From the hugely popular “ぴよりん” sweets to ramen and desserts! Collaborative gourmet offerings launch to mark the 30th anniversary of Tokai Walker!
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Kadokawa’s “Tokai Walker” marks its 30th anniversary with collaborative food offerings featuring “ぴよりん” and popular ramen and dessert shops in the Tokai region, boosting brand influence and regional spending.
Chad Cannon, composer and orchestrator for “Ghost of Tsushima” and “Ghost of Yōtei,” to tour Japan’s seas with “Music for the Ocean”
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The Japan tour of “Music for the Ocean,” a marine conservation project led by composer Chad Cannon, will take place from June to July 2026, with new music created at various locations alongside marine conservation activities.
World’s first “choose-your-own citrus grafting NFT” enters its second year, with farmers and holders growing the trees together
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Metagri Laboratory marked 1 year since grafting began for its “choose-your-own citrus grafting NFT.” With NFT holders’ agreement, the planned harvest has been postponed to spring 2028 to prioritize the trees’ growth.
Fukuoka Institute of Technology, C1X, St. Joseph Industrial University and St. Joseph Institute of Technology announce the signing of an international industry-academia collaboration agreement (MOU)
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Fukuoka Institute of Technology has signed an international industry-academia collaboration agreement with C1X and 2 technical universities in India. The agreement aims to develop global talent able to thrive in both Japan and India through practical IT training and academic exchanges.
Companies mentioned:C1X AdTech Private Limited、St. Joseph's Institute of Technology、St. Joseph's College of Engineering
[Event Report] Bartering event held in Kurashiki on “Zero Waste Day”
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Vector Inc. held a bartering event in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on May 30–31, 2026. A total of 128 people took part, exchanging 1,173 reused items and promoting the circulation of local resources.
AI Security signs partnership agreement with Splunk; launches operations automation solution using next-generation security SIEM “Splunk Enterprise Security”
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AI Security Inc. has been certified as a Splunk partner and has begun offering an operations automation solution using the next-generation SIEM “Splunk Enterprise Security.”
“Calendula Fest,” an opportunity to experience calendula, to be held at Natu no Mori in early summer
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Natural Island and Natural Science will hold “Calendula Fest” at Natu no Mori in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, from June 19 to July 28, 2026. The event will showcase the story behind their products through activities such as flower picking at the companies’ farm.
“b+ (B Plus),” a regional club-activities DX app, rolls out in-app voice calling between parents and coaches ahead of schedule
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Ashal Design Inc. has rolled out an “in-app voice calling feature” that requires no personal phone number for its club-activities DX app “b+.” The feature will initially be available on the iOS version in some municipalities.
Management support cloud “bixid (Biside)” revamps bixid Academy’s hands-on business support course
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YK Planning Inc. has revamped its “Hands-on Business Support Course” for accounting firms on its management support cloud “bixid.” The updated course is designed to build practical management support skills for clients.
Hiroshima-born kendama brand “MUGEN MUSOU” makes its first appearance at “Taiwan Kendama Open (TKO),” one of Taiwan’s largest kendama events
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Hiroshima-born kendama brand “MUGEN MUSOU” made its first appearance at Taiwan’s international kendama event “TKO,” promoting sales channel expansion in the Asian market and community exchange.
Zen Land Inc. has released for free a report estimating visitor populations in 6 major cities during Golden Week 2026. While visitor numbers declined overall, redevelopment areas such as the Umeda area attracted younger visitors.
[Gaitame.com] Video released featuring Nana Otsuki’s outlook for the dollar-yen exchange rate
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Gaitame.com has released a video in which Nana Otsuki discusses her outlook for foreign exchange and stock markets in the second half of 2026. She explains the impact of Bank of Japan rate hikes and the risk of a bubble collapse, among other topics.
[Countermeasures against bear damage] People’s safety and security first. And protecting our communities.
