【PRODIST】“LIQUIDWIND SOOSOO VEST” launched, using dedicated cooling water co-developed by RS TAICHI and Mandom. Evaporative cooling lowers the surface temperature of the undershirt by up to -5.2°C
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Showa Shokai has launched the “LIQUIDWIND SOOSOO VEST,” an evaporative-cooling vest using “LIQUIDWIND WATER,” a dedicated cooling fluid co-developed by RS TAICHI and Mandom. The product pumps cooling water from an insulated bottle and combines evaporative cooling with airflow from fan-equipped clothing to improve comfort in the workplace.
xTool to exhibit at “Yokohama Handmade Marche 2026,” featuring live demonstrations of the integrated print-and-cut “xTool M2” and the latest 3D auto heat press, “xTool WonderPress”
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xTool will exhibit at “Yokohama Handmade Marche 2026,” showcasing products including the integrated print-and-cut machine “xTool M2” and the 3D auto heat press “xTool WonderPress.” Through live demonstrations of its latest technology, the company aims to support handmade creators in making things.
8 days to go | How can we rebuild local public life in an “age of division”?
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EFA Japan will hold a symposium on June 20 to rebuild “public life” that connects local communities with the world amid growing social divisions. Local government officials, civil society, labor unions and NGOs will work together to address issues such as multicultural coexistence and disaster response.
Companies mentioned：EFA Japan、All Japan Prefectural and Municipal Workers' Union (Jichiro)、Asia Community Center 21、Tokyo Research Institute for Local Government、NPO Refugee Assistance Network
From sports retailer Himalaya: Strengthening private brands at its 50-year milestone; new “Wear While You Care” line starts at 2,990 yen (tax included)
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Sports retailer Himalaya will strengthen its private-brand (PB) products to mark its 50th anniversary and launch the “Wear While You Care” line in June 2026. The apparel, which includes general medical devices and controlled medical devices, is designed to aid recovery from fatigue and ease shoulder and lower-back stiffness, and features affordable pricing.
Mercari halves annual workload of 250 person-days with Workato’s Agentic AI platform — moves to build company-wide AI governance foundation
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Mercari adopted Workato’s Agentic AI platform to address inefficiencies and governance issues in back-office operations. As a result, it halved the workload involved in internal announcements, saving the equivalent of 250 person-days annually. The company aims to build a company-wide foundation for safe AI use.
90% of business professionals dissatisfied with having to attend sales meetings to get information they need to make decisions. Survey reveals points where listening efficiency worsens in the sales process: Findings from a survey on sales communication amid a declining workforce
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LOOV Inc. has announced the results of a survey showing that business professionals are dissatisfied with the information they can obtain through sales meetings. Challenges cited included having to attend meetings because basic information is unavailable, repeated discussion of the same points, and unclear next steps.
【Free, 6/26 (Fri.)】Holding “Laser Processing Online Seminar: Special Edition ③”
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Marubun Co., Ltd. will hold an online seminar on laser processing on June 26. The seminar will cover the basics of laser cladding, metal 3D printers, multi-wavelength lasers and supercontinuum lasers.
Toward a “hands-on Japanese dining izakaya” that delights all 5 senses: “Fresh Fish and Local Chicken Sen no Niwa” revamps its main menu
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“Fresh Fish and Local Chicken Sen no Niwa” has revamped its main menu to offer “hands-on” Japanese cuisine that stimulates all 5 senses. New offerings include the special “Atago mackerel” and an engaging, made-before-your-eyes dashi ochazuke, aiming to enhance the customer experience.
Limited-time “Sesame Street Fair” at Keio Atman Takahata store
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The “Sesame Street Fair” will be held at the Keio Atman Takahata store from June 20 to July 26, 2026. The event will feature character goods and more from the world-famous educational children’s program “Sesame Street.”
Companies mentioned：Keio Group、Sesame Street Japan
【Summer Gifts】New ice cream and fresh chocolate sandwiches keep arriving! Summer-limited sweets from Yokohama-based craft chocolate specialist VANILLABEANS go on sale at physical stores starting June 18 (Thu)
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Yokohama-based craft chocolate specialist VANILLABEANS will begin selling summer-limited sweets at its physical stores on June 18, including 2 new “Shokora” flavors and a new series of its redesigned cup ice cream, “VANILLABEANS THE ICE.” The lineup is ideal for summer gifts.
