[Speaking June 8] Safety management seminar for home-visit nursing managers | Preventing workplace accidents to reduce staff turnover
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Mayuko Takahashi of the Japan Association of Male Nurses spoke at a seminar on the revised Industrial Safety and Health Act. She shared specialized know-how on preventing workplace accidents with home-visit nursing managers.
New overnight pants from SmartAngel, which has sold a total of 6 million packs of baby pants, offer “peace of mind until morning”!
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Nishimatsuya Chain launches “Night Pants” from its popular SmartAngel private brand, which has sold a cumulative 6 million packs. With high absorbency and a price under 1,000 yen, the product meets nighttime needs for families raising children.
SORAMICHI Co., Ltd. to exhibit at “X DIVE (Cross Dive) 2026,” a conference hosted by PLAID
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SORAMICHI Co., Ltd. will exhibit at “X DIVE 2026,” a conference hosted by PLAID. The company provides marketing support, and its own Kohei Sakai will speak at the event. The conference will explore the future of data strategy and corporate management.
Notta strengthens its development organization for the era of AI agents
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Voice AI tool Notta is strengthening its development organization by welcoming Yan Siyuan, a prominent maintainer of the Rust framework Yew. The company aims to enhance the AI agent experience.
Glove manufacturer Showa Glove has launched CD721, nitrile rubber gloves that protect against both static electricity and chemicals. The gloves aim to address fire risks and chemical exposure at hazardous-material facilities while improving safety and work efficiency.
YASO GIN YUZU wins Double Gold at the global San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026!
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THE HERBALIST YASO GIN YUZU by Echigo Yakuso Co., Ltd. won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026. The award reflects high international recognition of the company’s craft gin.
One-day music event presented by JOHNNIE WALKER! “THE WALKERS IN TOWN 2026”
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Johnnie Walker will hold the one-day cultural event “THE WALKERS IN TOWN 2026” at Daikanyama UNIT on June 27. The event will bring together live music, DJs and art.
Announcement: Cumulative worldwide shipments of the company’s original IP bishoujo plastic model kits surpass 9.8 million units
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Kotobukiya’s bishoujo plastic model kit series has surpassed 9.8 million units in cumulative worldwide shipments. Sales of products such as “Megami Device” have remained strong, demonstrating the strength of the company’s IP business.
[Kitakata Ramen Bannai] “Bannai Appreciation Festival” held for a limited time from June 16 (Tue.) to 19 (Fri.)! Kitakata Ramen, usually 890 yen, available for 690 yen!
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Ramen chain Kitakata Ramen Bannai will hold a customer appreciation event for 4 days. The chain will offer its signature Kitakata Ramen at a 200-yen discount, for 690 yen, as a gesture of thanks to customers.
“Dreame to Win” with Cristiano Ronaldo. Smart home appliance company Dreame launches “Master Every Minute,” a special campaign page
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DREAME Technology Japan launched a special page on June 10, 2026, under the concept “Master Every Minute,” in partnership with global ambassador Cristiano Ronaldo. The company is also running a campaign.
June 2026 “Recruitment Trends Report” released—exploring the latest trends in graduate recruitment and mid-career hiring for marketing roles
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Nihon Jinzai News Co., Ltd. has released 3 recruitment trends reports for June 2026. They explain the latest trends, including the lengthening and diversification of the job-hunting process for new graduates, the move to eliminate document screening, and the growing divide in mid-career hiring for marketing roles.
[On sale today!!] Series surpasses 450,000 copies! The latest novel and comic volumes of “A New Game Begins. —I’m the Strongest Even Though I Have No Mission?—,” out June 10, and other eagerly awaited new volumes from TO Books are now on sale!
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株式会社TOブックス has begun sales of its latest volumes released in June 2026, including “A New Game Begins. —I’m the Strongest Even Though I Have No Mission?—,” which has surpassed 450,000 copies across the series, and the new title “Magic in the Dark.”
Gota Nishidera × Ryo’LEFTY’Miyata | A look at the film “Michael”—the true face and fervor of the “King of Pop”
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JFN-affiliated radio program MUSIC TOURIST will welcome Gota Nishidera of NONA REEVES as a guest on its June 13, 2026 broadcast, taking a deep dive into the film “Michael” and the appeal of Michael Jackson.
