This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), supports collaboration between content originating from Japan (animation, manga, characters, etc.) and food-related businesses aiming for overseas markets.

The government, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), is currently aiming to further expand exports of agricultural, forestry, and fisheries products and foodstuffs, and is promoting effective promotion utilizing Japanese strengths such as anime and other content in order to convey the appeal of Japanese food and food culture overseas.

Specifically, the "Japanese Food Overseas Promotion Collaboration Special Award," a special award for this award, was established and the call for entries for this category began on May 11 (Monday). In addition, a "Briefing Session Caravan" where participants can learn how to utilize contents and a "Practical Intensive Course on Overseas Food Collaboration" will be held.

Official visual of the Ani-Monozukuri Award Special Project "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration" Support Project

Project Contents No.1

Establishment of the "Special Award for Collaboration in Promoting Japanese Food Abroad" as a special award of the "Animono Manufacturing Award" and call for entries

We have newly established the "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration Special Award" and have begun accepting entries for this award. Entries are now being accepted for cases in which Japanese food products and food culture are exported and popularized overseas by utilizing Japanese IP content.

<Entry Guidelines

Eligibility: Outstanding examples of product collaboration and advertising promotions utilizing Japanese IP content, original characters, etc. for the purpose of promoting foods, processed foods, seasonings, etc. related to Japanese agriculture, forestry, marine products, and food culture to overseas consumers.

Application period: Monday, May 11, 2026 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Award Ceremony Date: September 19 (Sat) or 20 (Sun), 2026

Venue of Award Ceremony: "Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair 2026

＜Selection Committee

The selection committee for this special award includes experts in the fields of entertainment, licensing business, and food.

Takeshi Natsuno (Director, Institute of Informatics, Kinki University, Professor by special invitation, President and CEO, KADOKAWA Co.)

Kazuo Rikugawa (President, Character Data Bank; Executive Director, Character Brand License Association)

Atsuo Nakayama (Entertainment Sociologist)

Azusa Matsuda (SPJA VP of Business Development)

Chiho Gunji (Food Coordinator)

(Titles omitted, in no particular order)

Business Details No.2

Implementation of the "Caravan of Briefing Sessions" in 5 cities nationwide (mid to late June)

Briefing sessions will be held in five cities across Japan for food-related businesses to increase interest in the project and encourage them to take the first step in utilizing the contents. At the briefing sessions, introductory seminars will be held on how to apply for the "Ani-Monozukuri Award" special prize and on promotion using characters, animation, and other content.

<Outline of the event

Venue: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka

Main contents: ・Outline of the "Japanese Food Overseas Promotion Collaboration Special Award," how to apply, and explanation of the rules and regulations.

　　　　　　　Introductory seminar on the promotion of Japanese food using characters, animation, and other content.

　　　　　　　　Introductory seminar on promotion, etc., utilizing contents such as characters and animations, etc.

　　　　　　　Explanation and application for the "Practical Intensive Course for Overseas Food Collaboration" to be described later.

Target: Food-related businesses, local media, and companies that are already working on or would like to consider using content in the future.

　　　　　　　Food-related businesses, local media, food-related industry associations, etc.

Participation fee: Free of charge

Companies and organizations wishing to participate are requested to apply from the following link. (Advance application required)

For more information on the "Briefing Session Caravan," please visit the special website.

URL: https://jfcollabo.animono.jp/

Application period: Friday, May 29, 2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026

Business Contents No.3

Substantial course program and follow-up to support the implementation of content collaboration

Practical programs are provided to enable food business operators to actually take on the challenge of overseas exports and collaborations utilizing the contents in the following fiscal year and beyond.

(1) "Practical Intensive Course for Overseas Food Collaboration" (2 sessions in July and October-November / capacity of about 50 people/organizations)

Practical and highly specialized intensive courses based on overseas case studies will be held by inviting experts in licensing business operations, legal experts, and experts in collaboration and promotion. This is an intensive course for a limited number of participants, so it is targeted at food-related businesses with a high intention of conducting collaborations.

Format : Online

Target: Participants of the "Briefing Session Caravan," based on a questionnaire survey.

　　　　　Food-related business operators with high intention of starting a business will be selected based on the questionnaire.

Participation fee: Free of charge

Capacity : Approx. 50 people/organizations

(2) Online follow-up consultation (mid-August to the end of February of the following year / once a month)

Individual consultations will be held online for participants of the above "Intensive Practical Overseas Food Collaboration Course" (approx. 8 sessions of 30 minutes each). We will support them in solving their problems so that they can actually practice food collaboration for overseas export.

What is the "Ani-Monozukuri Award"?

In recent years, due to the national success of anime works and the increase in anime fans of all ages, more and more companies and corporations that have had no direct relationship with anime have had opportunities to collaborate with anime, and this has attracted much attention. A variety of examples have emerged, including collaborations with anime in a wide range of industries, such as automobiles, food and beverage manufacturers, distribution, AR and VR ventures, and traditional crafts, as well as an increasing number of organizations actively planning anime-mediated content tourism, known as pilgrimages to sacred places. The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" has been held in Japan since 2004. The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" was established in 2017 with the aim of increasing the number of high quality collaborative contents by awarding excellent works from among such collaborations, and by widely publicizing the efforts of companies and organizations. Kyoto City, which has deep ties to anime culture and is home to many manufacturing companies in traditional and cutting-edge industries, will promote "Ani-Monozukuri" throughout the country and to the world.

Terminology: Ani-Monozukuri

A new movement is gaining momentum that utilizes anime and other content for "monozukuri" and "koto zukuri" (making things). Ani-Monozukuri" refers to new business values, technologies, cultures, products, and services created by combining Japan's strength in "animation" and "monozukuri" or "kotozukuri.

Ani-Monozukuri Award 2026 Logo

For inquiries from the general public, please contact

◆Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee (Secretariat: within Anime Business Create Co., Ltd.)

E-mail: jfcollabo@animono.jp

For application details, please visit the official website of "Ani-Monozukuri Award" → https://animono.jp

This joint research is to verify and systematize the workshop methodology based on "System Architecture x Service Design" designed by Kenji Fujii, CDO Director of our company, within the framework of academic joint research. The methodology will be refined through practical application.

Yamagata University logo, Taki Corporation corporate logo

■ Background

Future social infrastructures, such as space ports, renewable energy networks, and autonomous mobile societies, need to be conceived not as individual structures but as "social systems" in which people, technologies, institutions, and services continue to operate in tandem. On the other hand, the methodology for discussing such complex and long-term future infrastructures in terms of specific user experiences, services, and profit structures has not yet been fully developed.

MHI, led by its Corporate Planning Office Exploration Business Promotion, will work to design experiences and support business concepts in the space domain and other new areas. In this joint research, we will consider prototyping as a "cognitive device to create common understanding through interpretation and dialogue," and by collaborating with the Mitomi Laboratory, which is conducting research on the co-creation process, we will academically examine how design can intervene in the design of future social systems.

About Mitomi Laboratory (Co-Creation Prototyping Lab), Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Digital Studies for Social Co-Creation, Yamagata University

The Digital Interfaculty Initiative (CID) at Yamagata University was established in April 2025 as a new educational organization to foster human resources who can manage local communities through data-based value creation, equipped with interdisciplinary thinking skills across the humanities and sciences, digital utilization skills, and a business entrepreneurship perspective.

The Co-Creation Prototyping Lab (Mitomi Lab), led by Associate Professor Keita Mitomi, views prototypes as "cognitive devices that create shared understanding through interpretation and dialogue," and is engaged in research on the co-creation process and the solution of regional and social issues by utilizing technologies such as generative AI.

URL: https://co-prototyping-lab.jp/

About Taki Corporation

Taki Corporation is one of the largest design agencies in Japan, founded in 1960 as Taki Koubou, and established through a group merger in 2021. With approximately 400 creators, the company is engaged in the planning, design, and production of advertising, SP tools, website planning and production, corporate and product branding, CI/VI, UI/UX development, and other overall communications.

The Exploratory Business Promotion Division of the Corporate Planning Department promotes business development and research activities that expand the power of design into new areas.

Company Profile

Company name: Taki Corporation

Representative ： Juichi Takizawa, President and Representative Director

Location: Tsukiji Hamarikyu Building, 5-3-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Business Description: Planning and production of advertisements, SP tools, and websites,

　　　　　 Corporate and product branding, CI/VI, UI/UX development, etc,

　　　　　 Planning, design, and production of overall communications, including corporate and product branding, CI/VI, UI/UX development, etc.

URL : https://www.taki.co.jp/

Designing Life Without Gravity

This is a thought-experimental exhibition that explores how human culture and lifestyles can be redesigned by removing the constraints of "gravity" that we assume in our daily lives. Twelve creators from diverse fields such as architecture, product design, research, and art will come together to present a collection of works that highlight how human activities such as hairstyles, clothing, food, housing, and rituals have been "supported by gravity.

Event Summary

Event Name: Designing Life Without Gravity

　　　　　　 (Designing Life Without Gravity)

Date : July 21, 2026 (Tuesday) 16:00 - 20:00

Venue: Orcdor Salon AOYAMA 12F

　　　　　　 3rd MINAMI AOYAMA 12F, 3-1-34 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Sponsor : Shirasaka Laboratory, Graduate School of SDM, Keio University

Operated by : EX Gravity, Incorporated Association

URL : https://www.gravitydesign.jp/

SPACE WEDDING ARCHITECTURE(Enomoto Remi)

AMAZ(Yamashita Kosei)

Designing "Food Richness" in Low Gravity Environment (Uchida Shu)

Lunar Glass(Ono Takuya)

LUNAR CHAIR (Itasaka Satoshi)

Lineup of exhibits and creators] (12 exhibits / titles omitted)

SPACE WEDDING ARCHITECTURE / Remi Enomoto

Architectural and experiential design for a wedding ceremony in outer space

Lunar Glass / Takuya Ono

Architecture that envisions an artificial gravity environment on the moon's surface.

LUNAR CHAIR / Satoshi Itasaka

A chair redesigned for a low gravity environment

MUJU-AN / Matsuhiro Ko

An Architectural Trial of a Tea Room in a Zero-Gravity Space

Kosei Yamashita, AMAZ

A work based on the ISS experimental device

Space shower wipes / Kosei Yamashita

A product based on the theme of physical care in the space environment

The cup of space / AAD Space Design Team, Institute for Advanced Study, University of Tokyo

Designing a cup for a zero-gravity environment

The Taste of Gravity / Kaori Itagaki

A work on the theme of the relationship between gravity and taste

Designing the "Richness of Food" in Low Gravity Environment / Uchida Shu

Research on reconstructing the eating experience in low gravity

3D clinostat on-chip cell culture device / Kotaro Nishikata

A cell culture device that reproduces a simulated microgravity environment

Space Wonderlust / Kono Mineha

Conceptual work for a two-stage suborbital space plane

Low Gravity Living / Kenji Fujii

A work designed for living with different gravity.

Details and images of each work will be available on the official website (https://www.gravitydesign.jp/) in due course.

About this exhibition

In recent years, NASA's Artemis mission and other human lunar exploration and stay programs have been gaining momentum again. Space is no longer a special place, but is becoming a reality as a "place where people live.

In the past, new technologies have been created by assuming the extreme environment of weightlessness in space development, and these technologies, like freeze-dried food, have been applied to our life and culture on the ground. This exhibition extends this "space perspective" from technology to culture and lifestyle, daring to design a "zero-gravity lifestyle" and reexamining the assumptions of life on earth.

By designing hairstyles, clothes, dances, festivals, etc. based on the premise of a zero-gravity environment, we will visualize how human activities have been restricted by gravity. It is not a proposal for space life, but a thought experiment to rethink life on earth and rethink what it means to design life.

About EX Gravity

EX Gravity is a non-profit organization established to improve the quality of life experience (QOL/QOE) in the future space environment. With an eye on the 2040s and beyond, when space travel and space stays will become a reality, the organization is exploring "ways of living and experiencing life in space" that allow people to live comfortably and creatively even under special conditions such as zero-gravity and confined spaces. From the perspective of human-centered design and experience design, we aim to create a new culture and value in space.