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NST Globalist will begin offering a solution to prevent bear damage that combines “SR-LINK,” which manages worker safety using long-range LoRa wireless technology and other tools, with “SR-IMAGE,” which remotely monitors electric fences.
[Day trips, no gear needed] BBQ launches on a terrace overlooking the sea! “Motona Beach Club,” a beach club on Motona Beach in Chiba, offers views of the beautiful ocean and sunsets over the horizon
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“Motona Beach Club,” a beach club in Kyonan, Chiba Prefecture, will begin offering BBQ plans on its seaside terrace from June 15, 2026. Guests can enjoy locally sourced ingredients and more on lounge sofas.
[Chiba Keizai Sangyo Shimbun] 2nd Chibakei Partners networking event set for June 29 (Monday)!
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Chiba Nippo Digital will hold the 2nd networking event for the membership community of regional business media outlet Chiba Keizai Sangyo Shimbun in Chiba City on June 29, 2026. The event will bring together Chiba business owners and provide a private space for local innovators to connect.
Former CARTA HD head Shinsuke Usami establishes “VOYAGE CAPITAL”
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Former CARTA HOLDINGS head Shinsuke Usami established a new company, “VOYAGE CAPITAL,” in May 2026 to make private equity (PE) investments, and aims to raise a 1 billion yen first fund by the end of the year.
[2026 detergent dilution trend] Bottle-free market accelerates as major brands enter. “PODORA,” the water-soluble stick-type commercial detergent from a global bio-detergent company, posts its best-ever results in April as adoption continues to expand!
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Adoption of “PODORA,” a concentrated stick-type bio-cleaner sold by Mikkel Chemical, is growing, with shipments in May 2026 reaching more than 170% of the first-month level. The product aligns with market trends such as reducing plastic use and addressing labor shortages.
Treehouse café Tsubakimori Komuna undergoes major renovation with craftsmanship by world-renowned carpenter-artist HISIHDA. The 1st floor becomes a café and the 2nd floor a guest space; opening June 19 (Friday)!
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Takusho Development Inc. has renovated “Tsubakimori Komuna” in Chiba City, designed by carpenter-artist HISHIDA, and will open it as a café and lodging complex on June 19, 2026.
Creating a new local specialty inspired by a remark from Danjuro Ichikawa
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The Ichikawamisato Chamber of Commerce in Yamanashi Prefecture has begun supporting the commercialization of “Oteban Mochi,” a new specialty sweet developed from an idea by Danjuro Ichikawa. The recipe by chef Seiji Tsujimi has been made available to local businesses, and stores will begin selling the sweet in stages from Reiwa 8, August 7.
Taiwan’s sake market enters a “Warring States period.” The biggest event on the ground draws 四万人!
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The Japanese sake event “Sake Union 蘊釀台北” was held for the first time in Taipei on March 27–29, 2026. The article analyzes the maturation of Taiwan’s sake market and intensifying brand competition.
Keeper Security announces “Universal Secrets Sync” to eliminate information drift across cloud environments
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Keeper Security APAC has begun offering “Universal Secrets Sync,” a new feature that resolves discrepancies in sensitive information across cloud environments.
Eligible menus expanded under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s DR program
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Remixpoint Inc. announced that it has registered its own DR program as an eligible DR menu under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Reiwa 7 supplementary budget business and industrial energy storage system installation support program.” This expands the range of electricity plans it can propose to customers.
CHIKYU Inc. will hold an “Earth NASA Backpack order event” in Fukushima Prefecture on June 20–21, 2026. Around 50 items, including new models of backpacks featuring NASA-developed impact-absorbing material, will be displayed and sold.
“The legendary Left Side Crown born from a special order” ROLEX Datejust 6105 Lefty 18k 1952s now on sale.
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PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro has begun selling an exceptionally rare 1952 “ROLEX Datejust 6105 Lefty.” The left-hand crown model is attracting attention as a legendary piece made entirely to order.