Author Kanon Hanafusa launches a newsletter on the professional writing platform theLetter
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Author Kanon Hanafusa has launched a newsletter on the professional writing platform theLetter. It will feature original columns based on her life and experiences in Kyoto.
[Pastel] Limited-time “All Things Uji Matcha” dessert fair from the maker of smooth pudding!
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A limited-time dessert fair, “All Things Uji Matcha,” will begin on June 11, 2026, at Pastel and other locations operated by 株式会社フードリーム. The menu will feature sweets made with rare Uji matcha from the long-established Kyoto tea wholesaler 茶匠 清水一芳園.
[Finally unveiled today] Bring the afterglow of film into your everyday life. SAMANSA, the short-film streaming service, launches its highly anticipated first lifestyle collection!
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SAMANSA’s first lifestyle collection goes on sale June 10. The collection includes 20 items designed to bring the afterglow of film into everyday life, and a portion of the proceeds will go to creators.
LuckyFes’26 announces its timetable! The festival kicks off with Shinako, then features TUBE, BABYMETAL and FLOW, before closing with Shonan no Kaze! More than 150 acts set to perform at Japan’s first 4-day early-summer festival. General ticket sales also begin!
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LuckyFes’26 will be held for 4 consecutive days in August. More than 150 performers and ticket details have been announced.
OriginalAPTO、2026年6月25日(木)〜26日(金)幕張メッセにて開催「AWS Summit Japan 2026」に出展
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APTO will exhibit at “AWS Summit Japan 2026,” showcasing a data platform for physical AI development and a process for collecting robot imitation-learning data.
Café Veloce opens its first location in Oita Prefecture! Grand opening at Park Place Oita, one of the prefecture’s largest shopping complexes, on Wednesday, June 17!
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Café Veloce is entering Oita Prefecture for the first time, with a grand opening at the large shopping complex Park Place Oita on June 17, 2026. It is the brand’s first location in a shopping center in the Kyushu region and marks the 40th anniversary of the brand’s founding.
Pet care brand PeQoly makes its first appearance at Interpets Osaka 2026!
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PeQoly, a comprehensive care brand for dogs and cats operated by 株式会社Dstyleホールディングス, will exhibit for the first time at Interpets Osaka 2026, to be held in June 2026. The booth will showcase the new PeQoly Dry Shampoo, available at a special event-only price.
Companies mentioned:株式会社Dstyleホールディングス、株式会社ダイアナ、株式会社ディビュース、株式会社美と健康とご褒美、株式会社Dサクセッションパートナーズ、株式会社ディープライズ、株式会社ビューティフルライフ、株式会社Dリテールクリエイションズ、株式会社DiaUNGU、株式会社DUAL MEDICAL
From “looking only at the property” to “looking at the neighborhood” when apartment hunting! Gen Zers check neighborhood reputations about 3.3 times as often as Gen Xers
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株式会社CHINTAI surveyed home-search behavior by generation. It found that Gen Z uses apps, social media and AI to gather information, and carefully compares options using a “deduction-based” approach from multiple perspectives, including the reputation of neighborhoods.
[Published June 10] Is the world of science fiction films becoming reality!? The June issue of “<祝25周年>Bplatz press(ビープラッツプレス)” explores technologies that will change the future!
Starring Bai Jingting! The Blu-ray BOX of the Chinese drama “You and Me on That Day” will be released exclusively through Koritame on Wednesday, August 26, 2026!
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The Blu-ray BOX of the Chinese drama “You and Me on That Day,” starring Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan, will be released on August 26, 2026, exclusively through Koritame.
Digital gifts provided to WILLER EXPRESS, which serves approximately 2.58 million passengers annually
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Digital Plus has begun providing “Digital Gift®” to WILLER EXPRESS users. The initiative aims to drive business digital transformation and improve the gift-receiving experience.
[Tokyo GreatBears] Announcement of player contract renewal with Bartosz Kurek
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Tokyo GreatBears announced that it has renewed its player contract with Polish opposite hitter Bartosz Kurek for the 2026-27 season. His jersey number will change to “6.”
