車株式会社、丸紅株式会社、森・濱田松本法律事務所、Anthropic

New Scholarship Repayment Support Program to Begin in June

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三共食品 will introduce a scholarship repayment support program in June 2026, providing a monthly subsidy of 2万 yen for up to 10 years to ease employees’ financial burden and strengthen recruitment. The move reflects the company’s commitment to employees’ lives and its aim to attract and retain talent through this benefit.

Companies mentioned:日本学生支援機構

合作株式会社 Offers Comprehensive Support Services for Making Use of Programs, Including “Regional Revitalization Cooperation Corps: Program Utilization Training,” Taken by More Than 750 Municipalities Nationwide!

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Original合作株式会社は、総務省アドバイザーが牽引する専門家チームによる「地域おこし協力隊」制度活用の総合支援サービスを本格展開。研修、募集支援、活動支援の3本柱で、全国750以上の自治体が研修を受講した実績を持つ。

[Immersive Magic Wall Installation] Enhances the Expressive Power of Video Content in Immersive Spaces and Helps Expand into New Business Areas

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Video solutions company アークベル has installed イマーシブ社’s specially developed coating, “イマーシブマジックウォール.” The coating resolves halation issues and has enabled the company to expand into the production of permanent spaces.

Companies mentioned:アークベル株式会社

[The Rainy Season Has Begun in Kanto Too] Laundry Service “しろふわ便” Proposes a New Habit: a “Laundry Subscription.” Trial Campaign Now Underway, with Users Saying, “I Can’t Go Back to Life Without Laundry Service”

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“しろふわ便,” a laundry service operated by J&Jカンパニー株式会社, is seeing growing use as a way to solve laundry woes during the rainy season. It is currently running a trial campaign for first-time users and has received highly positive feedback from customers.

Companies mentioned:J&Jカンパニー株式会社

Proposal for “Quasi-Public Provision of Regional Logistics,” Based on the Eighth Comprehensive Logistics Policy Outline, Presented to Digital Minister 松本

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全国新スマート物流推進協議会 presented Digital Minister 松本 with a proposal for the “quasi-public provision of regional logistics.” It aims to achieve sustainable regional logistics by using next-generation technologies such as drones.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エアロネクスト、セイノーラストワンマイル株式会社

“MedGen Japan,” an AI Assistant for Japanese Doctors, Releases a Personal Information Masking Feature to Support Safer Use of Generative AI in Healthcare

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ニヒンメディア has added a personal information masking feature to “MedGen Japan,” its AI assistant for doctors. The feature reduces the risk of patient information leaks when generative AI is used in healthcare settings and promotes safer use.

Companies mentioned:Nihinmedia Inc.

HiDock to Launch “HiDock H1 Lite,” an AI Audio Companion for Mac mini, on June 9

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Sugr Technology will launch “HiDock H1 Lite,” an AI audio companion for Mac mini, on June 9, 2026. The product features high-quality microphones and speakers, Bluetooth earbud call recording, and AI transcription, summarization and task extraction, turning a desk setup into a smart workspace.

Original在宅血液透析のフィジオロガス、ほくほくキャピタル社からの資金調達を実施

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フィジオロガス・テクノロジーズ has completed a Series A round’s final close, raising funds from ほくほくキャピタル and others to develop a home hemodialysis device. The funds will go toward the design, development, prototyping and nonclinical testing of the device and its consumables.

Companies mentioned:ほくほくキャピタル株式会社

Can You Make Delicious Mushroom Dishes Easily and Without the Hassle⁉ Mushroom Company ホクト Releases “爆速きのこメシ” Videos!

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Originalホクト株式会社が、簡単に美味しいきのこ料理を作れる『爆速きのこメシ』動画を公開。レシピが簡単で洗い物が少なく、きのこ1パックを丸ごと使うメニューを提案。SNSキャンペーンも同時開催。

合同会社甲南キッチン Adds a “Concept Room Feature” to Its Guestroom TV System, “asagotta TV”

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合同会社甲南キッチン has added a concept room feature to asagotta TV. TV screens can now be customized for specific rooms and limited periods.

