Toward an era of measuring real-world advertising effectiveness by digital standards: AccuNotify™ demonstrates an action rate 4 times that of QR codes in stores
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ヴィタネット・ジャパン announced that a real-store trial of its notification-based advertising medium “AccuNotify™” demonstrated an action rate approximately 4 times that of QR codes. The company is promoting the digitalization of in-store advertising, whose effectiveness has been difficult to measure.
ROBOT PAYMENT links 請求管理ロボ and 債権回収ロボ, automating the process from invoice issuance to payment reminders
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株式会社ROBOT PAYMENT will begin offering an option linking its billing and receivables management systems, “請求管理ロボ” and “債権回収ロボ,” on June 15, 2026. The integration automates the process from billing through collection and reduces the workload of accounting operations.
Practicing pharmacist who runs a dispensing pharmacy enters the preventive healthcare business, developing “REVIVE,” a supplement specializing in mitochondria
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株式会社ココフル, which runs dispensing pharmacies in Aichi Prefecture, has entered the preventive healthcare business and developed “REVIVE,” a supplement specializing in mitochondrial activation. The product draws on the expertise of its representative, practicing pharmacist 航西口.
Fast-growing IT operations service NinjaOne holds event in Shibuya
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デジタルアクセルズ will hold an IT security event in Shibuya on June 18, 2026, in collaboration with the IT operations management service NinjaOne. The event will provide an opportunity to share information and network about the latest IT operations trends and security challenges.
【八幡ねじ】Environmentally conscious products and proposals to improve work efficiency 【Japan Manufacturing World (Mechanical Components & Technology Expo)】
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株式会社八幡ねじ will exhibit at the 38th Japan Manufacturing World in July 2026. It will showcase fastening components and proprietary processing technologies that support environmental sustainability, improve work efficiency, and reduce labor requirements.
三井物産都市開発株式会社 begins construction of “(tentative name) Suginami-ku Koenji-minami 3-chome Rental Residence”; completion scheduled for February 2027
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三井物産都市開発株式会社 has begun construction of the “(tentative name) Suginami-ku Koenji-minami 3-chome Rental Residence Project” in Koenji-minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo. Completion is scheduled for February 2027.
Applications open for the 2026 SMB Excellent Company Awards
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一般社団法人企業価値調査機構 has begun reviewing and selecting candidates for the 2026 SMB Excellent Company Awards, which aim to highlight the human capital and appeal of small and midsize businesses and support productivity improvements in Japan.
【Going beyond identifying health challenges】フラクタルワークアウト launches support for implementing measures based on health checkup data and employee surveys
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フラクタルワークアウト has launched a service providing end-to-end support for designing, implementing, and reviewing specific exercise initiatives following analysis of health checkup data and surveys.
TONICHI (東日印刷) digital division welcomes interns from the Indian Institutes of Technology for a second consecutive year
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東日印刷 has welcomed 2 interns from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) and begun a 2-month training program. The company aims to address the shortage of IT talent and strengthen its new app development business.
【ＢＳ日テレ】So devoted to her hometown… Michiko Hada fires off theories about Ibaraki: “Will I get in trouble for this?”
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The June 16 episode of BS Nippon TV’s travel program “友近・礼二の妄想トレイン” will feature actor Michiko Hada traveling around her hometown of Ibaraki Prefecture on the Kashima Rinkai Railway.
【Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture】Northland, a new area at DOX FIELD that welcomes all dog breeds and rescue dogs, opens on Saturday, June 27
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DOX FIELD, operated by SaMRec.株式会社, will open Northland, an outdoor facility welcoming all dog breeds and rescue dogs, in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on June 27, 2026. The facility provides an environment where dogs can spend time at their own pace and offers support such as discounts for former rescue dogs.
ライトアップ begins offering monitors access to Elliot, an AI log analysis tool
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株式会社ライトアップ will begin offering free monitor access to Elliot, an AI that analyzes raw logs across systems overnight and delivers a report the following morning, starting in July 2026. The offer is limited to the first 30 companies.
焦点工房 holds Thypoch Summer Sale, offering select lenses at special prices for a limited time
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株式会社焦点工房 will hold the Thypoch Summer Sale from June 15 to July 31, 2026, offering select products from the lens brand Thypoch at special prices of up to 20% off.
Permanent display of interactive digital content begins at a learning facility for children! 【C&】
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C&, a digital art production company, has begun a permanent exhibition of 5 types of interactive digital content that respond to visitors’ movements at a learning facility for children in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture.
プテロン・コンサルティング holds its first agent awards, the Pteron Agent Award 2026
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プテロン・コンサルティング will hold its first awards in June 2026 to recognize recruitment agents. The event aims to express appreciation for their recruitment support and strengthen partnerships.
