Lapis Live × Doomomsday: Last Survivor collaboration event off to a strong start!
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AI Inc. subsidiary Lapis Live has launched a "Doomomsday: Last Survivor" collaboration event. Fans can support streamers by downloading the game and joining their in-game alliances, with the top streamer winning a dream-fulfillment prize. The event runs until June 26th.
Updating business management in Japan: Business management system kpiee to exhibit at General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week
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DataX Corporation announced that it will exhibit its business management system kpiee at the 25th General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week, held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 to 19, 2026. The system is Japan's first to come standard with a DWH, providing one-stop services from data integration to analysis and visualization.
ZETA DIVISION TCG player Maku (Arai Keito) qualifies for the Pokémon World Championships 2026 in San Francisco!
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Maku (Arai Keito), a player in the TCG division of pro esports team ZETA DIVISION, placed among the top finishers at the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 and qualified for the Pokémon World Championships 2026. The event is the premier Pokémon Trading Card Game tournament, bringing together top players from around the world.
Themiss Inc. joins HJ Inc., a company driving the Gen Z and teen market
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HJ Inc. has brought Themiss Inc., which operates events and media businesses in the teen market, into its group. The move aims to foster career development across generations, from middle and high school students to university students, and maximize marketing to younger audiences.
[Latest men's UV awareness survey] Sunscreen use becomes part of everyday life amid extreme heat and UV protection concerns. Use for commuting to work or school (41.1%) surpasses leisure use (32.5%)! Comparison with a past survey (2018) shows a shift from awareness to action.
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Bulk Homme surveyed men's attitudes toward sunscreen. UV care usage reached 80%, with daily use for commuting to work or school becoming established.
Short film depicting stories of people living with obesity through line drawings wins Bronze in the Pharma and Wellness categories at the Saniss Awards
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Obesity awareness video by Eli Lilly Japan and Tanabe Pharma wins Bronze in 2 categories at the international Saniss Awards, marking a first for Japan.
Hakuhodo DY Holdings receives top rating of A in CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment and is named a Supplier Engagement Leader
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Hakuhodo DY Holdings received the top rating of A in CDP's 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment and was named a Supplier Engagement Leader for the 2nd consecutive year. The company was recognized for its efforts to reduce GHG emissions across its supply chain.
[3 months free after implementation] e-learning system LearnO streamlines hotel digital transformation and staff training
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Mogic will offer the e-learning system LearnO free of its monthly fee for 3 months to the hospitality industry in a campaign running through July 31, 2026. The campaign supports efforts to address labor shortages and advance hotel digital transformation.
WHI HD releases new feature that uses AI to identify organizational challenges
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WHI Holdings has released AI Insights, a new feature that analyzes HR data indicators to identify organizational challenges and recommend improvements. It supports human capital management and strategic information disclosure.
[ロロ・ピアーナ] Pierre Casiraghi wears ロロ・ピアーナ at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix
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On June 7, 2026, Pierre Casiraghi appeared at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix wearing a ロロ・ピアーナ Milan double-breasted blazer. The blend of luxury fashion and motorsports drew attention.
Lawyer with prior experience drafting the Personal Information Protection Act to speak! Key points of the Reiwa 8 amendments to the Act | Seminar Information
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Seminar Information Inc. will hold a seminar on July 22, 2026, featuring a lawyer with prior experience drafting legislation, to explain key points of the Reiwa 8 amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act. The seminar will cover the bill's outline, its practical implications and the schedule ahead.
Able Research Institute has released its 2025 ranking of Tokyo neighborhoods where people living alone actually signed leases. Kasai ranked No. 1 for the 3rd consecutive year, highlighting the importance of value for money in rent and access.
[Cheese Garden] A new summer flavor with a rounded taste balancing Japanese and Western influences: Brown Sugar Financier, with deep sweetness and a light finish
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Cheese Garden, part of コロワイドグループ, will launch its summer-limited Brown Sugar Financier made with Okinawan brown sugar on June 24, 2026. It features a flavor that balances Japanese and Western influences and will be sold at stores nationwide and online.
Sky Co., Ltd. accelerates secure AI development and internal workflows by deploying HPE Private Cloud AI
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Sky Co., Ltd. has deployed HPE Private Cloud AI to accelerate AI development and internal workflows while securely using confidential data. The solution was implemented in just 1 month and will help improve software development efficiency and strengthen security.