[Piccoma 10th Anniversary Project] Collaboration campaign with Rakuten Mobile! Earn Rakuten Points every month for up to 3 months
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To mark its 10th anniversary, Piccoma has partnered with Rakuten Mobile to launch a points cashback campaign exclusively for subscribers. Customers will receive 20% of their monthly fee back in Rakuten Points for up to 3 months.
THE RAMPAGE’s Kaisei Takechi showcases MASTER BUNNY EDITION—a golf style powered by drives of over 300 yards
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Golf brand MASTER BUNNY EDITION has tapped THE RAMPAGE’s Kaisei Takechi. The feature spotlights his golf style and drives of over 300 yards, alongside a campaign on Instagram.
Make the heat where you’re headed visible—something weather forecasts alone can’t tell you. solology launches the OD300 Portable Thermo-Hygrometer
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GDT Co., Ltd. has launched the portable solology Thermo-Hygrometer, which simultaneously displays temperature, humidity and the time, to help prevent heatstroke when outdoors.
For parents who repeatedly ask, “What’s the date today?”: solology launches the CL400 Large-Display Radio-Controlled Calendar Clock, with the date and day of the week easy to read
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GDT Co., Ltd. has launched the solology CL400 Large-Display Radio-Controlled Calendar Clock, which displays the date and day of the week in large characters for older users. Features include automatic date correction via radio signal and an easy-to-read 30.5 cm diameter display.
[For the construction management industry] Release announcement: Methods for building and managing a candidate pool—how to find the best recruitment channels for your company
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Delight Co., Ltd. has released a guide for the construction management industry explaining how to select the right recruitment channels and manage hiring with AI. Based on a 2026 survey of recruitment practices, it outlines cases in which AI tools reduce time spent on non-core tasks and contribute to hiring results.
A self-photo studio where you can take pictures with your pet, using the Korean-style self-photo booth PHOTO AIR, is ready. It will make its debut at Interpets Osaka, June 19–21.
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Mirart Co., Ltd. and 神戸ダンボール株式会社 have teamed up to develop a self-photo studio where people can take pictures with their pets, using the AI-powered PHOTO AIR booth. It will make its first appearance at Interpets Osaka, June 19–21, 2026.
Voting opens for the first half of 2026 Cafetalk Awards, honoring the best online lesson instructors
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Small Bridge Co., Ltd. has opened voting for the first half of 2026 Cafetalk Awards, which recognize instructors on the online learning platform Cafetalk based on student votes. Voting runs from June 11 to 21, and the results will be announced on the site on June 25.
[Now accepting registrations] ELEC 70th anniversary online seminar with author and former Nada High School teacher Tatsuya Kimura, to be held Sunday, July 5
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The English Language Education Council (ELEC) will hold a free online seminar on July 5, 2026, as part of its 70th anniversary program. Tatsuya Kimura, an author and former English teacher at Nada High School, will speak on “Teaching English to Help Children Thrive in Society.”
[Ebina City only] June-only campaign to collect unwanted service-area souvenirs and goods, including local items and ornaments | Marutto Honpo junk removal
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Marutto Honpo, a junk removal service, will run a campaign in Ebina City in June 2026 to collect unwanted souvenir goods. Customers using a fixed-price package can receive a discount of up to 1,000 yen.
[Ranking of regrets after selling a vacant home] What caused the failures, and what should sellers do beforehand? Survey of 115 people with firsthand experience
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AlbaLink Inc. surveyed 115 people who had sold a vacant home. The findings showed that 63.5% regretted the sale, with insufficient comparison of real estate agents and lack of knowledge identified as the main reasons.
Impact on earnings from the U.S. listing of SpaceX, a portfolio company of our investment subsidiary
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Asteria announced that SpaceX, a portfolio company of its investment subsidiary AVF, listed on Nasdaq on June 12, 2026. The impact on earnings is being assessed.