Name : General Incorporated Association EX Gravity

Representative : Success Shirasaka, President

Location : 5-3-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

URL : https://www.exgravity.org/

Inquiries: [Contact

Designing Lifestyles with Different Gravity Exhibition Secretariat

Contact : Uchiyama (Taki Corporation)

Email: info@exgravity.org

Based on in-house research. As of May 2026.

One store a day disappears - a "quiet crisis" for opticians

Japan's opticians have served as an infrastructure that supports the visual lifestyles of local communities.

However, according to industry data from lens manufacturers, the number of small and medium-sized micro- and micro-optic stores has declined significantly from its peak of about 15,000, and has now shrunk to less than 4,000.

Behind this is a complex set of factors, including the following.

Oligopoly by four major companies (JINS, Zoff, Megane Ichiba, and OWNDAYS) with a 60-80% market share

Intensifying price competition

Shortage of technicians

Lack of skilled staff ・Succession problems for local stores

If this trend continues, the number of opticians will continue to decline, creating a void of opticians, especially in the rural areas, resulting in

Decline in the quality of life of the people → Decline in labor productivity → Decline in national power

Ito argues that this will result in an acceleration of social losses, such as a decline in the quality of life of the people, a decrease in labor productivity, and a decline in national power.

What is MegaLog, the industry's first "Optician's Road Map"?

MegaLog is the industry's first "guide to opticians" = MegaLog.

Price stores that focus on price

Concept stores that focus on fashion

Vision-care stores that focus on visual function

High-end stores that focus on luxury

MegaLog is a platform that correctly visualizes opticians according to their values, such as

Optician categorization MAP

Sei-katsu-sha will be able to choose stores according to their own needs, and opticians will be able to correctly communicate their own philosophy, technology, and strengths.

We are moving from an era in which people choose opticians based on price alone to an era in which people choose opticians based on value. MegaLog aims to be the turning point.

Why is MegaLog needed now?

In today's Japan, consumers have little understanding of what kind of philosophy and skills opticians have.

As a result, a biased selection structure has been created in which "all the stores are price stores".

The MegaLog is a "price shop",

Philosophy of the store

Qualifications of technicians

Inspection facilities

Price range

Specialties

Price range, specialty, product assortment

We support consumers in making the "right choice" by visualizing the following information.

Recruitment of Megarog participating stores

MegaLog is currently accepting applications from eyewear stores nationwide for participation, with the aim of officially opening the site to the public by the end of 2026.

Merits of Participation

The MegaLog will be open to all opticians nationwide, with the aim of officially opening it to the public by the end of 2026.

Responding to an era in which consumers choose by "value

Networking among vision care stores

Support for attracting customers through local search and comparison functions

Participation in projects of social significance

Participation in projects of social significance

Must be an optician operating in Japan.

Stores that agree with the philosophy of MegaLog (fairness, transparency, coexistence and co-prosperity).

We do not respond to requests to restrict the participation of other stores.

MegaLog is a platform that aims to provide a fair lineup for all opticians. Therefore, we cannot respond to requests for exclusivity.

[Participation fee

Beta version period: Initial participating stores will be free of both admission and usage fees "forever".

Initial participating stores are limited to those that agree with the MegaLog philosophy (fairness, transparency, and coexistence and co-prosperity).

After the official launch: We plan to offer a fee structure for each publication plan.

MegaLog will be operated on an ad space basis, providing a long-term, secure environment for all initial participating stores.

How to apply

Please contact the following e-mail address with a request for MegaLog materials.

The person in charge will send you a registration form and materials.

→ opteria-glassias@nifty.com

We welcome media coverage of our development process.

MegaLog will be open to the public by the end of 2026,

UI/UX design

Store database construction

Recruitment of participating stores

Beta testing

The development process itself has social significance.

Since the development process itself has social significance, we are willing to accept TV, newspaper, and web media coverage of the project.

Profile of the initiators

Jiro Ito, promoter

Jiro Ito

Jiro Ito is the president of OJIM Ltd.

Jiro Ito is the owner of "Opteria Gracias" in Musashino-shi, Tokyo.

For more than 20 years, he has been involved in the measurement of binocular function and proper sales of eyeglasses, and has been communicating the importance of "opticians who protect the quality of visual life".

In recent years, he has been advocating the RTM method of eyeglass adjustment and proposing how opticians should satisfy their customers.

In response to the accelerating closure of opticians, he launched "MegaLog," the industry's first optician comparison platform, in 2026.

He is the author of the book "Megane as Culture (Yugeisha)".

Comment from Jiro Ito (founder of MegaLog)

An optician is not just a retailer. They are "lifestyle infrastructure" that supports people's lives and influences their quality of life. We cannot stand idly by and watch their lights go out. MegaLog is the first step toward creating a society in which the value of opticians is properly communicated and consumers can choose the opticians that suit them best.

■ Future Schedule

May 2026- Start of development / Recruitment of participating stores

Summer 2026 Start of beta testing

Fall 2026 Release of participating stores and UI announcement

End of 2026 MegaLog officially released

Company Profile／Ojim Limited

Location: 1-11-21 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo

Representative ： Jiro Ito, Representative Director

Establishment ： 2004

URL ： https://opteria-glassias.jp/

Business description: Eyeglass retailer / Frame design planning wholesaler / Regional development, small and medium-sized micro- and micro- glasses retailer

　　　　　 Lecturer at seminars on regional development and awareness raising for small and medium-sized opticians

Lemon Shizuku Ice" topped with jewel-like amber sugar will be available again this year!

Lemon Shizuku Ice

Lemon Shizuku Ice

Lemon Cut

Kyoto has a culture of enjoying the coolness of summer despite the heat and humidity.

This summer, Eirakuya proposes not only "tasting coolness" but also "enjoying coolness with the eyes.

Shining like a jewel on the ice is the seasonal amber sugar "Lemon Shizuku".

The amber sugar is thin and crispy on the outside and moist and delicate on the inside, and when you put it in your mouth, you can smell the refreshing aroma of Setoda-grown eco-lemons.

The shaved ice is made with eco-lemons grown in Setoda, Hiroshima Prefecture. The refreshing acidity of the lemons grown in a mild climate with gentle sea breezes is combined with the mild richness of yogurt and cream cheese. The slight aroma of honey gently combines the whole and gives it a light aftertaste.

Amber sugar refined with Kyoto confectionery techniques and shaved ice, a popular cool summer confection. The meeting of these two cultures has resulted in a summer drink that is uniquely Kyoto.

For a cool moment between sightseeing. Or a treat for yourself.

Enjoy the special taste of summer in Kyoto.

About "Lemon Shizuku

Amber Lemon Shizuku

Packaging

Lemon Shizuku" is a seasonal amber sugar that contains the juice, pulp, and rind of Setoda-grown eco-lemons in a single piece.

At Eirakuya, our craftsmen meticulously check the dryness of the amber sugar to ensure that it is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, which is unique to amber sugar. The fresh aroma and refreshing sourness spread the moment you bite into it. It is a summer-only confectionary that delivers a cool aftertaste in the hot season.

Product Introduction

Kohaku Lemon Shizuku in a box

Kohaku Kohaku Tsumekomi 3-Piece Set

Wa Nagomi 6-piece set (cedar box)

Sales period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) - Late August

Product name: "Lemon Shizuku Ice

Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)

Product name : "Lemon drop ice

Price : 1,200 yen (tax included)

Product name : "Kohaku Tsumekomi 3-piece set

Price : 2,200 yen (tax included)

Product name: Wa-Nagomi 6-piece set (cedar box)

Price : 3,950 yen (tax included)

Company Profile

Eirakuya

Eirakuya was founded in 1946. We deal in both sweet (Kyoto sweets) and savory (Kyoto tsukudani).

Although seemingly a relative combination, both are food colorings that go well with "tea and rice," which are indispensable for Japanese people.

Each has its own signature products, such as "Kohaku," an agar candy that is particular about its beauty, and "Hitotokuchi Shiitake," a tsukudani made from domestically grown log shiitake mushrooms.

Company name: Eirakuya Co.

Address: 100 Nishino-Otori-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, 607-8355, Japan

Representative: Yoshihiro Saida, President

Business : Production and sales of Kyoto confectionery and Kyoto tsukudani / Operation of a coffee shop

Stores :

Eirakuya Main Store

(East side, Shijo-Agaru, Kawaramachi-Dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 604-8026)

Eirakuya Muromachi Store

(West side, Takoyakushi Agaru, Muromachi Dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 604-8163, Japan)

Eirakuya Takashimaya Kyoto (B1F)

(52 Makamachi, Shijo-dori Kawaramachi-nishiiru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8520, Japan)

Eirakuya Daimaru Kyoto (B1F)

(79 Tachiuri-nishi-machi, Shijo-dori Takakura-nishiiru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8511, Japan)

Eirakuya Head office factory and store

(100 Nishino-Otori-cho, Yamashina-ku, Kyoto, 607-8355, Japan)

Eirakuya official website

https://www.eirakuya.co.jp/

▼Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/eirakuya.kyoto/

▼Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/eirakuya/

▼X (formerly Twitter)

https://x.com/eirakuya

Relize Owners Club App

This application is a digital service exclusively for owners, developed with the aim of making "peace of mind" and "convenience" more accessible after purchasing a home. It centralizes various support information related to housing and provides a variety of services to make your daily life more comfortable.

Main services of the "Rireize Owners Club Application

The following services are available with this application.

Privileges for "Club Off" members (2 years)

A wide range of preferential services such as accommodation, leisure facilities, gourmet food, shopping, etc. are available nationwide.

Long-term after-sales support "RizGran" linkage

After-sales service information after the purchase of a home can be confirmed within the application, providing smoother support for home maintenance and management.

Unification of various inquiries and support contacts

The app allows for easy inquiries about housing-related issues and problems.

Delivery of Owner-Only Notices and Special Offers

Timely delivery of campaign information and other useful information for daily life.

Background of Development

At Relize Home, our goal is not to provide a home, but to continue to be a part of our customers' lives through their homes.

In order to ensure that our customers can live with peace of mind even after purchasing a home, we have digitized the support that was previously provided in person or over the phone to create a more convenient and quicker after-sales service system.

With the introduction of the "Rireize Owners Club App," we will further strengthen our connection with owners and achieve long-term customer satisfaction.

■Representative Comment

The housing process does not end with the handover of the house. Rather, it is the beginning of a true relationship with the customer.

Through this application, we hope to continue to be a part of the owner's daily life and support a more secure and affluent lifestyle."

■Service Outline

Service name: Rireize Owners Club App

Date of service launch: June 2026

Eligibility : Owners who have purchased a home from Relize Home

Usage fee ：Free of charge (including some incidental services)

Provision Method ： Smartphone application (iOS/Android compatible)

Company Profile

Company name: Relize Home Co.

Number of employees: 35 / as of April 1, 2026

Office: Kiyomoto Building, 2-2-12 Sakai, Musashino-shi, Tokyo

URL: https://www.rerise-h.co.jp/

Representative ： Shinya Kaneko, Representative Director

Establishment ： April 5, 2017

Business description: Brokerage of real estate sales of houses, condominiums, land, etc. / Selling of houses / Purchase and resale of used condominiums / Sales of vacant condominiums

　　　　　 Purchase and resale of used condominiums / Vacant house and vacant land consulting business / Mortgage consulting / FP / Interior and exterior design

　　　　　 Mortgage consulting / FP / Proposals for interior/exterior renovation and remodeling /

　　　　　 Real Estate Solution Business

This verification test will be conducted from June 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026 at a construction site in Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan, to verify the improvement of safety and productivity by utilizing a real-time digital twin infrastructure through remote construction of excavation work using a hydraulic excavator.

In recent years, there has been growing interest in remote construction as a means of achieving both safety and productivity against the backdrop of labor shortages in the construction industry. In conventional remote construction, construction equipment has been operated mainly based on camera images, but there have been challenges in gaining a bird's eye view of the entire construction site, including changes in the terrain, other construction equipment and vehicles, and workers. Since August 2025, Vectology has been verifying the feasibility of using Accuvision(R) in the construction machinery field at the Kasumigaura Value Creation Hub, a research and development facility of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. The current verification test is to confirm the feasibility of using Accuvision(R) in remote construction at the construction site, based on the verification to date.