[Information release ①] Giveaway campaign at the “Meiji Yasuda Special Match”!
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Osaka City SC will hold a giveaway campaign for signed mini balls at the "Meiji Yasuda Special Match" on Saturday, June 27th. Players will throw them from the pitch into the stands before the warm-up, aiming to engage fans and promote the club.
Includes a Geo-exclusive bonus: “slime-shaped die-cut sticky notes”! Preorders open for “ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ4 枯れ木の国のビアンカ・フローラ,” scheduled for release on Thursday, Dec. 3
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Geo Store has begun accepting preorders for “ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ4,” a game for Nintendo Switch/PS5 scheduled for release on Dec. 3, 2026. The store is running a campaign offering a Geo-exclusive bonus, “slime-shaped die-cut sticky notes,” in limited quantities.
[Call for participants] Corporate seminar to address the “barriers” to adopting automated warehouses through hardware and software
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SoftBank Robotics, AutoStore System, and GROUND will hold an online seminar for businesses on June 30, 2026, titled “Addressing the ‘barriers’ to adopting automated warehouses through hardware and software.” As interest in automated warehouses grows amid labor and space shortages, the seminar will explain solutions to challenges that can hinder adoption.
Cloud-based mobile POS register “POS+ (Postas)” releases an “Industry-Specific On-Site Response Guide” to prepare for changes to the consumption tax rate
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Postas Inc. has released a free response guide for the food service, retail, and beauty industries to ease the burden on businesses following changes to the consumption tax rate. The guide draws on the expertise of POS vendors to address practical challenges when multiple tax rates apply.
Kento Imataki of 僕と私と株式会社 appointed as a judge for リクルート ブライダル総研’s “GOOD WEDDING AWARD 2026”; evaluating “good weddings” from a Gen Z perspective
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リクルート ブライダル総研 announced that Kento Imataki, CEO of “僕と私と株式会社,” has been appointed as a judge for “GOOD WEDDING AWARD 2026.” From a Gen Z perspective, Imataki will evaluate weddings that leave the bride and groom and their guests genuinely satisfied.
More than 80% of large companies have begun or are considering compliance with the “SCS Assessment System”; most expect suppliers to meet a level equivalent to “3 stars,” with expectations for “4 stars” in the future
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A survey by MOTEX found that 83.5% of large companies have begun or are considering compliance with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s SCS Assessment System. It also found that companies tend to expect suppliers to meet a security level equivalent to “3 stars” in the first year and “4 stars” in 2–3 years.
A refreshing dish to savor the summer, with the season’s flavors: “chilled wontons” and “stir-fried pork belly and bitter melon” available for July only | 神戸壺中天
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Chinese restaurant 神戸壺中天 will begin serving “chilled wontons” and “stir-fried pork belly and bitter melon” for July 2026 only. The seasonal dishes highlight refreshing flavors and nourishment for summer and are priced at 1,000 yen and 1,500 yen, respectively.
Toridoll HD to hold “ALL TORIDOLL ハピカン MEETING 2026,” its first all-employee meeting since fully adopting “mental capital management”
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Toridoll HD held an all-employee meeting to advance its management philosophy of “mental capital management.” Approximately 3,000 employees from Japan and overseas gathered to recognize and share examples of “happiness” and “inspiration” across the group.
Mouser to exhibit at “人とくるまのテクノロジー展2026 NAGOYA,” providing the latest information needed for design and manufacturing through mini-presentations by supplier companies
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Mouser Electronics will exhibit at “人とくるまのテクノロジー展 2026 NAGOYA” and share the latest automotive technology information in collaboration with 6 leading companies.
Companies mentioned:Analog Devices、Bourns、日本ケミコン、Molex、Vicor、YAGEO Group
PKSHA Technology launches joint research with Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) on next-generation speech synthesis technology
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PKSHA Technology will begin joint research with Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) on next-generation speech synthesis technology. The project aims to develop technology that generates natural, expressive speech from limited audio data and flexibly controls emotion and nuance.
Popular summer fruits come to donuts! 3 new summer donuts, capturing the glossy, juicy feel of fresh fruit and “delicious even when chilled,” go on sale for a limited time starting Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan will begin selling 3 summer-only fruit donuts for a limited time starting June 24, 2026. Inspired by watermelon, peach, and pineapple, the new products are recommended served chilled and cater to growing demand for fruit desserts amid extreme summer heat.