Companies mentioned:ラ・ジェント・ステイ札幌大通

株式会社zapath Releases “Patient Attitudes Survey on the Customer Experience in Medical Aesthetics: 2026 Edition”

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株式会社zapath has released a survey on patient attitudes toward aesthetic medicine. It recommends a hybrid model that combines AI support for routine tasks with personal hospitality in medical and psychological decision-making as key to improving the patient experience going forward.

Companies mentioned:株式会社マクロミル

Just six months after their debut, the 6-member idol group 「ファーストプレイリスト」, produced by YUSVOX, which has worked on popular songs, will perform at 「TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026」, one of the world's largest idol festivals.

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The 6-member idol group 「ファーストプレイリスト」, produced by YUSVOX株式会社, has announced that it will perform at 「TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026」, one of the world's largest idol festivals, just six months after its debut. The group is scheduled to perform on July 31, 2026.

Companies mentioned:YUSVOX株式会社、にしたんクリニック

Original樹林AI 日本法人代表取締役 諏訪翔、金沢シーサイドFM「社長!あなたの会社教えてください。」に出演決定

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Suwa Sho, representative director of 樹林AI's Japanese subsidiary, will appear on 金沢シーサイドFM's program 「社長!あなたの会社教えてください。」. The recording will take place on June 10, with a release on Spotify scheduled from late June to early July. In the appearance, he will share the company's founding story and management decision-making processes, addressing trends in audio branding.

Companies mentioned:金沢シーサイドFM、Spotify

[Father's Day 2026] Barber brand DearBarber begins online sales of Father's Day gifts featuring original men's cosmetics 「DANDY LIFE.」 and 「三白眼アミュレット」, which encourages independence.

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Barber brand DearBarber has started online sales of limited-edition gift sets featuring its original men's cosmetics 「DANDY LIFE.」 and 「三白眼アミュレット」 for Father's Day 2026. Prices range from 3,300 yen to 12,320 yen. Orders will be accepted from June 7 through 17, with delivery scheduled for June 20–21.

Companies mentioned:株式会社dbqp.co

AI agent 「Kai」 for RAD Studio now available in Japan

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Embarcadero has launched AI agent 「Kai」 for RAD Studio. The IDE-integrated development support AI assists with code generation, error correction, and secure operations.

Beppu Onsen therapeutic retreat 「七日一巡り」 × GOKUMIN: Special preview-stay program for media

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The facility 「七日一巡り」, operated by 湯治ぐらし, and bedding brand GOKUMIN are collaborating to launch a special preview-stay program for media. The program offers a new sleep experience combining hot springs, health measurements, and personalized pillow recommendations.

Companies mentioned:湯治ぐらし株式会社、株式会社KURUKURU

[JR Shizuoka Station] ASTY Shizuoka gets a makeover!

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ASTY Shizuoka will reopen after renovations on July 16, 2026, with 3 new stores and renovations to 2 stores. A campaign marking its 35th anniversary will also be held.

Companies mentioned:ジェイアール東海静岡開発株式会社、HUB、玄米食堂あえん、CHERRY BEANS POTATO、一風堂、駿府楽市

「モテタイプ診断16」 surpasses 3 million page views, drawing many new visitors from ABEMA reality shows

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「モテタイプ診断16」, offered by ラブキャラ, surpassed 3 million page views within 2 months of its release through a collaboration with ABEMA.

Companies mentioned:ABEMA、株式会社ラブキャラ

Care brand 「KISS MY LIFE」 to hold fashion show featuring cancer survivors to mark its 10th anniversary

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Care brand 「KISS MY LIFE」 will mark its 10th anniversary with 「LIVE MY OWN LIFE|私のランウェイを、私らしく歩く」, a fashion show featuring people who have experienced cancer, at Japan Cancer Forum 2026. The event aims to empower cancer survivors and will showcase them walking the runway alongside medical professionals and shining in their own way.