Companies mentioned:Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)、Asteria Vision Fund, Inc. (AVF)
Sustainable diamonds favored by famous artists: Kouzu Nakaba launches new brand GRAVITY/NeO
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Solvvy株式会社 announced GRAVITY/NeO, a sustainable lab-grown diamond brand developed with designer Kouzu Nakaba, in May 2026. The brand is attracting attention as future-oriented jewelry that avoids environmental and human rights issues.
Nosa-kyo and Agrinode reach basic agreement on OEM provision of an agricultural work-matching platform and business collaboration
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Agrinode and Nosa-kyo have reached a basic agreement on OEM provision of an agricultural work-matching platform. The partnership aims to help address the shortage of agricultural workers.
Newspaper advertising rankings for local businesses and startups
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Japan Daily Communications announced its rankings of newspaper advertising placements by local businesses and startups. It aims to make the advertising market more visible and strengthen support for B2B strategies.
Report 2026: What companies really look for when evaluating early-career hires and people in their 20s
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CAREER FOCUS has published for the first time companies’ candid evaluation criteria for hiring early-career candidates and people in their 20s, drawing on its track record of supporting recruitment at more than 300 companies. The report aims to promote better matches between job seekers and employers.
[Heatwave countermeasure] Add water and it freezes! New D23PLUS portable refrigerator features an aluminum interior for even cooling throughout
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EENOUR will begin selling the D23PLUS portable refrigerator on June 12. Its features include even cooling from an aluminum interior and energy efficiency, meeting demand for outdoor use.
Shimamura to hold its Summer Fashion Goods Fair from Wednesday, June 17! New summer-ready items featuring collaborations with popular influencers and characters
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Shimamura will hold its Summer Fashion Goods Fair nationwide from June 17. The retailer will offer summer items in collaboration with popular influencers and characters, aiming to boost seasonal demand.
DXHR Co., Ltd. changed its name to AXR Co., Ltd. on June 15, 2026. The company aims to drive transformation by bringing AI, people and frontline operations together.
“Touch and Play! Akamaru Drill,” the latest title in the “Akamaru, Which One?” series with 770,000 downloads to date, is released
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DanRan released “Touch and Play! Akamaru Drill,” a new educational app in the popular Akamaru Friends picture-book series, on June 10, 2026. The latest title in a series with 770,000 downloads to date, it supports preschoolers in building learning habits.
Eiko Koike plays an HR executive who dynamically solves the HR challenges of a struggling sales manager, Shotaro Mamiya, with Talent Palette!!
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Plus Alpha Consulting will begin airing a new commercial for its talent management system, Talent Palette, in June 2026. Eiko Koike and Shotaro Mamiya appear in the ad, which depicts HR challenges as an adventure. The campaign aims to raise awareness.
Influencers promote a new game for Kencrave, a card game that teaches players about Japan's prefectures while they play
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FNO Co., Ltd. has added a new two-player game, "Landmine Game," to Kencrave, its card game for learning about Japan's prefectures, and released a promotional video featuring popular board game influencers.
You are the star of this suspense story!? A trial version of the next-generation immersive touring event Immersive Suspense: The Enoshima Serial Murders—Legend of the Bloodstained Goddess has been released
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Udekiki Kikaku released a trial version of Immersive Suspense, a next-generation immersive touring event using AR, on June 15, 2026. The event aims to attract tourists and revitalize the region, and the company is seeking business partners.
The Australia Sake Festival 2026 opens! The event will be held in 3 cities—Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney—including a World Heritage venue
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Jams Japan and its affiliate JAMS.TV will hold the Australia Sake Festival 2026 in 3 Australian cities in succession beginning in June 2026. About 50 sake breweries will exhibit at venues including a World Heritage site.
New store, Hotakaya Agri-mu Showa, opens at the Agri-mu Showa roadside station
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Hotakaya Honpo Co., Ltd. will open a new store at a roadside station in Showa Village, Gunma Prefecture, on June 21, 2026. The store aims to contribute to regional revitalization by selling traditional yaki manju and independently developed taiyaki, and using local agricultural products.
