# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-11 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 908 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 47 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## On sale as part of “ふなっしーコラボFOODS”: Introducing collaboration products from “ふなっしー×なごみの米屋”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000125495.html
- anchor: #n907987

なごみの米屋 will sell collaboration products with popular character ふなっしー in conjunction with an event at Tobu Department Store Funabashi. The lineup will include pear-flavored dorayaki and charming traditional Japanese sweets, making it an event fans won't want to miss.

## “JAM Terrace” opens July 11, 2026! Produced by niko and ... , the terrace offers spectacular views from an altitude of 1,000m. A “niko and ... COFFEE” food truck will also make its first appearance in Fukui.

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000163718.html
- anchor: #n907986
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アダストリア、JAM福井勝山マウンテンリゾート

JAM福井勝山マウンテンリゾート will open “JAM Terrace,” an observation terrace at an altitude of 1,000m, on July 11, 2026, in collaboration with niko and ... .

## Mediphone to exhibit at the 25th General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week [Tokyo | June], held at Tokyo Big Sight from Wednesday, June 17, to Friday, June 19

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000154534.html
- anchor: #n907985
- Companies mentioned: RX Japan合同会社

Mediphone will exhibit at the 25th General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week in June 2026, showcasing its cloud-based health management system mediment. The company supports corporate health management and productivity improvements.

## Araya previews the product website for ClanExe, an AI partner platform for working alongside AI as a “party”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000049573.html
- anchor: #n907984
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アラヤ

株式会社アラヤ has announced its AI partner platform ClanExe and previewed its product website ahead of the start of a closed beta. The company proposes a new business model that uses AI as a partner.

## プルーフポイント survey: AI security measures are gaining adoption, but half of organizations that have implemented them have experienced AI-related incidents

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000073972.html
- anchor: #n907983
- Companies mentioned: 日本プルーフポイント、プルーフポイント

日本プルーフポイント released its “2026 AI and Human Risk Landscape” report. It found that while AI adoption is advancing, many organizations are not confident in the effectiveness of their security measures, and AI-related incidents are increasing.

## JR Odawara Station's Lusca Odawara to expand and reopen on Thursday, June 25; limited-time products and special offers from all 8 shops revealed

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000116984.html
- anchor: #n907982
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR横浜湘南シティクリエイト

Lusca Odawara is marking its 20th anniversary with a renovation of its 3rd-floor entrance. A new food zone featuring 8 shops will open on June 25.

## GAAAT to host Indonesian contemporary art exhibition “CULTURAL CLASHING” at GAAAT GALLERY FUKUOKA_ from June 13-21

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000106651.html
- anchor: #n907981
- Companies mentioned: Canvas Confluence Collective (CCC)、Skandara、ruangrupa

GAAAT Gallery Fukuoka will host "CULTURAL CLASHING," an exhibition of Indonesian contemporary art featuring 16 artists from June 13-21, 2026. This event aims to introduce Jakarta's vibrant creative scene to Japan and foster cultural exchange.

## Marks Life and Yakult Sanyo form business partnership, strengthening local support for concerns about “the family home and daily life”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000054696.html
- anchor: #n907980
- Companies mentioned: メルカリ

Marks Life and Yakult Sanyo have formed a business partnership to address challenges involving “the family home and daily life” in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures. Combining their expertise, the companies will provide comprehensive, locally rooted support for increasingly complex issues related to housing, caregiving and inheritance amid population aging and changes in family structure.

## Virtual office One Stop Business Center, which has supported a cumulative 25,000 companies, launches new “Side Business University” feature on its official YouTube channel!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000025943.html
- anchor: #n907979

One Stop Business Center Inc. is launching a new feature, “Side Business University,” on its official YouTube channel. Popular marketer Kazumitsu Nagae will serve as a special professor, sharing how to start a side business, the secrets to success and know-how for companies to make use of talent, with the aim of expanding the side-business market and addressing labor shortages.

## A summer with fireworks every day. NESTA Resort Kobe to hold its “Super” Summer Festival 2026!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000117214.html
- anchor: #n907978
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三光煙火製造所、キリン

NESTA Resort Kobe will hold its summer-only event, “NESTA ‘Super’ Summer Festival 2026,” every day for 30 days. With fireworks festivals declining nationwide, it aims to attract visitors with a cumulative 15,450 fireworks and interactive activities.

## [Car Premier × Pocket Card] “Car Premier Visa Card,” a credit card you can apply for alongside auto financing, launches!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000090958.html
- anchor: #n907977
- Companies mentioned: 伊藤忠商事

Premier Group and Pocket Card will begin issuing the Car Premier Visa Card, which customers can apply for when purchasing a car, on June 11, 2026. The card uses information from auto financing applications and offers benefits such as a free, automatically included ETC card and a 1% discount on monthly bills, aiming to improve convenience for customers.

## [With gratitude] MobiFull Online Shop unveils its Father’s Day collection

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000030950.html
- anchor: #n907976
- Companies mentioned: Union Eternity Inc.

MobiFull has launched a Father’s Day gift feature page, presenting car accessories as a new gift option. A survey found that about 70% of respondents would be happy to receive car accessories or gadgets for Father’s Day. The selection includes products tailored to different types of fathers and budgets.

## mento Management AI now available to シチズン時計株式会社

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000048788.html
- anchor: #n907975
- Companies mentioned: シチズン時計株式会社

mento Inc. has begun providing its “mento Management AI” platform to シチズン時計株式会社. To advance human capital management, the platform uses AI to improve the quality of dialogue, support the development of managers and encourage employees to take ownership of their careers.

