Preserving the changing "memories of forest and town" in Nagareyama for the future. Composer Mio Adachi launches an audio release and archive book project for the spatial audio sound installation "OTOBA: Memories of the Forest Closest to the City Center."
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Composer and sound artist Mio Adachi will launch a crowdfunding campaign on MotionGallery on June 10, 2026, to release audio and produce an archive book for her spatial audio installation "OTOBA," exhibited in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, in 2023. The project seeks to document Nagareyama's changing soundscape and establish a method for archiving spatial audio.
French heritage watch brand YEMA announces the Granvelle Renaissance CMM.29, a new dress watch with a slim micro-rotor inspired by historic architecture
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French heritage watch brand YEMA has announced the Granvelle Renaissance CMM.29, a new dress watch powered by its in-house CMM.29 micro-rotor movement. It features a slim design inspired by historic architecture and an approximately 70-hour power reserve, with preorders opening on June 10, 2026.
Physical therapist and professional combat sports champion establish Tsumugi Co., Ltd. to create a place where people can "change their lives through exercise"; the company operates a kickboxing personal training gym in Tsukuba
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Yohei Sakamoto, a physical therapist and professional combat sports champion, established Tsumugi Co., Ltd. on January 16, 2026, to operate Peerless Wolf, a kickboxing personal training gym in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture. The company aims to provide a place where people can change their lives through exercise.
[Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture] Limited to the rainy season: New accommodation plan offers a choice of travel perks—a 10-liter gasoline gift or payment of the one-way taxi fare from Shin-Minamata Shinkansen Station
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Yunoko Umi to Yuuyake, operator of Yunoko Onsen Umi to Yuuyake, will offer a limited-time accommodation plan from June 11 to July 17, 2026, with a choice of a 10-liter gasoline gift or payment of the one-way taxi fare from Shin-Minamata Shinkansen Station. Amid rising travel costs, the plan aims to promote easier access and encourage casual hot spring trips.
Launching "Crystal LED UNIFY," an all-in-one Crystal LED model offering excellent visibility, quick and easy installation, and a slim design
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Sony Marketing will launch "Crystal LED UNIFY," an all-in-one Crystal LED model for corporate meeting rooms and educational facilities, offering excellent visibility, quick and easy installation, and a slim design.
The Japan Well-Being Promotion Council (PCW Japan) has been selected as a co-creation partner for 公益財団法人日本ウェルビーイング財団's "1st Term Systemic Change-Oriented Well-Being Co-Creation Grant."
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PCW Japan has been selected as a co-creation partner for a grant program run by 公益財団法人日本ウェルビーイング財団. It aims to revitalize local communities by expanding workations in primary industries nationwide.
[Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture] "SEKISUIKA - THE ORIGIN Aroma Oil," upcycled from cedar branches and leaves, now available as a hometown tax donation gift
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Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture, has added "SEKISUIKA" aroma oil made with local cedar to its hometown tax donation gifts. The initiative aims to promote the circular use of forest resources and revitalize the local community.
New launch: "ZR-30V," an industry-leading ultra-slim compressor refrigerator
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G-Max Co., Ltd. will launch the "ZR-30V," a quiet, energy-efficient compressor refrigerator for hotel rooms, in June 2026. It is designed for renovations at accommodation facilities benefiting from strong inbound demand and for rooms with furniture constraints.
To mark the renewal of the TIERS Omotesando showroom, French designer Gala Espel presents an installation that explores and rearranges Japanese materials and techniques
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Arakawa Giken Kogyo will hold an installation exhibition by French designer Gala Espel from June 25 to 27, 2026, to mark the renewal of its TIERS Omotesando showroom. The exhibition reinterprets Japanese materials and techniques and reimagines the showroom itself as an installation.
[Solving the summer vacation homework dilemma] A must-see for families with elementary school students: complete a research project in 2 hours at Hayashine, Japan's first "botanical garden you can stay in"!
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THE BOTANICAL RESORT Hayashine, Japan's first "botanical garden you can stay in," will offer the "Research Project Support Plan" for families with elementary school students in summer 2026. The hands-on program helps participants complete a research project in approximately 2 hours, solving the summer vacation homework dilemma.
International exchange event confirmed for Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City! International Exchange Recreation Festival
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NPO International Education Support Organization Smiley Flowers will hold the International Exchange Recreation Festival in Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, on July 4, 2026. Featuring an adapted version of a Japanese sports day, the event will provide an opportunity for Japanese and international participants to interact in a relaxed setting.
