Joint pharmaceutical deliveries led by a national university hospital begin—building a sustainable system through more efficient delivery and reduced environmental impact〔Okayama University, Okayama City Citizens' Hospital〕
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Okayama University Hospital and Okayama City Citizens' Hospital began joint pharmaceutical deliveries on June 1, 2026, aiming to improve delivery efficiency and reduce environmental impact. This is the first joint delivery initiative nationwide involving a national university and a public hospital.
Competitive shogi game 『棋桜（KIOU）』 coming to Steam (PC) on Sunday, June 14, 2026
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ネコノメ announced that the Steam version of its shogi game 『棋桜（KIOU）』 will launch on June 14, 2026. Players will be able to enjoy full-fledged shogi on PC, with the release expected to broaden the user base.
2026 IBSA Goalball World Championships: Japan beats the United States in the men's quarterfinal to reach the semifinals! One win away from qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics
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Japan beat the United States 16-9 in the men's quarterfinals of the goalball world championships in Hangzhou, China, on June 13, 2026, advancing to the semifinals. The team is now one win away from qualifying for the Paralympics.
Renovated traditional-house cafe 「八三六（Hachi San Roku）」 to open in Yanaka Ginza on June 11, 2026
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HAMIRU Co., Ltd. will open 「八三六」, a renovated traditional-house Japanese cafe, in Tokyo's Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street on June 11, 2026. It will serve sweets made with carefully selected Japanese ingredients and offer an interactive shaved-ice experience.
Fukuoka-born co-creation community 「ナシテフクオカ」 launches video podcast today—episodes 1–3 of 『ナシテ福岡ラジオ』 released at once, with weekly installments to follow
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On June 13, 2026, Fukuoka's co-creation community 「ナシテフクオカ」 began releasing the video podcast 「ナシテ福岡ラジオ」. The weekly program will explore collaboration between newcomers and locals, as well as Fukuoka's appeal.
[First edition] One of Kyoto's largest sake and craft beer gatherings, featuring 14 sake breweries and 14 craft breweries: 「こめとむぎフェスティバル in Kyoto 2026」 to be held June 28
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「こめとむぎフェスティバル in Kyoto 2026」, bringing together 14 sake breweries and 14 craft breweries, will be held for the first time in Kyoto on June 28, 2026. It is drawing attention as a symbol of the revival of Kyoto's sake culture.
[First in Yamagata history! Home opener to be held] Announcement of home opening fixtures for the 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J2 League
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Montedio Yamagata will host its first-ever J2 League home opener since the club was founded. The team will face Tochigi City at ND Soft Stadium on August 8 or 9, 2026, a landmark achievement in the region's sports history.
[Okayama University] Treatment converts brain glial cells directly into neurons, limiting hippocampal damage in a vascular dementia model
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A research team from Okayama University and 富山大学 developed a gene therapy that directly converts glial cells in the brain into neurons, demonstrating reduced hippocampal inflammation and improved cognitive function in a mouse model of vascular dementia.
STPR's new group 「とぅるりぷ」 announces its first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour! About 4 months after debut, the next stage is 12 performances in 3 cities!
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「とぅるりぷ」, an STPR-affiliated 2.5D singer group, has announced its first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour. The group will perform 12 shows in 3 cities in July–August 2026, and the earliest fan-club presale has also begun.
Zweigen Kanazawa, a J3 club, has announced its opening fixtures for the 2026/27 J.League season, which begins on August 7, 2026. The team will play 栃木SC away in Round 1 and 福島ユナイテッドFC in its home opener in Round 2.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE, HANA, MISAMO, M!LK and others appear at ABEMA's red-carpet booth for the free, full-length live broadcast of 『MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026』
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On June 13, 2026, ABEMA livestreamed the red carpet at the international music awards 『MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026』 for free. Mrs. GREEN APPLE and others appeared, and viewership topped 1.3 million.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE named opening act for Part 2 of the 「MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026」 Grand Ceremony
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It was announced that Mrs. GREEN APPLE will make an additional appearance as the opening act for Part 2 of the 「MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026」 Grand Ceremony, taking place today, June 13.
[Okayama University] Wearable cameras record local knowledge: field study of irrigation-pond management in Kumenan, Okayama Prefecture
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A research team from Okayama University and other institutions conducted a field study of irrigation-pond management activities in Kumenan, Okayama Prefecture, on May 17, 2026. The team recorded work on wearable cameras and other devices, aiming to create a digital archive of local practical knowledge and develop manuals.