Online medical weight-loss service Mend listed on 株式会社HQ’s employee benefits service トクトクHQ
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The online medical weight-loss service Mend has been listed on HQ’s employee benefits service トクトクHQ. This makes the service available to corporate employees at discounted prices and is expected to contribute to corporate health management.
The long-awaited packaging of a future live show where humans and AI join hands! Blu-ray and DVD BOX of the 3D entertainment live event 梵そよぎ1stEXPO「0rigin」 to be released!
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A Blu-ray and DVD BOX featuring footage of the 3D live show from 梶裕貴’s voice AI project そよぎフラクタル is set for release, with preorders now open at the official store. The release captures the live event, themed around coexistence between AI and humans.
Yoga, meditation, yogic vegetarian cuisine, and natural architecture: The “essential wellness” envisioned by ZUDDHA LOTUS YOGA SCHOOL
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合同会社IRIE OFFICE has begun marketing and corporate partnership initiatives for ZUDDHA LOTUS YOGA SCHOOL. It is promoting essential wellness through yoga, meditation, and natural architecture.
沖縄アクターズスクール announces its fourth-term partner sponsors for April 2026 through the end of March 2027!
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沖縄アクターズスクール has announced 18 partner sponsors for fiscal 2026. The sponsors support artist development, including B.B.WAVES, and advance a new regional revitalization model built on collaboration between local communities and businesses.
Bringing everything together, from “voice-based recording” to “AI-assisted decision-making”—equipment maintenance cloud ミロクルカルテ revamped through feature integration as the new ミロクルAI保全ナビ!
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ミロクリエ has integrated the AI features of its equipment maintenance cloud service ミロクルカルテ and will relaunch it as ミロクルAI保全ナビ in July 2026. By combining recordkeeping and decision-making support, the service promotes digital transformation in the field.
【10th anniversary】Early reservations open for “2026 TETRA UP Summer 1DAY Programming Independent Research”!
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Programming school TETRA UP has opened reservations for its 2026 summer 1DAY independent research event to mark its 10th anniversary. It offers hands-on courses using tools such as micro:bit and Unity.
全面 support for branding the Tamanoi Vinegar “熟まろ” series
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Eight Branding Design fully supports the branding of Tamanoi Vinegar’s new “Juku Maro” series, a strategic initiative to reintroduce the value of a long-established company.
[New Feature] Introducing new eformsign features that make contract and application processes even easier to use
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Nihon Four Cs will begin offering a feature for reviewing PDFs during contract procedures and a feature for setting days when submissions are not accepted on its cloud-based electronic form service, “eformsign,” starting July 1, 2026.
[Event Report] Nihon Keiei holds “Top Management Seminar Tokyo” — lively discussions on “the best solution for workplaces where information cannot be searched”
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Nihon Keiei held a seminar for healthcare executives in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. Lively discussions focused on finding the best solutions for the workplace, drawing interest from across the industry.
Developing next-generation leaders with “ALIVE” — report on the first compact, 2-day, 1-night “ACTIVE” program. The summer project is finally getting underway!
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The ALIVE General Incorporated Association held its first short-term, 2-day, 1-night “ACTIVE” program, with 90% of participants saying it was “the activity they were most absorbed in.” The 2026 summer project is also getting underway with 17 companies and 86 participants, promoting cross-industry collaboration to solve social issues.
[Iris Plaza President Iwasaki discusses the V-shaped recovery after COVID] Takes the stage at the in-person “Commerce NEXT” networking event
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Iris Plaza President Ryota Iwasaki presented the multichannel strategy that supported the company’s V-shaped recovery after COVID at the “Commerce NEXT” in-person networking event on July 23, 2026. He shared practical insights that have drawn attention across the industry.
A new idea for “What should we do with the welcome space?” Farbe launches a “wedding tapestry” that can be displayed even after the wedding
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Farbe, a Hiroshima-based specialist in wedding items, has launched a made-to-order “wedding tapestry” for wedding welcome spaces. It can be enjoyed as interior decor after the ceremony, drawing attention as a new product that addresses brides’ decorating concerns.
FRUITS ZIPPER enters its 3rd year as “Meiji Snack Ambassadors”! Members become shaved-ice shop signboard girls in traditional Japanese attire: “We’ve started serving chocolate shaved ice”
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Meiji has appointed FRUITS ZIPPER as “Meiji Snack Ambassadors” for the 3rd consecutive year and is running a “chocolate shaved ice” campaign. Members dressed in traditional Japanese attire appear in a web commercial and social media videos, and a collaboration cafe will also open with ASOBISYSTEM.
Web customer engagement tool “TETORI” updates its exit-prevention feature to comply with Google’s new policy and adds new features
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Groovy Mobile has updated TETORI’s exit-prevention feature to comply with Google’s new policy. The update enables businesses to avoid risks to search rankings and improve UX.