New from wellness brand roun: "After Sun Balm" restores sun-exposed skin with intensive hydration
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Leep Inc. launches 'After Sun Balm' under its wellness brand 'roun' on June 17, 2026. Pre-orders start June 10. The product targets sun-damaged skin with CBD, sea buckthorn oil, and aloe vera.
2026 New Graduate Training Program to Develop "Next-Generation AI Hybrid Engineers"—Building Talent to Drive DX Through Design and Requirements-Definition Skills
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SUS Inc. is conducting training for its 2026 new graduate engineers to develop "next-generation AI hybrid engineers" using generative AI. The program focuses on strengthening design and requirements-definition skills and aims to close the AI gap.
The joy of choosing a color to match your beans: HARIO launches new colors for the V60 Dripper NEO simultaneously worldwide
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Heat-resistant glass manufacturer HARIO Co., Ltd. will add the new colors "Clear" and "Amber" to its V60 Dripper NEO coffee dripper and launch them worldwide simultaneously on June 25, 2026. The new colors join the original black, offering options to suit different interiors and lifestyles.
360 yen per piece | Ultra-low-priced cooling poncho | Corporate advertising goods, commemorative gifts, and promotional items | Custom printing and name personalization | UV protection | June 18, 2026 only | Our lowest price of the year
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義烏優豊株式会社 began selling ultra-low-cost cooling ponchos to businesses for 360 yen per piece, exclusively on June 18, 2026. The ponchos offer UV protection and can be custom-printed or personalized with names. The company is seeking new corporate clients.
Brighten the rainy season with STEAMCREAM. New limited-edition cans featuring Moomin designs are here!
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STEAMCREAM will release 2 new limited-edition Moomin design cans in limited quantities starting June 10, 2026. The cheerful designs are made for the rainy season, and the cans contain moisturizing cream for use all over the body.
The “GARAGE SALE” pop-up event will be held at calif art gallery starting Friday, June 19.
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ビーズインターナショナル will hold a pop-up event titled “GARAGE SALE” at calif art gallery. In collaboration with a framing specialist and collectors, it will display and sell frames and vintage posters.
Alternative rock band 阿吽 announces REBOOT LIVE! Experience their look and their sound!
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Alternative rock band 阿吽 will make a full-scale comeback in summer 2026 with its legendary members. Centered on guitarist 近江谷OMMY創一朗, the lineup includes Dr. 高橋まこと, Ba. 平石一成 and Vo. KAZCO. The Kyosuke Himuro tribute band ROXY will also perform as the opening act.
Speaking at the “Retail DX Summit 2026 Spring” seminar, the company will explain key points for operating Wi-Fi across multiple stores and locations.
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Buffalo Inc. will speak at the online “Retail DX Summit 2026 Spring” event on June 19, 2026. The presentation, titled “Retail DX Differentiates with Wi-Fi! Key Points for Wi-Fi Operations in Multi-Store and Multi-Location Deployments,” will offer Wi-Fi solutions to the distribution and retail industries, which face labor shortages, to support digital transformation.
[Users decide which products become miniatures!] Buffalo's business NAS devices and switches enter the user vote for capsule toy series “Palm-Sized Network Devices, Series 5.” Voting opens June 10.
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バッファロー has entered its business NAS devices and switches in the user vote for “Palm-Sized Network Devices, Series 5,” a capsule toy project. Voting begins June 10, and the top-ranked models will be made into miniatures. The project aims to invigorate the IT infrastructure industry.
Introducing “Omoidabako,” which lets families organize their photos together and enjoy looking back at them, at the photo business trade show “PHOTONEXT 2026.”
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株式会社バッファロー will exhibit at “PHOTONEXT 2026” jointly with 写真整理協会 and PFU, showcasing its digital photo album “Omoidabako.” The product automatically organizes photos and videos so families can enjoy them on a TV or smartphone.
Infoblox announces “Infoblox IQ,” a security operations platform for the age of AI agents, accelerating the automation of network and security operations.
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Infoblox has announced “Infoblox IQ,” an AI operations platform that uses infrastructure data for agentic AI operations to make network and security operations more efficient.
“Devil May Cry 5” comes to Nintendo Switch™ 2 with a wealth of additional content from the original version!