## BAUM to relaunch Cleansing Oil on June 25

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000071730.html
- anchor: #n907974
- Companies mentioned: 資生堂

BAUM will relaunch Cleansing Oil n on June 25. The formula adds hinoki oil and pore-clearing ingredients to effectively remove clogged pores while retaining skin moisture. It is alcohol-free and has a forest-bathing-like scent to enhance a refreshing feel.

## LiLz forms capital and business alliance with リックス株式会社

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000042105.html
- anchor: #n907973
- Companies mentioned: リックス株式会社

LiLz Inc. and リックス株式会社 have formed a capital and business alliance. To address prolonged inspection work and labor shortages at production sites, the companies will advance the global expansion of remote inspection solutions and other initiatives.

## Kanematsu Electronics (KEL) to exhibit at the 38th Manufacturing World Tokyo

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000062283.html
- anchor: #n907972

Kanematsu Electronics will exhibit at the 38th Manufacturing World Tokyo, showcasing products and services that support both digital transformation in manufacturing and factory security. As the importance of cybersecurity measures grows, the company will present concrete examples of implementation.

## Korean self-gel nail brand “ohora” marks its 5th anniversary in Japan! Special collaboration collection with popular salons and nail artists launches June 15

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000077997.html
- anchor: #n907971
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グルガジャパン

Korean self-gel nail brand “ohora” will mark its 5th anniversary in Japan with the June 15 launch of a collaboration collection featuring popular salons and nail artists. Limited-edition gifts and special prices will also be offered as a token of appreciation.

## Barbour to open new store at Daimaru Kyoto!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000105943.html
- anchor: #n907970
- Companies mentioned: Daimaru

Barbour will open a new store at Daimaru Kyoto on June 18, 2026. The store will offer a wide range of men’s, women’s and unisex items, as well as exclusive products and opening commemorative offers.

## Mottox announces its official wine ambassadors for 2026

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000132850.html
- anchor: #n907969
- Companies mentioned: Mottox Co., Ltd.

Mottox has announced the selection of five “Official Wine Ambassadors for 2026,” whose term will run from April 2026 to March 2027. The program aims to bring wine closer to people’s everyday lives through the ambassadors’ social media posts.

## [AI and modernization] Boomi and Fortience Consulting to hold “Next-Generation Systems Integration Powered by SAP × Boomi × AI” webinar

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000068656.html
- anchor: #n907968
- Companies mentioned: Boomi株式会社、フォーティエンスコンサルティング株式会社

Boomi and Fortience Consulting will hold a joint webinar on the integration of SAP and AI on June 23. They will present a data integration strategy for migration to S/4HANA.

## Summer-only “Tokugawa Kirie Goshuin” now available at Kan’eiji, a temple in Tokyo’s Ueno district associated with the Tokugawa shoguns

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000070047.html
- anchor: #n907967
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エルターナル

Kan’eiji in Ueno, Tokyo, has begun offering the summer-only “Tokugawa Kirie Goshuin,” a paper shrine-and-temple stamp featuring cut-paper artwork. Depicting Shinobazu Pond and Bentendo in summer, the stamp expresses compassion for all living things. Produced by 株式会社エルターナル, it will be available at the Konpon Chudo from June 13, 2026.

## The top performer among 250 participants has been decided! Winners of the “EF Global Speech Contest 2026” announced

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000006252.html
- anchor: #n907966

EF Education First Japan held the final of its English speech contest. 16 participants shared their unique perspectives in impromptu speeches in English.

## Construction management service “Worksite” can now be accessed directly from “My Green Site”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000058133.html
- anchor: #n907963

エムシーディースリーは、技能者向けアプリ「Myグリーンサイト」にシングルサインオン（SSO）機能を追加し、施工管理サービス「ワークサイト」との連携を開始しました。これにより、職長はID発行や現場選択の手間なく、ワンタップで「ワークサイト」を直接利用できるようになり、現場業務のデジタル化がさらに推進されます。

## Change launches “Self-Starter Training” to develop employees who deliver results through frontline initiative

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000084434.html
- anchor: #n907950
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チェンジホールディングス

Change Inc. has launched “Self-Starter Training,” a program to develop employees who deliver results through frontline initiative. In response to the management challenge of organizations where “people don’t take action” amid advancing digital transformation, the program aims to strengthen corporate competitiveness by fostering initiative and the ability to drive change across an organization. It has already been adopted by more than 20 companies, and the company expects to expand it to around 100 companies this fiscal year.

## [CLLENN] Introducing new manga series for June 2026! Available now through digital bookstores

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000124378.html
- anchor: #n907949
- Companies mentioned: DMM Group、Comic Stock、Future Comics、GIGATOON Studio

CLLENN, a digital comics publisher in the DMM Group, began releasing 5 new horizontal-reading manga titles in June 2026. Released under labels such as “Koipare” and “DEDEDE,” the works offer readers a variety of genres, including office romance, fantasy, suspense and revenge stories.

## [New release] Nordic audio brand Sudio introduces the “B5” bone-conduction headphones, made for an active lifestyle!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000054408.html
- anchor: #n907943
- Companies mentioned: Sudio、Modernity Co., Ltd.

Modernity will release the “B5” bone-conduction headphones from Nordic audio brand Sudio on June 11. The open-ear design lets users enjoy music while hearing surrounding sounds, and offers IPX7 water resistance and up to 8.5 hours of playback. The design also takes the environment into account.

## ‘HOLD UP MORNING,’ winner of the grand prize at a Nagoya film festival, returns to Fushimi Million-za for its Chubu region premiere!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000077693.html
- anchor: #n907930
- Companies mentioned: Really Like Films Co., Ltd.

