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Fukui Prefecture bridal company Izumo Kinenkan will introduce a 9-day summer closure in summer 2026. The initiative, a pioneering effort in the industry, is part of workstyle reform that prioritizes employee health and family time.
TAC will hold a free online civil service exam preparation event for graduates and working adults on June 21, 2026. Lecturer Natsugari from the Yokohama campus will explain the path to passing, and a free web lecture trial pack will also be offered.
Okayama University held a symposium on supporting the career development of female faculty members on May 15, 2026, with about 110 participants. A keynote address and panel discussion explored efforts and challenges in revitalizing universities by promoting women to leadership positions.
Companies mentioned：文部科学省、科学技術振興機構、岡山県立大学
Sapporo TV Tower is offering a discount plan for student groups on school trips and field studies. The plan supports learning and hands-on experiences while promoting the appeal of Sapporo. Collaboration with educational institutions is advancing.
Byeon Woo-seok sold out his Seoul fan meeting through fan club presales alone, raising expectations for the success of his Asia tour. His immense popularity and international influence have once again been demonstrated.
Shosukabu.com is co-hosting a reading group for Game Theory of a Society of Voluntary Relationships. The online event will discuss the intersection of game theory and social relationships.
Companies mentioned：HOYA株式会社、NVIDIA、チャールズ・シュワブ、東京リーガルマインド、杉山産婦人科丸の内医院、財務省、上智大学、NHK、昭和大学烏山病院、国際大学、明治学院大学、大妻女子大学、スタンフォード大学、東京大学、コロンビア大学、ロンドン・スクール・オブ・エコノミクス
Esports team REJECT and SHIBUYA109 are jointly opening a limited-time drink stand. Menus created by VTubers and streamers, along with exclusive merchandise, will offer fans an expanded experience.
Companies mentioned：SHIBUYA109
Shimomura Chikusan Shokuniku is offering 3 types of alcoholic drinks at half price at its directly operated yakiniku restaurants in appreciation of fathers on Father’s Day. The community-focused campaign encourages families to spend time together.
Okayama University is supporting inquiry-based learning at Kurashiki Seiryo High School. Students from the DS Club are providing ongoing guidance to encourage student-led learning. The initiative is expanding as a model case for DX education.
Companies mentioned：岡山県立倉敷青陵高等学校、岡山大学データサイエンス部、岡山大学研究・イノベーション共創機構
At MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026, sponsored by Kyoto University of the Arts, the Student Music Creator Encouragement Award was announced, with brooks as the recipient. The university’s support for music education is attracting attention.
Companies mentioned：TuneCore Japan
A joint research group including Meiji University and 岡山大学 combined experiments, calculations and seismic observations to find evidence that rocks originating from a subducted oceanic plate reached the Earth’s deep core-mantle boundary (about 2900 km).
Companies mentioned：高輝度光科学研究センター、東京大学、岡山大学、物質・材料研究機構、京都大学
Oisix Niigata Albirex BC will offer a limited-edition collaboration ice cream produced by NGT48’s Kairi Sato at the Yakult game on June 14.
Companies mentioned：オイシックス・ラ・大地 株式会社、東京ヤクルトスワローズ
TENRYU Co., Ltd. held a networking and recruitment event on June 10 for 30 University of Tokyo students and 3 companies. The event helped students and companies connect early through long-term internships.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AIキャリア、株式会社Horizon XX、株式会社TENKA
New Meta LLC has launched “にゅ～めた,” an agency specializing in idol VTubers, with founding member Yuka Otoka set to debut on June 23. The agency aims to create a new pop culture that feels close to everyday life.
KCE, a model academy produced by KANSAI COLLECTION, one of Japan’s largest fashion entertainment events, will open its Nagoya campus on September 1, 2026. It aims to develop talent from the Tokai region for national and global stages and nurture people who can thrive not only in the entertainment industry but also in society.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kansai Collection ENTERTAINMENT、株式会社mousetrap
On May 27, 2026, an オタワ大学 delegation visited Okayama University’s Shikata Campus, where they toured the hospital and held academic discussions. Further development of international collaboration in medical education and research is anticipated.
Companies mentioned：オタワ大学
Japan lost 1-2 to the United States in the women’s quarterfinals at the Goalball World Championships on June 13, 2026, missing out on a place in the semifinals. The team will now compete in the classification matches, while the men are set to face the United States that evening.
Original島根大学など6大学が、植物ホルモン「サイトカイニン」の長距離輸送を制御するAHK3遺伝子を発見。接ぎ木技術で根の遺伝子を改変し、葉の成長を人為的に促進した。作物増産に応用される可能性。
Companies mentioned：島根大学、中部大学、理化学研究所、東京大学、岡山大学、名古屋大学
Organizations affiliated with the Iwate Innovation Promotion Research Park will hold results presentations, seminars on side-job talent and design seminars in 岩手県 from June through July 2026.
Companies mentioned：岩手大学、岩手県、盛岡市、いわて産業振興センター、岩手県工業技術センター、株式会社インディードリクルートパートナーズ
The Mirai General Incorporated Association for Collagen Disease PR will hold a free online event on July 11, 2026, to mark its 1st anniversary. Patients with collagen disease, their families and experts will discuss “the just-right distance between patients and their families.”
株式会社アイジーエー, which operates the apparel brand axes femme, held its “fan meeting bus tour” in Fukui for the 6th time. The tour offered participants the chance to experience the appeal of Fukui, the brand’s birthplace, and deepen connections with one another and with the brand. It demonstrated the company’s focus on customer experiences and community-building beyond sales.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイジーエー、axes femme、きものっこ、LumilU
Following the release of their 2nd Mini Album, “I,God,” Korean boy group XLOV has announced the Japan leg of its Asia tour, “2026 XLOV ASIA TOUR <Serving-X> IN TOKYO.” The JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB has also opened, with presale ticket registration beginning June 23.
Companies mentioned：MA Entertainment、WM Entertainment、257 Entertainment、mahocast、STONE.B、サラウンド
The boy group “stand by you” has launched its official TikTok account “Byスタッフ,” sharing backstage and dressing-room moments from the staff’s perspective. This gives fans a closer sense of the group through glimpses of the members’ daily lives.
Companies mentioned：ファンテック株式会社、BM Promotion
Voice actor Kanon Takao’s 1st photo book, “Ichioto,” is set for release on September 10, 2026. It was photographed in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, and produced by 声優グランプリ. Commemorative events, including photo card and autograph sessions, will also be held.
Companies mentioned：インフォスクエア、アニメイト、ゲーマーズ、声優グランプリ
Bestted, a 3-member unit affiliated with Sony Music’s training project TORA PROJECT, will graduate from the project following its performance on June 27, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Sony Music Labels
On June 6, 2026, Okayama University co-hosted the “Seminar on Considering STEM Career Paths in Okayama 2026” with GSTEM-CPP for high school students and their parents and guardians. The seminar aimed to highlight the diverse career paths available in STEM fields.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人 女子中高生理工系キャリアパスプロジェクト
Proto Corporation, an authorized Brembo dealer, has begun sales of the “GP4-MotoGP Radial-Mount Caliper Kit” for motorcycles.
Companies mentioned：Brembo、ライコランド東雲、ライコランド京都