Kyoto's long-established pawnshop Kyo no Kura Komaki completely revamps its official e-commerce site ahead of its 75th anniversary!
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Komaki Co., Ltd., which buys and sells brand-name goods and other items in Fushimi, Kyoto, completely revamped its e-commerce site on June 5, 2026, ahead of its 75th anniversary. The company aims to improve information transparency and enhance search functions.
What does beauty mean in the age of AI? Hiroki Uchida, who has followed beauty pageants for more than 10 years, takes on a joint study of beauty by humans and AI
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Hiroki Uchida has introduced AI judging to Miss Planet Japan 2026 and launched a joint study of beauty by humans and AI. The project aims to explore the definition of beauty by comparing representatives chosen by AI and humans and developing the concept of an "AI Aesthetics Project."
Applications now open: Even Chiba residents may be surprised by what they don't know! Chiba Meister Certification exam to cover history, culture, tourism and industry, held on November 29!
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The All Japan Association for the Promotion of Information Studies will hold the 1st Chiba Meister Certification exam on November 29, 2026. The exam offers a comprehensive study of Chiba Prefecture's history, culture and more.
An era in which self-esteem is less “low” and more “prone to fluctuation.” 1 in 2 respondents said their self-esteem fell after comparing themselves with others. Survey of 1,000 men and women nationwide on self-esteem today
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THE BEAUTE CLINIC, a beauty clinic, surveyed 1,000 men and women nationwide about self-esteem. The survey found that about half struggle to accept themselves and that a majority have experienced a decline in self-esteem after comparing themselves with others.
Neutral paid financial planner consultation matching service Shisan Sodan Dot Com expands recruitment of listed financial planners to non-association members — business report presented at the annual meeting of 日本FPアドバイザーズ協会
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NonTired Co., Ltd. has expanded recruitment for financial planners to be listed on its paid consultation matching service Shisan Sodan Dot Com to include those outside the association.
Number_i stars come together in Ikeda Mohando brand transit ads! Sho Hirano for Muhhi, Yuta Jinguji for Muhhi Beta V Liquid, and Yuta Kishi for Hibi Care appear in Tokyo and Osaka!
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Ikeda Mohando Co., Ltd. will run collaborative outdoor ads featuring its image ambassadors, Number_i members Sho Hirano, Yuta Jinguji and Yuta Kishi, in Tokyo and Osaka starting June 15, 2026. A new TV commercial featuring Hirano is also currently airing.
STCLab stabilizes traffic to the EXPO2025 Official Online Store operated by Felissimo with a virtual waiting room. Detects malicious bot traffic accounting for 79.69% of visits
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STCLab implemented its virtual waiting room solution at Felissimo's EXPO2025 Official Online Store, stabilizing the system during traffic surges. A bot countermeasure test detected that malicious bots accounted for 79.69% of access.
Passing the lessons of the Western Japan torrential rains disaster on to the next generation — online symposium to be held on June 28
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DMTC-SA will hold an online symposium on June 28, 2026, to pass the lessons of the Western Japan torrential rains on to the next generation. Government and private-sector participants will discuss the future of disaster preparedness and mitigation.
Life-Tech Co., Ltd. featured in ALEVEL, a guide to outstanding companies published by Tokyo Shoko Research. Selected based on the business performance and reliability of its heat-shielding material Thermo Barrier business
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Life-Tech Co., Ltd. has been featured in ALEVEL, Tokyo Shoko Research's guide to outstanding companies. The company was recognized for the market record and reliability of its heat-shielding material, Thermo Barrier.
The actual product strain BP-412 in Beni Koji Choleste Help was not used in co-culture testing — the issue of industrial mutant strains in circumstances the authorities could have recognized —
Free webinar on June 24 (Wednesday): Mirai no Genba and Skydisc to hold “Shop-floor forms × production planning — Manufacturing DX to eliminate reliance on individual workers, paper and inefficiency”
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Mirai no Genba and Skydisc will co-host a free webinar on manufacturing DX on June 24, 2026. The event will present practical approaches to eliminating reliance on individual workers, paper dependence and inefficiency on the shop floor.
[Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture] Learn tips for communicating in a fun way with your child! Applications open for “Enjoy the Vocal Rally! — Parent-Child Voice Workshop,” featuring a former announcer, on July 4 (Saturday)
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The Nirasaki City Board of Education will hold a parent-child voice workshop on July 4, 2026, with former NHK announcer Yukiko Yamagata teaching vocal techniques and group reading to help children build confidence and communication skills.
Limited to 50 units: wonkey-DX, created in response to users saying “I want a slightly bigger wonkey,” goes on sale June 16, 2026!
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The WO brand is responding to user feedback with the launch of wonkey-DX. Sales of the limited run of 50 units begin on June 16, 2026. The product features a larger size and improved performance.
“Taiwan × Fukuoka: Cross-border collaboration among engineers begins” — NASHITE FUKUOKA Vol.3 to be held at Engineer Cafe in Tenjin, Fukuoka, on June 30. Guest Naoki Kumamoto, director of 九州・台湾未来研究所, will explore cross-border work and collaboration
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An event themed “Taiwan × Fukuoka: Cross-border collaboration among engineers begins,” NASHITE FUKUOKA Vol.3, will be held in Fukuoka on June 30, 2026. Naoki Kumamoto of 九州・台湾未来研究所 will join as a guest to explore the potential for technological collaboration.
Patent granted for technology to automate renewable energy trading between multiple generation sites and multiple demand sites
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Digital Grid has obtained a patent for renewable energy trading technology that automatically connects multiple power plants with multiple demand sites. The technology is expected to accelerate companies' efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.
Kuromi × Fru:C team up for the first time! “Rich, smooth” vitamin C serums in Kuromi limited-edition packaging to launch sequentially at drugstores nationwide ※ from late June 2026!
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Eclat has teamed up with Sanrio's Kuromi for the first time, launching 2 types of limited-edition vitamin C serum at drugstores nationwide starting June 15, 2026. The products aim to support busy women's skincare.
Catering company Second Table establishes a Kyoto branch, strengthening its service capabilities to ensure the success of a wide range of events, from corporate functions to international conferences
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2ndTable Inc. has established a Kyoto branch, strengthening its catering services to meet diverse needs, from corporate events to international conferences. The company will respond to B2B demand with a strong local focus.
Comedian Akira Kawashima of Kirin will judge your “excuses that are too genius”! The “Shinsawers Ogiri” campaign launches. The winner will receive 1.031 million yen, inspired by the “taste of genius”!
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Nobel Confectionery is holding a social media comedy-writing campaign judged by Akira Kawashima to mark a new commercial for “Shinsawers Gummies.” The winner will receive 1.031 million yen.
Dramatically reduce strenuous work on railway tracks and in confined work sites! Sales of a “low-profile plate compactor” that passes beneath rails begin in June
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The “low-profile plate compactor,” jointly developed by KENROBOTEC and Mikasa Sangyo, will go on sale in June 2026. It dramatically reduces strenuous work on railways and in confined work sites while ensuring construction quality.
12 smoking areas across 9 TKP meeting-room facilities in Tokyo to reopen after renovation as “THE TOBACCO”
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TKP and Kosodo are renovating 12 smoking areas across 9 facilities in Tokyo and reopening them as “THE TOBACCO.” The project aims to create a more harmonious urban environment by providing comfortable spaces for separated smoking.
3 hotels in Nara are offering summer-only accommodation plans that include shaved-ice tickets. Partnering with 5 local shops, they will offer an experience of Nara, the historic “city of ice.”
Outdoor brand “Eddie Bauer” to exhibit at TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2026
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U.S.-born outdoor brand “Eddie Bauer” will make its first appearance at TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW, to be held in 2026. It will sell the Japan-exclusive “JAPAN EDITION,” aiming to build connections with younger consumers and expand brand awareness.