With consultation with a specialist agency as a given, the service flexibly handles everything from discreetly moving belongings to evacuating to a distant location, using 1 kei truck. There is no pressure to share detailed circumstances.
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“Rabbit Kyubin,” operated by SYSTR株式会社, has launched an emergency belongings removal and moving service for victims of stalking and domestic violence. It meets needs such as avoiding public attention and moving belongings late at night or early in the morning, helping relocate possessions safely without asking for details about the circumstances.
Kawai Juku Gakuen Dalton School completely revamps its website! 50th anniversary of partnership with New York’s “THE DALTON SCHOOL”
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Kawai Juku Gakuen Dalton School has completely revamped its official website to mark the 50th anniversary of its partnership. Information has been reorganized for parents and students, content on its educational philosophy and learning has been expanded, and the mobile display has been optimized.
Nakafurano Town, Hokkaido, and Times 24 to introduce “Times Parking Caravan” for the first time to operate the “Nakafurano Town Municipal Parking Lot”
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In summer 2026, Nakafurano Town in Hokkaido and Times 24 will introduce the mobile parking management service “Times Parking Caravan” for the first time at a municipal parking lot and operate it as a paid facility. The initiative will address the increase in tourists during lavender season and aims to ensure safety and promote tourism through data use.
Parents can join in, too! Apply with a favorite snapshot! “2026 Fall/Winter Kids Ambassador Audition,” featuring favorite shoes purchased at ABC-MART
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ABC-MART will hold its 2026 Fall/Winter Kids Ambassador Audition starting June 15. Applicants can enter by posting on Instagram in accordance with the specified requirements. Selected children will receive 1 year of kids’ shoe support and opportunities to take part in photo shoots as models. Parent-child pairs may also apply.
DoDonPachi Resurrection restarts in the Refine series! “Shin’yaku: DoDonPachi Resurrection” is featured at the Steam Bullet Hell Fest, with a demo now available
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CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. is showcasing its in-development bullet-hell shooter for Steam, “Shin’yaku: DoDonPachi Resurrection,” at the Steam Bullet Hell Fest and has begun distributing a demo. This gives fans an early chance to experience part of the game.
The 3rd “Harry Potter” × une nana cool collection is here!
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“une nana cool” has announced its 3rd collaboration with “Harry Potter.” This collection takes “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” as its theme, with lingerie and pajamas featuring motifs such as the 4 Hogwarts houses and “Honeydukes.” The items will be sold at participating stores nationwide and online.
How to make good use of the feeling that “everything is a hassle”! Yuki Yuu’s “It’s Okay to Feel ‘It’s a Hassle’: The Ultimate Way to Make Use of That Feeling” goes on sale June 12!
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Yuki Yuu’s new book, “It’s Okay to Feel ‘It’s a Hassle’: The Ultimate Way to Make Use of That Feeling,” went on sale on June 12, 2026. The book aims to teach readers not to reject feelings of being bothered, but to turn them into a source of success in life.
【Evolutionary flower shop karendo】New summer addition to the flower shop’s soft-textured gummy series of “edible flower jewels”
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Flower gift shop “karendo” will release an orange-flavored item and the new product “Glitter Bijou Square,” additions to its summer lineup in the “Bijou de Rose” series of edible flower jewels, starting June 12. The summer-inspired gift offerings aim to bring customers a sense of excitement.
ohpner handles taxi commercials for AIX’s “LoreOS”
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ohpner株式会社 handled advertising for AIX株式会社’s new service “LoreOS” on taxi media platform “TOKYO PRIME.” The campaign will run nationwide from June 1, 2026, aiming to raise awareness of “LoreOS,” an AI management adviser.