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“Devil May Cry 5” is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as the “Devil Hunter Edition,” which includes additional content. It will be released sequentially starting in June 2026.
[From Kyoto] Haircare brand KYOTO BEAUTY to exhibit at 大丸京都店 on the 6th floor for 3 days, June 12 (Friday)–14 (Sunday).
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KYOTO BEAUTY will exhibit at the “Self-Design Dialogue” event at 大丸京都店 from June 12 to 14, selling products at special prices and distributing limited-edition gifts.
[Okinawa] Preserving the island’s beauty for the future. Sanpin tea brand 琉風美茶 launches and begins advance sales on CAMPFIRE.
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Okinawan sanpin tea brand 琉風美茶 has begun advance sales on the crowdfunding site CAMPFIRE. It offers 6 flavors made with Okinawan ingredients such as mango and pineapple, and a portion of sales will support activities that help build a future for Okinawa’s children.
“The Benchmark Wine,” created to measure individual taste preferences, is here!
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株式会社TasteDatabank has launched “The Benchmark Wine,” a wine designed to measure individual taste preferences. Based on analytical data from more than 8,000 wines worldwide, it establishes a scientific baseline for taste. By connecting with the dedicated “TasteMap” app to visualize consumers’ taste preferences, the company aims to create a new wine culture.
Kyoto-based necktie brand “ONJO’S (オンジョーズ)” now available through an online shop.
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株式会社B・L・M has launched online sales of “ONJO’S (オンジョーズ),” a Kyoto-based necktie brand. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience in necktie wholesaling, founder 園城宏之 offers classic ties made from 100% silk, with a commitment to “MADE BY HAND” craftsmanship.
[New products launch] 株式会社ミューズ to release “DDS iPS Gel” and “DDS iPS Face Mask” on June 10, 2026.
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株式会社ミューズ will launch “DDS iPS Gel” and “DDS iPS Face Mask” on June 10, 2026, new products rooted in its next-generation regenerative skincare line “DDS iPS-X.” Following their announcement at the Cannes Film Festival, the company is expanding its lineup for everyday and special-occasion care and advancing its domestic and international rollout.
[More than 15 million yen raised] The iPad-only stylus and Apple Pencil-compatible tip, a hit on GREEN FUNDING, begin their “last advance sale” before general release on CAMPFIRE!
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Gadget brand Redbean has begun advance sales on CAMPFIRE for 2 iPad accessories. Products that previously raised 15 million yen through crowdfunding are being offered at up to 48% off.
Now on sale: “A Haguro Mountain Pilgrimage with a Yamabushi, Starting from Tendo Onsen,” a special pilgrimage program led by an active yamabushi, offering an experience of Dewa Sanzan unavailable to ordinary tourists.
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DMC天童溫泉 has launched the special pilgrimage itinerary “天童溫泉から始まる、山伏と歩く羽黒山巡礼,” led by an active yamabushi, giving participants an experience of the spiritual culture of Dewa Sanzan. The itinerary aims to offer an in-depth experience beyond ordinary sightseeing and pass on local culture.
Preserving the fading home-cooked flavors of northern Kyushu for the future. Preparing 7,500 kg of white gourd by hand. Preparation begins for “Uri Asazuke,” a popular pickle with a 4-month reservation wait, offered to Meiji Jingu for more than 20 years.
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有限会社奈良漬さろん安部 will begin preparing its seasonal “Uri Asazuke” on June 16, 2026. To preserve the home-cooked flavors of northern Kyushu, it will prepare 7,500 kg of white gourd by hand. The popular product has a 4-month reservation wait and has been offered to Meiji Jingu for more than 20 years.
【Celebrating No. 1 in 3 categories】“Mobikari,” the car leasing service offered by 株式会社andモビリティ, has been selected as the No. 1 car leasing brand that first-time users can feel secure using!
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The car leasing service “Mobikari” ranked No. 1 in 3 categories in a customer perception survey. Its reassuring image and flexible service structure were highly rated.
【2 consecutive years! Sharing the appeal and wonder of awamori with the world】Kamimura Shuzo’s “Shurei YUI 45%” heads to a Cannes Film Festival-authorized ceremony. Copy
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Kamimura Shuzo’s awamori “Shurei YUI 45%” and “Shurei 30%” have been officially selected for “CANNES GALA,” a Cannes Film Festival-authorized ceremony, for 2 consecutive years. To celebrate this honor, a report event, “Cannes Night,” recreating the dishes served at the venue will be held in Okinawa and Tokyo.