Companies mentioned:認定NPO法人キャンサーネットジャパン

The Riccar sewing machine, once beloved in the Showa era, returns in the Reiwa era and will be promoted nationwide as a Kitakyushu City hometown tax donation gift

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株式会社NO EXCUSE's 「RICCARニードルパンチミシン」 has been selected as a hometown tax donation gift from Kitakyushu City. The product revives a Showa-era brand in the Reiwa era.

Companies mentioned:株式会社NO EXCUSE

For summer independent research projects and play at home! 「色が変わるかみねんど」, a novel educational toy that changes color in sunlight, has been on sale to popular acclaim since June 1, 2026!

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銀鳥産業株式会社 released 「色が変わるかみねんど」, a novel educational toy that changes color in sunlight (ultraviolet light), on June 1, 2026. The clay offers 2 ways to play: shaping it indoors and watching its color change outdoors. Made from a lightweight material that stimulates children's curiosity, it is ideal for summer vacation research projects and parent-child interaction.

Patent research specialist Tsunobuchi Yoshihide appointed as technical advisor

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パテント・インテグレーション株式会社 has appointed patent research expert Tsunobuchi Yoshihide as a technical advisor, aiming to improve the accuracy of its generative AI patent assistant 「サマリア」.

Companies mentioned:パテント・インテグレーション株式会社、弁理士法人レクシード・テック、株式会社知財デザイン

Legendary golf program 「GOLF武勇伝」 returns! Dream collaboration with popular YouTube channel 「ショータイムゴルフ」

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Legendary golf program 「GOLF武勇伝」 will return on YouTube from June 9, 2026, in collaboration with popular YouTube channel 「ショータイムゴルフ」. Beginner-focused golf school 「サンクチュアリゴルフ」 is a special sponsor, supporting the preservation of golf culture and the development of the next generation of golfers.

Companies mentioned:株式会社サンクチュアリゴルフ、GMA、ショータイムゴルフ

盗聴器発見PRO publishes 7 recommended criteria to help compare hidden listening device detection services

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「盗聴器発見PRO」 has published 7 checkpoints to help customers evaluate service providers, recommending that they check equipment capabilities and investigation track records.

Companies mentioned:株式会社赤井事務所

Archeda signs MoU with Aboitiz, launching partnership to develop high-quality forest carbon projects in the Philippines using satellite data and AI

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Archeda has signed an MoU with Aboitiz Foundation to advance forest carbon projects in the Philippines using satellite data and AI. The initiative will use the JCM.

Companies mentioned:Aboitiz Foundation、Aboitiz Group

Free seminar on “engineering that thinks” in the AI era to be held in Tokyo's Kyobashi on July 2

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ニュートンワークス株式会社 will hold a free 「AI時代の“考えるエンジニアリング”セミナー」 in Kyobashi, Tokyo, on July 2, 2026. As AI becomes more widespread and engineers are expected to upgrade their skills, the seminar will share ways of thinking and approaches for using AI effectively, supporting engineers aiming to create high-value products.

Companies mentioned:明治大学、株式会社アイデア、ダイキン工業株式会社、マツダ株式会社

Professor Emeritus Shigeru Omi to give graduation commemorative lecture; Life Shift University holds graduation ceremony for its 12th cohort, discussing how to navigate life shifts in the VUCA era

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ライフシフト大学 will hold its 12th cohort graduation ceremony and commemorative lecture on August 1, 2026. The lecture will feature Professor Emeritus Shigeru Omi, a public health expert, speaking about life shifts in the VUCA era.