【ABEMA】Arriving in Japan tomorrow, Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a long-awaited fan meeting! Popular Korean dramas starring popular actor Yoon Chan-young, including “High School Return of a Gangster” and “Nobody Knows,” are streaming in full
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ABEMA has begun streaming 6 popular Korean dramas featuring popular Korean actor Yoon Chan-young. A fan meeting with Yoon Chan-young will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, drawing increased attention to his related works.
【JAF Shizuoka】“All-You-Can-Eat Blueberries Event at Blueberry Garden Yaizu” to be held
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The JAF Shizuoka Branch will hold an all-you-can-eat blueberry event at Blueberry Garden Yaizu on July 11, 2026. The event offers JAF members and their families a 90-minute blueberry-picking and all-you-can-eat experience, along with a souvenir bag weight-guessing game, and aims to promote local tourism and member benefits.
Official launch of “Moshi Moshi AI,” a Japanese-language AI phone service that automates phone operations 24 hours a day — accepting requests for free creation of custom “demo talks” to mark the launch
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ExaTech has officially launched “Moshi Moshi AI,” a Japanese-language AI phone service powered by the OpenAI Realtime API and Twilio. The service addresses challenges in phone operations with unattended support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, a response delay of about 1 second, and recording, transcription, and data extraction for all calls.
3 new giclée prints from the “Neon Ukiyo-e Godzilla” series, including the new “Sapporo”! The “King of the Monsters” returns to a neon-lit city — on sale starting June 12
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株式会社版三 will release 3 giclée prints on June 12 from its “Neon Ukiyo-e Godzilla” series, which blends ukiyo-e and cyberpunk. The new “Sapporo” print joins the series, depicting Godzilla appearing in a neon-lit city.
【Who changes the wet towel?】A hand towel that keeps a dry side available with a simple turn
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CB Japan Co., Ltd. launched “carari Kurutto,” a new rotating hand towel, in May 2026 as a solution to the problem of wet towels. It is designed to provide a dry surface with each use and offers high absorbency thanks to its microfiber material.
An introductory guide to parent training, built on the practical experience of more than 8,000 parent-child pairs. A new book, “Developmental Disabilities and Gray Areas: If Parenting Feels Hard, Try Saying This!” helps parents address children’s challenging behavior with “words that reach the brain”
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A new book by Kayoko Yoshino, head of Developmental Science Communication, “Developmental Disabilities and Gray Areas: If Parenting Feels Hard, Try Saying This!” will be released on June 17, 2026. This introductory guide to parent training explains how to understand children’s behavior in terms of brain characteristics and respond with “words that reach the brain,” offering specific ways to speak to children that can be put into practice at home.
Sky Co., Ltd. is sponsoring the “29th DX Forum,” to be held online on June 26, 2026, and will present a seminar on sharing information that sparks prospective customers’ desire to buy. The company also offers “SKYPCE,” a sales business card management tool.
Kansai’s first “Chamberfellows POP-UP STORE” to open at Hankyu Men’s Osaka
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Fashion brand “Chamberfellows” will open its first pop-up store in Kansai at Hankyu Men’s Osaka. Running from June 24 to July 20, 2026, the store will offer a range of items showcasing the brand’s world and a yukata collection making its debut.
Valeo and Calyos revolutionize thermal management for data center and mobility chips with an advanced passive two-phase cooling solution
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Valeo and Calyos have partnered to develop a passive two-phase cooling solution that will revolutionize thermal management for data center and mobility chips. The technology addresses heat challenges driven by AI and electrification, delivering efficient, reliable cooling.
nana’s green tea opens its 2nd Taiwan location in Taichung!
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nana's green tea has opened its 2nd Taiwan location in Taichung. The store is located in the large commercial complex Hanshin Arena Shopping Plaza and is attracting attention as a new local landmark. The opening marks an important step in the brand’s global expansion.
Ahead of World Refugee Day on June 20, Plan International releases new survey on the “Situation and Challenges Facing Ukrainian Refugee Women Living in Japan”
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Plan International has released findings from a survey of 50 Ukrainian refugee women living in Japan. The findings point to anxiety and isolation caused by the conflict, as well as challenges adapting to life in Japan, while also showing a desire to contribute to peacebuilding. The report recommends providing flexible opportunities to participate and access to information.