‘HOLD UP MORNING,’ which won the grand prize at a film festival hosted by Starcat Corporation, will have its Chubu region premiere at Fushimi Million-za in Nagoya. The literary feature film portrays 3 characters grappling with loss as they find renewal through encounters with a mysterious woman named Tsuta.

## Sauna Max and Max Cabin open at Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kagoshima Tenmonkan!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000162689.html
- anchor: #n907929
- Companies mentioned: Livemax Co., Ltd.

A men-only sauna facility, Sauna Max, and functional capsule rooms, Max Cabin, have opened at Hotel Livemax BUDGET Kagoshima Tenmonkan. The hotel also features a large bath using natural hot spring water from Tarumizu Onsen, offering guests a place to refresh.

## Sauna Max and Max Cabin open at Hotel Livemax Tendo!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000162689.html
- anchor: #n907922
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リブ・マックス

A men-only sauna facility, Sauna Max, and functional capsule rooms, Max Cabin, have opened at Hotel Livemax Tendo. Guests can now enjoy a more comfortable bathing experience and private space.

## Sauna Max opens at Hotel Livemax BUDGET Hiratsuka Station Front!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000162689.html
- anchor: #n907909
- Companies mentioned: Livemax Co., Ltd.

Livemax Inc. has opened Sauna Max, a men-only sauna facility, at Hotel Livemax BUDGET Hiratsuka Station Front. Located about a 5-minute walk from JR Hiratsuka Station, it offers guests a new kind of stay designed to refresh body and mind.

## Disaster preparedness and manufacturing education from Anpachi, Gifu Prefecture, reach Nepal

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000166170.html
- anchor: #n907900

The Nakayoshi Gakuen Project provided educational support in Nepal using disaster preparedness materials created by children in Anpachi, Gifu Prefecture. The initiative brought Japan’s disaster preparedness expertise to the world through child-led learning materials.

## aiwell, a biotech startup from Institute of Science Tokyo, scientifically elucidates the taste of Wagyu, previously assessed only qualitatively through protein analysis

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000034921.html
- anchor: #n907896
- Companies mentioned: 住友商事北海道株式会社

aiwell Inc. and Kitahachi Meat Shop conducted a study to scientifically elucidate the taste of Wagyu using proteomic analysis. The study suggested scientific evidence related to the production of savory compounds, digestibility and tenderness, particularly in Ehime Akane Wagyu and Hanano Beef, and also identified new taste-related proteins.

## RIKEN VIETNAM CO., LTD. begins full-scale operations of solar power generation facilities

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000060768.html
- anchor: #n907883
- Companies mentioned: RIKEN TECHNOS CO., LTD.、RIKEN (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

RIKEN VIETNAM CO., LTD., a subsidiary of RIKEN TECHNOS CO., LTD., has started full-scale operations of its solar power generation facilities. This initiative aims to cover 12% of the factory's electricity needs and reduce CO₂ emissions by 425 tons annually, aligning with the group's sustainability goals.

## 44 new members join as next-generation leaders in the beauty industry gather

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000137621.html
- anchor: #n907882
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Eye Universe、AMA TOKYO、株式会社ALLZ、株式会社Null、一般社団法人日本美容サロン協議会

The Digital Salon Association announced that 44 new members have joined its youth division as part of its effort to develop the next generation of leaders in the beauty industry. The move is expected to further energize the association’s activities as it works to improve digital literacy across the industry.

## For wet scaffolding and long hours on your feet: “Ultimate Blood Draining” Tsutomu Method × freewaters launches limited-edition recovery sandals to support demanding work and the next performance!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000096034.html
- anchor: #n907876
- Companies mentioned: freewaters、LIKES ONLINE STORE

Footwear brand freewaters has launched a limited-edition Tsutomu Method × freewaters Cloud9 Slide recovery sandal, supervised by Mitsuhiro Tsutomu. The sandals support people who spend long hours standing or moving around in demanding work environments, offering a new way to boost concentration. A portion of sales will go toward supporting efforts to address water challenges worldwide.

## Cellest Inc. CEO Hiroshi Sasaki to speak at the “AI × EC DX: On-the-Ground Success Strategies” seminar hosted by Tsuhan Tsushin ECMO

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000102719.html
- anchor: #n907863
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニメディア、株式会社扶桑社

Cellest Inc. CEO Hiroshi Sasaki will speak at an AI seminar on June 16, 2026. He will explain hands-on, staff-led AI practices supporting live commerce operations with monthly sales of 200 million yen.

## 公益財団法人日本ライフセービング協会、ニューウェルブランズ・ジャパン合同会社（コールマン）とオフィシャルサポーター契約を締結

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000043525.html
- anchor: #n907857
- Companies mentioned: ニューウェルブランズ・ジャパン合同会社

The Japan Lifesaving Association (JLA) has signed an official supporter agreement with ニューウェルブランズ・ジャパン合同会社, which operates the outdoor brand Coleman. The partnership aims to protect lifeguards from summer heat, reduce the risk of heatstroke and establish safer rescue and monitoring systems. Following the introduction of Coleman products and a pilot program on the Shonan coast, the partners aim to roll out the initiative nationwide.

## “Summer Happy Hour,” joined by 110,000 people last year, returns this year! Octopus Energy to provide electricity bill support again this summer

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000087134.html
- anchor: #n907851
- Companies mentioned: 東京ガス

Octopus Energy will run “Summer Happy Hour 2026” in summer 2026, offering rewards based on electricity use during a 2-hour window each day. About 110,000 people participated last year and received an average reward of about 335 yen. The initiative aims to ease household expenses while supporting comfortable living.