Parkour Japan announces new “AI Agent Design Workshop” service for Salesforce “Agentforce”
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Parkour Japan has announced an “AI Agent Design Workshop” for Salesforce Agentforce. The workshop systematizes the process of introducing and operating AI agents and supports organizations in transforming to make use of AI.
【Survey】During the rainy season, 80% of men and women say they are concerned about men’s thinning or flat-looking hair
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Fit Clinic conducted a survey on perceptions of men’s hair during the rainy season. A total of 88.5% of men and 83.0% of women said thinning or flat-looking hair is noticeable. The survey found that women have a more positive impression of hair-loss care than men expect.
Can a story save a village of approximately 500 people? New video explores immersive entertainment and regional revitalization / Documentary media SisiDen
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Documentary media outlet “SisiDen” will release a new documentary on June 9, 2026, exploring the potential for regional revitalization through the immersive experience “Wolf Banquet,” set in Tabayama Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, which has a population of approximately 500. The film documents 株式会社イマーシブ・ラボ’s efforts and explores the impact of storytelling on the local economy.
Marking “Dental and Oral Health Week,” reflecting on the oral health of children with illnesses or disabilities — interview with the chief supervising instructor of the Japan Society of Pediatric Orthodontics now available
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The general incorporated association Charming Care has published an interview article on oral care for children with illnesses or disabilities in conjunction with “Dental and Oral Health Week.” Shinya Hanada, chief supervising instructor of the Japan Society of Pediatric Orthodontics, discusses approaches to oral function development disorders and children with disabilities.
Kimono and obi upcycling brand <Relier81> to hold POP UP STORE at 西武渋谷店 from June 16 (Tue.)
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Upcycling brand <Relier81> will hold a limited-time pop-up store at 西武渋谷店 from June 16, 2026. It will sell unique shoes and bags made by reusing kimono and obi.
Major achievement at a world-leading spirits competition: 2 craft gin labels from Nozawa Onsen Distillery win top honor “Double Gold”
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2 craft gin labels from Nozawa Onsen Distillery have won the top honor, “Double Gold,” at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026, one of the world’s leading spirits competitions. The awards recognize internationally the quality and craftsmanship pursued by the distillery.
Launch of “Support Package for Responding to Requests for Disclosure of Sender Information” for content and access providers
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GVA Law Office has launched a “Support Package for Responding to Requests for Disclosure of Sender Information” for content and access providers. The package provides comprehensive support for businesses facing the legal burden of responding to the growing number of requests to disclose information in cases of online defamation.
株式会社Scalar supports Tsuneishi Shipbuilding’s AI-driven redevelopment of its core systems, transforming them into microservices on Scalar and Kong platforms
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Scalar and Kong have partnered to revamp Tsuneishi Shipbuilding’s legacy system using AI in just 2 days.
【New product】Enjoy a festival-themed Detective Conan jigsaw puzzle with refreshing, transparent pieces! A new Detective Conan product joins the “Petit Palais Clear” series of palm-sized plastic jigsaw puzzles.
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Yanoman Co., Ltd. will release new “Petit Palais Clear” miniature jigsaw puzzles in collaboration with “Detective Conan” in late June 2026. The 5 festival-themed puzzles feature transparent pieces and can be displayed as soon as they are assembled.
Women’s jeans brand “SOMETHING” and Hello Kitty team up for the first time ♡
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Women’s jeans brand “SOMETHING” and Hello Kitty have announced their first collaboration. The “Kaohana Design Series” reimagines the “Hello Kitty Kao Series,” popular in the late 1990s, for the Reiwa era. A range of items, including jeans, bustiers and plush toys, will go on sale from June 10, 2026.
【Coordinated care with internists available】FRACTAL WORKOUT launches exercise therapy course based on physician prescriptions
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Fractal Workout has launched an exercise therapy course based on physician prescriptions at its Harajuku gym. The course supports treatment for illnesses among busy executives.
Street Smart Co., Ltd. to exhibit and present at Google Cloud Next Tokyo
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Street Smart Co., Ltd. will exhibit and present as a bronze sponsor at Google Cloud Next Tokyo, taking place on July 30 and 31, 2026. The company will hold a session on using and embedding Gemini, and will also introduce its support for Google Workspace implementation.