ClassCloud to be introduced in Sakai, a government-designated city. Five-year rollout begins at all 140 schools, including elementary and junior high schools.
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The AI learning and school administration support system “ClassCloud” will be introduced at all 140 schools, including elementary and junior high schools, in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. The system is designed to support personalized learning for students and reduce the administrative workload of school staff. Its five-year term of use will begin in March 2026.
AutoLP, a SaaS that uses AI to automate LP creation through publication, begins free beta testing—unlimited access to all features and up to ¥100,000 in free AI usage; users can try publishing a website
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Innovation Style株式会社 has launched a free beta test of “AutoLP,” an AI SaaS that automates the process from LP creation to publication through chat-based controls. The beta offers unlimited access to all features and up to ¥100,000 in free AI usage, and lets users experience publishing an actual website.
Ginza Le Blanc unveils its 2026 summer gift collection
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The confectionery shop Ginza Le Blanc has launched its 2026 summer gift collection at its official Rakuten Market store. This year’s theme is “Gifting a refreshing feeling.” Alongside its popular lemon sweets, the lineup includes fruit jellies and cake sets, offering seasonal gifts for a variety of occasions.
Parkour Japan Co., Ltd. announces it expects to cut initial response times by up to 80% by leveraging its expertise and Salesforce
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Parkour Japan is introducing Salesforce’s AI agent “Ren” and expects to cut initial response times to web inquiries by up to 80%. This will allow customer service staff to focus on more substantive work.
Furniture “fill-your-car” event returns with new rules! A wild event from furniture off-price retailer Big Wood! To be held at its Fukuoka Higashi store in Fukuoka Prefecture on June 23!
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Furniture off-price retailer Big Wood will hold a “Furniture Fill-Your-Car” event at its Fukuoka Higashi store on June 23. The unusual event lets customers fill their own cars with furniture for ¥50,000 for a kei car or ¥100,000 for a standard car, and has also drawn attention on social media. It is aimed at customers looking to buy high-quality new furniture at a bargain.
Lightness and beauty in one. New BEAUM “TINY FLOW Hair Dryer” combines an approximately 390g weight with a handcrafted presence
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Apix International Co., Ltd. will launch the BEAUM “TINY FLOW Hair Dryer” in mid-June 2026. Weighing approximately 390g, the product has a texture reminiscent of a handcrafted piece and features powerful airflow and 2-step temperature and airflow settings, making it suitable for everyday use and travel.
The hot pot trend comes home. New “Panda Mala Hot Pot” lets you enjoy your preferred spice level, cooking mala and white broth at the same time. Authentic hot pot, just like at a specialty restaurant, for the whole family.
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Apix International will launch the electric dual-compartment hot pot “Panda Mala Hot Pot” in late June, making it easy to enjoy authentic hot pot at home. Its divided cooking plate lets users prepare spicy mala broth and mild white broth at the same time, so the whole family can enjoy hot pot to suit their preferences.
Packed with the charms of Capri, the toy poodle! Special page unveiled for “Little Angel: Capri Still with us,” the 15th installment in the “My Pet Photo Book” series, a publishing service that creates a book devoted to your pet
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令和出版 has unveiled a special page for “Little Angel: Capri Still with us,” a photo book featuring Capri, a toy poodle who was once a rescue dog. The book aims to convey the joys of adopting a pet and bring comfort to readers. It is published as part of the company’s “My Pet Photo Book” service and will be sold nationwide.
株式会社Reelu begins partnership with “Origami Concierge,” a high-value experience booking platform for international visitors to Japan
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Reelu has partnered with Beyond’s Origami Concierge platform to provide high-quality talent for high-value experiences. The initiative aims to enhance the experience of international visitors to Japan, help local businesses expand into overseas markets, and meet growing demand for high-value tourism.
New York-based underwear brand PSD unveils a new concept built around 5 mindsets—campaign to begin June 12
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New York-based underwear brand PSD has unveiled a new lifestyle concept offering choices to suit customers’ moods and purposes. Starting June 12, customers who spend at least ¥5,500 will also be eligible for a campaign to receive an original pouch.