[2026 Survey on Food-Related Attitudes and Practices] People want to maintain food quality despite continued rising prices; women in their 80s are especially proactive about eating foods such as protein and calcium to maintain their health
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Halmek Ikikata Jozu Research Institute conducted a survey on food-related attitudes. The findings showed that older people tend to prioritize quality and maintaining their health over price.
Exhibiting at the “XR and Metaverse Comprehensive Exhibition,” featuring cutting-edge VR, AR, and MR technologies for the next generation
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XREAL will exhibit at the 6th XR and Metaverse Comprehensive Exhibition Summer, offering hands-on demos of its latest AR glasses, not yet released, and the XREAL One series. The company’s product strategy lead, Gao Tianfu, will speak at an open seminar about the evolution of spatial computing.
[Extreme heat season | Kao BRCC survey] Are offices safe from the effects of heat? More than 80% of indoor workers experience facial skin problems. Outdoor workers tend to report irritation from sweat, while indoor workers are more prone to dryness and skin feeling cold
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A Kao BRCC survey found that more than 80% of indoor workers experience facial skin problems during periods of extreme heat. The findings showed that skin problems vary by work environment, with outdoor workers more likely to report irritation from sweat and indoor workers more likely to report dryness and skin feeling cold.
[Extreme heat season | Kao BRCC recommendations] The “cooling rhythm touch”: 65.3% have simplified their skincare routines during hot periods, with quick treatments now the norm. Tips for skincare routines that are easy to keep up
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A Kao BRCC survey found that 65.3% have simplified their skincare routines during periods of extreme heat. The company recommends easy-to-follow skincare methods.
Premium e-bike brand “MOVE.eBike” names musician and actor Nobuaki Kaneko as brand ambassador for the “CAVETⅡ” series
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The “CAVETⅡ” series from “MOVE.eBike,” the premium e-bike brand offered by 株式会社WinC, has named musician and actor Nobuaki Kaneko as its brand ambassador. From June 10 to 30, 2026, the company will run a campaign offering fingerprint-recognition key locks to the first 100 purchasers.
Frontier Inc. will exhibit at “Content Tokyo” and introduce ReadyCrew, its business-matching service. Emphasizing dialogue and combining AI with concierge expertise, the company helps customers find the right partners to meet their latent needs.
“anummy,” a damage-care haircare brand that makes growing your hair enjoyable, launches its first spray for damaged hair: a leave-in hair serum mist, on Tuesday, June 30
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Haircare brand “anummy” will launch its new “Booster Serum Mist” on June 30. Inspired by skincare serums, the product boosts repair and hydration inside the hair.
Apaman Shop’s official characters “べあ~君&ハニちゃん” to release 5th installment of “50-syllabary dance project,” the “Otaru Edition,” on June 10
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“Apaman Shop,” operated by APAMAN株式会社, will release the 5th installment of its “50-syllabary dance project,” the “Otaru Edition,” featuring its official characters “べあ~君&ハニちゃん,” on June 10, 2026. The campaign uses short videos to showcase the appeal of local communities.
Announcement on Full-Scale Introduction of “Reusable Drink Container Service” and Results of “Bring Your Own Bottle Promotion Project”
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Thermos Co., Ltd. has announced the full-scale introduction of its “Reusable Drink Container Service” in collaboration with アルバルク東京, along with the results of its “Bring Your Own Bottle Promotion Project.” The initiatives aim to reduce disposable containers at home game venues and lessen environmental impact.
Secure “Cowork” for Businesses Enhances Administrator Features
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Knowledge Sense Inc. has enhanced its corporate AI agent "ChatSense" by releasing the "Domain Blocklist" feature for its browser operation agent "Cowork." This new feature allows administrators to control AI access to specific domains, bolstering security and governance for corporate users.
ムーンスター’s Top-Tier Direct-Store-Exclusive Model “LOWBASKET SG” Debuts in Its “FINE VULCANIZED” Line
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ムーンスター will launch “LOWBASKET SG,” a high-end model exclusive to its directly operated stores and online store, on June 26, 2026, as part of its “FINE VULCANIZED” series, which embodies the craftsmanship of its own factory. The company revisited the materials and construction, adopting custom-ordered grained leather and a highly durable sole.