Vectology's Accuvision(R) is a video processing system that corrects wide-angle video from fisheye cameras and other sources in real time to create panoramic video with a wide field of view that is easy to see. By capturing a wide range of images of construction site conditions, Accuvision(R) makes it easier for remote operators and managers to grasp the site, thereby supporting the advancement of safety confirmation in remote construction.

Screen image of the real-time digital twin platform Image courtesy of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co.

About Accuvision(R)

Accuvision(R) is a video processing system that corrects wide-angle video from fisheye cameras and other sources in real time to create panoramic video that is easy to view over a wide area. It is characterized by its ability to minimize video distortion while maintaining a wide field of view, making it easier to intuitively grasp the situation on site.

The system is intended for use in applications that require immediate assessment of the situation, such as drones, construction machinery, infrastructure inspection, security and surveillance, and robotics.

From fisheye image (left) to panoramic image (right)

Accuvision(R) HighPS Camera

Accuvision(R) FHD

Accuvision(R) is a registered trademark of Vectology.

Outline of Demonstration Test

Period: June 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 (tentative)

Location ： Tosa City, Kochi Prefecture (river channel excavation work in the Yoishi district of the Niyodo River)

Work Details: Remote construction of excavation work using hydraulic excavator ZX200A-7

Role of Vectology: Panoramic vision system "AVCETOLOGY" to visualize images around construction equipment

　　　　　　　　　　 Panoramic vision system "Accuvision" to visualize images around construction equipment

Participating companies: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co,

　　　　　 Unicast Corporation, Vectology Inc.

Vectology will promote social implementation of real-time video processing technology for machines and equipment moving in the real world, such as construction machinery, infrastructure inspection, railroads, drones, and robots, and contribute to improved safety, manpower saving, and operational efficiency in the field.

About Vectology Inc.

Headquarters : 2-14-17 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-0033, Japan

　　　　　　　　　　 Shin-Yokohama Daiichi Building 7F

Representative ： Yoshikazu Shinoda, President and Representative Director

Establishment ： December 2008

Establishment ： January, 2016

Capital ： 9.99 million yen

Corporate website : https://www.vectology.co.jp/

Restaurant Guru Recommended" Award

Ochi Izumi Room is a sumo-themed entertainment restaurant that opened on May 3, 2024 at Izumisano Ochi Arena in Rinku Town, Osaka. On its official website, the restaurant is introduced as a place where visitors can enjoy an authentic sumo show produced by former ozeki wrestler Konishiki, a sumo experience, samurai and iai wrestling experiences, and authentic chanko-nabe (hot pot) prepared under the supervision of the sumo stable.

The "Restaurant Guru Recommended" award, which was given this time, displays recommended restaurants based on reviews and evaluations on Restaurant Guru, which provides information on restaurants around the world. Although not yet highly recognized in Japan, the "Restaurant Guru Recommended" is "an award given only to specific restaurants that have received high ratings" for "Restaurant Guru Recommended," which is one of the reference information for travelers from overseas when choosing restaurants.

At the Ochi Izumi Room, visitors can enjoy powerful sumo performances by former sumo wrestlers, sumo wrestling experiences, photo shoots, and haori (Japanese robe) experiences around the restaurant's sumo ring. In addition, visitors can combine the experience with a samurai or iaido experience as part of the Japanese cultural experience content, providing a special experience for foreign visitors to Japan to enjoy sumo, food, and samurai culture all at the same time.

Restaurant Guru's official website also features the following description of the event: "The ultimate sumo experience at Ochi Arena, located in Rinku Town, one stop from Kansai Airport, the gateway to Osaka," and "The ultimate sumo experience at Ochi Arena, located in Rinku Town, the gateway to Osaka. Enjoy the ultimate in Sumo entertainment, dining, and Japanese culture at Ochi Arena, located in Rinku Town, one stop away from Kansai Airport, the gateway to Osaka.

Taking advantage of this Restaurant Guru Recommended award, Ochirena will continue to enhance its services as a Japanese cultural experience restaurant (OSAKA SUMO) that international customers can choose with confidence, to further increase the satisfaction level of the experience of enjoying sumo, food, and samurai culture all at once, and to provide a memorable time on their trip. We will strive to enhance our services to provide customers with a memorable time during their trip.

[Collaboration with Travel and Tourism Businesses]

We are also looking for partners who can introduce and send customers to this content as an experience product in the Osaka area.

We are also looking for partners who can introduce and send visitors to the Osaka area as experience products.

Incorporation as part of existing tours and excursion-type products (time schedule, etc. can be adjusted)

Operation as a land operator, etc.

We would be happy to consult with you flexibly on the form of cooperation, conditions, commissions, etc., depending on your sales channels and targets.

[Restaurant Guru page]

https://ja.restaurantguru.com/Sumo-Restaurant-Ochiizumibeya-Izumisano

[Official website]

Ochi Izumi Room: https://ochiizumi.com

Sister site: https://japanculture.info

[SNS]

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ochisumo

Facebook ： https://www.facebook.com/ochiizumibeya

TikTok ： https://www.tiktok.com/@ochiizumibeya

During pregnancy and lactation, it is easy to wonder if it is safe to eat these foods in your daily diet.

To accommodate such concerns about food, our products are now being sold at select stores and beauty salons nationwide.

Top image

Our brand has already been sold at exhibitions at Tokyo Big Sight, stores in the Tokyo Ariake Garden, select stores, beauty salons, and gift stores nationwide, and recently we have received offers from the U.S., Taiwan, Thailand, and other countries. We have recently received offers from the U.S., Taiwan, Thailand, and other countries.

Vinegar that is safe during pregnancy

■Background of certification: A "mark of safety" recognized by experts

During pregnancy, in addition to changes in one's physical condition, one must also consider the baby in one's belly as one chooses food. In particular, it is sometimes difficult to judge whether commercial foods are suitable for you even by looking at the ingredients label, and there are many occasions when you feel that you want a marker to help you choose with confidence.

Under such circumstances, the "Maternity Food Certification" is a system in which the nutritional balance and ingredients are rigorously examined in consideration of expectant and nursing mothers, together with doctors, dietitians, and other experts. This product goes beyond being a mere additive-free food, and has gained "third-party endorsement" for people in the most sensitive period of their lives with regard to food safety.

This product delivers reliable peace of mind to those who are concerned about dietary disorders and nutritional supplementation during morning sickness.

~Providing peace of mind and comfort in food selection through the development of products that are easy for pregnant women to pick up without hesitation. ~Product Features

■Product features: 200 years of traditional manufacturing methods x Thorough "subtractive" design

The base of the product is black vinegar fermented and aged for over a year using the "open-air brewing method in a jar" by a brewery in Kagoshima Prefecture that has continued for over 200 years.

Thoroughly additive-free: No additives such as fructose glucose, seasonings (amino acids, etc.), alcohol, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, acidifiers, flavorings, or colorings are used.

It is designed with sincerity because it is something you eat every day.

0 Mild flavor: The curd-free taste from long-term aging makes this drink suitable for delicate taste buds during the morning sickness period.

Scenes of use: "Warming and Intestinal Vinegar" for healthy habits without working hard.

The appeal of this product is its ease of use, which allows it to be integrated into the daily dining table, rather than being used as a "health enhancer.

Drink: Mix with water, carbonated water, or hot water in winter to make a "warming drink.

　　　　　 Mix with milk or soy milk for a freshly made yogurt-flavored drink for "delicious intestinal activity.

Marinades that can be prepared simply by mixing, or for short-cooking such as adding richness to fish or simmered dishes.

　　　　　 It can also be used as a syrup for yogurt, ice cream, and shaved ice.

～Since it can be used for both drinking and cooking, it supports "natural nutritional supplements" and "tasty intestinal activities" without any hassle. ~Cooking and drinking

Outline of the product

Product name: "Additive-free universal black vinegar BASIC" / "Three kinds of fruit vinegar

　　　　　　 Three kinds of fruit vinegars

Brand Name ： Specialist Vinegar

Features ： Long fermentation and maturation black vinegar base／Additive-free design／Versatile for both drinking and cooking

　　　　　　 Versatile type for both drinking and cooking

Product URL ： https://item.rakuten.co.jp/vousnature/basic

Company Profile

We, Natural Win Co., Ltd. have been developing a variety of safe products for 16 years under the corporate philosophy of "reducing anxiety in people's lives and bringing more happiness and health".

With the acquisition of this certification, we will further expand our lineup of certified fermented foods to reduce the anxiety of pregnant and lactating mothers when choosing foods, and to increase the health and peace of mind of both mother and child.

We will continue to create products that are not just for special people, but that are familiar to both pregnant women and their families, and that will be a part of their daily lives.

We hope that eating will not be a time to be fretful, but a time for a little peace of mind.

Specialist Vinegar will continue to deliver such safe and happy dining options.

Company Information

Company Name ： Natural Win Co.

Establishment ： June 2010

Capital ： 3 million yen

Representative: Kazumi Tabuse

Location: 2-905 Akaike, Nisshin-shi, Aichi 470-0125

tel: 052-846-8531

FAX: 052-846-8532

B to C site: [Rakuten Specialist Vinegar] Search

　　　　　　 https://item.rakuten.co.jp/vousnature/basic

BtoB site: 【Search for goods Specialist Vinegar

　　　　　　 https://goooods.com/brands/684dd226-3440-4a05-8ffb-1beb28863882

Product Developer

The developer, Kazumi Tabuse, is a former advisor to the Japan Society for Clinical Food Function Research.

He has been involved in a wide range of research and educational activities on "nutrition x effects on the body," "effects of additives on the body and fetus," and "the relationship between food additives and the onset of allergies.

He has been giving more than 120 performances a year for the past 15 years.

He now focuses on contributing to society by "developing sustainable products with a focus on health and safety.

Shonan Tofu 2026 Spring/Summer New Products

■Points of this release

Signed a cultivation contract with JA Shin-Miyagi and plan to trade approximately 100 tons of Miyagi Shirome soybeans produced in 2025.

New equipment investment by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) will promote the development of products that bring out the best of the ingredients.

A long-established tofu manufacturer takes the opportunity of business succession to challenge the creation of demand for domestic soybeans and the elevation of value-added products in the tofu market.

Signed a cultivation contract with JA Shin-Miyagi

Through this grant project, we have concluded a cultivation contract with JA Shin-Miyagi and have started to establish a cooperative system with the production area to continuously expand the use of domestic soybeans. We will continue to expand our business with approximately 100 tons of Miyagi Shirome soybeans in the 2025 crop, and thereafter.

We aim not only to sell products, but also to create demand for domestically produced soybeans through products that are chosen for daily dining, to enhance the sustainability of producing regions, and to help improve Japan's food self-sufficiency ratio.

Creating demand for domestically produced soybeans through products that sell well

Tofu is a traditional food that has supported Japan's food culture.

However, soybeans, the main ingredient of tofu, are still largely imported from overseas. With growing interest in food security, it is essential for food manufacturers to create stable demand for domestically produced soybeans in addition to the efforts of local producers in order to expand production.

Yashima Foods is not simply switching raw materials.

By taking advantage of the unique characteristics of Miyagi Prefecture-grown Miyagi Shirome soybeans and delivering them to the market as products that are "chosen because they are delicious," we are communicating the value of domestically grown soybeans to consumers and linking this to continued demand.

The government's priority policy also indicates a policy to establish food security by strengthening both demand and supply in agriculture. Our initiative is to embody this policy theme from the private sector by developing and marketing high value-added products using domestic soybeans in collaboration with a food manufacturer in Shonan, a production area in Miyagi Prefecture.

Miyagi Shirome, a round soybean with a characteristic white sprout, and its cultivation scene

■A Second Foundation of a Long-established Tofu Manufacturer that Began with a Business Succession

Yashima Foods is a long-established tofu manufacturer that has been making tofu in Shonan Fujisawa for 70 years.

In October 2024, Mr. Takahashi, who became the representative of the company through a business succession using a search fund, studied at the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Agriculture and gained management experience at a start-up in the IT and design fields.