Large-size “Mediplus UV Milky Gel,” safe for parents and children to use, launches June 10
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Mediplus Co., Ltd. will launch a large-size version of “Mediplus UV Milky Gel,” a skincare UV product designed for parents and children to use with confidence, on June 10, 2026. It features a low-irritation, non-chemical formula with SPF 50+ and PA++++, and has been tested on infants and toddlers, making it suitable for children.
A solution for “just a little more won’t fit”: storage pouch makes use of suitcase dead space
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ダイヤ株式会社 will launch “Flandry Washable Travel Storage Pouch” on June 15, 2026. Designed to fit around the uneven space created by suitcase trolley bars, the new product makes effective use of dead space and eases packing woes.
Applications open for participants in “Meet for the Next 2026,” a public-private dialogue initiative led by the mayor of Sapporo!
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The mayor of Sapporo has opened applications for participants in “Meet for the Next 2026,” a public-private dialogue initiative. The program offers company and organization representatives the opportunity to exchange views directly with the mayor and propose ideas for collaboration and cooperation on city development in Sapporo.
【July 28, 19:00】For business leaders facing a shortage of successors and an era of mass business closures — exclusive “in-depth dialogue session” for business successors and group company presidents to be held in Shibuya!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING LLC is hosting a dialogue session for business successors and group company presidents on July 28, 2026, in Shibuya. The event aims to address the unique loneliness faced by these leaders and foster a network for sharing real-world business strategies.
Spark children’s curiosity with questions like “What kinds of No. 1 are there?” Bunkan Shuppan releases “Visual Quiz Encyclopedia: Which Is No. 1 in the World!? No. 1 Countries of the World”
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Bunken Shuppan has released Visual Quiz Encyclopedia: Which Is the World's No. 1?! No. 1s Around the World. This book introduces the world's countries and their unique No. 1 rankings in a quiz format that sparks children's curiosity, making learning fun.
Make summer memories at fireworks festivals, in the water, and at the pool with “Lycee mine” and “b.ROOM”! Yukata and swimsuits for girls and boys are here.
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ナルミヤ・インターナショナル has unveiled yukata and swimsuits for summer events from its kids’ brands “Lycee mine” and “b.ROOM.” The lineup includes colorful yukata for girls and jinbei and swimsuits for boys, helping families make summer memories.
Visit to areas affected by the nuclear accident: What support do disaster-hit communities need?
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On June 6, 2026, Pal System Federation visited areas in Fukushima Prefecture affected by the nuclear accident and heard from residents and stakeholders in Okuma and Futaba about current conditions and challenges. The visit deepened understanding of the interim storage facility and daily life in communities after evacuation orders were lifted, and prompted reflection on how to support people affected by the disaster going forward.
Reprinted in a major new run soon after launch! The preservation-food recipe book from Shinshu, NHK Today’s Cooking: Easy Handmade Recipes by 横山タカ子, is now on sale to great acclaim!
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NHK出版 has decided to print a major new run of the well-received preservation-food recipe book NHK Today’s Cooking: Easy Handmade Recipes by 横山タカ子, a culinary researcher. Across 96 pages, the book features seasonal recipes for preserved foods, including “sashisu umeboshi” from Shinshu.
【bb.q Olive Chicken】Online ordering is convenient and offers great savings during the rainy season. A campaign limited to online reservations and Uber Eats offers 20% off eligible items.
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bb.q Olive Chicken Cafe, operated by Watami, will run a campaign from June 11 to 27, 2026, offering 20% off popular items for online reservations and Uber Eats orders during the rainy season.
In the age of social media, why do people still weave their “everyday” into words? Metropolitan June issue: “Diaries” feature.
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Sankei Shimbun will focus on “diaries” in the June issue of its free magazine Metropolitan, exploring the appeal of writing in an age dominated by social media. It will feature interviews with writers and creators, as well as stationery to make journaling fun, and highlight how writing can foster self-discovery and enrich daily life.
More accessible play and freer adventures. A major update for Dragon’s Dogma 2 is available starting today!
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The release of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen has been announced, and a major update for the main game, Dragon’s Dogma 2, has begun. The update aims to improve convenience, with updates rolling out in 2 phases through the end of August.
About 80% want to give their father a different gift each time for Father’s Day, yet struggle to find options. Are gifts becoming more repetitive than for Mother’s Day?