GiXo Launches “AI-Informed Platform (AIP)” Service to Support More Sophisticated Corporate Decision-Making
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GiXo has launched a new service, “AI-Informed Platform (AIP),” integrating generative AI with a data infrastructure. AI supports data analysis and hypothesis generation, helping companies speed up and streamline decision-making. The service promotes data use in the AI era through data preparation and the development of a semantic layer.
Nostalgic Yet New! Stationery Inspired by “Heisei Retro” Goes on Sale
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Watts Co., Ltd. has launched new stationery inspired by “Heisei Retro.” Its designs combine nostalgia and a fresh feel to appeal to a broad range of generations.
PLAID’s CX Platform “KARTE” and Hakuhodo DY ONE’s DMP “AudienceOne®” Begin Data Integration
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PLAID’s CX platform “KARTE” and Hakuhodo DY ONE’s DMP “AudienceOne®” have begun data integration. Using more than 380 million IDs, the companies aim to enhance personalization for first-time visitors. In a PoC, the add-to-cart rate increased by 15.6 percentage points.
Client Survey on the Company’s Counseling Service: “Use of AI in Seeking Advice”; Some Say, “AI Helped Organize My Thoughts, but I Couldn’t Get to the Heart of the Matter.” Human Counselors’ Strengths Include “Depth of Understanding” and “Understanding Context”
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Advantage Risk Management surveyed counseling service users on AI use. The survey found that over 40% of users also use AI, with people choosing between AI and human counselors for organizing their thoughts and gaining deeper insights.
【All Items Half Price!】Ever Heard of “Sobamae”? Soba Kaiseki Restaurant “Sobakura Yui” Grand Opens in Sasazuka on 6/13 (Sat.)!! Big-Hearted Event Offers More Than 140 Items at Half Price
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株式会社大庄 will open Sobakappo “Sobakura Yui” Sasazuka on June 13, 2026, in Sasazuka, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. To celebrate the opening, it will hold an event offering all menu items at half price for 2 days, June 13 and 14.
Momax Launches Foldable Cooling Fan “1° Go Freeze” with Built-In Cooling Plate
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Momax has launched the '1° Go Freeze' portable cooling fan, featuring a large semiconductor cooling plate and a powerful fan. This foldable device offers 100 levels of wind speed, a long battery life, and multiple usage modes, aiming to provide comfort during hot weather.
Companies mentioned:Momax、ROA International Co., Ltd.
【In Time for Your Summer Diet!】Recipe Book for “Waterless Curry” Offers a Healthy Way to Lose Weight Without Strain
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株式会社ワニブックス will release the recipe book “Lose Weight with Waterless Curry,” written by Mizushless Curry Niki, on June 26, 2026. The book features 30 high-protein, low-fat waterless curry recipes to support dieting and body shaping without undue strain.
Salesforce Begins Domestic Rollout of Tableau’s Next-Generation AI Agent-Based Analytics Platform, “Agentic Analytics Platform”
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Salesforce Japan has announced the launch in Japan of the “Tableau Agentic Analytics Platform,” where AI agents autonomously analyze data and carry out business operations.
Wins “WingArc Partner of the Year,” the Highest Domestic Honor at the “WingArc Partner Award 2026” [Announcement]
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Hitachi Solutions won the top award, “WingArc Partner of the Year,” at WingArc 1st’s “WingArc Partner Award 2026.” Its collaboration with the company, which began in 2001, was recognized for the deployment of SVF at more than 500 companies and Dr.Sum/MotionBoard at approximately 200 companies.
Experience 55 Years of MuAtsu on the 5th Floor of まるひろ Kawagoe Store【Showa Nishikawa】“Summer Bedding Bargain Fair” and “MuAtsu Futon and Kiri Rakune Experience Fair” to Run June 11 (Thu.)–15 (Mon.)
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Showa Nishikawa will hold its “Summer Bedding Bargain Fair” and “MuAtsu Futon and Kiri Rakune Experience Fair” concurrently at まるひろ Kawagoe Store from June 11–15, 2026. The event offers visitors the chance to experience summer bedding, including MuAtsu, marking its 55th anniversary, and Kiri Rakune.
A Total of 16 Stores, Including 5 First-Time Participants! “ROPPONGI HILLS ICE! ICE! ICE! 2026,” a Summer Sweets Event, to Be Held
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Roppongi Hills will hold its summer sweets event, “ROPPONGI HILLS ICE! ICE! ICE! 2026,” from July 1 to August 31. A total of 16 stores will participate, offering limited-edition menu items.