Since the business succession, the company has been working to re-polish the value of tofu under the slogan "long-established technology x start-up spirit." In the spring of 2025, the company launched a new brand "Shonan Tofu" and released six products, including the signature product "Just Like Ootoro Thick Tofu. By reviewing the ingredients, manufacturing process, and communication method, we have proposed a new value proposition to the tofu market, which tends to be dominated by price competition.

This time, we are taking the challenge one step further with five new products and seven new items.

In collaboration with domestic soybean producing regions, we have improved our manufacturing technology by investing in facilities, and developed them into products that can be delivered to daily dining tables. This is a new challenge for Yashima Foods, linking local agriculture, local food manufacturing, and consumers' healthy eating habits.

Six products in the Shonan Tofu series launched in 2025

■About the 5 new products and 7 new products

(1) Hatake no Chatubourian Silk Honor

Hatake no Chateaubriand Kinu no Horeware (350g type per 1 chou)

(2) Chateaubriand Silk Honoré (200g mini)

Hata no Chatubourian" is cut tofu made from Miyagi Prefecture Miyagi Shirome soybeans, which are known as the "meat of the field" for their sweetness and flavor, which are brought out to the maximum extent possible.

While the Umisei bittern from Oshima, off the coast of Shonan, is excellent at bringing out the sweetness of the soybeans, it reacts quickly to coagulate, requiring advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure stable supply as cut tofu. In response, we have invested in new equipment to create a special structure with 36 nozzles that spray bittern in a three-dimensional manner. By instantly spreading bittern to every corner of the tofu, we have made it possible to produce cut tofu that makes the most of KAISEI bittern.

36 bittern spray nozzles instead of 1 nozzle

Instantaneous penetration of bittern to every corner

Silken-no-Honore" is characterized by the bean flavor of its oboro-like dough and its melt-in-your-mouth sweet aftertaste. The 1-chome type is a staple at the dinner table, while the mini types are available for individual servings or small meals to suit changing lifestyles.

(2) Hatake no Chateaubriand Cotton Pride

Chateaubriand of the Field: Pride of Cotton (350g type per pound)

Chateaubriand of the field: Pride of Cotton (mini 200g type)

Pride of Cotton" is a product that pursues a balance between the unique texture of cotton (momen) tofu and the sweetness and flavor of the bean. While maintaining the concentrated texture of silken tofu that is carefully broken down and then pressed with cotton (momen), it is soft enough to enjoy the sweetness of the aftertaste.

It is easy to use in daily dishes such as chilled tofu, tofu steaks, stir-fries, and simmered dishes, and adds a rich bean sweetness and flavor to Japanese cuisine.

(3) Thick Tofu 4P

As if it were big fatty tuna, thick tofu 4P (60g x 4P small portion type)

For a little something extra

Shonan Tofu's signature product, "As if Ootoro Thick Tofu," is now available in small 60g 4-packs. The sweetness of the bean and the melt-in-your-mouth texture can be enjoyed more easily.

This product is easy to use in a wide range of situations, from side dishes, breakfast, and sweets to baby food, responding to the needs of those who "can't eat a large portion of tofu at once" or "want to enjoy a little bit of tofu.

Production of this product has been made possible by the introduction of a new type of equipment that fills and packages tofu in special small packets. We will continue to develop new products such as flavored tofu. The facility is also equipped with equipment to break up 4-packs into smaller pieces, and we will continue our efforts to deliver Miyagi Shirome's flavor more widely through commercial demand from restaurants, medical and nursing care food, and other customers.

4P filling and packaging equipment

(4) Sweet Koji Tofu with Okinawan Blackstrap Molasses

Sweet Koji Tofu 1P (120g individually wrapped type with brown sugar molasses)

High-quality molasses made only from brown sugar and water produced in Okinawa

This dessert tofu is made with ingredients that are typical of Shonan Tofu, a popular Taiwanese sweet.

We pursued a natural sweetness using only two ingredients: the gentle sweetness of sweet yeast rice malt and the sweetness of Miyagi Shirome beans. Conventional dessert tofu and authentic tofu-flavored tofu are not sweet in themselves. However, if we are going to make a dessert with tofu, we do not want to give up both sweetness and healthiness. Since no sugar or other sweeteners are used, the healthy yet rich sweetness provides a moment of healing.

The individually wrapped packages are flavored with brown sugar made in Okinawa Prefecture. This special molasses is made from only brown sugar and water, and features the original aroma and gentle sweetness of brown sugar.

(5) Sweet yeast malted rice bean curd 4P

Sweet Koji Tofu 4P (60g x 4P small portion type)

Perfect with fruits and jams

This 4-pack type is perfect as an after-dinner dessert. The small 60g portion makes it a good snack for children.

We also recommend topping it with your favorite jam or fruit to make it look like authentic Taiwanese bean-flour pancakes. It is non-alcoholic, so it can be enjoyed by people of all ages and on all occasions.

Outline of new products (product name/specification/type/reference price: excluding tax)

Chateaubriand Silk Honor / 350g / cut silk / 300 yen

Chateaubriand Silk Honoré Mini / 200g / cut silk / 240 yen

Chateaubriand of the field: Pride of Cotton / 350g / cut cotton / 300 yen

Chateaubriand of the field: Pride of Cotton, mini / 200g / cut cotton / 240 yen

Thick tofu 4P/60g x 4/filled silk/¥250

The sweetness of the bean melts with natural sweetness: Sweet Koji Mamehana with Okinawa blackstrap honey/120g/filled silken/ 300 yen

Natural sweetness melting Sweet Koji Mamehana 4P / 60g x 4 / Filled with silken filling / 340 yen

Release date : March 2026 or later, in order

Sales area: Mainly at food supermarkets in Kanto and Chubu areas (some stores from Tohoku to Kyushu also carry the product)

Video related to "Shonan Tofu

Introduction of Shonan Tofu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8pTNpKmQgQ

Shonan Tofu Episode1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUiYBIXKAoU

Shonan Tofu Episode2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha4Acuab4zs

Expanding the production of products that are "chosen for their deliciousness" in cooperation with production areas

Yashima Foods Representative: Takahashi

Food security in Japan cannot be achieved by policy alone. In order to stabilize the supply of domestically produced foodstuffs, it is necessary to turn them into valuable products and create demand so that consumers will choose them.

In the case of tofu in particular, "domestically produced = safe and secure" is not a sufficient reason for consumers to choose tofu, as the quality of foreign-produced soybeans is also improving. We need to maximize the appeal of soybeans unique to the region where they are grown and deliver them to the table as delicious tofu.

We believe that the accumulation of such efforts will lead to increased use of domestically produced soybeans and sustainable management of the producers.

Yashima Foods will continue to improve the value of tofu, aiming to realize "Well-Beaning: Healthy Living with the Power of Beans" that satisfies both the consumer, the producer, and the production area.

Representative's profile photo

Company Profile

Company name: Yashima Foods Co.

Location: 6-212 Tobe-cho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Manufacturing site: 2005-18 Endo, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa-ken

Representative: Isao Takahashi, President

Establishment : October 1959 (Founded in 1923)

Business : Manufacturing and wholesale sales of tofu, fried foods, konnyaku, etc.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonan_tofu/

Details of the ongoing event and reservation website: https://peatix.com/group/7210501/events

Kintsugi-style accessory making workshop

Comfortable and Careful Lifestyle Circle Connected by "LOHAS Festa

Source: LOHAS Festa official website (https://lohasfesta.jp/)

LOHAS" refers to a lifestyle that values physical and mental health, a sustainable society, and the global environment, and that is lived in a spiritually enriched manner.

The "LOHAS FESTA" where the store has opened this time is a special place where everyone who values eco-friendly and mindful living can gather.

The "upcycled (recycled) accessories" proposed by the store are exactly in the spirit of "handmade" and "environmentally friendly" that LOHAS FESTA stands for. At the event, many visitors shared the "comfort of using things with care" with each other.

The time we spent in direct dialogue with the makers and users, sharing the stories of their creations, was an invaluable experience for us all. We hope to expand the circle of "circulation" created by this event from the Nakazaki-cho store.

We will continue to offer hints on how to live carefully and lovingly in our daily lives at our store.

A sustainable future that starts from a piece. Recycled accessories that weave beauty into a cycle

Workshop

What the store wanted to convey on the stage of LOHAS FESTA was a new option for the future: to "breathe life into things that would otherwise be thrown away.

Pieces of pottery that were originally destined to be discarded after their roles had ended. The process of carefully joining them together using the "kintsugi-style" technique and recreating them as one-of-a-kind accessories has great significance that goes beyond mere remaking. What the store values is not the disposable nature of tangible objects, but the lifestyle of cherishing the memories and attachments that reside within them and continuing to use them with love and care.

What we wanted to share with the participants in this workshop was the question of how our daily life and the global environment are connected through a small item such as an accessory. From "just consuming everyday" to "living with love and recycling". While the term "ethical consumption" may seem a bit difficult, our activities aim to change the entry point into a more accessible and enjoyable experience through the "joy of creation".

This activity is not just a temporary trend, but a proposal for a sustainable lifestyle. We question the cycle of disposability and regenerate value with our own hands. We believe that the accumulation of these small actions is the power to realize a sustainable, recycling-oriented society.

We will continue to expand this circle of empathy that began at the LOHAS Festa. We hope to share with as many people as possible the beauty of changing the form and continuing to use with care through the ages.

Items to choose from

You can choose from earrings, pierced earrings, rings, brooch pins, hair clips, tie pins, obi clips, and hair bands

You can choose your favorite item on the day of the event.

Details

Reservations: Available by phone and e-mail

Price: 5,500 yen per piece (tax included) *2,200 yen for the second item

Time required: 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes

Capacity: Max. 6 people (please let us know the number of participants when you apply)

Place: Charme L'ecrin (3-3-7 Nakazaki, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)

Please arrive by 17:00 due to business hours.

Outline of Charme L'ecrin

Opened a select store in Nakazaki-cho, Osaka in August 2019, focusing on handmade gifts such as accessories and porcelain, etc. Moved to Nakazaki-cho, Osaka in March 2021.

In addition to selling handmade gifts, the shop also holds handmade workshops, offering the joy and charm of handmade goods to many people.

The shop carries a variety of ethical and sustainable products.

Location : 3-3-7 Nakazaki-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Business hours: 11:00-19:00, Monday-Sunday (except Tuesday)

　　　　　　 　 (Workshops are accepted until 17:00)

Closed on Tuesdays

Phone number : 06-6232-8063

Email : charmelecrin@gmail.com

Official EC site ： https://charme-lecrin.myshopify.com/

Official Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/charmelecrin_hm/

■Company Profile

We provide a place to encourage ethical consumption through the purchase of handmade gifts and workshops. In order to create a sustainable society, we are actively working to [break away from mass-production mass-consumption society] and [use ethical materials], and we also focus on sustainable social contribution activities through supporting women and working with local communities.

Company Name ： Lien Co.

Head Office ： 3-3-7, Nakazaki-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Representative Director ： Riko Nakano

Business Description ： Retail store business, wholesale business, workshop management business,

　　　　　　　 Workshop instructor training business

URL ： https://www.lien-corporation.com/

Contact : https://www.lien-corporation.com/company

Phone number ： 090-1140-9243

Reference websites of events to be exhibited

LOHAS Festa official website: https://lohasfesta.jp/

During this period, we will prepare many events related to the number "1" to express our gratitude to our customers and producers for their continued support on our first anniversary. In addition to the well-known agricultural events, there will be a one-night-only "Night Festival," which will be held for the first time, "Dekasai Gourmet" which will be revived to celebrate the first anniversary, "Big Anpan Weight Guessing Challenge," "10-meter bread-eating contest," a bakery event for popular products, "Anniversary Rolls" to celebrate the first anniversary, etc. The event will be full of fun and value-priced events that allow visitors to enjoy the roadside station. We hope you will enjoy the "1st Anniversary Festival" that Michi no Eki Ogawamachi has put all of its efforts into.

Roadside Station Ogawamachi "1st Anniversary Festival" will be held from May 29 (Fri.) to June 7 (Sun.), 2026.