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An MTG survey found that Father’s Day gifts are becoming repetitive and that choices are limited. Demand for health and rest is high, and recovery wear is drawing attention as a new option.
Zscaler expands AI-Guardian and teams up with major technology companies to protect enterprise AI at scale.
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Zscaler has expanded Project AI-Guardian and strengthened technology partnerships to protect the AI ecosystem. It is working with 11 companies, including AWS and OpenAI, to provide AI protection powered by zero trust.
The direct recruitment site “MyBRANDS” adds part-time job listings. Hiring fees waived in a campaign through Monday, August 31, 2026.
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The direct recruitment site “MyBRANDS,” operated by 株式会社iDA, is adding part-time job listings and launching a campaign waiving hiring fees. The offer applies to part-time hires for whom applications are received by August 31, 2026.
Zscaler announces new product innovations to protect agentic AI.
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Zscaler has announced what it calls the industry’s first comprehensive zero-trust platform optimized for AI agents. It strengthens agent connection management and endpoint protection to help businesses use AI securely.
Companies mentioned：Zscaler, Inc.、Symmetry Systems
Japanese Matcha Export Organization (JMEX), a specialist trading company for matcha procurement and wholesale, to exhibit at “JAPAN’S FOOD” EXPORT FAIR. It will meet buyers from 60 countries as a procurement source for commercial-use matcha.
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Japanese Matcha Export Organization (JMEX) will exhibit at the 12th “JAPAN’S FOOD” EXPORT FAIR. It will address procurement challenges driven by rising global demand for matcha with a consolidated supply solution.
【MIMI × 重音テト】Collaboration goods to mark the 10th anniversary of MIMI’s activities!
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To mark the 10th anniversary of its activities, MIMI will release collaboration goods with the popular Vocaloid character 重音テト starting June 9, 2026. The lineup includes plush toys, acrylic figures, keychains, and can badges, and will be sold by preorder through the ヴィレッジヴァンガード online store.
【Free webinar for local governments】How can public communications make sure the message gets across? Tips and examples for using video (June 18).
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株式会社博士.com will hold a free webinar on June 18 for local government public relations staff, sharing tips and examples for using video. The webinar aims to promote the use of the company’s cloud-based video creation tool, “Media Hakase.”
Successful remote automated inspection of an offshore wind farm using a vehicle-mounted drone port.
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Akita Offshore Wind Corporation and KDDI SmartDrone have successfully inspected the exterior of offshore wind turbine blades using a vehicle-mounted drone port. This makes remote automated inspections from land possible and is expected to reduce travel burdens on workers and shorten inspection times.
TOPPAN to exhibit at the 4th Manufacturing DX Expo [Tokyo].
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TOPPAN will exhibit at the 4th Manufacturing DX Expo [Tokyo], taking place in July 2026, showcasing solutions to support automation and data management at manufacturing sites. Key exhibits include RFID-equipped AMRs, an EPCIS 2.0-compliant supply chain management system, an authentication solution, and examples of electronic paper applications.
NYC株式会社 has acquired all shares in 株式会社角栄組, a civil engineering, construction, and transport company based in Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture, completing its investment. This is NYC’s 31st investment to date, and the company aims to increase Kakuei-gumi’s corporate value by supporting business succession.
Agreement to renew player contracts with “KONAMI麻雀格闘倶楽部”.
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Konami Arcade Games has reached agreements to renew contracts for the “M League 2026-27 season” with 4 players on the professional mahjong league’s team “KONAMI麻雀格闘倶楽部”: 寿人佐々木, まり高宮, 朱里紗伊達, and 和典滝沢. The team will now prepare for the new season.
A new feel-good daily habit starting with just 1 spoonful: “Everyday Inulin Honey, Gentle on Your Body” launches June 1, 2026!
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MYHONEY will launch “Everyday Inulin Honey, Gentle on Your Body” on June 1, 2026, a new product that makes it easy and delicious to supplement the dietary fiber often lacking in modern diets. Made with acacia honey and inulin, it offers a new habit to add to your daily meals.
“The moment you meet, you can’t help but hug it!” Meet the new “Hug Buddy Bear,” a generously sized teddy bear with a seat height of 40 cm, made to give a whole armful of affection!