## For the 2nd consecutive year: Applications open for companies｜AAKEL to help small and medium-sized businesses in Kanagawa visualize CO2 emissions

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000058244.html
- anchor: #n907849
- Companies mentioned: アークエル株式会社

Aakel has been commissioned for the 2nd consecutive year to provide support for managing CO2 emissions in Kanagawa Prefecture, launching a project to provide free, hands-on support for decarbonization management at 70 small and medium-sized businesses in the prefecture.

## Recruitment consulting for all small and medium-sized businesses: Miidas AI Recruitment Buddy launches

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000099622.html
- anchor: #n907848
- Companies mentioned: パーソルグループ、ミイダス株式会社

Miidas has launched Miidas AI Recruitment Buddy, an AI recruitment service for small and medium-sized businesses. The service aims to strengthen recruitment capabilities through ongoing support from AI and people.

## 【東京都港区】港区、東京ガス株式会社、クレアトゥラ株式会社は、脱炭素活動の取組推進によるJ-クレジット創出に関する連携協定を締結しました

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000140793.html
- anchor: #n907847
- Companies mentioned: 東京ガス株式会社、クレアトゥラ株式会社

Minato City, Tokyo, has signed an agreement with Tokyo Gas and Creatura to promote decarbonization initiatives through the creation of J-Credits. The partnership aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 while advancing regional decarbonization and economic revitalization.

## “Attachment to the company” increases: using health management and e-money to help prevent employee turnover and boost engagement

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000076589.html
- anchor: #n907846
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Kort Valuta、株式会社テラ、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社

Tera introduced the next-generation wallet TwooCa to promote health management and make appreciation visible. The initiative increased employees’ attachment to the company and energized the organization.

## Adoption of generative AI-powered AI-OCR “GenOCR” gains momentum in the IT and SIer industries

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000143568.html
- anchor: #n907845
- Companies mentioned: ジンベイ株式会社、株式会社アルファテクノ、株式会社ロゼッタ

Jinbei’s generative AI-powered OCR, GenOCR, is seeing full-scale adoption in the IT and SIer industries, with Alpha Techno and Rozetta among its users. The system improves business efficiency by handling non-standard forms and handwriting.

## We’ll bring you the latest information early in 2026, too! Follow Chiba Nippo Online for the summer high school baseball tournament in Chiba and get the latest updates via social media and free email!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000075250.html
- anchor: #n907844

Starting July 4, 2026, Chiba Nippo will provide full coverage of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship Chiba Tournament on “Chiba Nippo ONLINE.” The website will include the schedule, team profiles and game results, with updates shared through social media and a free newsletter so readers won’t miss the exciting action featuring high school players.

## 【VT COSMETICS】One sheet a day for daily care for clear-looking skin※1. Introducing the new “Vitamin C Astaxanthin Mask”!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000096821.html
- anchor: #n907843
- Companies mentioned: VT COSMETICS

VT COSMETICS is launching the new Vitamin C Astaxanthin Mask, which moisturizes dull-looking skin caused by dryness and helps create a radiant, glowing complexion. This daily mask is easy to incorporate into your everyday skincare routine.

## Persol Divers to participate in Tokyo Pride 2026’s Pride Festival & Parade

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000082189.html
- anchor: #n907842
- Companies mentioned: パーソルグループ

PERSOL Divers took part in “Tokyo Pride 2026” and hosted a booth to promote diversity and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. It is working to expand the circle of allies through interactive activities.

## Opening in Tohoku for the first time! TRIAL’s apparel specialty store “RIALT” to grand-open at Seiyu The Mall Sendai Nagamachi

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000043820.html
- anchor: #n907841
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トライアルホールディングス

TRIAL’s apparel specialty store “RIALT” will open its first Tohoku location, at Seiyu The Mall Sendai Nagamachi, on June 11. The store will serve as Japan’s first model location specializing in high-performance innerwear designed for climate change.

## 株式会社Recho joins as a member company of the AICX Association, a general incorporated association

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000155740.html
- anchor: #n907840
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Recho

The AICX Association, a general incorporated association, announced that 株式会社Recho has joined as a member, in a move to advance the social implementation of AI agents and optimize customer experiences. Recho is a startup that provides voice AI agents and will contribute to sharing industry knowledge and realizing customer experiences for the AI era through the association’s activities.

## Introducing the new “Tsukui-bito Maestro System,” an education program to support the retention and development of care workers

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000049667.html
- anchor: #n907839

Tsukui Co., Ltd. has introduced a new education program, the “Tsukui-bito Maestro System,” to support the retention and development of care workers. Aiming to improve expertise and make career paths more visible, the system features 4 training levels and the highest-level “Tsukui-bito Maestro Certification.”

## Ject One to handle the Greater Tokyo area in 3-party partnership “Shizuoka Relocation and Home-Moving Support,” launching home sale and utilization assistance services on June 11

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000039551.html
- anchor: #n907838

Ject One is launching “Shizuoka Relocation and Home-Moving Support” in partnership with the Shizuoka Gas Group and Shizuoka Bank. The service will ease the burden on people hoping to relocate as they sell or make use of their homes in the Greater Tokyo area while searching for a new home in Shizuoka, helping promote relocation.

## 【Sold Out—Sales Begin for an Additional Building】YADOKARI VILLAGE Kita-Karuizawa to open “Ahahi no Hanare,” a new building with just 1 room

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000013358.html
- anchor: #n907837

YADOKARI will open “Ahahi no Hanare,” a new building consisting of 2 connected structures, at its lodging facility in Kita-Karuizawa in fall 2026, and will resume recruiting owners.