Children's shoes inspired by 「Woody & Jessie」 and 「Buzz Lightyear」 from the 「Toy Story」 series of ディズニー and ピクサー films go on sale

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アシックス商事 is launching children's shoes featuring 「Toy Story」 designs. Online sales begin June 18, followed by store sales on June 25. Prices range from 7,150 yen to 7,700 yen.

Companies mentioned:アシックス商事、ディズニー、ピクサー

[Free preview seminar] Applications open for on-demand viewing of 「業種特化で失敗する税理士、成功する税理士 ~AI時代の生存戦略~」, presented by a tax accountant specializing in landlords

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株式会社ビズアップ総研 has begun accepting applications for on-demand viewing of a free preview seminar for tax accountant and certified public accountant offices on industry-specialization strategies in the AI era. The speaker is Watanabe Koji, who has built a successful practice as a tax accountant specializing in landlords.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビズアップ総研、Knees bee税理士法人

71.9% of businesses are interested in MEO agencies! 63.8% of consumers use Google Maps as a reference [Survey of 230 businesses and 243 consumers]

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Companies mentioned:株式会社フリースクエア

MBKデジタル sponsors Developers Summit 2026, one of Japan's largest conferences for IT engineers

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MBKデジタル will sponsor 「Developers Summit 2026 Summer」 as a platinum sponsor. The conference for IT engineers will be held July 16–17, 2026. The company will hold sessions on AI and data utilization, explaining the importance of “meaning design” in the generative AI era.

Companies mentioned:Mitsui & Co., Ltd.、Shoeisha Co., Ltd.

Correspondence high school support schools 「中央高等学院」 and 「eスポーツ高等学院」 to appear on 東海テレビ's 「スイッチ!」

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Chuo High School and e-Sports High School will appear on Tokai TV’s “Switch!” program on June 10, 2026.

Companies mentioned:東海テレビ

Asana announces a new operating system enabling collaboration between people and AI agents

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Asana announced a new work platform, “Agentic Work Management,” for collaboration between people and AI agents, as well as its AI advisor, “Asana Dash.” The company aims to boost organizational productivity.

Companies mentioned:Microsoft、LinkedIn、Boston Consulting Group

The “Chariloto” app and KEIRIN Official TV’s “SPEED Channel” launch a partnership

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Chariloto and SPEED Channel have partnered, enabling users to watch keirin programs on “Chariloto,” an app for purchasing betting tickets for keirin and auto races. This is the first such partnership between an online keirin betting service and SPEED Channel. The initiative aims to broaden the appeal of keirin from something to bet on to something people can talk about, and attract new fans.

Companies mentioned:株式会社チャリ・ロト、株式会社SPEED CHANNEL

AppTweak Amplify Tokyo 2026 event report: Sharing the latest in ASO and Apple Ads

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AppTweak Japan hosted "AppTweak Amplify Tokyo 2026" on May 26, 2026, focusing on ASO and Apple Ads. The event shared global app growth cases and trends, highlighting the shift towards AI-driven app discovery and introducing AppTweak's new "AI Visibility" feature. Discussions also covered international expansion strategies and practical Apple Ads operational insights.

Companies mentioned:AppTweak Japan、Kakaku.com、CyberAgent

Panasonic Advanced Technology and Vieureka establish a proof-of-concept environment for remote monitoring and control of autonomous mobile robots

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Panasonic Advanced Technology and Vieureka have established a proof-of-concept environment for the remote monitoring and control of “@mobi,” software for autonomous mobile robots. The environment will be used to verify the technical feasibility and challenges of operational support after deployment, advancing the adoption of robots in society.

Make memories at Moominvalley Park, on your own or with others! The “Children’s Support Campaign” returns this year!

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NPO Decent Work Lab and Moomin Monogatari have announced the “Children’s Support Campaign” ahead of the summer holidays. The campaign supports children’s access to a diverse range of experiences by offering discounted tickets to high school students and younger.