INDIE DANCE is sparking a new movement on dance floors around the world. PARADISCO, centered on the sound that is beginning to shape the next generation of club culture, is set to take place this summer!
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The indie dance event “PARADISCO” is set to take place at ZEROTOKYO. The highly anticipated music event will include the first Japan performances by international acts.
[Sunday Webry] Celebrating its 10th anniversary! A series of exciting campaigns are underway, including the release of “Reading Reports & Attribute Diagnosis” and brand-new one-shot manga drawn by legendary creators!
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The manga app Sunday Webry is marking its 10th anniversary with campaigns and special events to thank its readers. Plans include the release of reading reports and new works by legendary creators.
Applications are now open for audience members for the 20th World Conference of Historical Cities
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Himeji City will host the 20th World Conference of Historical Cities in November 令和8年 and is recruiting 300 audience members from Japan on a first-come, first-served basis. International discussions will focus on the preservation and use of cultural heritage.
WACUL to speak at “BtoC Marketing Funnel STRATEGY Conference: Winning Strategies for Designing Sales Journeys, Analyzed Through Numbers and Consumer Psychology”
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WACUL will speak at the “BtoC Marketing Funnel STRATEGY Conference” on June 24, 2026. Maya Ogai, manager of the company’s AI Analyst business division, will speak on “Tips for Analyzing Websites to Build E-Commerce Sites That Don’t Waste Traffic.”
TOKIUM to exhibit at Japan’s largest back-office trade show, “25th General Affairs, Human Resources & Accounting Week [Tokyo]”
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TOKIUM will exhibit at the “25th General Affairs, Human Resources & Accounting Week [Tokyo],” held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 17 to 19, 2026. The company will demonstrate its accounting AI agent and present implementation case studies, and will give away a book by its CEO to the first 20 visitors.
“merry jenny” to begin taking reservations on Wednesday, June 10, for collaboration items with British outdoor brand “COBMASTER”
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merry jenny will begin taking reservations on June 10 for 5 styles of outdoor items created in collaboration with COBMASTER. The collection combines functionality with a girly design.
[Full film available free] The dubbed version of “Wolf,” starring Jack Nicholson and featuring a stellar voice cast including Osamu Kobayashi, will stream free for a limited 2 weeks from 21:00 on Friday, June 12!
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The dubbed version of “Wolf,” starring Jack Nicholson, will stream free for a limited 2 weeks from 21:00 on June 12 on the official YouTube channel of Prime Video’s “Cinefil WOWOW Plus.” Osamu Kobayashi, Sumi Shimamoto and others provide the voices.
Perfect for watching sports or enjoying pizza with everyone! PIZZA-LA launches “Value Party Sets” with savings for solo diners and large groups alike
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PIZZA-LA, the delivery pizza brand operated by 株式会社フォーシーズ, will begin offering its official-site-exclusive “Value Party Sets” for a limited time from June 10, 2026, ideal for watching sports or getting together. It will offer 7 sets to suit different group sizes and occasions, including one with savings of up to 1,200 yen.
Iid and GK Marketing’s collaborative brand “GK Print” is launching a new offering: original bromide photo cards for “Nintama Rantaro: Together with the Stars,” the “Nintama Rantaro” × Umeda Sky Building event, starting June 25
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GK Print, a collaborative brand of Iid and GK Marketing, will begin selling original bromide photo cards featuring newly drawn illustrations at convenience stores nationwide from June 25, 2026, to commemorate the collaboration event between the TV anime “Nintama Rantaro” and Umeda Sky Building.
The “Saborino” × “CANDY TUNE” limited-time POPUP store opens at and ST TOKYO on Friday, June 12!
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BCL Company will hold a collaboration POPUP store featuring “Saborino” and “CANDY TUNE” at and ST TOKYO from June 12 to 25, 2026. Visitors can experience the appeal of the brand and group through limited-edition giveaways, costume displays and more.