## 【Juicy Gyoza no Dandadan】“The gyoza has gone missing—we’re looking for it” Ambassador appointment commemorative campaign launches!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000042791.html
- anchor: #n907836
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、NATTY SWANKY HOLDINGS

Juicy Gyoza no Dandadan is launching a collaborative campaign with 講談社’s picture book “The Gyoza Has Gone Missing—We’re Looking for It.” A character from the book will become an ambassador, and customers ordering the children’s gyoza set will receive a spot-the-difference puzzle.

## KINS representative Shimokawa to appear on TBS program “Sakurai and Ariyoshi THE Night Party,” airing today

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000048644.html
- anchor: #n907835
- Companies mentioned: TBS

KINS President and CEO Yutaka Shimokawa will appear on TBS program “Sakurai and Ariyoshi THE Night Party,” airing today, June 11. The company is a health-tech firm built on microbiome research and aims to free people from chronic diseases.

## 【Kora Co., Ltd.】All locations to close for 3 consecutive days from June 15 as part of efforts to create a better working environment

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000126693.html
- anchor: #n907834

Kora Co., Ltd. will close all directly operated locations from June 15 to 17, 2026, as part of efforts to create a better working environment for employees. The closure, with some locations excluded, aims to give employees time to refresh physically and mentally and to improve service quality.

## 【ILMIIO ROASTERY Lab.】A Father’s Day gift: launching a special illustrated gift wrapper for coffee beans and latte base

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000084324.html
- anchor: #n907833
- Companies mentioned: コマースメディア株式会社

ILMIIO ROASTERY Lab. has begun offering a special illustrated Father’s Day gift wrapper for coffee beans and latte base. The service offers an opportunity to express everyday gratitude through a special wrapper and enhance the gift-giving experience.

## From TikTok livestreamer to short-drama actor—event to compete for roles in BUMP original productions, in partnership with TikTok livestreamer agency “like me”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000039336.html
- anchor: #n907832
- Companies mentioned: like me

emole Co., Ltd. is partnering with TikTok livestreamer agency “like me” to hold an event for its affiliated livestreamers to compete for roles in the short drama “BUMP.” The initiative aims to bring talent developed through live streaming into the video field and discover the next generation of actors and creators.

## Morpho to exhibit for the first time at the “8th International Construction and Surveying Exhibition (CSPI2026),” to be held at Makuhari Messe from June 17 to 20

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000064140.html
- anchor: #n907831

Morpho will exhibit for the first time at the “8th International Construction and Surveying Exhibition (CSPI2026),” showcasing its advanced image-processing AI technology to address challenges in the construction industry, including safety concerns and labor shortages. The exhibition will focus on improving on-site efficiency and safety and will offer interactive experiences.

## 【Event Report】Gourmet Kineya provides special baseball instruction to elementary school students and their parents at the Hanshin Tigers’ “Trial Baseball for the Future”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000090386.html
- anchor: #n907830
- Companies mentioned: Hanshin Tigers

Gourmet Kineya sponsored the Hanshin Tigers’ baseball promotion activities and held a baseball clinic for elementary school students and their parents. The initiative aims to give children opportunities to enjoy baseball, helping address the decline in the number of players due to the falling birthrate while contributing to the community and nurturing the next generation.

## “Monchhichi House” to grand-open in Miyajima, Hiroshima, on June 25 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000035374.html
- anchor: #n907829
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社寺子屋、株式会社セキグチ

株式会社寺子屋 will open “Monchhichi House Miyajima,” a Monchhichi concept shop, on Miyajima, a World Heritage site, on June 25, 2026.

## WaveBL and 株式会社トレードワルツ sign platform integration agreement to expand digital trade connectivity in the Japanese market

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000069451.html
- anchor: #n907828
- Companies mentioned: NTTデータ、豊田通商、東京大学協創プラットフォーム開発、住友商事、三菱商事、TW Link、東京海上日動火災保険、三井住友銀行、豊島、上組、フジトランス コーポレーション、三井倉庫ホールディングス、日新、三菱UFJ銀行、丸紅、三菱倉庫、みずほ銀行、損害保険ジャパン、OGY DOCS Inc.

株式会社トレードワルツ and WaveBL have signed a platform integration agreement to expand digital trade connectivity in the Japanese market. The partnership is expected to give users of both companies’ platforms greater access to global networks through the digitization of trade documents and seamless data connections, while streamlining trade finance workflows.

## Notice of 2026 summer outdoor pool operations

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000117233.html
- anchor: #n907827
- Companies mentioned: Kokusai Kogyo Group、Fujiya Hotel Co., Ltd.

Yumoto Fujiya Hotel will operate its outdoor pool during summer 2026. Surrounded by Hakone’s natural scenery, the garden pool features a 25m pool and a children’s pool, and is free for hotel guests. It is ideal for making summer memories with family and friends.

## AI meal-planning and nutrition management app “Oishi Kenko” announces findings from the survey that prompted development of the “AI food cost estimator” featured by NHK

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000043855.html
- anchor: #n907826

Oishi Kenko Co., Ltd. has released the results of a survey on rising food ingredient prices. The survey found that prices have increased overall compared with 2016, with particularly large fluctuations in vegetable prices. The findings prompted the company to develop its AI food cost estimator.

## 【Perks for attendees only】Webinar to be held on “Workplace Workshop for Smoother Communication” (June 22, 14:00–15:00) 株式会社LDcube

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000131307.html
- anchor: #n907825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube

株式会社LDcube will hold a webinar on June 22 aimed at improving workplace communication. It will explain methods for deepening mutual understanding and building shared terminology, starting with self-understanding.