The demo for Pocketpair Publishing’s new game “Vision Quench” is now available at Steam Next Fest! Seek the legendary “prize code” and aim for the top of the mega-dungeon!
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Pocketpair Publishing has released a demo at Steam Next Fest for “Vision Quench,” a cooperative dark fantasy exploration game developed with US indie team WizMUD. The full release is planned for 2026.
[Online seminar on July 14] 株式会社Arent to hold a seminar on moving away from Excel-centered cost management
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株式会社Arent will hold an online seminar on July 14, 2026, about moving away from Excel-centered cost management. Professionals with hands-on experience in the construction industry will introduce ways to improve efficiency through system use and share examples of digital transformation.
Aoki Super makes full-scale adoption of generative AI through its “AI Promotion Leader Development Program”!
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Aoki Super has introduced about 50 accounts of the generative AI service “Claude Pro” in collaboration with TENHO. Building on the results of its AI Promotion Leader Development Program, the company is launching company-wide AI adoption in earnest.
nonii Inc. will hold “BON BON BON,” a new kind of summer festival, in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on August 22 and 23, 2026, and has opened applications for vendors. Applications through an online management portal are intended to streamline operations for both vendors and organizers.
The “Oshicoco Style 💡” column series launches. Teams, our kids, bread-bag clips—support anything you love!! Technoa × Oshicoco supports digital transformation in the fan engagement business
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Technoa and Oshicoco have partnered to launch the “Oshicoco Style 💡” column using i-DESIGNER. The column will share digital transformation support that turns fan creativity into business.
Make Dad look even cooler and younger with a Father’s Day gift! “Top 10 Best-Selling Father’s Day Gifts: Beauty Gifts for Men” announced. Which men’s beauty gift ranked No. 1 in 2026?
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Father’s Day.jp has announced its 2026 “Top 10 Best-Selling Father’s Day Gifts: Beauty Gifts for Men” ranking. The No. 1 gift is Yunth’s limited-edition Father’s Day skincare set. The ranking comes amid growing interest among men in personal care.
Stayway, operator of Subsidy Cloud, launches OJT-style consulting support for Hiroshima Bank on the “Energy-Saving Subsidy (Equipment-Based Type)”
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Stayway has begun providing Hiroshima Bank with hands-on, OJT-style consulting support for applications to the “Energy-Saving Subsidy (Equipment-Based Type).” The initiative will strengthen the bank’s application support system and encourage energy-saving investments by local businesses.
[The age of portable power] For disasters, the outdoors, and working from home. The next-generation “MARSTEK M1200” portable power station, with output of up to 1200W, is available for presale on Makuake
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LeaguE began selling the next-generation portable power station “MARSTEK M1200,” with 1030Wh capacity and 1200W output, on Makuake on May 25, 2026. Its 1-hour charging and low-noise design make it ideal for disasters and outdoor use.
[First in eastern Japan] Kodaira, Tokyo, adopts “Maipure-kun,” an AI specializing in local information! Making it easier to share information and encourage community engagement
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Kodaira, Tokyo, has become the first municipality in eastern Japan to adopt “Maipure-kun,” an AI specializing in local information, to improve the efficiency of public relations work and revitalize the community.
[Held June 21 (Sun.)] ZETA representative Yamazaki to speak at “Kabu Berry Lab,” an IR seminar for individual investors
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ZETA President Yamazaki will speak at “Kabu Berry Lab,” a seminar for individual investors, on June 21, 2026, explaining the company’s AI commerce strategy and partnership with Checkout.com. The company is stepping up its communications with investors.
The “Order 66 problem” and “You Are Fired! problem” in an AI society: “AI governance and AI business and human rights: Who owns AI? How should AI and humans coexist? What should we do?” New keynote program
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Former UN specialist Tomonori Tomura has launched a new keynote warning about governance and human rights issues in an AI society. He raises the AI runaway risks he calls the “Order 66 problem” and the “You Are Fired! problem,” and questions the responsibilities of businesses and society.
Strawberry Prince reunites with NayutalieN for new song “Iya Iya Seijin,” releasing its music video! A pop tune following “Suki Suki Seijin” that sings, “I don’t want anyone but you!”
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To mark its 10th anniversary, Strawberry Prince has reunited with NayutalieN and released a music video for its new song “Iya Iya Seijin.” A TikTok campaign and other promotions are also underway.
DIME’s latest issue teams up with popular manga Ao Ashi! A comprehensive feature traces Japanese soccer’s rise, from the Agony of Doha to the North and Central America World Cup. Includes a specially drawn cover and a special knapsack bonus!
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小学館 will release the August issue of business and trends magazine DIME on June 16, 2026. The issue features a collaboration cover and bonus item with popular manga Ao Ashi, along with major features on the rise of Japanese soccer and rigorous testing of AI business tools.