About "Roadside Station Ogawamachi 1st Anniversary Festival" (Ogawamachi 1st Anniversary, Thank You Festival)

The station, which reopened in May 2025, is an interactive food theme park where local agricultural and livestock products are concentrated and "food, crafts, and nature" are fused together. Ogawa-machi is located slightly west of the center of Saitama Prefecture, where the culture of fermentation and brewing has taken root due to the magnificent nature and clean water, and the diverse food culture nurtured by the local climate has been carefully passed down to the present.

As a center of exchange for regional revitalization, the Roadside Station will continue to exist as a place where people can interact with each other and connect the charms of Ogawa-cho's history, culture, and nature into the future, as a "place where people, nature, and food come together, and the brilliance of Ogawa-cho - Ogawa-cho's thoughts and blessings are connected. Thanks to your support, we will celebrate the first anniversary of our reopening on Saturday, May 30, 2026. To express our gratitude to our customers, we will hold the "1st Anniversary Festival" (Ogawamachi 1st Anniversary, Thank You Festival). The "1 Yen Market" where you can buy agricultural products from Saitama Prefecture for only 1 yen, the "1 Minute All-You-Can-Pack Produce Challenge" where you can pack all the local agricultural products you want in 1 minute, the popular "udon noodles with a whole leek rolled in meat" at the Satoyama Gohan Restaurant for only 1,111 yen, the "kenpi" and "mittarashi Ogawa The popular menu item "Kogashi Mitarashi" from Kempi and Mitarashi Ogawa-an will be on special sale for only 111 yen. In addition, the first "Night Festival" will be held on Saturday, May 30, the opening day. The festival will feature a fair, BBQ, sake drinking contest, and many other activities for men and women of all ages to enjoy. The Night Festival will also feature the "One Minute Doggy Soft Challenge," and other "1" related contents will be available for enjoyment from morning to night.

Contents related to "1

1 Yen Market

Agricultural products produced in Saitama Prefecture will be sold for 1 yen to commemorate the "1" of the first anniversary. The quantity will be limited, so please purchase as soon as possible.

<Outline

Date: May 29 (Fri.) and 30 (Sat.) only

Time ：9:15~ (*ends as soon as all are gone)

Price ： 1 yen

Capacity ：About 40 people each day

Place ：Outdoor tent

Conditions for participation: Present your receipt for purchases of 2,000 yen (tax included) or more in the store on the day of the event (can be combined) to participate only once.

Only once per person.

Up to 5 pieces of each kind.

One-minute all-you-can-stuff event

In addition to the one-minute all-you-can-stuff event, there will be an all-you-can-stuff event with different time limits and items each day. This is a chance to get a variety of agricultural products at a great price.

<Outline

Date：Only for 8 days from May 31 (Sun.) to June 7 (Sun.)

Place: Special venue in the store

Capacity: About 40 people per day (*ends when all the tickets are sold out)

May 31 (Sun.) "Hold a cabbage in 10 seconds

Time ：9:15～(*ends as soon as all the cabbages are gone)

Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included)

June 1 (Monday) "Rice Sukuidori

Time: 10:00 - (*ends as soon as all the rice is gone)

Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included)

June 2 (Tue.) "All-you-can-stuff new potatoes for one minute

Time: 10:00 - (*ends as soon as all are gone)

Participation fee: 400 yen (tax included)

June 3 (Wed.) "Rice Sukuidori" Time : 10:00 - (*ends as soon as all the rice is gone)

Time: 10:00 - (*ends when all the rice is gone)

Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included)

June 4 (Thu) "One Minute New Onion Bucket Tower

Time: 10:00 - (*ends as soon as all the onions are gone)

Participation fee: 400 yen (tax included)

June 5 (Friday) "Vegetable Catching Challenge

Time: 9:15 - (*ends as soon as all are gone)

Fee: 400 yen (tax included)

Contents ：Corn, potatoes, carrots, fresh onions

Saturday, June 6: "Corn GET Balls

Time ：9:15～(*ends when all the corn is gone)

Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included)

June 7 (Sun) "All-you-can-stuff mini-tomato cups for 1 minute

Time: 9:15 - (*ends as soon as all are gone)

Participation fee: 400 yen (tax included)

*The event contents may be subject to change depending on the weather.

All-you-can-stuff agricultural products event

Special sales of popular dishes from "Satoyama Gohan Shokudo" and "Kempi to Mitarashi Ogawa-an

Special sales will be held on popular dishes from "Satoyama Gohan Shokudo" and "Kempi-Tomitaraashi Ogawa-an" at a discount price. Quantities are limited, so please come early!

Udon Noodles with Negi (Japanese leek) rolled with meat (Satoyama Gohan Shokudo)

<Outline

Date: May 29 (Fri.) - 31 (Sun.) and June 5 (Fri.) - 7 (Sun.)

Time: 10:00 - (*ends when all are gone)

Quantity ：Limited to 11 servings each day

Price ： 1,870 yen (tax included) → special price 1,111 yen (tax included)

Where ：Satoyama Gohan Shokudo

Allergy：Wheat, egg, pork, soybean, mackerel

Udon noodles with a whole green onion rolled with meat" 1,111 yen

Kogashi Mitarashi Dumpling Skewer 1 Tube (Kempi-and-Mitarashi Ogawa-an)

<Outline

Date ： May 29 (Fri.) and June 5 (Fri.) only

Time ：14:15~ (*ends when all are gone)

Quantity ：Limited to 111 servings each day

Price ： 180 yen (including tax) → special price 111 yen (including tax)

Place ：Kempi-and-mitarashi Ogawa-an

Allergy：Wheat, soybeans

Ogawa-an "Otsutsu Mitarashi" (Kempi-Tomitarashi Ogawa-an)

<Outline

Date ： May 29 (Fri.) ～ June 7 (Sun.)

Time ：9:00~ (*ends as soon as it is gone)

Price ： 1,800 yen (including tax) → special price 1,111 yen (including tax)

Place ：Kempi-and-Mitarashi Ogawa-an

Allergy：Wheat and soybeans

(Left) "Kogashi-mitarashi dumpling skewer, 1 bamboo tube" 111 yen / (Right) "Otsutsu-mitarashi" 1,111 yen

About the Inaugural "Night Festival

The first-ever "Night Festival" will be held for one night only. The station usually closes at 17:00, but on Saturday, May 30, the opening day, we will hold a night festival to allow our loyal customers to enjoy the roadside station as long as possible.

<Outline

Date ： May 30 (Sat.) only

Time: 18:00 - 20:30

Place ：Ogawamachi Roadside Station

Time Schedule：18:00～ Night festival begins

　　　　　　　　　　(Some items from the Satoyama Gohan Shokudo menu will be available for purchase.

　　　　　　　　　　BBQ menu,

　　　　　　　　　　BBQ menu, Ogawa soft serve, etc.)

　　　　　　　　　　7:00 p.m. - One-minute dog-soft challenge

　　　　　　　　　　20:00 - Bingo

　　　　　　　　　　20:30 End of the night festival

One-minute dog softball challenge

Instead of "wanko soba," this is a "wanko soft serve" challenge to see how much soft serve ice cream you can eat within a one-minute time limit. The winner will receive an original novelty gift from the station!

<Outline

Date: Saturday, May 30 only

Time: 19:00 - * Numbered tickets will be distributed from 18:30. Time ：19:00 - * Numbered tickets will be distributed from 18:30. The event will end as soon as capacity is reached.

Capacity ：First 15 people on a first-come, first-served basis

Price ： ¥500 (tax included)

Place ：Around the kids' space

Allergy：Dairy ingredients

Doggie Soft 1-minute Challenge (image)

Bingo Tournament

This is a bingo game open to all visitors to the Night Festival. At the start of the night festival, one ticket will be given to each person who comes to the restaurant. The prizes will be our recommended products.

<Outline

Date ： May 30 (Sat.) only

Time ：18:00～

Number of participants: The event will end when all the cards are sold out.

Participation fee: Free of charge

Location : Around the Kids' Space

Bingo game (image)

Schedule of special sales of agricultural products

Special sales of agricultural products from Saitama Prefecture will be held every day during the event period. Each day will have different items, and the quantity will be limited, so please purchase early.

<Outline

Date: May 29 (Fri.) - June 7 (Sun.)

Time: 4:15 p.m. *June 1 (Monday) to June 4 (Thursday): 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Quantity ：30 pieces for each day (*end as soon as they are gone)

Sales location: Agricultural products direct sales shop

＜May 29 (Fri.) >> Strawberries

Strawberries (Yorin or Benitama) 500 yen (tax included)/pc

Medium-sized tomatoes: 150 yen (tax included)/pc

＜Saturday, May 30

Strawberry (MORIN or BENITAMA) 500 yen (tax included)/pc

Tomatoes 300 yen (tax included)/kg

＜Sunday, May 31

Carrots 100 yen (tax included)/pc

Potatoes 200 yen (tax included)/pc

<Monday, June 1

New onions 200 yen/pc

Cucumbers 100 yen/pc

＜Tuesday, June 2

Tomatoes 300 yen/kg

Eggs 500 yen/pc (tax included)

＜Wednesday, June 3

Cucumber 100 yen (tax included)/pc

Eggs 500 yen (tax included)/pc

＜Thursday, June 4

Fresh onion 200 yen (tax included)/pc

Medium-sized tomatoes 150 yen (tax included)/pc

＜Friday, June 5

Potatoes 200 yen (tax included)/pc

Mini tomatoes 150 yen (tax included)/pc

＜Saturday, June 6

Strawberries (Yorin or Benitama) 500 yen (tax included)/pc

New onions 200 yen (tax included)/pc

＜Sunday, June 7

Strawberries (MORON or BENITAMA) 500 yen (tax included)/pc

Cucumber 100 yen (tax included)/pc

Please note that the contents may be subject to change depending on the harvest conditions.

Limited event for the 1st anniversary

Sale of "Thank you (390 yen)" set

We will sell the station's popular products at a special price of "390 yen" to express our gratitude for your support.

OGAWA SOFT MILK

<Outline

Date and time: May 29 (Fri.) and June 5 (Fri.) 10:00-11:00

　　　　　　June 1 (Monday) to June 4 (Thursday) 15:00 to 16:00

Price ： 420 yen (including tax) → special price 390 yen (including tax)

Location ：Ogawa Soft

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

OGAWA SOFT Milk" 390 yen

Bakery Ogawako Thank You Set

Bakery Ogawakko will be selling a special set of its popular breads, including Ogawa Washi Anpan. The set includes one Ogawa Washi Anpan and two other popular breads in a gift box.

<Outline

Date and time: Friday, May 29 and Friday, June 5, from 3:15 p.m.

Price: 1,000 yen → 390 yen (tax included)

Quantity ：Limited to 11 sets (*ends when all are gone)

Contents ：Ogawa Washi bean-jam bun

　　　　　　2 other breads from Bakery Ogawako

Place ：Bakery Ogawako

Allergy：Wheat, eggs, milk, soybeans

Bakery Ogawakko Thank You Set" 390 yen (image)

Catching a Bountiful Harvest of Suito Potatoes

This is a fun event in which visitors can grab a handful of the station's original and popular products.

<Outline

Date & Time: May 29 (Fri.) and June 5 (Fri.) from 12:15 p.m.

Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included)

Rules ：You can take home as much as you can grab with one hand.

Place ： "Toyosaku Suit Potato" sales area

Allergy : Eggs, milk, soybeans

Catch and Catch Bountiful Suito Potato

10-meter bread-eating contest

Participants will compete with each other in the time it takes to get a card that looks like a piece of Ogawa Washi Anpan (Japanese sweet bun). The person with the fastest time will receive a gorgeous prize.

<Outline

Date and time: Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, June 7, from 10:15 a.m.

　　　　　Numbered tickets will be distributed at a special tent in the store from 10:00. The event will end when capacity is reached.

Participation fee: 300 yen (tax included)

Capacity ：20 people on a first-come, first-served basis

Rules ：After spinning with a glue bat at the start of the race, participants will run for the card of Anpan (bean paste) 10 meters away from the start point.

　　　　　You will run toward the card of Anpan. By jumping

　　　　　You will get the Anpan card and compete for the time to reach the goal.