## “Shiomal,” a salt ramune that isn’t salty, wins the topical product award in the “Hit Product and Topical Product Awards” hosted by ドラッグマガジン!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000056238.html
- anchor: #n907824
- Companies mentioned: サラヤ株式会社、ドラッグマガジン、八千代会、日本チェーンドラッグストア協会

サラヤ株式会社’s salt ramune “Shiomal” has won the “Heat Countermeasure Support Award” in the “Hit Product and Topical Product Awards” hosted by ドラッグマガジン. Its salt content is adjusted to make it easy for children to eat, and it features a refreshing flavor and texture.

## Winner of the Osaka Industrial Research Association’s 76th Industrial Technology Award

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000073630.html
- anchor: #n907823
- Companies mentioned: First Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku has won the Osaka Industrial Research Association’s 76th Industrial Technology Award for developing an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane resin with high heat resistance. The environmentally friendly material combines high performance with reduced VOC emissions and has previously won an Invention Encouragement Award.

## HQ begins business partnership with Hyakujushi Bank

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000089608.html
- anchor: #n907822
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HQ、株式会社百十四銀行、LITALICO

HQ has entered into a business partnership with Hyakujushi Bank and will provide the next-generation benefit services “Shokuji Hojo HQ” and “Tokutoku HQ.” The move aims to address HR challenges at regional businesses and treat employee benefits as an investment to improve employee engagement.

## A picture book that gently explains how stuttering works, how people who stutter feel, and practical ways friends and teachers can interact with them, while encouraging readers to consider how to create classrooms where no one is left behind

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000085859.html
- anchor: #n907821
- Companies mentioned: 合同出版株式会社、毎日新聞社、学苑社、光文社新書、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Godo Shuppan will release the picture book Kotone and Kotto’s Voice Balloon, which helps readers understand stuttering, on June 11. Through the story of a 1st-grade elementary school student who struggles with stuttering, the book gently explains how it works, how people who stutter feel, and how those around them can interact with them.

## We asked current high school students! If you were to get married, at what age would you want to tie the knot? Ranking

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000162122.html
- anchor: #n907820
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ

Wakamono Research surveyed people in their 10s and current high school students about their ideal age for marriage. Among female high school students, age 25 ranked No. 1, shedding light on how young people plan their lives and view marriage.

## STANDING ON THE BLUE 人気商品「Cool&Insect Mesh Suit」再々入荷決定

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000195.000024743.html
- anchor: #n907819
- Companies mentioned: MNインターファッション株式会社、ファッションネット株式会社、日鉄物産、三井物産アイ・ファッション

STANDING ON THE BLUE, a pet brand by Fashion Net Inc., is re-releasing its popular "Cool&Insect Mesh Suit" in early July 2026, with pre-orders starting June 11, 2026. A new color, "Lavender," will be added to the lineup, offering insect repellent and cooling functions for active pets.

## There’s more to participating than just commenting. Community mall “Beach®” launches new “Kimochi Stamp” feature

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000023406.html
- anchor: #n907818

Quon Co., Ltd. has introduced the new “Kimochi Stamp” feature to its community mall “Beach®.” Users can now intuitively express a wider range of emotions, not just applause, encouraging greater participation in the community.

## LIFiLL to hold a limited-time pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku Main Building, 3rd floor, Contemporary/Promotion

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000076180.html
- anchor: #n907817
- Companies mentioned: スタイレム瀧定大阪株式会社

LIFiLL will hold a limited-time pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku, offering advance sales of items including new collaboration colors, along with exclusive gifts.

## Collaboration event between smartphone game “Teipen Wars” and Shiritsu Para no Maru High School announced!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000047837.html
- anchor: #n907816
- Companies mentioned: Plott Inc.

Plott Inc. will hold a collaboration event with VTuber group Shiritsu Para no Maru High School in the smartphone game “Teipen Wars” starting June 10. The event will feature exclusive characters, a featured-character gacha, and special missions. The collaboration aims to appeal to both groups’ fan bases and boost activity in the game.

## Explaining the key points of the legal revision and its practical impact as the law becomes the “Condominium Revitalization Facilitation Act”: Free WEB seminar on Thursday, June 18 (Condominium Mirai Value Research Institute)

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000220.000059962.html
- anchor: #n907815
- Companies mentioned: 大和ハウスグループ、横浜マリン法律事務所、一般社団法人マンション管理業協会

The Condominium Mirai Value Research Institute will hold a free WEB seminar on June 18 about revisions to the law facilitating the revitalization of aging condominiums. Experts will explain the key points of the legal revisions and their practical impact, and explore future possibilities for condominium revitalization.

## Aikasa joins forces with Tokyo Monorail and contemporary artist VIKI to pursue “zero disposable umbrellas”; creates original umbrellas featuring receipt art, available starting June 20

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000036740.html
- anchor: #n907814
- Companies mentioned: 東京モノレール株式会社、JR東日本

Aikasa has teamed up with Tokyo Monorail and contemporary artist VIKI to create original umbrellas as part of its effort to eliminate disposable umbrellas. Available starting June 20, the umbrellas aim to encourage umbrella sharing and reduce environmental impact through art.

## [Trend Survey] 1 in 3 members of Gen Z has had a “melo” experience at work! On rainy workdays, it often stems from “thoughtfulness toward someone else.” 80% of the people they find “melo” are their favorite idols! They are people who “help them forget stress and give them energy and motivation.”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000015443.html
- anchor: #n907813
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リブセンス

Machbait, operated by Livesense, has released a survey on Gen Z’s “melo” experiences. About 30% said they had felt a spark with a senior colleague at work, with practical support on the job serving as a key source of attraction.