Esports team “REJECT” renews partnership agreement with Rohto Pharmaceutical
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Esports team “REJECT” has renewed its partnership agreement with Rohto Pharmaceutical through fiscal 2026. The two companies will continue their collaboration, which began in 2023, jointly developing promotions and events for the gaming community.
ZETA signs strategic partnership agreement with global payments giant Checkout.com
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ZETA Corporation has signed a strategic partnership agreement with global payments giant Checkout.com. Looking ahead to the era of “agentic commerce,” in which AI agents assist with purchases, the partnership aims to create new purchasing pathways, including integrated payment services, and improve customer experience on e-commerce sites.
Companies mentioned:Checkout.com、Klarna、Shopify、株式会社ネオジャパン、LIVEX AI Inc.、株式会社Channel Corporation
Merchandise for Stella Sora to be released by Think Innovation Co., Ltd.!
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Think Innovation Co., Ltd. will begin taking reservations for “Chipokke Series,” new merchandise featuring characters from Stella Sora, on June 10, 2026. The lineup includes acrylic key chains, pin badges and more, making it a must-see for fans.
BiPro survey: A look at beauty industry salaries based on minimum wages in April 2026 — Chiba edition
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BiPro, a recruitment site specializing in the beauty industry operated by Zenken Co., Ltd., has announced the results of a survey on beauty industry salaries in Chiba Prefecture as of April 2026. Using the minimum wage of ¥1,140 as a benchmark, the survey details salary levels by occupation and employment type.
“NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato” special mission, latest installment No. 27: “Haku and Zabuza — Pursuing the Vanishing Shadow”
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NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato, located in the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, will host its 27th special mission, “Haku and Zabuza — Pursuing the Vanishing Shadow,” for a limited time from June 20, 2026, through January 11, 2027. This puzzle-solving game features an original story based on the popular early anime arc “Land of Waves,” and participants will receive an original key chain.
Décor Seiko to release a limited-edition collaborative clock with metal artist and Japan Art Academy president Ryohei Miyata
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Seiko Watch will release “Springen Clock ‘Sho,’” a table clock created in collaboration with metal artist Ryohei Miyata under its high-end clock brand Décor Seiko. Limited to 10 units, it will be priced at ¥3.3 million.
【109 Cinemas HAT Kobe】Event set for Saturday, August 22, 2026: Yowamushi Pedal reaches 100 volumes — Thank You Night 2! Kansai Stage!! Tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 10
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Tokyu Recreation will hold an event on August 22, 2026, at 109 Cinemas HAT Kobe to celebrate the manga Yowamushi Pedal reaching 100 volumes. Tickets go on sale June 10.
【25th anniversary of its release】T-shirts from the apparel collection for GO, the landmark coming-of-age film starring Yosuke Kubozuka, go on sale Friday, June 12! 3 designs unveiled
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Filmarks Culture Wear, the apparel brand operated by Filmarks, will begin taking orders on June 12 for a T-shirt collection commemorating the 25th anniversary of the film GO. The collection features 3 designs and is part of a campaign tied to the film’s revival screenings.
【June 21】TEE special live performance and a magical night lantern event. WHATAWON FATHER'S DAY LIVE, an experiential festival to say “thank you” on Father’s Day
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WHATAWON, a stay-in entertainment mall in Kishiwada, Osaka, will host the experiential festival WHATAWON FATHER'S DAY LIVE on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026. The event will feature a special live performance by artist TEE, night lanterns and more.
【Admission gifts announced】Revival screenings for the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time! Tattoo stickers marking the number of time leaps and, exclusively on July 13 (Nice Day), original mini fans featuring newly drawn artwork will be distributed to early arrivals!
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Nationwide revival screenings celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time open July 3. Filmarks is leading the initiative, with special admission gifts including tattoo stickers.
Ririka Satsuki releases and unveils the music video for “Kimi Izonsho,” a dark love song about dependent love
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Singer-songwriter Ririka Satsuki released her new song “Kimi Izonsho,” produced by Kenta Matsukuma, on June 10, 2026. The track expresses a dark view of love, and its music video was released at the same time.
Adorably round “Mochikororin” plush toys are coming from Break My Case! Store-specific box bonuses include pin badges featuring all 6 department heads!