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人ディーセントワーク・ラボ、株式会社ムーミン物語

株式会社WOW WORLD’s “WEBCAS formulator” web survey creation system to integrate with its “Web Campaign System” instant-win system

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SB Gift and WOW WORLD announced a system integration that will automate the entire process, from web survey responses to instant-win prize draws and digital gift distribution, helping improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational workload.

Companies mentioned:SBギフト株式会社、株式会社WOW WORLD

Exclusive to JR Nagoya Takashimaya! 3 new “Uiro Butter Sandwich” flavors: Ogura, matcha, and sakura

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Aoyagi Sohonke Co., Ltd. is launching 3 varieties of “Uiro Butter Sandwich”—Ogura, matcha, and sakura—exclusively at JR Nagoya Takashimaya. Created in collaboration with MAISON KAYSER’s JR Nagoya Takashimaya store, the unique sweets feature uiro and cultured butter sandwiched in a petit baguette.

Companies mentioned:MAISON KAYSER

[Stock Investment Learning Survey 2026] Family members are the most common people to talk with about investing. Friends top the list for men, while younger people tend to communicate with a wider range of people

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Kabu no Gakko.com surveyed 800 individual investors for its 2026 survey on stock investment learning. Family members were the most common people to talk with, though trends varied by gender, experience, and age group.

Turning the “invisible needs” in the women’s health market into insights for corporate decision-making

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fermata and UK-based Convosphere have partnered in the women’s health sector. Through social listening, they will turn latent needs in the femtech market into product development insights.

Companies mentioned:fermata株式会社、Convosphere Ltd.

[Original survey] “Creating subject lines in 10 minutes or less” balances efficiency and satisfaction [Combz Co., Ltd.]

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An original survey conducted by Combz Co., Ltd. in May 2026 found that 60% of those responsible for email newsletters spend 10 minutes or less writing subject lines, and that spending more time does not necessarily lead to greater satisfaction with open rates. The company has published AI prompts to help streamline email newsletter operations.

An upcycling workshop using fabric scraps to be held

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JUKI Corporation will hold an upcycling workshop using fabric scraps in collaboration with CHECK&STRIPE’s Kichijoji store on June 25–26, 2026. Participants will make mini bags using JUKI industrial sewing machines. The workshop aims to highlight the appeal of making things and raise awareness of sustainability.

Companies mentioned:CHECK&STRIPE、株式会社ラブロ

Free workshop on the latest digital marketing: A practical seminar offering an in-depth look at the best SEO strategies for the age of AI

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ONE Lab will hold free weekly workshops on SEO strategies for the age of AI, starting June 23, 2026. The sessions will explain SEO strategies for adapting to changes in search behavior driven by generative AI, as well as ways to use AI-generated content.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ピアラ

Recruiting companies for the beta trial of “SBOM+ (SBOM plus),” which supports SBOM generation, vulnerability management, and CRA compliance / Ves Co., Ltd.

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Ves Co., Ltd. will launch a beta version of “SBOM+,” a cloud service that centrally manages SBOM generation, vulnerability management, and compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), in early July 2026, and is recruiting companies for a free trial.

Companies mentioned:株式会社Orchestra Holdings、Viettel Cyber Security、アートネット株式会社

Luxury bath additive Chapon offers a touch of cool on hot, sleepless nights. Summer-limited “An Invitation from the Arctic” now on sale at the official store

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Tokel Co., Ltd. has launched “An Invitation from the Arctic,” a summer-limited cooling bath additive. Made with 100% natural essential oils, it comes in 4 levels of cooling intensity and helps soothe summer heat and support comfortable sleep. Available exclusively at the official online store.

Shuwatto adds an “Agent-Friendly Diagnosis” to its free LLMO assessment; total assessments top 100 companies

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Shuwatto Co., Ltd. has added an “Agent-Friendly Diagnosis” to its free LLMO assessment. Designed for an era when AI agents make purchases on users’ behalf, it checks whether a website is positioned to be selected and purchased from by AI. The total number of assessments has surpassed 100 companies.