Key Figures from Leading Japanese Manufacturers and Tech Companies to Speak at “Manufacturing AI Implementation Forum 2026,” Held Online on June 29
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Stockmark Inc. will hold an online forum on AI implementation for the manufacturing industry on June 29, 2026. Key figures from Panasonic, Toshiba, Lion, Mitsui Chemicals, NVIDIA, Preferred Networks and others will discuss the forefront of AI implementation.
Burger King® to Hold 2nd “One Pounder Challenge 2026”! All-You-Can-Eat of “Smokehouse,” a Huge Burger with 4 Smoky Patties! Expands to a Record 80 Locations Nationwide, with First Event in Tokushima Prefecture!
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Burger King® will hold the 2nd installment of its popular “One Pounder Challenge 2026” for 7 days starting June 19, 2026, at a record 80 locations nationwide. The event will offer all-you-can-eat of the newly developed mega-burger “Smokehouse The One Pounder” and will be held in Tokushima Prefecture for the first time.
Nihon Chouzai Announces New Pharmacy Openings in Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo and Kagawa Prefectures (June 2026)
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Nihon Chouzai Co., Ltd. opened 4 new pharmacies in Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo and Kagawa prefectures in June 2026, while closing 1 pharmacy in Kagawa Prefecture. The nationwide total of dispensing pharmacies now stands at 768.
The Japan Futsal Federation has signed a sponsorship agreement with KPMG FAS. The two parties will work together, focusing on university futsal programs, to improve the competitive environment, develop talent and build communities. The partnership aims to nurture the next generation and foster sports culture.
University, social welfare corporation and orchestra join forces to address disparities in children’s access to experiences; first “Smile Concert” children’s music café to be held at Jin’ai Hall, Bunkyo Gakuin University, offering children an opportunity to nourish mind and body through food and music
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Bunkyo Gakuin University will hold its first “Smile Concert” children’s music café in partnership with 社会福祉法人さぽうと21 and パシフィックフィルハーモニア東京. Through food and music, the event will provide children struggling with disparities in access to experiences with nourishment for mind and body, and aims to help achieve the SDGs.
Why don’t people attend preventive care classes? 66% of people aged 65 and older say they “don’t want to participate”
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A survey conducted by Renaissance Inc. among 500 people aged 65 and older found that 66% were reluctant to attend preventive care classes. The leading reason for not participating was “I don’t need it at the moment,” cited by 54.5%. The survey recommends designing programs that help people see the issue as relevant to them in order to increase participation.
Techtouch selected as a coworking member in the 4th application round for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Japan Innovation Campus”
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Techtouch Inc. has been selected as a coworking member in the 4th application round for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Japan Innovation Campus.” The company will use its Silicon Valley base to conduct local research and build connections with the ecosystem as it pursues global expansion.
Putting support for school nonattendance, developmental disabilities and financial hardship into action through systems. Become a manager in your 20s! Kizuki Inc. recruitment information session
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Kizuki Inc. supports young people facing challenges such as school nonattendance, developmental disabilities and financial hardship, and will hold a recruitment information session highlighting opportunities to become a manager in your 20s. The session will explain how to build systems that make support services viable as a business, as well as evaluation systems that enable young employees to thrive.
KDDI Iret launches “Storage Scan Service” for AWS and Google Cloud
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KDDI Iret will launch “Storage Scan Service,” a malware protection service for AWS and Google Cloud storage, on June 10, 2026. The fully managed service provides real-time and scheduled scans, as well as automatic isolation of infected files, to help strengthen cloud storage security.
New “sheer mauve colors” added to Excel’s “Skinny Rich Shadow N,” whose sales in the first month after its relaunch reached a strong 220% of the previous product’s sales※
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Tokiwa Pharmaceutical will launch “SK08 (Cashmere Brown),” a new shade of “Skinny Rich Shadow N” from its makeup brand Excel, on July 14, 2026. Sales in the first month after the relaunch were a strong 220% of the previous product’s sales, and a limited-edition shade that gained attention on social media has been made a permanent offering.