[Vottrail FA] Student-designed children’s swimsuits become products, go on sale at しまむらグループ’s バースデイ
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Children’s swimsuits designed by students at Vottrail Fashion Academy have gone on sale at the バースデイ online store operated by しまむらグループ. Using 3D modeling technology, the products were developed from proposals by 8 students, with designs by 4 students selected for production.
義烏優豊株式会社 (yuuto japan), a sewing factory in Yiwu, China, has begun wholesale sales of yoga wear for the Japanese market. Drawing on 20 years of Japan-China trade expertise, it offers OEM supply in small lots at competitive prices, as well as custom name printing, and is seeking new business partners.
[Free webinar] “Learn from kubell: Building and Evolving a Data Management Organization That Contributes to Business,” to be held on July 22 and 23
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Power Interactive Inc. is hosting a free webinar on July 22nd and 23rd titled “Learn from Kubell: Building and Evolving a Data Management Organization for Business Contribution.” The webinar features Kubell Inc.'s Data Solution Promotion Unit Leader, who will discuss the unit's evolution and future AI-focused initiatives.
Companies mentioned：Power Interactive Inc.、Kubell Inc.、Chatwork Ltd.、Fujitsu、Recruit、Sumitomo Business Consulting Co., Ltd.
New condominium customer satisfaction survey: “SUUMO AWARD 2026, Chosen by Buyers” — Hoosiers Corporation wins an Excellence Award in the Creativity and Innovation category
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Hoosiers Corporation won the Excellence Award in the Creativity and Innovation category of the “SUUMO AWARD 2026,” chosen by homebuyers. The company’s strengths are its ability to discover the appeal of land and imagine the people who will appreciate the appeal of each location, and it provides optimal homes from the customer’s perspective.
【Gyoza no Ohsho】—2026 Big Thank-You Festival—A great chance to get a coupon for half off 1 serving of gyoza!!
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Gyoza no Ohsho will hold its “Big Thank-You Festival” on June 18 and 19, 2026, giving customers a coupon for half off 1 serving of gyoza with each purchase of at least 500 yen, including tax. The campaign is being held to express the company’s appreciation for its customers’ continued support.
【Saitama—June rainy season】Safe collection of swollen mobile batteries and power-tool batteries｜Also handles batteries that municipalities cannot collect from warehouses and garages in Saitama, Kawaguchi and Koshigaya｜On-site collection: 7,700 yen
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Saitama Prefecture will run a campaign in June to safely collect swollen mobile batteries and power-tool batteries, which become more common during rainy-season cleanups. Batteries that municipalities have difficulty collecting will also be handled through specialist channels, with the aim of reducing fire risks. On-site collection starts at 7,700 yen.
Yakiniku restaurant Anrakutei will hold a “Father’s Day Fair” from June 12 to 21, 2026, to celebrate Father’s Day. During the fair, customers can get great-value coupons for add-on snacks with the “Quick Drinks Anrakutei Set,” larger portions of meat with “Family Kalbi,” and the “Father’s Day Thank-You Beer” at a special price.
【Ehime—Matsuyama】P・SPO to return to the Matsuyama Saturday Night Market, selling its shaved ice “Ichigo Kori” and holding a secondhand clothing pop-up
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P・SPO will hold a limited-time event during the Matsuyama Saturday Night Market in summer 2026, selling its signature shaved ice “Strawberry Ice” and hosting a secondhand clothing pop-up. Member-only offers and a joining discount for nonmembers will also be available during the event, with the aim of attracting customers and raising brand awareness.
【Solving information overload for brides in the social media era!】First-experience festival set for 6/20 (Sat)–22 (Mon) at DRESSY ROOM YOKOHAMA, directly connected to Yokohama Station
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Adventure Company Placole will hold the “Wedding First Experience Festival” from June 20 to 22 at DRESSY ROOM YOKOHAMA, directly connected to Yokohama Station, to address information overload for brides in the social media era. The free event will offer individual consultations, dress try-ons and special perks.