Companies mentioned:Skyscanner、Sabre、PayPal、MindTrip、Shopify、Anthropic、Instacart、Booking.com、Uber、Spotify

“For Good Tsukuba Nishi” sales scheduled to begin in September

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Noble Home Co., Ltd. will begin sales in September 2026 at “For Good Tsukuba Nishi,” a large residential development in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture. The large-scale project comprises 193 lots, with 24 homebuilders working together to create a next-generation smart town centered on the SDGs.

Upgrade your summer UV protection! Sabae-made smart glasses “SABERA” offer a new take on sunglasses

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jig.jp has announced clip-on sunglasses for its “SABERA” AR glasses, with a UV cut rate of 99.9%. They reduce sunlight and glare while preserving AR functionality, providing a comfortable view. They also feature a lightweight design and one-motion attachment and removal.

Companies mentioned:Cellid Inc.、Boston Club Co., Ltd.

◆New book announcement and reservations open: “How to Live from Here On—The Strength to Bounce Back Again and Again in a Shifting World” (Japanese edition of Tomorrowmind) now available for preorder on Amazon!

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総合法令出版 will publish the business book “How to Live from Here On—The Strength to Bounce Back Again and Again in a Shifting World” in late June 2026. It explains how to adapt to uncertainty, drawing on the expertise of a world-renowned authority.

Companies mentioned:総合法令出版、コーチング心理学協会、ポジティブ心理カウンセラー協会、BetterUp

“Desk Nap Pillow,” developed through joint research with Kyushu University, wins the Excellence Award in the Ergonomics Good Practice Awards

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The “Desk Nap Pillow,” developed through joint research with Kyushu University, has won the Excellence Award in the Ergonomics Good Practice Awards. The pillow was designed based on ergonomic research to reduce physical strain when napping at a desk.

Companies mentioned:日本人間工学学会

Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital adopts “MediOS (メディオス)”

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Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital has adopted the medical DX system “MediOS.” It aims to reduce nurses’ workloads, improve the quality of explanations to patients, and improve management. It is the first adoption by the Tokyo Metropolitan Hospital Organization.

Companies mentioned:Contrea株式会社

“All your care essentials, together.” Advance reservations open for TINYVASE, a ceramic toothbrush holder that keeps four oral-care tools upright together

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Creative unit TENT has opened advance reservations for TINYVASE, a ceramic toothbrush holder that keeps one person’s oral-care tools upright together. It will be sold for ¥1,782, 10% off the regular price of ¥1,980, through June 30.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エム・エム・ヨシハシ

SOMIC Group brand site “THE FUTURE ARCHIVE” wins bronze at the 47th 2026 Japan BtoB Advertising Awards

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SOMIC Group’s brand site “THE FUTURE ARCHIVE” has won a bronze award at the Japan BtoB Advertising Awards. The site was recognized as a platform that visualizes efforts to address social challenges and promotes the sharing of knowledge and co-creation.

Companies mentioned:Paradox Inc.、Cell Interactive Inc.

NOVIC, which has produced more than 25,000 weddings in 18 cities across 11 locations nationwide, launches a new site to help visitors discover “the weddings of the future”

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NOVIC Inc. has launched a redesigned corporate website with revised information architecture, navigation, and content, helping couples considering marriage take the first step even when they are unsure. The site has been revamped to address diversifying needs and help visitors think about weddings from the perspective of “what kind of day they want to spend, with whom, and how.”

Prevent accidental email misdeliveries before they happen! Free release of “10 final checklists” for practical use

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EmberPoint Inc. has released a free white paper, “Preventing Accidental Email Misdeliveries: 10 Final Checks Before Sending,” to reduce the risk of emails being sent to the wrong recipients. The resource provides practical verification steps and checklists to prevent email-sending errors and help companies avoid the risk of reputational damage.

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