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株式会社プティルウ has launched “Hug Buddy Bear,” a large teddy bear designed for an especially huggable feel. Custom printing on the soles of its feet is intended to boost gift demand.
A 2026 calendar featuring “日本水産魚譜,” a historical archive showcasing Nissui’s research history and the diversity of fish, has won the Jury Special Award at the 47th Japan BtoB Advertising Awards.
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A 2026 calendar featuring Nissui’s historical archive “日本水産魚譜” has won the Jury Special Award at the 47th Japan BtoB Advertising Awards. The calendar celebrates the beauty and diversity of fish and also won a Silver Award at the 77th National Calendar Exhibition.
Animate Aeon Matsue is moving from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor♪ Reopening after its relocation on July 18, 2026, with an even more convenient shopping experience.
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Animate will reopen “アニメイトイオン松江” at a new location on the 2nd floor, moving it from the 1st floor, on July 18, 2026, in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. The move is part of a renovation of イオン松江ショッピングセンター, and a commemorative campaign is also planned.
[June 10 (Wed.)–12 (Fri.) @ Makuhari Messe] SecureMemo to exhibit at AI NATIVE EXPO 2026
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Nishika株式会社 will exhibit at AI NATIVE EXPO 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from June 10 to 12, 2026. It will showcase its audio transcription services SecureMemo and SecureMemoCloud, as well as its on-premises AI service AI Concierge.
Support agreement signed with cyclist Kazushige Kuboki (2026)
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株式会社JPF has signed a support agreement for 2026 with professional cyclist Kazushige Kuboki, a member of TEAM UKYO. JPF will support Kuboki’s competitive activities and aims to promote cycling and develop the next generation of athletes.
A first for Japan! Australian single-serve wine WIAG now on sale at Nagoya Station
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ShareWine Nory has brought Australian single-serve wine WIAG to Japan for the first time and begun selling it at Nagoya Station. The easy-to-carry, 187 ml single-serving wine requires no glass and aims to expand wine consumption at stations, among inbound visitors, and on a range of occasions.
Companies mentioned：ShareWine Nory、Ad-Medical Inc.
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan to begin selling Monster Energy (355 ml can) in vending machines in early June
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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan began selling Monster Energy (355 ml can) in vending machines in early June 2026. The launch is based on an agreement with Monster Energy Japan and Asahi Soft Drinks, and the product will be rolled out to vending machines nationwide ahead of the summer peak season.
The “Tora-san, Welcome Home” Cinema Concert in Nagoya is coming soon! Director Yoji Yamada sends a message to fans in Nagoya
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A cinema concert featuring the film “Tora-san, Welcome Home” will be held in Nagoya on June 20, 2026. Director Yoji Yamada has sent a message to fans in Nagoya.
Link-U launches Mangaful Base, a new business that maximizes the value of manga IP through data
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Link-U Technologies has launched Mangaful Base, a new business that uses data analysis to help maximize the value of manga IP. As its first offering, it will provide translation and distribution support for publishers facing challenges with overseas expansion, helping them reach global markets.
A major giveaway campaign will be held in 4 installments! Follow Showa Nishikawa’s official Instagram this summer to improve your sleep environment!
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Showa Nishikawa will hold its “Summer Thanksgiving Festival” giveaway campaign in 4 installments on its official Instagram account. The first installment will offer prizes including a Muatsu mattress and a custom-made pillow.
A survey of 150 job seekers found that about seven in ten had changed how they described their reason for leaving a job during interviews. Although the actual reasons were often salary and workplace relationships, candidates frequently emphasized job duties and career development in interviews. However, about two in ten of those who rephrased their reasons felt out of place or regretted their decision after joining a new company, highlighting the importance of communication and managing expectations.
[Digital transformation in funerals and end-of-life planning] Austance representative Kikukawa to speak at Funeral Business Symposium 2026 on funeral DX in the AI era
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Ryoto Kikukawa, representative of 株式会社オースタンス, will speak at Funeral Business Symposium 2026 about funeral digital transformation in the AI era. He will explain customer acquisition, CRM, and cross-selling strategies based on understanding seniors and using data.
“I don’t know what my first-time customer is like”—TRUPAS (Torapasu), a “trust visualization” service addressing concerns in appointment-based businesses, opens free applications for β-version partners
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ODORIBA has launched a β version of its TRUPAS service to address the uncertainty about customer identities and related risks common in appointment-based businesses. The service builds trust by making customers’ honest conduct visible and shareable, and has begun recruiting β-version partners at no cost.