Prizes: (Winner) Big Anpan / (Participation prize) Ogawa Washi Anpan

Place：Special venue at the storefront

10-meter bread-eating contest

Deca-ban Trial

The "Sato-no-Oyama Dekamari Ogawa-don", a huge bowl of rice with a total weight of 4.5 kg, will be revived to commemorate the first anniversary of the event. Participants will be challenged to see if they can finish the dish within the time limit of 15 minutes. If you can finish the dish, the fee will be waived!

<Outline

Date and time: May 30 (Sat.), 31 (Sun.), June 6 (Sat.), 7 (Sun.) from 12:15 p.m.

　　　　　(*Close when capacity is reached)

　　　　　Numbered tickets will be distributed near the kids' space in the Satoyama Gohan Cafeteria from 11:15.

Participation fee: (If successful) Free / (If unsuccessful) 6,050 yen (tax included)

Capacity ： Limited to the first 3 pairs on each day

　　　　　One pair = 3 men or 4 women will take part in the challenge.

Rules ：The total weight of the bowl is 4.5 kg.

　　　　　If you can finish it within the time limit of 15 minutes, you will succeed. If you fail to finish, you will be charged 6,050 yen.

Location：Satoyama Gohan Shokudo

Dekasuri Trial: "Satoyama Daisen Dekasuri Ogawa-don" (bowl of rice topped with a huge bowl of ogawa)

Popular product "Oimochip and Neppusu no Sukuidori" (Oimochip and Neppusu no Sukuidori)

You can enjoy scooping "Omo Chip" and "Neppusu", the station's original products, in a luxurious way. You can enjoy sweet and salty taste alternately.

<Outline

Date & Time: May 30 (Sat) and June 6 (Sat), from 14:15

Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included)

Capacity: Limited to the first 15 participants on a first-come, first-served basis

Rules ：Get what you can scoop up with a shovel!

Location ：Special place in the sales area

Allergy : (Neppusu) Shrimp, wheat, milk ingredients, soybeans, sesame

　　　　　　(Oimo chip)None

(Upper) "Neppusu" / (Lower) "Oimo Chip

Big Anpan Weight Guessing Challenge

This is a game to guess the weight of "Big Anpan", a popular product of "Bakery Ogawako". The winner will be chosen by drawing from among those whose guesses are off by +/- 10 grams and 20 people will receive a prize.

<Outline

Date: May 29 (Fri.) - 31 (Sun.), June 5 (Fri.) - 7 (Sun.)

Hours: 9:00-17:00

Participation fee: Free of charge

Rules ：You will lift an actual Big Anpan and guess its weight.

　　　　　You will be asked to predict the weight of the actual Big Anpan. Please fill in your name, address, and estimated weight when you participate.

　　　　　name, address, and estimated weight. Winners will be announced by sending a package to the winners.

Place: Special venue in Bakery Ogawako

Comparison of "Big Anpan" and "Ogawa Washi Anpan

All-you-can-stuff karinto buns

This is a luxurious event where you can stuff all-you-can-eat Saitama Miso Karinto buns made with red miso from Arai Takehei Shoten.

<Outline

Date and time: Sunday, May 31, from 10:15 a.m. (*Close when capacity is reached.)

Fee: 880 yen (tax included)

Capacity: Limited to the first 30 participants

Rules ：You have 50 seconds to fill a designated cup with You have 50 seconds to fill the cup.

　　　　　　You are not allowed to crush, cut, or misshape the buns.

　　　　　　It is OK if the lid closes at the end.

Location ：Special place in the store

Allergy：Wheat, soybeans

All-you-can-eat Chichibu Miso

You can enjoy Chichibu Miso, a traditional specialty of Saitama Prefecture, as much as you can scoop with a wooden spatula.

<Outline

Date & Time: May 31 (Sun) and June 7 (Sun), 14:15~ (*Close when capacity is reached)

Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included)

Capacity ： Limited to the first 30 participants

Rules ：You have 20 seconds to fill the designated bowl. Do not let it collapse,

　　　　　　The key is to serve it like a tower so that it does not collapse.

　　　　　　Please be sure to touch the miso with a wooden spatula.

Location ：Special venue at the store

Allergy：Wheat, soybeans

All-you-can-stuffed ultra-thin Oimono Kempisu

This station's original product, "Superfine Oimo No Kempi", is a popular item that usually attracts a long line. This product usually attracts a long line of customers, and we will offer all-you-can-eat stuffing of it.

<Outline

Date & Time: Saturday, June 6, from 10:15 a.m. (*Close when capacity is reached.)

Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included)

Capacity: Limited to the first 50 participants

Rules ：You have 20 seconds to fill a designated plate.

　　　　　　We sell very thin taro kenpis.

　　　　　　Please serve it gently so as not to break it.

Location ：Special place in the store

Allergy：Wheat, soybeans

All-you-can-stuff karinto buns" 880 yen / "All-you-can-stuff Chichibu miso" 500 yen / "All-you-can-stuff very thin sweet potato kenpi-" 500 yen

Celebrating the first anniversary of the event, a limited number of festive products will be available!

Satoyama Gohan Shokudo

Satoyama Oyama Big bowl of rice topped with a huge bowl of ogawa!

A huge bowl of rice with a total weight of 4.5 kg. You can feel Saitama Prefecture in this dish, such as "Negi Marugoto Ichimon Katsu" made with one Fukaya green onion and "Washi Katsulette" inspired by Japanese paper from Ogawa-machi.

Price ： 6,050 yen (tax included)

Sales period : May 29 (Fri.) -

Allergy：Wheat, eggs, milk ingredients, pork, beef, chicken, soybeans, sesame seeds

Senganzan Summit Bowl

This menu is inspired by Mt. Aoyama Castle, which once stood on the summit of Mt.

Price ： 1,980 yen (tax included)

Sales period: Friday, May 29 -

Allergy：Wheat, soybeans, salmon, salmon roe, sesame

Sengenzan Summit Bowl": 1,980 yen

Kempi-and-mitarashi Ogawa-an

Anniversary roll

A 45cm-long extra-large roll cake commemorating the first anniversary. The cocoa sponge is filled with strawberries from Saitama Prefecture and fresh cream from Hokkaido, creating a special roll cake that is both visually impressive and satisfying.

Price ： 2,500 yen (tax included)

Sales period: May 29 (Fri.) - onwards

Quantity ：Limited to 3 servings per day

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, eggs, wheat, soybeans

Kenpi and Mitarashi Ogawa-an Soft

A whole dumpling of savory baked Mitarashi dumpling is topped with thick milk soft serve and Mitarashi soft serve, creating a luxurious combination of Japanese and Western flavors. This is a limited-edition product of the anniversary festival, which is filled with the popular products of Ogawa-an, including kenpi-and-mitarashi.

Price ： 600 yen (tax included)

Sales period : May 29 (Fri.) -

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

OGAWA MORI MORI SOFT

This limited edition soft serve ice cream has a great impact, with a generous serving of milk soft serve that is equivalent to more than two cones. The rich milk flavor is preserved in this special version, which is also visually appealing.

Price ： 900 yen (tax included)

Sales period: May 29 (Fri.) - onwards

Quantity ：Limited to 10 servings per day

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

Anniversary Roll" 2,500 yen / "Kempi-and-mitarashi Ogawa-an soft" 600 yen / "Ogawa-ariri Morimori soft" 900 yen

Events to be held outdoors

Ogawa Wind Ensemble

This orchestra consists of about 40 high school students and adults living in Ogawa Town and its suburbs. In order to contribute to welfare activities and cultural development through music, the ensemble performs a variety of musical activities, including holding concerts, visiting welfare facilities, and participating in community events.

<Outline

Date: Saturday, May 30

Time: 11:00～/14:00～

Admission: Free

Place: Special outdoor stage

Ogawa Wind Ensemble

Ayukaze/MEI

Yosakoi team established in Ogawa-cho in 2001. They have created a new world of Yosakoi by incorporating elements of HIPHOP and jazz dance that are not found in conventional Yosakoi.

<Outline

Date: Sunday, May 31

Time ：11:00～／14:00～

Admission: Free

Place: Special outdoor stage

Ayukaze/MEI

Saitama Prefectural Ogawa High School Calligraphy Club

The calligraphy club of a high school near Ogawa-machi Station will present a calligraphy performance.

<Outline

Date: Sunday, June 7

Time ：11:00～／14:00～

Admission: Free

Place: Special outdoor stage

Saitama Prefectural Ogawa High School Calligraphy Club

Outline of "Ogawamachi 1st Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival

Event Name】 Ogawamachi 1st Anniversary "Thank You Thanksgiving Festival

Time】 9:00 - 17:00 *Varies according to stores.

Location】 Roadside Station Ogawamachi

Schedule】 May 29 (Fri.) - June 7 (Sun.), 2026

Event Schedule

May 29 (Fri.)

9:15 - 1 yen market

10:15～ Ogawa soft milk 390 yen

12:15 - Catch and Catch Bountiful Suito Potatoes

14:15～ Mitarashi dumplings 111 yen

15:15~ Bakery 390 yen set

16:15～ Special sale of agricultural products

Saturday, May 30

9:15～ 1 yen market

10:15～ 10-meter bread-eating contest

12:15～ Big-size trial

14:15～ Oimo Chip/Neppusu Sukuidori

15:15～ Big rock-paper-scissors-scissors tournament

16:15～ Special sale of agricultural products

18:00～ Night festival

Sunday, May 31

9:15 ~ Cabbage holding

10:15～ All-you-can-stuff Karintou manju (sweet bun)

12:15～ Big-size trial

14:15～ All-you-can-eat Chichibu Miso

15:15～ Big rock-paper-scissors-scissors tournament

16:15～ Special sale of agricultural products

June 1 (Mon.) - 4 (Thu.)

All day, double stamp card at Roadside Station Ogawamachi

10:00～ All-you-can-stuff event

14:00- Special sale of agricultural products

15:00～ Ogawa soft 390 yen

June 5 (Friday)

9:15～ Vegetable Catching Challenge

10:15～ OGAWA SOFT MILK 390 yen

12:15～ Catch a bountiful harvest of water and potatos

14:15～ Mitarashi dumplings 111 yen

15:15～ Bakery 390 yen set

16:15～ Special sale of agricultural products

Saturday, June 6

9:15～ Corn GET ball game

10:15～ All-you-can-stuff ultra-fine taro kenpi-stuffing

12:15～ Trial for a large portion

14:15～ Oimo chips/neppusu sukidori

15:15～ Big rock-paper-scissors-scissors tournament

16:15～ Special sale of agricultural products

June 7 (Sunday)

9:15～ All-you-can-stuff mini-tomato cups for 1 minute

10:15～ 10-meter bread-eating contest

12:15～ Biggest Trial

14:15～ All-you-can-eat Chichibu Miso

15:15～ Big rock-paper-scissors-scissors tournament

16:15～ Special sale of agricultural products

All prices include tax.

About "Roadside Station Ogawamachi

Ogawamachi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture, is only one and a half hours from central Tokyo. Located at 1220-1, Ogawa, Ogawa-cho, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture, "Michi no Eki Ogawamachi" reopened this May as a hands-on food theme park that combines "food, crafts, and nature". In addition to a direct sales shop featuring local agricultural and livestock products and a cafeteria, it is equipped with a variety of facilities that visitors can enjoy while touring the satoyama, including a washi (Japanese paper) workshop, traditional craft facilities, a fureai (communal) plaza, and rental bicycles, all of which are unique to the production area of "Hosokawa paper" registered as an important intangible cultural asset by the Japanese government. As a regional center where visitors can experience and savor the blessings of the satoyama and local culture, Michi no Eki Ogawamachi is a popular tourist spot for both local residents and visitors alike.

Outline of "Roadside Station Ogawamachi

Name: "Michi-no-Eki Ogawamachi

Location ： 1220-1 Ogawa, Ogawa-cho, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture

Area ： 23,893m2

Number of parking spaces: 186 for regular vehicles, 6 for disabled persons, 3 for pregnant women, 10 for large vehicles, 2 for EV charging, 207 spaces in total.