[June 17, Osaka’s Morinomiya] “Commons Connect Morinomiya,” bringing together local governments, universities, listed companies and local communities, is just around the corner. A few additional places are available
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COMMON Inc. will hold “Commons Connect Morinomiya” in Morinomiya, Osaka, on June 17, 2026. Local governments, listed companies, universities and others will take part to promote collaborative community development.
Supporting fan-building and stronger customer connections through books. 令和出版 begins offering a “Corporate Fan Book” production plan
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令和出版 has launched a “Corporate Fan Book” production plan. The service brings together the appeal of companies and stores in a book, helping them strengthen customer connections and build a fan base.
[Numazu City Cultural Center] Recruiting participants for the “3rd Karaoke Singing Contest in the Main Hall”!
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Numazu City Cultural Center is recruiting participants for the “3rd Karaoke Singing Contest in the Main Hall.” The event will be held on September 26, 2026, with 40 groups selected by lottery to sing in the main hall. It is attracting attention as a local cultural event.
[Held July 6, 2026] Streamline customer follow-ups, color proposals and cost estimates with AI. LIFEFUND and Speee to co-host a “Practical Work × AI” seminar for the construction and renovation industries
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LIFEFUND and Speee will co-host a practical AI seminar for the construction and renovation industries on July 6, 2026. The seminar will feature real-world implementation examples and special benefits, with the aim of advancing digital transformation.
Asset Technology Co., Ltd. opens a new branch in Shibuya, Tokyo
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Asset Technology has opened a new branch in Shibuya, Tokyo. The move aims to make a full-scale entry into the greater Tokyo market and strengthen locally focused services, with expectations of accelerating nationwide expansion in the future.
Flat-rate short-form video editing service “TateDOGA Houdai” launches. Ongoing TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts management supported from 77,000 yen per month
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Liaart Promotion has launched “TateDOGA Houdai,” a flat-rate short-form video editing service for companies and influencers. Starting at 77,000 yen per month, it supports ongoing social media publishing and is expected to reduce the editing workload.
[Half-price brands that change daily] amood to hold “Half-Price Marathon” with 18 popular brands
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amood is holding the “Half-Price Marathon” with 18 popular Korean and Japanese brands. 4 brands will be discounted by 50% each day, offering a fresh shopping experience.
[June event information] Value refurbished computer sales events in Nishinomiya and Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture. Venue-only purchase bonuses available
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PC next, part of the 関西電力 Group, will hold refurbished computer sales events in Nishinomiya and Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, in June 2026. Features include venue-only benefits and excellent value for money.
The latest addition to the “Koroyawa®” impact-absorbing floor and mat series, designed to reduce the risk of fractures from falls, “Koroyawa Mat IV (Four),” officially goes on sale today, 6/15 (Mon)
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Magic Shields began selling the “Koroyawa Mat IV” on June 15, 2026. Improvements to hygiene, durability and safety will help prevent fractures at facilities for older adults.
Penta Security wins awards in a leading 4 categories at the “2026 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards”
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South Korean security company Penta Security won awards in a leading 4 categories at the “Fortress Cybersecurity Awards,” hosted by the U.S.-based BI Group. The awards reaffirm the company’s international technological competitiveness.
[Summer break food delivery support] Crowdfunding campaign launches: “We want to deliver food to children in struggling households who are going hungry”
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Kids' Door has launched a crowdfunding campaign to deliver food to children in struggling households who lose access to school lunches during summer break. The support will reach about 1,750 households nationwide, with a fundraising target of 14 million yen.
“Aoki Maccho’s first fan event” set for September 2026! Featuring unreleased footage, instant-photo sessions and handshakes, plus a live kalimba performance!
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Yoshimoto Kogyo and Akatsuki Media Studio are jointly holding the first solo fan event for YouTuber Aoki Maccho. The event will run for 2 days in Shibuya, Tokyo, in September 2026, with special offerings including unreleased footage, instant-photo sessions and a live kalimba performance.