Alala introduces “BIMI/VMC (company logo email/company logo ownership certificate)”
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Alala Inc. has introduced BIMI/VMC on its own domain to improve email trustworthiness and strengthen anti-phishing measures. This allows recipients to visually verify the sending company and is also expected to improve the effectiveness of email marketing.
NTT Docomo Business X has announced the results of its 2026 NPS benchmark survey focused on life insurance claims experiences. ソニー生命 ranked No. 1 in NPS. The findings highlighted website improvements as a challenge for the industry as a whole.
[A problem-solving project set in a “manufacturing town”] Startups invited to participate in the “Corporate Transformation, Startup and Growth Support Program”!
Bursting sweetness from Hokkaido and the savory aroma of butter soy sauce: Viva Paella launches “Hokkaido Sweet Corn Paella”
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Viva Paella, a delivery-only paella brand operated by Four Seeds Co., Ltd., will launch its summer limited-time “Hokkaido Sweet Corn Paella” on June 10, 2026. Made with Hokkaido sweet corn and rice and finished with butter soy sauce, the dish will be sold at 435 stores nationwide.
[Cross Life Hakata Yanagibashi] Aroma products from Kurume’s 萩原オリーブ, inspired by the natural environment, now featured in the lobby; showcasing scents born from natural cultivation
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Cross Life Hakata Yanagibashi collaborates with Hagihara Olive to sell aroma products made from naturally cultivated ingredients, promoting regional collaboration and showcasing Kurume’s natural environment.
JTEKT develops grease-lubricated ceramic ball bearings for eAxles in high-performance electric vehicles
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JTEKT has developed grease-lubricated ceramic ball bearings for eAxles in high-performance EVs. The bearings prevent electrical corrosion and support high-speed rotation of 30,000r/min, contributing to the evolution of the mobility society.
Future Style Institute to speak at “In-House Researcher's Meetup Vol.02,” a community event for corporate think tanks and in-house researchers
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Future Style Institute, operated by Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate, will speak at “In-House Researcher's Meetup Vol.02,” a community event for corporate think tanks and in-house researchers. Yuki Sato will discuss research activities and practical applications. Researchers from Hakuhodo and Okamura will also share the work of their respective institutes and efforts to put research into practice in society.
iRidge to exhibit at “Marketing Week – MaS –” at Tokyo Big Sight from 6/24 to 6/26
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iRidge will exhibit at “Marketing Week - Summer 2026 -,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 24 to 26, 2026. In the “Marketing Strategy Planning EXPO” area, the company will showcase app-centered business growth strategies and solutions including APPBOX, Co-Assign and Tool Mikke II.
“Marvel Rivals” Season 8.5, “The Sins of Alchemax,” launches June 12!
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“Marvel Rivals” Season 8.5, “The Sins of Alchemax,” launches on June 12. The update adds new hero Cyclops and the large-scale “Annihilation Protocol (18v18)” mode.
Miitsukea Agent and PERSOL Global Workforce to hold free online seminar
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PERSOL Innovation’s caregiving recruitment service, “みーつけあエージェント,” and PERSOL Global Workforce will jointly hold a free online seminar on June 30, 2026, focusing on recruitment and retention in the caregiving industry.
Companies mentioned:パーソルイノベーション株式会社、PERSOL Global Workforce株式会社、パーソルグループ
A long-awaited translated book featuring insights from leading figures in the AI industry! New release: “How Will AI Change the World? The Future Through the Testimony of the People Who Built AI”
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Shoei-sha Co., Ltd. will release “How Will AI Change the World?”, a translated book compiling interviews with leading figures in the AI industry, on June 10, 2026. The author is Dwarakesh Patel, named to the TIME100 AI list, and CEOs and researchers from OpenAI and Google DeepMind discuss the future of AI.
Morozoff Ltd.’s baked goods shop “TEA BREAK” will open at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin on June 17, 2026. The shop will offer a wide variety of products that bring out the flavor of their ingredients, including Fukuoka Amaou strawberry sablés exclusive to the store, as well as butter-scented cookies and pies.
New “extreme heat day” protective clothing from “For Elle,” the plus-size store!
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“For Elle,” the plus-size store, will release clothing equipped with Peltier elements and fans on June 11, 2026, to help combat extreme heat. The lineup includes T-shirt styles designed for everyday wear and models with built-in batteries.