　　　　　　　 10 large vehicles, 2 EV rechargers, 207 vehicles in total

Facilities ： 38 toilets/information facilities, rest facilities, tourist information space,

　　　　　　　 Kids' space, emergency power supply, stockpile warehouse, water tank, public wireless LAN,

　　　　　　　 Sales facilities, food and beverage facilities, event plaza, bus stop, EV charging facilities,

　　　　　　　 Paper-making experience facility, exhibition facilities

Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telephone number: (for sales of goods, food and beverage, etc.) 0493-81-5655

Management ： Isle Corporation, TTC Corporation

Facility management : LSP Inc.

Official website ： https://michinoeki-ogawamachi.com/

Roadside Station Ogawamachi

Management and operation

Company name ： Isle Corporation, Inc.

Representative ： Tetsuo Machida, Representative Director

Location: 2-9-10 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama

Main business activities: PPP business, comprehensive building maintenance services, facility operation management services,

　　　　　　　 Medical care-related services, grounds and park green space management services,

　　　　　　　 Restaurant facility-related services, housing-related services

URL : https://www.i-ll-group.co.jp/i-ll/

Company name: TTC Corporation

Representative: Yasuyuki Kawakoshi, Representative Director

Location: 686 Kamitaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Main business activities: Planning, development, wholesale, sales and quality control of branded products,

　　　　　　　 Development and operation of branded stores, consulting business for regional development,

　　　　　　　 General store production, development and operation of food theme parks,

　　　　　　　 Operation of roadside stations, planning, development, wholesale sales, and marketing of tourist souvenirs,

　　　　　　　 Planning, development, wholesale, and sales of beauty and health-related products; lodging and hot bath business,

　　　　　　　 Sixth industrialization business (agriculture)

URL : https://www.ttc-gr.co.jp

Facility operation

Company name: LSP Corporation

Representative: Takahito Kawagoe, Representative Director

Location: 2-22-1 Higashi-Ogawa, Ogawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture

Main business activities: Management and operation of "Roadside Station Ogawamachi", development, production and sales of tourist souvenirs,

　　　　　　　 Processing and sales of crafts and folk crafts, sales of food products, and management of restaurants,

　　　　　　　 Businesses related to regional trading company business

URL : https://lsp-ogawatown.com/

Book Shadow

Book introduction website

https://tohoshobo.info/?p=2306

"Tax and Legal Mobile Book 2026" is a practical book that provides an easy-to-understand overview of the tax reforms of 2026, major tax items such as income tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, and consumption tax, as well as corporate law and legal knowledge that should be kept in mind in practice, organized by topic.

The tax and legal systems are being revised every year, and practitioners are required to continuously update their knowledge. However, it takes time and effort to find the necessary information from ministry and agency documents and multiple specialized books.

This book covers the information needed by tax accountants, accountants, FPs, and other professionals, as well as accounting and general affairs personnel, in their daily work, and consolidates it into an easily portable size. It is easy to carry and can be referred to immediately while on the road or at meetings. This is a must-have handbook for practitioners, providing a cross-sectional knowledge of tax and legal issues in a single volume, and also covering the latest revisions to the tax system.

Features

1. corresponds to the 2026 tax reform

Reflects the latest revisions to the tax code, and provides easy-to-understand information on the content and impact of the revisions. The contents you need to keep in mind in practice can be checked efficiently. 

2. tax and legal affairs in one volume

In addition to major tax items such as income tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, gift tax, and consumption tax, the book also covers a wide range of thematic tax issues such as real estate, life insurance, and organizational restructuring, as well as legal knowledge related to the Companies Act.

3. Portable size for easy carrying

The compact size (small B6 size, 172 mm (H) x 109 mm (W) x 11 mm (D)  185 g) makes it easy to keep in a bag or on your desk, so it can be used when you are out or in a meeting.

4. extensive practical materials

At the end of the book are various tax tables, a 10-year calendar, and other data that can be used in practice. The book is also useful as a confirmation document.

Outline of "Tax & Legal Mobile Book 2026"

Format: Small B6 size

Number of pages: 260

Price: 1,650 yen (including tax), 1,500 yen + tax

Editor ：Hongo Tsuji Tax & Consulting

Table of Contents

I. Tax Reform

Outline of the Tax Reforms of 2026 / Details of the Tax Reforms of 2026

II. Taxation (by tax category)

1.General Rules for National Taxes / 2.Income Tax / 3.Corporation Tax / 4.Inheritance and Gift Tax / 5.Consumption Tax

III. Tax and Accounting (by theme)

Real Estate / 2. Life Insurance / 3. Net Asset Taxation / 4. Reorganization Taxation (including Share Exchange and Transfer) / 5. Financial Securities Taxation / 6. Tax Deferral / 7. Impairment Accounting

IV. Legal Affairs

1.Shares / 2.Organization / 3.Method of Resolving Shareholders' Meetings, Shareholders' Rights / 4.Directors, Auditors and Accounting Counselors / 5.Financial Statements / 6.Reorganization / 7.Types of Companies

V. Materials

(1) Major Tax Treatment of Disasters / (2) Withholding Tax Table / (3) Simplified Salary Income Table / (4) Summary of Taxation on Nonresidents / (5) Summary of Taxation on Foreign Corporations / (6) Table of Premium Amounts for Health Insurance and Employees' Pension Insurance from March 2026 (April payment) / (7) Rates of Industrial Accident Insurance and Employment Insurance / (8)Ten-Year Calendar / (9)Weights and Measures Conversion Table / (10)Quick Guide to Age / (11)Information Dial

Profile of the editors

Hongo Tsuji Tax & Consulting

Established in April 2002. Headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tsuji & Hongo is one of the largest tax accounting firms in Japan, with over 80 offices in Japan and 7 overseas offices.

A group of professionals specializing in various tax fields including tax consulting, inheritance, business succession, medical care, M&A, corporate rehabilitation, public corporations, transfer pricing, and international taxation.

In collaboration with attorneys, real estate appraisers, and judicial scriveners, the firm offers one-stop service from the client's perspective and a wide range of services with comprehensive capabilities to meet all needs.

https://www.ht-tax.or.jp/

Issued by: Toho Shobo Company Profile

(1) Company name: TOHOSHOBO Corporation (https://tohoshobo.info/)

　 English name: TOHOSHOBO INC.

(2) Representative: Takashi Kagamifuchi, Representative Director

(3) Head office: 4-2-20 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

(4)Main business: Publishing of business books

(5)Capital ：35 million yen

URL: https://halotales.stores.jp/

Book & Dragon Cookie Tin

This product is designed as a baked confectionery that allows customers to "taste" the story after reading the book. The motifs and characters that appear in the book are expressed in the form of cookies.

A baked confectionary shop that began with the desire to "turn stories into baked sweets

Momoko Murakami (Momoko Katsuki, author of children's stories) opened the bakery "Acelli no Oyatsu" in 2019 to express the world of the stories she started writing during a long-term hospital stay at the age of 20 in a "form that can actually be eaten". Since then, he has continued to make baked sweets with motifs of characters and scenes from the story.

The newly published "Secret of the Moon Wheel" is an original children's story that he had conceived since the beginning of his business. 2023, when he met a representative from Bungeisha, he started the publication project, raised part of the production cost through crowdfunding, and published 1,000 copies on May 4, 2026. The book is currently available at bookstores nationwide and online.

The book's cover design and five illustrations were done by the daughter, who also works as an illustrator. The book is the result of a parent-child collaboration.

In conjunction with the publication of the book, we are also working to deliver the book to children. Some of the books are being donated to local elementary and junior high schools, hospitals, and other places where children gather throughout Japan.

In addition, cookie tins inspired by the world of the story were presented to Anjo City Hall and Fujita Medical College Hospital.

Based on the idea that "food is nutrition for the body, books are nutrition for the mind," we aim to create memorable experiences for children through books and baked sweets.

Book & illustration (upper image)

Cookie tin with a story" delivered after reading a book

The cookie tins sold this time are smaller in size than the cookie tins created at the time of the donation, and were newly created to allow children to enjoy the world of the book more closely.

Outline of the product

Product name: Dragon Cookie Tin

Pre-order start date: June 1, 2026

Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

Can size: outer 122 x 122 x H42 mm

Sales quantity : Limited to 30 cans

Delivery date: Scheduled for late September 2026

Remarks: In order to avoid high temperatures during the summer and to deliver the baked sweets in better condition

　　　　　　　　 Delivery is scheduled for late September, when temperatures are cooler.

Sales method : Online store

　　　　　　　　 Reservations on the day of the workshop sales, direct messages on Instagram

　　　　　　　　 Orders can be placed through the official LINE

URL : https://halotales.stores.jp/

Types of cookies

Inside the tin are cookies made from the bounty of the Red Tree, where maple syrup is harvested and leaves change color year-round, and other baked goods that represent the motifs of the story. For example, there is a scene in the book where the good witch Acelli, in order to protect the "happy mushrooms" from the bad witch, bakes them at a high temperature and hides them in cookies.

The cookie tin also contains "Happiness Mushroom Cookies," a reproduction of the mushrooms, which can be tasted after reading the book to bring the world of the story closer to the reader. In addition, the first cookie tin features the dragon that appears in the story as the main character cookie.

The series will continue to be available for pre-order, with the main character changing each month.

The series will be developed as a new reading experience that connects "reading, imagining, and tasting.

About Acheri's Snacks

Acheri no Oyatsu is a small baked confectionary store in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, that produces and sells baked sweets in a workshop on its own premises.

In addition to baked goods such as cookies and pound cakes, the owner also creates children's stories and cookies based on the motif of characters in the stories.

Website: https://www.ra-menogawa.com/

Details of the Festival1

During the festival, we will offer special prices on popular ramen at each of our group brands, as well as special events to commemorate our 31st anniversary, such as sales of coupon tickets and a campaign to win gyoza (Chinese dumpling) coupons.

Special Price Ramen for the Foundation Festival

June 3 (Wed.)

All Ogawaya stores (except Aeon Sagamihara store)

Soy sauce ramen 600 yen (tax included)

Wednesday, June 10

Marunouchi Tachibana

Niboshi Soba 600 yen (tax included)

Wednesday, June 17

All Ogawa-ryu restaurants

Shoyu Ramen 600 yen (tax included)

Wednesday, June 24

All Ogawa Ramen Specialty Ramen stores

Ogawa Ramen 600 yen (tax included)

One in every 30 customers will receive a gyoza (dumpling) coupon!

During the month of June, one in 30 customers who purchase a meal ticket from a ticket vending machine will win a gyoza (dumpling) ticket.

Marunouchi and Tachibana will be served with "sui-gyoza" (boiled dumplings).

Limited time offer! Discount coupon tickets on sale

Sales period: June 1 - June 14

Ramen Specialty Restaurant Ogawa

Refill coupon tickets (11 coupons): 900 yen (tax included)

Regularly 120 yen per noodle → 82 yen per noodle with coupons

About 32% OFF!

Ogawaya

Large-size coupon (11 coupons) 800 yen (tax included)

Usually 100 yen → 73 yen per order with coupon tickets

About 27%OFF

Ogawaryu

Toppings (except for Shabayaki) & Rice coupon (11 coupons) 900 yen (tax included)

Usually up to 200 yen → 82 yen per coupon

Up to 59% off

Details of the Anniversary 2

Limited to 4 restaurants! Tuesday Gyoza Festival!

Applicable stores： ・Yamato Sakuragaoka Store

　　　　　Yamato Sakuragaoka Store

　　　　　Tama Kaidori Store

　　　　　Akiruno Store

Every Tuesday after 4:00 p.m. during the month of June, we will offer 5 gyoza (including tax) for 100 yen (tax included) to customers who order noodles.

This is our inaugural festival to express our gratitude to all of you who have supported us for the past 31 years.

We look forward to your continued support of Ophus Corporation and its brands.

Company Profile】 Company name: Ophus Corporation

Company name: Ophus Corporation

Representative Director: Takashi Ogawa, President and Representative Director

Head office: 4409 Oyama-cho, Machida-shi, Tokyo

Head office: 2F, 1158-4 Aihara-cho, Machida-shi, Tokyo

Establishment : April 2001

Capital ： 10,000,000 yen (as of February 2023)

Business activities: Restaurant management

Our group companies: Ogawa Noodle Manufacturing Co.

　　　　　　　　　 Kitchen Works Co.

　　　　　　　　　 Denshoku no Mirai Co.

　　　　　　　　　 Mirai Kiki Sales Co.

