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”
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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
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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.
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.
Twin sisters carry the appeal of Japan into the future in their own ways
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“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.
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.
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
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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!
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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.
Rainy season is finally here, and the number of drivers with little experience who are “afraid to drive in the rain” is surging
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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™
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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.
“sagyobar stand by suginomori brewery” to grand-open in 奈良井宿 on June 6
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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?
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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
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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.
“TRIII Milk Care” wins the Poco'ce Best Beauty Award for the first half of 2026
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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)
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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.
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
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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.
[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.
ベストネット合同会社 launches BESTNET Bloom, an AI-native website creation subscription
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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.
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
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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.
[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)
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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.
[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
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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.
[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
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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.
Make Shiga a “study abroad destination that requires no passport.” International exchange camp “dive CAMP +” set for August
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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”
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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
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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
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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.
fluct SSP becomes the first in Japan to complete implementation of AWS RTB Fabric and begins ad operations
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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.
[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!
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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!
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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.
Sprinkle it on fried foods! Additive-free all-purpose Japanese spice “Furigatsuo” reaches its crowdfunding goal in 11 hours, surpassing 240% of its target
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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.
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.
World’s Best at the “Oscars of Architecture”: “Né,” a One-Party-Per-Day Auberge Born in a Mountain Village in Niigata
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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”!
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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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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!
[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.
[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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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」.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
[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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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.
“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.
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.