## EcoFlow to exhibit at the “Office Disaster Prevention EXPO”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000050601.html
- anchor: #n907812
- Companies mentioned: RX Japan株式会社

EcoFlow Japan will exhibit at the "Office Disaster Prevention EXPO" from June 17-19, showcasing portable power solutions for business continuity. They will present models suitable for powering office equipment and large air conditioners, highlighting their "phase-free" capability for both emergency and daily use.

## Find out in 30 seconds whether your page is likely to be cited by AI. Free LLMO diagnostic tool released

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000041581.html
- anchor: #n907811
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＥＸＩＤＥＡ

EXIDEA Inc. has released a free tool to assess “LLMO optimization,” a new SEO strategy for the era of AI search. It scores a website’s suitability for AI citations using only a URL.

## Collection inspired by the latest Toy Story film, coming to theaters this summer, to go on sale from Crocs on Wednesday, June 17, 2026!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000023595.html
- anchor: #n907810
- Companies mentioned: Disney、Pixar、ABC-MART

Crocs will release a new collection inspired by popular characters from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story on June 17, 2026, to coincide with the release of the latest film. The collection features shoes designed with Jessie and the Aliens, as well as customizable Jibbitz™ charms.

## [For recruitment agencies] Tired of thinking about how to use AI? Discover how to deliver real value that sets you apart in the age of AI!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000033277.html
- anchor: #n907809
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポテンシャライト、株式会社アースメディア、ポーターズ株式会社

ポーターズなど3社が人材紹介会社向けオンラインセミナーを開催。AI前提時代における差別化の本質を語る。

## 【Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka】世界初のオフィシャル・シャンパン・ホテルが届ける「11メゾンの物語」ジャン・ヴェッセル メーカーズディナーを開催 ｜ 2026年9月11日（金）

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000118716.html
- anchor: #n907808
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社温故知新、ジャン・ヴェッセル

Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka will host a makers’ dinner featuring Champagne maison ジャン・ヴェッセル. Hosted by official ambassador Haruhiko Sanaga, the event will offer a pairing experience with sushi and promote a deeper understanding of Champagne culture.

## [Father’s Day is June 21] Action Channel to broadcast special programming, “The Ultimate Dads”!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000255.000010255.html
- anchor: #n907807
- Companies mentioned: AXN Entertainment Inc.、TF1、M6、Sky PerfecTV!、J:COM、Hikari TV、au Hikari

Action Channel will broadcast a special lineup, “The Ultimate Dads,” to mark Father’s Day on June 21. The special will feature the exclusive Japanese premieres of the popular French crime dramas Negotiator Antoine Clair (Season 2) and Vigilante: Missing Persons Search Team (Season 2).

## About 30 businesses from Tottori Prefecture take part across industries. Tottori Chamber of Commerce and Industry holds “Generative AI Workshop for Business Leaders.”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000255.000085708.html
- anchor: #n907806
- Companies mentioned: 浦安商工会議所、東京商工会議所、東京中小企業投資育成株式会社、大阪中小企業投資育成株式会社

The Tottori Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a “Generative AI Workshop for Business Leaders” in collaboration with Dooox Inc. About 30 local business operators tried out the latest AI tools and learned how to use them to solve business challenges. The hands-on workshop supports a first step toward adopting AI.

## [Baki × FREAK'S STORE] Special items celebrating Baki’s 35th anniversary to launch from Friday, June 12!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000078611.html
- anchor: #n907805
- Companies mentioned: FREAK'S STORE、Daytona Park

Apparel maker Branch Out will release collaboration items with FREAK'S STORE starting June 12 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the popular manga Baki. The T-shirts and button badges feature key characters, making them appealing items for fans.

## Lenovo wins “Best of Show Award” at Interop Tokyo 2026 for 4th consecutive year

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000013608.html
- anchor: #n907804
- Companies mentioned: Lenovo

Lenovo won the “Best of Show Award” at Interop Tokyo 2026 for the 4th consecutive year. “Lenovo ThinkSystem SC750 V4 Neptune / Lenovo ThinkSystem N1380 Enclosure” won the Grand Prix in the Server & Storage category, while “ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition” received the Judges’ Special Award in the Personal Media & Devices category, recognizing the company’s technological innovation.

## All-you-can-eat raw oysters, with 7 or more varieties available at all times. Enjoy raw oysters from across Japan to your heart’s content | Oyster and Seafood Nihonichi Sakaisuji-Hommachi

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000136460.html
- anchor: #n907803
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社N・I

「牡蠣と海鮮 にほんいち 堺筋本町店」 will hold an all-you-can-eat raw oyster event from June 15 through June 30, 2026, featuring at least 7 varieties of fresh oysters at all times. The promotion aims to introduce more people to the restaurant’s wide selection of fresh oysters during the season when more people enjoy them ahead of summer.

## Minami-Kyushu City in Kagoshima Prefecture introduces bus location tracking and digital signage on community buses

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000084541.html
- anchor: #n907802
- Companies mentioned: ユニ・トランド、ユニリタ、南九州あづま交通、池田観光、さつま観光バス

Minami-Kyushu City in Kagoshima Prefecture has introduced a bus location system and digital signage on its Himawari Bus community service. The system enables the collection and analysis of passenger demographic data and the provision of real-time operating information, with the aim of improving the convenience of local transportation services and developing a sustainable transit network.

## Making its Tohoku debut! Lemon Expo, a festival of lemons, is coming! Event space in the Mori no Hidamari Galleria, the east-west free passage on the 2nd floor of Sendai Station

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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- Companies mentioned: 株式会社liketory

JR East Tohoku General Service and liketory will hold Lemon Expo at Sendai Station. The 9-day event will bring together lemon sweets and foods making their Tohoku debut.