Clear files celebrating the anime’s 30th anniversary! New SEGA “Detective Conan” merchandise
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SEGA FAVE will release 15 types of clear files in November as merchandise commemorating the 30th anniversary of the “Detective Conan” anime. Reservations open June 16.
[Online seminar] Turn conversations directly into business data! — A new dimension of DX enabled by voice x AI x Claris FileMaker — [Co-hosted June 29 (Monday)]
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Advanced Media, Inc. will co-host the online seminar “Turn Conversations Directly into Business Data!” on June 29, 2026. The seminar will introduce a DX solution that combines AmiVoice speech recognition, AI, and Claris FileMaker to automate processes from transcribing conversations to generating reports.
Akatsuki launches “Slash Gift for LINE,” an online lottery system for LINE mini apps
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Akatsuki has launched the LINE mini app “Slash Gift for LINE.” Its first offering is an online lottery for “Kodoku no Gurume,” providing a seamless purchasing experience on LINE.
Turn every meeting into an asset with “Ikinari AI Meeting Recorder,” a recording tool for the generative AI era, launching June 10 (Wednesday)
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Sourcenext will release “Ikinari AI Meeting Recorder,” a recording tool designed for generative AI use, on June 10. The product helps prevent missed meeting recordings, saves microphone and PC audio separately, and features noise cancellation. By preparing recordings for direct input into AI, it supports greater efficiency in tasks such as preparing meeting minutes.
~“Cool down fast” while replenishing fluids and salt (*)~ (*Salt equivalent) “ICE BOX <Salty Lychee>” returns to drugstores on June 15 (Monday)
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Morinaga & Co. will bring back “ICE BOX <Salty Lychee>,” which was well received last year, exclusively at drugstores from June 15, 2026. The product is designed to replenish fluids and salt after sweating and cool the body quickly, and aligns with the concept of pre-cooling, which is drawing attention as a measure against extreme heat.
Brother donates its latest spot cooler model to Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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Brother Industries donated 8 spot coolers equipped with environmental technologies to Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The donation aims to improve working conditions for staff and support environmental education, and signals deeper long-term collaboration.
National average yield for condominium units hits record low of 6.50% since survey began: “Income-Producing Property Market Trends Monthly Report,” May 2026 edition
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Kenbiya has released its May 2026 report on trends in the income-producing property market. Yields on condominium units hit a record low of 6.50%, while prices remain elevated.
“Linkus,” a system for managing specified skilled worker support services, launches a customizable features plan
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BEENOS HR Link has launched a custom feature plan for its specified skilled worker support management system, “Linkus.” The plan offers flexibility to meet growing demand for specified skilled workers.
[Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Corporation × eiicon] Pursuing “the ability to generate revenue” through business transformation and new value creation. 9 small and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo open applications for co-creation partners!
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eiicon and the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Corporation have launched an open innovation program aimed at transforming the businesses of 9 small and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo and have begun recruiting partners.
Rising construction material prices: more than 60% of construction companies expect profits to decline, and about half fear serious impacts within 1 year
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A survey of 225 construction company representatives conducted by Leverages’ “LevaJob” found that more than 60% expect rising construction material prices to reduce profits, while about half fear serious impacts on business continuity within 1 year. More than half are passing on or negotiating price increases, but some expressed concerns about their relationships with business partners.
Megane Super adds new options for children with myopia: HOYA’s “MiYOSMART” and Nikon-Essilor’s “Essilor® Stellest®”
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Megane Super will offer HOYA’s “MiYOSMART” and Nikon-Essilor’s “Essilor® Stellest®,” which are considered effective in slowing the progression of myopia in children, at 31 stores nationwide starting in June 2026. Staff with specialized knowledge will support the selection of suitable glasses based on prescriptions from ophthalmologists, with the aim of raising awareness of children’s vision care.
SB C&S begins offering Sparticle’s on-premises generative AI environment “GBase on Spark,” enabling companies to securely use confidential data
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SB C&S has partnered with Sparticle and will begin offering the on-premises generative AI environment “GBase on Spark” on June 10, 2026. This will enable companies to use generative AI securely without sending confidential data outside their organizations.
“Kochakaden” and “Sanrio Characters” launch their 2nd collaboration, with “Kochakaden” ambassador Yusei Yagi bringing excitement to the campaign!
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Tea beverage “Kochakaden” has announced its 2nd collaboration with Sanrio Characters. The campaign includes the release of 30 types of limited-edition bottles, social media ads featuring Yusei Yagi, and an interactive campaign.