From “a vacation home to enjoy” to “a vacation home that earns.” CocoZas introduces “COCO VILLA Owners,” combining reliable returns with a fulfilling lifestyle, at Investment: The New Standard in Niigata
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CocoZas introduced “COCO VILLA Owners” at an event in Niigata. The company proposed a new investment model that combines asset management with vacation-home use, drawing attention.
The era of putting vacation homes to work, not just owning them! CocoZas unveils its income-generating vacation home model, “COCO VILLA Owners,” at the Rental Property Management EXPO
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CocoZas unveiled its income-generating vacation home model, “COCO VILLA Owners,” at “Rental Property Management EXPO in TOKYO.” Co-ownership makes small-scale investment possible, combining asset building with personal use.
Awning maker Takano launches “Kagemiru,” a web app that uses AI to generate an image of an awning installation from a smartphone photo, on June 15, 2026
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Takano launched “Kagemiru,” a web app using generative AI, in June 2026. It generates an image of an awning installation from a smartphone photo in 60 seconds, transforming sales efficiency and the customer experience.
140 people affiliated with transportation companies respond! Survey on the business environment for transportation companies
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Hacobell surveyed 140 transportation companies on their business environment. The impact of the situation in the Middle East, fuel prices and reviews of transactions with shippers emerged as challenges.
“STEPGOLF,” one of the world’s largest indoor golf schools in terms of both cumulative membership and number of hitting bays, plans to grand-open its 7th location in Fukuoka Prefecture, Step Golf Plus Meinohama, this summer!
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Step Golf will grand-open its 7th Fukuoka Prefecture location, Step Golf Plus Meinohama, in September 2026. Advance membership enrollment begins June 15. The school is drawing attention as one of the world’s largest indoor golf schools in terms of membership and number of hitting bays.
A program featuring PIVOT, whose “Strategic Satisfaction Survey” offers “a winning strategy for the AI era,” is airing as taxi advertising to great acclaim.
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An explanatory video about Mindshare’s “Strategic Satisfaction Survey” is now airing in taxis in Tokyo in conjunction with a PIVOT program. The service is attracting attention for its contribution to corporate strategy in the AI era.
[Survey Ahead of Father’s Day] 72.3% of fathers aged 50 and older leave “dark spots and seborrheic keratoses” untreated, while 61.5% of family members “would like to recommend a dermatology visit.”
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72.3% of fathers aged 50 and older have left dark spots and warts untreated for more than 1 year. While 61.5% of family members would like to recommend a doctor’s visit, only 23.7% have actually done so. Awareness of seborrheic keratosis is low, raising health concerns.
Spider Labs and CyberACE to co-host webinar “How AI Has Changed the Rules of Advertising Operations: Winning Strategies and Pitfalls in the AI Era” on June 24
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Spider Labs and CyberACE will hold a free webinar on June 24, 2026, on “How AI Has Changed the Rules of Advertising Operations.” The event will explain campaign delivery design and fraudulent traffic countermeasures to maximize results in advertising operations in the AI era.
Affiliate IZULCA takes the stage at the “TikTok Socio-Economic Impact Report” launch event
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IZULCA took part in a panel discussion at a report launch event hosted by TikTok, highlighting the achievements of TikTok Shop in revitalizing local communities. Its collaboration with regional businesses and sales results were recognized.
New linen shirts from Brooks Brothers add a touch of elegance to summer style!
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Brooks Brothers Japan has announced new linen shirts for summer. Featuring comfortable wear and refined designs, they offer a fresh fashion option for hot weather.
Korean natural skincare brand Abib launches its “Hyaluronic Bloom Line” offline, with a cooling texture that hydrates summer skin!
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Korean natural skincare brand Abib has launched its “Hyaluronic Bloom Line,” which moisturizes summer skin with a cooling texture. It goes on sale nationwide from July 1, with a pop-up store in Nihonbashi.