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Chugaionline’s content division will begin taking reservations on June 10, 2026, for “Mochikororin Plush Mascots,” featuring characters from the game Break My Case. The lineup includes 3 types and 21 characters. Pin badges will also be included as bonuses for purchasing boxes at participating stores.
【BS Nittele】“When the Song Played: Showa-Era Classics That Colored Their Times” airs Thursday, June 11, at 9 p.m.! A special feature on classic youth songs brings back the days everyone holds dear!
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BS Nittele’s music program “When the Song Played” will feature classic youth songs in its broadcast on Thursday, June 11, at 9 p.m. Guests Bread & Butter will perform covers of Showa-era classics and share rare stories.
【BS Nittele】“Naomi’s Farm: The Zaizen Family’s Vegetable Legacy — From Harvest to Cooking!” airs Thursday, June 11, at 10 p.m.
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BS Nittele’s program Naomi’s Farm will air on Thursday, June 11, at 10 p.m., showing Naomi Zaizen and her family harvesting and cooking seasonal vegetables. The program follows their slow-paced life in Oita, her hometown.
A summer vacation resort stay by the sea with learning opportunities. 3 summer-only accommodation plans on offer, including a sea urchin lamp-making experience recommended for school projects【Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa】
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Mercure Wakayama Kushimoto Resort & Spa is offering a summer vacation accommodation package for a limited time. It is expanding hands-on activities, including making sea urchin lamps, to attract families.
The long-awaited bra camisole is here from “ReFa VITALWEAR”! Sales also begin on the official online store on June 10.
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株式会社MTG’s beauty brand ReFa will begin selling “Moist Rib Bra Camisole,” a new innerwear item from its 2026 spring/summer collection, on its official online store on June 10. Made with its proprietary VITALTECH® fiber and camellia oil from Goto, the bra camisole combines a flattering silhouette with all-day comfort.
Preview video, cast interviews and photos, booklet cover, and bonus images unveiled for the BL drama CD “10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 2” ♪
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Libre will release the drama CD “10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 2” on September 25. Atsushi Abe and Takuya Eguchi star in the production, which will be available in 4 formats.
The hit isekai BL series has sold more than 1.8 million copies! A special edition of Volume 13 of “The Fudanshi Summoned: He Was Taken by a Divine Beast in Another World” comes with a booklet featuring voices, and a new mini-anime is now available!
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Volume 13 of the popular isekai BL manga “The Fudanshi Summoned” goes on sale June 10. This volume also comes in a special edition with a booklet featuring voices, and a new mini-anime will be released over 3 consecutive weeks. The series has sold more than 1.8 million copies and continues to gain momentum.
Yohji Yamamoto’s WILDSIDE is collaborating with contemporary artist Takeru Amano. Two new paintings will be exhibited and offered through a lottery sale starting June 12.
[New book] 55 habits for feeling “somehow in great shape!” every morning, taught by Takefusa Kubo’s personal coach. Tetsuo Nakanishi’s “The Best Conditioning of Your Life” is out today.
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Sports journalist and personal coach Tetsuo Nakanishi is publishing his new book, “The Best Conditioning of Your Life,” through Gentosha. The book introduces 55 everyday habits that can improve chronic fatigue and enhance the balance of mind and body, without special training.
[Special gifts with reservations for the complete set] “Korean Literature Classics, individually edited and translated by Mariko Saito,” a definitive collection of works by postwar Korean literary masters whose soil nurtured Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang, begins publication in October, with the full lineup unveiled!
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河出書房新社 will begin publishing “Korean Literature Classics, individually edited and translated by Mariko Saito,” a 5-volume series, in October 2026. This definitive series explores the roots of Korean literature.
2026-27 Season Ticket Price Changes and Sales Policy
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The Ryukyu Golden Kings have announced ticket price changes and a review of their sales policy for the 2026-27 season. Prices will be lowered for some seat categories and raised for high-demand seats, while the introduction of dynamic pricing has been shelved.
New launch: 2 compact alcohol testers that measure with a breath and let users manage results through a free dedicated app
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Elecom will launch 2 compact alcohol testers in mid-June that comply with revised laws. They feature data management through a dedicated app to support workplace operations.