[Kappa Sushi] A new summer flavor, “Honey Coconut,” arrives for “Kappa’s Shari Donut,” a new-style 110-yen dessert made from sushi rice!
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Kappa Sushi will add the summer flavor “Honey Coconut” to its new-style dessert “Kappa’s Shari Donut,” made with sushi rice, starting June 11. Its chewy dough and honey-coconut flavor make it a perfect taste for summer.
On sale: “Comic Edition: Japanese History 94 — Sengoku Swordsmen: Tsukahara Bokuden, Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, and Ito Ittosai,” an omnibus historical comic about renowned swordsmen and founders of martial arts schools.
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株式会社ポプラ社 will release on June 10, 2026, the educational manga Comic Edition: Japanese History 94: Chronicles of Sengoku-Era Sword Masters—Tsukahara Bokuden, Kamiizumi Nobutsuna and Ito Ittosai, depicting 3 master swordsmen of the Sengoku period. The series has sold more than 3.1 million copies.
At meat dipping udon restaurant Utsuke, summer begins with a single bite. Limited-time menu: Sudachi and Grated Daikon Bukkake Udon Topped with Summer Vegetable Tempura
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Utsuke, a specialty meat dipping udon restaurant, will begin serving its summer-only Sudachi and Grated Daikon Bukkake Udon Topped with Summer Vegetable Tempura on June 15. The refreshing udon is served with summer vegetable tempura and an onsen egg, and diners can enjoy changing up the flavor.
Sendai Royal Park Hotel [Special Summer Vacation Program] Kids’ Pastry Chef Experience
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Sendai Royal Park Hotel will offer accommodation plans that include a kids’ pastry chef experience and restaurant dinner for elementary school students from August 16–21, 2026. The program includes making an original cake and a tour of the hotel.
Back again at Yayoiken this year! Miyazaki Cold Soup and Chicken Nanban Set Meal, a refreshing taste of Miyazaki’s local cuisine for the hot summer
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Yayoiken, a set-meal restaurant operated by 株式会社プレナス, will launch its summer-only Miyazaki Cold Soup and Chicken Nanban Set Meal at 376 locations nationwide from June 16, 2026. The dish pairs hiyajiru, a refreshing local specialty from Miyazaki Prefecture, with juicy chicken nanban, and has been well received every year.
Hotto Motto launches new Negi-Salt Lemon Pork Tongue Bento, a hearty meal made refreshingly flavorful with green onion salt sauce and fresh lemon
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Hotto Motto, a takeout bento chain operated by 株式会社プレナス, will launch its Negi-Salt Lemon Pork Tongue Bento at 2,421 locations nationwide on June 17, 2026. The seasonal item combines a generous portion with a refreshing taste. A double-size option with 2 times the meat and a jubako-style version will also launch at the same time.
[Shimachu] The 5th installment of the “Super-Bargain Challenge Sale,” a full-scale price support campaign to beat rising prices, begins Wednesday, June 10.
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Shimachu will hold the 5th installment of its “Super-Bargain Challenge Sale” from June 10 to June 22 in response to rising prices. The campaign will offer everyday essentials and other products at discounts of up to about 43%, along with gift options suitable for Father’s Day.
[Capsule Toys Debut] Sugar Butter Tree, with more than 1 billion sold, becomes a miniature! Brand’s first-ever capsule toy arrives in 6 types
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Sugar Butter Tree by 株式会社グレープストーン will launch its first-ever capsule toy in the week of June 15, 2026. Commemorating cumulative sales of more than 1 billion, the product features 6 types of miniature keychains, available from capsule toy vending machines nationwide.
transcosmos joins the 8th Digitane AI & Programming Contest 2026 as an operations support partner
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transcosmos will join the Digitane AI & Programming Contest 2026, an AI and programming contest for elementary and junior high school students, as an operations support partner. The contest aims to develop the next generation of talent and provides children with opportunities to nurture their creativity through collaboration with Roblox and popular creators.
Human Academy partners with 株式会社東京リーガルマインド to launch a “Specified Skilled Worker Retention Support Plan” in June, combining education and legal expertise to shift operations from securing foreign workers to prioritizing retention and quality
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Human Academy and Tokyo Legal Mind have formed a partnership. They will launch a retention support service for foreign workers with specified skills in June 2026.