Surveying wildlife in Hokuto City rice paddies: Children experience biodiversity, June 28 (Sun)〔Yamanashi, Nagano〕
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Pal System Yamanashi Nagano Consumers’ Cooperative will hold a wildlife survey in rice paddies in Hokuto City on June 28. The event aims to give children an experience of environmentally friendly agriculture that does not rely on pesticides and teach them the importance of biodiversity.
Exhibition of works from the “Sony World Photography Awards 2026,” one of the world’s largest photography competitions, at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum and Sony Imaging Gallery
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Sony will hold an exhibition of works from the “Sony World Photography Awards 2026,” one of the world’s largest photography competitions, at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum and Sony Imaging Gallery. Admission is free, and the exhibition will feature award-winning works and works by recipients of the Special Contribution Award, among others.
【Decarbonization support】Renewable energy supply begins through an on-site solar PPA at the Kagoshima Plant of 都吹株式会社
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株式会社ちゅうぎんエナジー has installed solar power generation equipment at the Kagoshima Plant of 都吹株式会社 and begun supplying renewable energy. Under the PPA, 都吹株式会社 will work to reduce CO2 emissions and advance decarbonization.
【Beginner level】“SNS Vertical Short Video Basics and Hands-on Filming Seminar” to be held on 7/1; no experience necessary
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The Saga Prefecture Products Distribution and Design Corporation will hold the “SNS Vertical Short Video Basics and Hands-on Filming Seminar” on July 1 to help businesses in the prefecture improve their ability to communicate. Participants will learn practical skills, from basic smartphone use to filming and editing, that they can immediately apply to social media posts.
Otaru City and 株式会社ケイシイシイ sign agreement on “designated heat-escape facilities” to prevent heatstroke
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Otaru City and 株式会社ケイシイシイ have signed an agreement designating “LeTAO Canal Plaza Store” as a “designated heat-escape facility (cooling shelter)” to help prevent heatstroke. The store’s first-floor warehouse rest area will be opened to the public as a place to escape the heat.
Japanese beauty brand ALLPAIR will open its own shop, “ALLPAIR SHOP ヨドバシカメラAkiba店,” at ヨドバシカメラ Multimedia Akiba in Akihabara on June 18, 2026. The new store will give customers a place to experience skincare and inner-care products firsthand and aims to promote the brand’s value to customers in Japan and overseas.
Additional investment in 株式会社xCARE by Chugin Infinity Fund No. 3
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Chugin Infinity Fund No. 3 has made an additional Series A investment in xCARE, a specialist platform focused on the medical industry. In response to labor shortages in pharmaceutical and medical device development, xCARE provides a matching service that draws on a network of experts and AI. The latest investment is aimed at further expanding the business.
株式会社TSACE CEO Hiroyuki Takenoshita named one of “34 Business Leaders Driving Japan in 2026” by Weekly Economist
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Hiroyuki Takenoshita, CEO of 株式会社TSACE, has been named one of “34 Business Leaders Driving Japan in 2026” by Weekly Economist. The recognition reflects the company’s track record of contributing to solutions for Japan’s social challenge of labor shortages through its recruitment and training businesses.
A must-see for Java sparrow fans! “Ikebukuro Java Sparrow Expo” to be held at 京王百貨店新宿店♪
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“Ikebukuro Java Sparrow Expo,” a specialty event for Java sparrow merchandise produced by bird café ことりカフェ, will be held for the first time at ジュンク堂書店池袋本店. A wide range of new merchandise from popular artists and manufacturers will be available. The event runs from June 11 to August 16.
Major BL fair “animate BL腐ェス 2026” to begin on June 27! Get a bonus “mini shikishi board with reproduced signature,” plus commemorative merchandise and a special exhibition!!
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Animate will hold the large-scale “animate BL腐ェス 2026” event from June 27 to July 26, 2026. Customers who purchase designated products during the event will receive a “mini shikishi board with reproduced signature” as a bonus. Commemorative merchandise will also be sold and a special exhibition held, with the aim of promoting BL works and boosting sales.