Report: “JILL by JILL STUART” holds its first pop-up in Taiwan
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“JILL by JILL STUART” held its first pop-up store in Taiwan at LaLaport Taipei Nangang. Bags and T-shirts popular in Japan were well received, and the event generated a strong response, with some items selling out immediately amid posts by influencers.
“NEW. / Few. MORE VARIATION” event at Nano Universe Nishinomiya Gardens and Sendai S-PAL stores
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Nano Universe will hold an event featuring eyewear brands “NEW.” and “Few.” at its Nishinomiya Gardens and Sendai S-PAL stores from June 12 to 28, 2026. The event will showcase the brands’ worlds, which blend vintage and modern styles.
Less stress from the sound of closing! A soft-close door with enhanced quietness joins “Rigare,” the kitchen board series with cumulative sales of 400,000 units
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Nitori has released an upper cabinet for its popular No. 1 kitchen board series, “Rigare,” featuring a “soft-close sliding glass door” designed for quieter operation. Cumulative sales of the series have surpassed 400,000 units.
Applications open June 10 (Wednesday) for the 3rd “SDGs Action Support Project: Thinking with University Students”
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JCOM株式会社 will begin accepting applications on June 10, 2026, for its “SDGs Action Support Project: Thinking with University Students,” which supports students working to solve local issues. This year, the project will evolve into a collaborative program with practitioners serving as judges, providing more practical support.
New: Salt Yakisoba made with Mishima Yukari / Soy Sauce Yakisoba made with Mishima Hideki
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Acecook is collaborating with Mishima Foods to launch “Salt Yakisoba made with Mishima Yukari” and “Soy Sauce Yakisoba made with Mishima Hideki” nationwide on July 6, 2026. They are the 5th installment in a summer cup yakisoba series.
[HIROKO HAYASHI] A long-awaited Boston bag joins the popular “PANIER” series
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The HIROKO HAYASHI brand, operated by 株式会社ヒロフ, part of ワールドグループ, will launch a new Boston bag from its popular “PANIER” series on June 10. Inspired by a crinoline, the design can be transformed into 4 different shapes. The price is ¥66,000 (tax included).
A limited-time drink celebrating Miffy’s birthday is here! On sale from June 12 (Friday) at Flower Miffy Juice Garden, the drink stand from Miffy’s flower shop, Flower Miffy
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To celebrate Miffy’s birthday, Flower Miffy will launch the limited-time “Bloom Birthday Drink” and the new regular menu item “Peach Treat Cider” on June 12. The new items will be available at the Juice Garden locations in Asakusa and Tennoji Mio.
Fountain pens, ink bottles, manuscript paper, coffee, cigarettes, ashtrays… “The Fountain Pen Era: Shogo Sato’s Restored Short Stories,” a collection of elusive early works from the 10 years after his debut that are now hard to find, goes on sale June 10 (Wednesday) from 光文社文庫!
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光文社 will release “The Fountain Pen Era: Shogo Sato’s Restored Short Stories,” a paperback collecting only the elusive early short stories written with a fountain pen during the 10 years after the author’s debut, on June 10, 2026, for ¥858. The book contains 9 stories, including “Spanish Rain” and “Blue Umbrella,” plus 2 bonus stories.
[B.C. STOCK] Collaboration apparel with Mai Miyagi launches
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B.C. STOCK, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will launch 7 styles of collaboration apparel with popular model Mai Miyagi on June 13, 2026. An Instagram Live event to mark the launch is also scheduled for the same day.
Main story for “Ikemen Sengoku: Love Across Time -Eien-” featuring Kuroda Kanbei (CV: Takuya Sato) now available! — Celebration campaign and popularity poll event also underway
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株式会社サイバード launched the main story featuring new character Kuroda Kanbei (CV: Takuya Sato) in the romance game “Ikemen Sengoku: Love Across Time -Eien-” on June 10, 2026. A launch celebration campaign and popularity poll event are also underway.