A place for people who want to “smoke again”: shisha-recording app Moklog surpasses 5,000 total logs
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The shisha-recording app Moklog, operated by Nico LLC, has surpassed 5,000 total logs. The accumulation of flavor and venue information points to the app’s growth as a platform.
“A brilliant aroma unfolds: the perfect drink with a meal, ‘Refreshing! Soda Mixes’” Otona no Shumatsu July 2026 issue on sale today♪
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The gourmet magazine Otona no Shumatsu July 2026 issue went on sale on June 15, 2026. It features soda-mix drinks made with whiskey, tequila, shochu and other spirits, as well as an interview with Hiroyuki Isobe of [Alexandros].
[Report] 2026 Global E-Commerce Industry Trends and Insights
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A 2026 report on global e-commerce industry trends. Website traffic hit a record high, Temu rose to second place worldwide, and SHEIN’s website visitors increased 70% year over year. The shift to online in emerging markets such as India and in the fashion sector was especially pronounced.
The much-anticipated general release of “non-shedding chenille yarn,” highly regarded in the apparel industry. Fancy yarn now on sale through ribbon-focused e-commerce site Ribbon Bonbon
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Ribbon Bonbon, operated by Homoto Shoji, has begun general sales of fancy yarn, including “non-shedding chenille yarn,” which is valued in the apparel industry. The move strengthens its B2C strategy to meet demand for handmade crafts.
A heart-fluttering love story between an affectionate, doglike merman and a clumsy but kind idol, “Koi wa I na Mono Oshi na Mono,” goes on sale from Kill Time Communication’s boys’ love label “CeriseRose”!
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Kill Time Communication will release the boys’ love manga “Koi wa I na Mono Oshi na Mono” on June 17, 2026. The love story between a mermaid and an idol is expected to appeal to fans.
[Starting 6/16] Summer gifts ahead of the midyear gift season in the spotlight. Fair lottery sales of “Yamazaki” and モエ・エ・シャンドン Rosé | 36th KOFUKU Liquor Sales
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KOFUKU Liquor Sales will begin lottery sales of “Yamazaki” and モエ・エ・シャンドン Rosé on June 16, 2026. The company is prioritizing fairness while catering to demand for midyear gifts.
Bringing on-site experience from 250,000 units and 800 tons into AI: Kankyo Techno Solution releases AI-powered PCB identification support service “EcoTraceDX for PCB”
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Kankyo Techno Solution Co., Ltd. released “EcoTraceDX for PCB,” a support service for identifying equipment containing PCBs, on June 15, 2026. It brings on-site experience from 250,000 units and 800 tons into AI to help improve survey efficiency.
Strengthening back-office operations in response to business expansion
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Used-car seller AOZORA COMPANY reorganized its back office starting in June 2026 to support business expansion and improve quality. It established 4 specialized departments to standardize operations and strengthen compliance.
[Yamashiro Junior Chamber] Kizugawa City Metaverse Project: Building a community that carries its history and culture into the future
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The Yamashiro Junior Chamber will hold a historical and cultural experience event using the Roblox metaverse platform in Kizugawa City on July 25, 2026. The project aims to share the region’s appeal digitally and foster local pride.
Forging a path forward, not toward a dead end: “The Roles of AI, People and Society in an AI-Coexisting Society”—New lecture program from Tomonori Tomura, director of the AI Governance Institute
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Tomonori Tomura, director of the AI Governance Institute, has launched a new lecture on a society in which AI and humans coexist. The lectures offer practical recommendations for businesses and educational institutions to encourage society-wide readiness for AI.
Japan’s World Cup team gets off to a strong start. Insights from the development programs supporting the future of Japanese soccer
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Japan Insider has released an interview video with Wataru Nishigata, an academy trainer for assistant partner ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉. The video introduces approaches to physical development for young players using VRTX and the team’s training policies.
SoftwareOne to speak at Microsoft-hosted webinar, “First Steps Toward Ransomware Protection for Educational Institutions: Strengthening Security by Starting with ‘Visibility’”!
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SoftwareONE Japan will speak at a ransomware-protection webinar for educational institutions hosted by Microsoft Japan on June 23, 2026. The session will explain how to gain visibility into on-premises and cloud environments and how to proceed with countermeasures.
A comprehensive guide to “LLMO (AIO) measures” that get your company’s website cited in AI searches such as ChatGPT. The essential guide for the zero-click era, “100 Practical LLMO and AIO [AI Optimization] Techniques You Can Use Right Now,” goes on sale June 29.
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Hiromi Shibata’s book “100 Practical LLMO and AIO [AI Optimization] Techniques You Can Use Right Now” goes on sale June 29, 2026. The guide offers a comprehensive overview of “LLMO/AIO measures” to get cited by ChatGPT and other services.