“Become the me who suits summer better than any outfit”: Konami Sports Club launches summer campaign
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Konami Sports Club will run a summer campaign from June 16 to August 3, 2026, for fitness, children’s classes and adult classes. Fitness members can use the facilities without limits for a monthly fee of 2,980 yen. Children’s classes offer perks such as waived registration fees and free trial lessons, while adult classes also offer free trial lessons, waived registration fees and other benefits.
People who visit convenience stores almost daily are 2.8 times as common among GRAND viewers as in the general public — GRAND has a high concentration of “regular convenience-store users”; 13 proven food and beverage cases show average viewer awareness of about 80% and an action rate of 85.7%.
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GRAND株式会社 announced that viewers of its office-building media platform “GRAND” include 2.8 times as many frequent convenience-store users as the general public. Food and beverage ads achieved an awareness rate of 78% and an action rate of 85.7%, demonstrating their marketing impact.
Fragrance collection “レ クラシック,” carrying on the heritage of Van Cleef & Arpels, launches
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Van Cleef & Arpels will launch the “レ クラシック コレクション” on June 23, 2026, reviving fragrances from the 1970s through the 1990s. The collection celebrates the Maison’s heritage with bottle designs that blend tradition and modernity.
Black Christmas VOL.7 releases “Xmas fight,” a song depicting “Christmas in two worlds: there were smiles in the window next door, but the neighboring star was burning”
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DONGRAMYPROJECT will begin streaming “Xmas fight,” the title track of VOL.7 in its new project “BLACK CHRISTMAS,” on June 15, 2026. The song is part of a rock circus project that, in contrast to the happy image of Christmas, portrays the darkness within people and the duality of the world. It features 生沢佑一 reborn as BLACK ZAPPA.
Companies mentioned：DONGRAMYPROJECT、King Cream Soda、Faces Music llc.
New security switch “LG2000” with smart power functionality!
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サクサ will launch the “LG2000” security switch in August 2026, combining cyberattack protection with high-speed communications. In addition to ransomware-spread prevention and 10Gbps support, it features smart power functionality for monitoring and restoring equipment, helping strengthen business continuity.
Plaiga TOKYO 6th anniversary × 新政酒造 No.6 special pairing fair, held for a limited time from June 18, 2026
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To mark its 6th anniversary, Plaiga TOKYO will hold a limited-time special pairing fair featuring 新政酒造’s sake “No.6,” starting June 18, 2026. Inspired by the restaurant’s 6th anniversary and the sake’s “Kyokai No. 6 yeast,” the fair offers a special experience pairing 新政酒造’s signature sake with French cuisine unique to Plaiga TOKYO.
[Held in Osaka Prefecture] Try the “latest pharmacy” designed to improve operational efficiency at this hands-on event from Monday, July 27, to Friday, 31!
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株式会社ソラミチシステム will hold a hands-on DX event for pharmacies in Osaka Prefecture. Aimed at pharmacy owners and executives struggling with staff shortages and long working hours, the event will let participants try the latest pharmacy DX services and offer starting points for improving operations through individual consultations. It will support greater pharmacist efficiency and more time for patient-facing work.
【nana’s green tea】Opens its 2nd Taiwan store in Taichung City, at the city’s new landmark “漢神洲際購物廣場”
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nana's green tea has opened “漢神洲際店,” its 2nd store in Taiwan, at Taichung’s new landmark “漢神洲際購物廣場.” The store offers a café experience themed around matcha and Japanese tea. The opening accelerates nana's green tea’s overseas expansion, with a goal of reaching 200 overseas stores by 2030.
ビジコム refreshes POS register sets to support store DX
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ビジコム has refreshed its POS register sets to support store DX. It offers sets combining 5 types of touch PCs with either an automatic change machine or a cash drawer, enabling flexible installation to suit store size and needs. The offering supports POS register installations and replacements across a wide range of industries.
Transforming exterior wall renovations: “Shell-WALL installer certification program” now available online
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S-CRAFT株式会社 has moved its “Shell-WALL®” installer certification program online to support early adoption nationwide. It has also launched a registration-fee discount campaign limited to the first 10 companies.