Get a soccer ball and win a variety of items in “Lineage 2M”! “Festival of the World” underway in all worlds
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NC Corporation is holding the soccer event “Festival of the World” in “Lineage 2M” from June 10 to July 1, 2026. Players can defeat event-exclusive monsters to obtain items. The new area “Mizumari Plaza” has also been added to the Master Dungeon.
[ABEMA] Lee Soo-hyuk, Lee Da-hee and Arin of OH MY GIRL star in “S Line: The Forbidden Relationship,” a suspense drama about a strange world; set for its Japan-first, domestic exclusive free streaming premiere from 0:00 on June 22
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ABEMA will stream the Korean drama “S Line: The Forbidden Relationship” for free exclusively in Japan starting June 22, 2026, marking its Japan premiere. The suspense drama explores human desire and privacy, and stars Lee Soo-hyuk, Lee Da-hee and Arin of OH MY GIRL, among others.
AWA, the music streaming service operated by AWA株式会社, will run the “AWA STANDARD 3-month, 100-yen campaign” for new users from June 10 to 21, 2026. The service will be available for 100 yen per month for 3 months, instead of the regular monthly fee of 980 yen.
Two major in-person events from Weekly Shonen Sunday and Sunday Webry! “Sunday Webry 10th Anniversary Event: Sunday-Sunday” and “Sunday Culture Festival” announced
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小学館 will hold the in-person events “Sunday-Sunday” and “Sunday Culture Festival” in Tokyo to mark the 10th anniversary of its manga app Sunday Webry. Both events are set to feature visitor gifts, merchandise related to popular manga artists, exhibitions and special stage events.
More than 200 rare capsule toys, including the popular “Nikkorino” from #NikoKatsu, as well as discontinued and venue-exclusive items, all in one place. “Qualia 10th Anniversary Exhibition” coming to Fukuoka PARCO!
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Qualia, a capsule toy maker, will hold its 10th anniversary exhibition at Fukuoka PARCO from June 27 to July 12, 2026. The exhibition will feature a giant monument of its signature “Cat Pen Stand” and more than 200 rare capsule toys, with venue-exclusive merchandise also on sale.
[Sesame Street Market] “TRY THE CLASSICS!” A new “Classic Donut Series” featuring the flavors of its ingredients joins the character donuts beloved since the store first opened! [Thursday, June 11]
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Sesame Street Market will launch its “Classic Donut Series,” celebrating the flavors of its ingredients, at 4 locations starting June 11, 2025, alongside its character donuts, which have been loved since the stores first opened. The 2 varieties are Elmo (honey lemon) and Cookie Monster (coconut milk), each priced at 490 yen.
“Reiwa-era songstress” Nono-chan (Nonoka Murakata) releases NHK Minna no Uta song “Aisarete Payapaya” today and unveils its music video! An SNS dance campaign with exciting prizes also launches
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Nippon Columbia has released Nono-chan (Nonoka Murakata)’s new song “Aisarete Payapaya,” along with its music video, and launched an SNS dance campaign.
“Detariki Z: A Special Defense Bureau Officer’s Daily Life” welcomes a new member! Tsukasa Sakuradamon, the righteous police officer
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DMM GAMES added new character Tsukasa Sakuradamon to the beauty-girl RPG “Detariki Z” and launched a commemorative campaign where players can earn at least 20,000 gems. The police officer character, designed by Sakana Denim, is drawing attention.
The latest “Muv-Luv” titles “Muv-Luv Girls Garden” and “Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse” introduce SSR Talisa Manandal and SSR Stella Bremel for the first time!
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“Muv-Luv Girls Garden” has launched the second half of its collaboration event with “Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse,” adding new SSR characters Talisa Manandal and Stella Bremel. Limited-time pickup draws and login bonuses are also available.
[Winner of the 2026 Rubifuru Grand Prize] Children’s book “I Want to Design for Everyone to Read: I’m a Typeface Designer” tells of a typeface designer’s unending challenges
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Gakken’s children’s book “I Want to Design for Everyone to Read: I’m a Typeface Designer” won the Grand Prize at the “Rubifuru Awards 2026.” The book recounts typeface designer Hiromi Takada’s efforts to develop the UD Digital Textbook Typeface.