A new option for women concerned about hair loss opens in Tsurumi Ward, Osaka: hitotema salon, a women-only hair-growth salon that uses no medication
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The women-only hair-growth salon hitotema salon has opened in Tsurumi Ward, Osaka. It uses no medication and offers scalp-care treatments using proprietary ingredients, along with attentive counseling in a private setting.
From used cooking oil to fuel for the future: Keinankurin wins the “300 Hometown-Heralding Companies” award in the overseas expansion category for its efforts to build a resource-circulation model in the Maldives
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ケイナンクリーン株式会社 has received the “300 Hometown-Heralding Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Small Businesses” award in the overseas expansion category, organized by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The award recognized its development of high-purity biodiesel fuel ReESEL and its used cooking oil resource-circulation business in the Maldives.
Online medical consultation service Vanilla Medical launches, with consultations completed through LINE; a wide range of care is available, from diagnosis to prescriptions, all on a smartphone
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株式会社VNエージェンシー launched Vanilla Medical, an online medical consultation service conducted entirely through LINE, on June 1, 2026. It covers services including birth control pills, cosmetic medicine, AGA, and ED, with consultation fees and shipping free.
Prime AI, a team of professionals specializing in AI, establishes a Silicon Valley office to connect Japan’s businesses with the global forefront of AI
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Prime AI has established a Silicon Valley office in Palo Alto to bring the world’s most advanced AI expertise to Japanese companies.
[June 16: disaster-prevention patrols of irrigation ponds and areas at risk of landslides] Before the season when heavy rain is more likely to cause disasters, the prefecture, municipalities, and relevant organizations will conduct focused patrols of irrigation ponds and landslide-risk areas!
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Hyogo Prefecture has designated June as “the month for protecting prosperous rural communities from disasters.” Ahead of the rainy season, the Hanshin-kita Prefectural Bureau will conduct a joint disaster-prevention patrol of irrigation ponds and landslide-risk areas on June 16.
Kannon, a service that uses AI to automatically monitor and score online negative reviews and abusive content, launches
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株式会社トライブフォース has launched Kannon, a service that uses AI to automatically monitor and score negative reviews and abusive content on social media and in search results. It is available with a free plan and supports users through the process of taking legal action.
No additives, coloring, or salt: Kujukuri-hama Shoten, pursuing the natural flavor of fish, to exhibit at JFEX 2026 for the first time
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株式会社BASE will exhibit at JFEX 2026 for the first time, showcasing and presenting additive-free, unsalted fish jerky from its Kujukuri-hama Shoten brand.
Popular ramen restaurant 無冠 has launched a new menu item, 阿佐ヶ谷ブラックラーメン, as a measure against the intense heat of summer 2026. Combining squid ink with an oyster salt soup, the dish pairs nutritional value with visual impact and aims to overturn the image of ramen as unhealthy.
Active AI adviser launches column for small and midsize business owners, publishing 6 articles in first installment
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ジェネラルコンサルティンググループ株式会社 has published a column on AI use for small and midsize businesses. Its representative runs the operation entirely in-house using Claude Code, sharing high-quality information at low cost.
Salon shampoo brand ikue/幾重, designed for long-term use, casts avant-garde for the first time: Web commercial highlighting the group’s beautiful hair with an original song and choreography to launch June 10
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DEAR-LOGUE COSMETICS has cast アバンギャルディ for the first time in a Web commercial for its hair-care brand ikue/幾重. The commercial will launch June 10 to build brand awareness.
株式会社大凧 launches みどコレ, an app that turns local greenery into a community tool
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株式会社大凧 has teamed up with 千葉工業大学 to launch みどコレ, an app that makes use of local greenery, at 高島平緑地. The app aims to foster interaction among residents and attachment to the community through discovering, photographing and collecting plants.
Redefining the value of male chickens from first-generation Hinai chicken crossbreeding: New brand HINAI75 launches. In collaboration with 本家あべや, a restaurant run by a producer responsible for Hinai-jidori production, the project aims to establish a sustainable regional revitalization model.
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株式会社Traspect and 株式会社本家あべや have launched HINAI75, a new brand that makes use of male Hinai chickens. Through its unique standard of harvesting at 75 days of age and batch sales, the brand will redefine the value of local resources and build a sustainable regional revitalization model.