Why do cemeteries in Hawaii never require maintenance fees? [How they differ from Japanese customs] — The basis for the “永眠権®” will be disclosed alongside sales of new plots at the highest elevation!
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Hawaii’s Valley of the Temples cemetery has begun selling burial plots with perpetual care and no maintenance fees.
Virtual spaces open the door to support for social withdrawal! Mediative, 北海道大学病院 and Cluster launch joint research on a “metaverse medical consultation system” on June 11 through industry-academia collaboration
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Mediative, Hokkaido University Hospital and Cluster have launched joint research on a metaverse medical consultation system to support people experiencing social withdrawal. The project aims to improve access to healthcare through avatar-assisted consultations.
[Fukuoka City / 4-company joint event] A team of professionals comes together to fundamentally reform condominium management and repairs!
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A joint seminar by 4 companies will be held in Fukuoka City. Concrete solutions to condominium management challenges will be explained from 4 perspectives: external management, cost optimization, reviewing repair strategies and optimizing insurance. The seminar will address issues such as a shortage of board chairs and depleted repair reserve funds.
With Ebina as its neighborhood, the new-build condominium “サンメゾン海老名厚木駅前,” 4 minutes on foot from Atsugi Station, gets underway
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サンヨーホームズ has launched the “サンメゾン海老名厚木駅前” new-build condominium project in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture. The family-oriented homes are in a convenient location 4 minutes on foot from Odakyu and JR Atsugi Station, and feature environmental performance meeting ZEH-M Oriented standards and ultra-fine bubble technology.
Shisuta, provider of the AI platform “みちケア” for care facilities, partners with freee to advance back-office DX in the care sector
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シスタ株式会社 has partnered with freee株式会社 to connect its AI platform for care facilities, “みちケア,” with the attendance management cloud service “freee勤怠管理Plus.” The partnership aims to advance back-office DX in the care sector, reduce administrative workloads and strengthen audit readiness.
Cisco wins the “Best of Show Award” grand prize for 7 products at Interop Tokyo 2026
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Cisco won awards for a total of 12 products at Interop Tokyo 2026. Its innovations were recognized across a range of categories, including network infrastructure and security.
A sudden life as a two-person household with his second daughter, born prematurely, and his 2-year-old eldest daughter: a former top salesperson’s account of discovering “the essence of fatherhood” in the new book “How Raising My Children Changed Everything.”
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A business leader who started out as a top salesperson has published an account of how parenting led him to redefine the way he works and the role of fathers.
Make a wish in the night sky over Odaiba, Tokyo. “Odaiba Beach Lanterns” will be held on July 4, 2026 (Sat.), Aug. 1 (Sat.) and Aug. 22 (Sat.) to brighten the summer!
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日本e-ランタン協会 will hold LED lantern launch events at Odaiba Seaside Park 3 times this summer.
Hakuran Juku Elementary School Essay Class opens enrollment for its special summer course, “Reading Response Club 2026”
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白藍塾, operated by 株式会社はくらん, has opened enrollment for its special summer course for elementary school students, “Reading Response Club 2026.” Head instructor Yuichi Higuchi’s unique reading instruction method helps students develop their writing and reading skills.
Announcement: Full launch of “AIOGeoScan,” a cross-platform AIO/GEO/SEO diagnostic tool
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株式会社Bennu has officially released “AIOGeoScan,” a diagnostic tool for AI search optimization (AIO/GEO/SEO). It audits a website’s overall AI readiness and automatically generates improvement instructions that can be sent directly to AI coding tools.
[Luxurique Insight] Japan’s MICE market, Asia’s leading “strategic event destination”
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株式会社ラグジュリーク exhibited at “IMEX Frankfurt 2026” and confirmed growing interest among global companies in investing in Japan’s MICE market. It also pointed to the challenge of standardizing services in regional cities.
Changing the rules of kintone development! Novel Works launches “FLASH AI Service,” a new service that eliminates “risks” before contracts and requirements definition—ultra-fast development combining 10 years of kintone development expertise with AI technology
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Novel Works has launched “FLASH AI Service,” which rapidly builds and delivers kintone apps. It offers a new experience that eliminates risks before implementation.