## 英会話イーオン、2026年6月16日(火)よりオンラインプライベートレッスンにて365日、毎日受けられる新プラン開始！新プラン開始を記念して、初月6,000円割引のキャンペーン実施

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000062811.html
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- Companies mentioned: KDDI

To address learners’ lack of practical experience, AEON English Conversation will launch its Native Instructor Plan on June 16, 2026, offering online private lessons every day. A campaign marking the launch will also offer a ¥6,000 discount for the first month, aiming to balance learning outcomes with value for money.

## [Hotel New Otani Hakata] Get into a tropical “smart drinking” mood this summer! Enjoy Hawaiian cuisine and compare 4 types of Asahi draft beer with the “Weeknight-Only Beer Plan: Smart Drinking Is Just Fine!”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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- Companies mentioned: アサヒビール株式会社

Hotel New Otani Hakata will offer a weeknight-only beer plan in summer 2026 featuring Hawaiian cuisine and a tasting of 4 types of Asahi draft beer. The plan centers on “smart drinking,” with a wide selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to create summer evenings everyone can enjoy.

## ASICS launches the GEL-CHALLENGER 15 tennis shoe, designed in collaboration with Setinn

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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- Companies mentioned: Setinn

ASICS will launch the GEL-CHALLENGER 15 tennis shoe, created in collaboration with Japanese tennis brand Setinn, on June 25. The shoe combines ASICS performance technology with Setinn’s tennis culture and features a design suited to both the court and the city.

## mineo to begin sales of new arrows We3 device

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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- Companies mentioned: FCNT

OPTAGE公司宣布，其行動電話服務「mineo」將於2026年6月25日（星期四）開始販售新款手機「arrows We3」。這款手機的特色包括續航兩天的超大容量電池、約5,030萬畫素的高畫質相機，以及世界頂級的耐用性。mineo今後也將持續提供多樣化的手機選擇，以滿足客戶的不同需求。

## [Survey of 620 in-house event participants] Satisfaction reached 99.5%, and 94.2% said, “I forgot my title and got completely absorbed”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IKUSA

株式会社IKUSA conducted an impact assessment survey of 620 in-house event participants and announced high satisfaction levels and positive effects on their organizations.

## New store opens in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture! Find great deals for everyday living at the Watts Miyako Underground Mall store.

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000345.000084599.html
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- Companies mentioned: Watts Co., Ltd.

Watts Co., Ltd. opened the Watts Miyako Underground Mall store in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on June 11, 2026. The store offers a wide range of products, from daily necessities to miscellaneous goods, with the aim of enriching customers’ lives. This brings Watts’ nationwide store count to 1,931.

## No more repurposing tennis wear! Japan-born pickleball brand TOCO launches dedicated apparel to solve pickleball-specific frustrations.

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000091052.html
- anchor: #n907794
- Companies mentioned: Beads Inc.

Japanese pickleball brand TOCO has launched 2 new items designed specifically for the sport: mesh-pocket shorts and a UV-resistant pilot cap. The products aim to address the shortcomings of existing sportswear for pickleball and improve players’ performance and comfort. They will go on sale on June 9, 2026.

## [Nogata City] Programming and AI experience classes to be held for middle and high school students

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000352.000090449.html
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- Companies mentioned: Advantec

Programming and AI experience classes for middle and high school students in the Chikuhō area will be held in summer 2026. Students from Kyushu University will serve as instructors, with a game course and an AI experience course on offer. The program aims to develop local talent and support career choices, and online participation is also available.

## Inaba Wellness Foods renews “Dental Churu,” a treat exclusively for veterinary hospitals!

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000058165.html
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- Companies mentioned: いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品株式会社

Inaba Wellness Foods has renewed Dental Churu, a treat available exclusively through veterinary hospitals that supports the dental and gum health of dogs and cats. The new product contains 100 billion EC-12 lactic acid bacteria and is also formulated with digestive health in mind.

## [Grand opening] Anytime Fitness Tenjin Kita store in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, opens June 11, 2026 [24-hour, year-round fitness gym]

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000134689.html
- anchor: #n907791
- Companies mentioned: Fast Fitness Japan

Anytime Fitness opened its Tenjin Kita store in Fukuoka City on June 11, 2026. The company continues to expand access to fitness, reaching 1,200 stores nationwide and surpassing 1.1 million members.

## Kaonavi registers with the Digital Marketplace (DMP), a platform connecting businesses and government agencies, to accelerate adoption by public institutions

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000030113.html
- anchor: #n907790
- Companies mentioned: デジタル庁

Kaonavi, Inc. has completed its registration with the Digital Marketplace (DMP), operated by デジタル庁, to accelerate adoption by public institutions. This will allow government agencies to introduce Kaonavi through a simplified process and support the promotion of human capital management.

## Schoo publishes feature on classes about “communication that gets the message across”

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000361.000006391.html
- anchor: #n907789
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Schoo、株式会社ATTRICE

Schoo, Inc. has published a feature on “communication that gets the message across” on its online learning service for working adults, Schoo. It is offering 5 free classes to help improve skills such as presentations, writing, and negotiation.

## Send thanks in 3 minutes on your smartphone. A digital meal voucher to give Dad his usual Joyfull this Father’s Day

- Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000367.000023968.html
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Family restaurant chain Joyfull has launched a digital meal voucher available for purchase through LINE Gift for Father’s Day. As an easy way to say “thank you,” the gift highlights Joyfull’s appeal as an everyday dining option and aims to share appreciation across generations.