　　　　　　　　　 Y'S DANCE STUDIO Ltd.

The product is a bowl of Kitakata ramen that can be enjoyed either cold or hot, and is filled with the charms of Bannai, which is synonymous with Kitakata ramen.

Bannai is known for its roasted pork!

We have faithfully recreated the flavor of Bannai by topping it with two slices of luxurious roasted pork soaked in flavor and adding a delicious menma (pickled bamboo shoots).

Enjoy it cold and refreshing on a hot day, or warm it up and enjoy the fragrant flavor of the soup. It can be served according to the season or your mood.

Please enjoy the taste that Bannai fans are sure to appreciate with your dog!

Komifudeli Kitakata Ramen Sannai

POP to be displayed in the store

About Sannai Kitakata Ramen

One of the three Kitakata ramen families, "Bannai Shokudo" has inherited the taste of a long-established restaurant and is now serving it to people all over Japan.

Kitakata is called "the village of warehouses in Tohoku". In the land of Kitakata, where we had arrived by chance, we encountered aged, multi-added water noodles with the firmness and robust flavor that only hand-kneaded noodles can provide. And then, there was the connection with Bannai Shokudo. He asked to be allowed to learn as an apprentice, but was always turned down. Still, he went to the restaurant every day and finally found an opening to achieve his ambition of "bringing back this flavor and spreading it throughout the country," and came to understand Shingo and Hisa Bannai, the founders of Bannai Shokudo, through their cooking.

In 1984, the store "Kura," the predecessor of Kitakata Ramen Bannai, opened under the guard of Uchisaiwaicho. In December 1988, the first "Kitakata Ramen Bannai" store was opened in Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture.

We will continue to pass on the taste and desire inherited from Bannai Shokudo, which is "a taste you will never get tired of even if you eat it every day" and "we want you to eat delicious food and leave with a smile on your face.

Kitakata Ramen Bannai official website: https://ban-nai.com/

Kitakata Ramen Sannai Store exterior image

About Comif and Comif Deli

The name "Comif" means "communication" and "food," and it expresses our wish to enrich the lives of people with their dogs through enjoyable food. A time when the whole family enjoys a delicious meal together. Chatting, laughing, and enjoying each other's company. We want to bring that kind of happiness to your dog as well. Comif was born from this desire. Enjoy the Comif for rewards, celebrations, birthdays, and other such occasions. Every little bit of happiness will strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

Comif and Comif Deli are frozen products manufactured in food factories under the same standards of quality control as human sweets and prepared foods. This is why, unlike most dog foods, we even reveal the detailed labeling of ingredients. Currently, the lineup includes about 50 items, including both sweets and delicatessen items.

The person in charge of development is Hideko Imado, aka "Deco" (our director), a pioneer "dog snack/food researcher" and one of the founders of the Comif brand. Based on her many years of research, she strives to create products that contain as little sugar, salt, milk, animal fat, and other ingredients as possible, as well as the preferences of dogs.

Product Outline

Brand name: Comif Deli

Product name ： Comif Deli Kitakata Ramen Sannai

Content ： Product only 102g

Suggested Retail Price ： 648 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　　　　　　 Retail price will vary depending on the retailer.

Sales channels (planned): Nationwide pet stores, home centers, supermarkets, official online shops, etc,

　　　　　　　　　　　　 Supermarkets, official online stores, etc.

Official online store: https://comif.shop/

Shelf life: 180 days from the date of manufacture (frozen)

Company Profile

Company name: Hot Dog Co.

Representative: Takuo Morita, President and Representative Director

Location: 2-20-14 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021, Japan

Establishment ： December 2000

Business description: Development, manufacture, sales, and wholesale of frozen sweets and frozen prepared foods mainly for dogs

　　　　　 Restaurant management business

　　　　　 Planning and operation of books and events

Capital: 30.5 million yen

URL ： https://hot-dog.co.jp/

8/23 TOYAMA Keisuke (pf) and 9/20 OIKAWA Koji (pf) performance flyer

Children from elementary school to 18 years old are invited free of charge.

Children accompanied by their parents (19 years old or older) will be admitted at half price.

Keisuke Toyama will perform a program featuring Chopin's greatest works, "Ballade No. 4" and "Heroic Polonaise," as well as "12 Etudes," Debussy's masterpiece from his later years, characterized by its kaleidoscopic and colorful melodies. Keisuke Toyama's delicate tone will depict a world full of poetic sentiment and color.

Keisuke Toyama (C)Yuji Hori

Keisuke Toyama Performance photo (C)Yuji Hori

Koji Oikawa is one of Japan's leading pianists, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut last year. His passionate and intelligent playing style radiates a unique brilliance. This recital will explore the "stories" that geniuses put into masterpieces such as Liszt's "La Campanella," Chopin's "Raindrops," and Rachmaninoff's "The Bells," and share the wonder and excitement of these works with the audience.

Koji Oikawa (C)Ayumu Gombi

Photo of Koji Oikawa

This recital is a gem of a concert featuring a diverse program, from familiar masterpieces to historical masterpieces that must be heard at least once, at Suntory Hall, which boasts the best acoustics in Japan.

A special musical experience awaits you during the summer vacation and the autumn of the arts.

General tickets are now on sale at Ticket Space, Pia, E-Plus, Lawson Ticket, etc.

Registration for free invitation for children (half-price for accompanying adults) will begin at 10:00 on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at teket.

<Performance Information

Keisuke Toyama Piano Recital Chopin & Debussy

August 23, 2026 (Sun) 14:00 Concert begins / Suntory Hall

General Admission: S seats 5,000 yen A seats 3,500 yen (All seats reserved, tax included) ★General tickets on sale now★

Performance information and ticket purchase: https://www.ints.co.jp/toyamakeisuke-2026.html

Koji Oikawa Piano Recital "Liszt, Chopin, Rachmaninoff: A Tale of Three Geniuses

September 20, 2026 (Sun) 14:00 Concert begins / Suntory Hall

General Admission: S seats 6,000 yen A seats 4,000 yen (all seats reserved, tax included) ★General tickets on sale now★

Performance information and ticket purchase: https://www.ints.co.jp/koji-oikawa2026.html

Free admission for children (half-price for accompanying adults)

Eligibility

Elementary school students to under 18 years old (those born on or after April 2, 2008)

■Application Period

May 23, 2026 (Sat) 10:00 - 18:00 one day before the performance date

Applications will be closed when the number of tickets reaches the planned number, even during the application period.

How to apply

Applications will be accepted on the web (teket). Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Each application is limited to 2 children and 1 accompanying person.

If you have more than 3 children, please split your application into two or more applications. However, seats will be separated for each application.

Application for half-price seats for accompanying persons

Half-price seats for accompanying persons (half-price S seats) are available for children who have difficulty seeing the performance alone.

Half-price seats for accompanying persons can only be applied for when reservations are made at the same time as the "Free Admission for Children" tickets.

For more details, please refer to the application page below.

Application page for free admission for children (teket)

Keisuke Toyama Piano Recital: https://teket.jp/17838/70363

Koji Oikawa Piano Recital: https://teket.jp/17838/70367

DX Selection 2026 Award Ceremony

What is DX Selection?

The DX Selection is a system for selecting excellent examples of small and midsize companies that are creating DX results through initiatives in line with the Digital Governance Code.

The DX Selection is a system to select and publicize best practices in order to promote horizontal development within regions and industries, promote DX among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and revitalize regional efforts.

DX Selection official website

https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/it_policy/investment/dx-selection/dx-selection.html

DX Selection 2026 Final Selection and Award Ceremony

Click here for the streaming archive.

https://www.youtube.com/live/5CSdEGKMMcE

Our announcement

DX Selection 2026 Finalists

The 11th and final speaker out of 11 finalists gave a speech on the theme of "Site-based Interactive DX Model". In response to deep-seated issues in the construction interior decoration industry, such as the need for human resources and long working hours, we presented our unique DX promotion that we have been promoting through repeated dialogues with construction sites, subcontractors, manufacturers, and research institutions.

This year's presentation focused on the development of "Kabe Pita," a wallpaper AI identification application used by more than 37,000 people to date, and efforts to reform industry practices through the digital integration of the order and supply system. The 10-minute speech, which focused on the "light and dark sides of digitalization and streamlining," which the representative himself experienced firsthand, rather than just a beautiful story of success, drew the sympathies of many in the audience.

Future Prospects

After the presentation, we received enthusiastic responses and warm words of support from many people in attendance.

Based on the expectations we received, we will continue to honestly face the real voices of the field under our management philosophy of "being faithful to each and every one of them. We will continue to create new value for the industry as a whole and work toward sustainable development by pursuing a DX model that does not rely on the financial strength of large corporations, but is a challenge that can be taken on in a muddled manner only by small and medium-sized enterprises.

Detailed information on the "KABEPITA" application

<iPhone version

Title: "KABEPITA" iPhone application

Recommended environment: iOS version 15.1 or higher

Price: Free of charge

Location: App Store

URL ： https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/%E3%81%8B%E3%81%B9%E3%81%B4%E3%81%9F/id6476473697

App Store 2D code for download

＜Android version

Title : Android application "KABEPITA

Recommended environment : Android OS version 15.0 or higher

Price ： Free

Location : Google Play

URL ： https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textoragekabe.pita&pli=1

Google Play 2D code for download

KABEPITA application official page

https://textorage.com/kabe-pita/

Company profile

Company name: Komatsu Ltd.

Head Office: Komatsu Building, 1-15-14 Kawamata, Higashiosaka-shi, Osaka

Representative Director: Satoru Komatsu

HP : https://komatsu-coltd.co.jp/

＜Business Description

Planning, design and construction of high-quality space design

Sales and wholesale of various interior finishing and interior-related materials

Design and construction of golf courses, tennis courts, and other sports facilities.

Sales and wholesale of supplies and consumables necessary for facility operation

Construction and operation of e-commerce platforms utilizing our commercial distribution know-how

Planning and operation of material reuse/recycling platforms that contribute to a sustainable society

Development and provision of DX solutions (systems and applications) for the construction industry

In addition to the information announced in the first release, detailed product information will be made available.

[Release No.1] https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/597261

Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO. will hold its grand opening on May 30, 2026!

The concept of "Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO." is "yogurt ice cream eaten at sea

The Atami Ginza shopping street, once known as the "Mecca of Atami," is now lined with a variety of old and new stores, and is beginning to regain the liveliness it once had. However, in order to prevent this bustle from becoming transitory, we have set a goal to add a new option, "Atami yogurt," as a content that does not yet exist in the Atami Ginza Shopping Arcade, and to create a continuous bustle in the Atami Ginza Shopping Arcade. In contrast to the concept of "yogurt delivered by seagulls from the sea" at "Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant" in the Nakamise-dori shopping street in front of Atami Station, the newly opened "Atami Yogurt & Ice 2 GO. The concept is "yogurt ice cream eaten in the sea" because of its proximity to the ocean. The original yogurt is made by mixing Shizuoka Prefecture's Tanna milk with two types of lactic acid bacteria and fermenting it for an extended period of time, resulting in an original yogurt that is firm and mild with little acidity and a gentle sweetness like a sweet. The mild sweetness of Atami yogurt, with its low acidity, and its crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture are sure to delight your taste buds. In addition, we have incorporated plenty of high-quality ingredients such as locally produced "Shizuoka mandarin oranges" and "Tanna milk" and "Izu aloe" grown in soil rich in minerals from the sea, with the hope of bringing the charm of these ingredients to a wider audience. Please enjoy a variety of original products brought to you by a yogurt specialty store at the seaside of Atami, where a special time flows.

Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream

Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO!

This is a store exclusive! Atami Yogurt Ice Cream" frozen "slowly"!

Yogurt made from Shizuoka Prefecture's "Tanna Milk" is combined with strawberry and mandarin orange pulp to create an ice cream that is a perfect match. The original fruit sauce developed for the ice cream is also incorporated into the cone that serves as the handle, providing a refreshing taste all the way through.

Single-serving 500 yen each (tax included)

Plain

Yogurt ice cream with a crispy texture made by slowly freezing yogurt. Inside the cone is a refreshing yogurt cream and lemon sauce, which can be enjoyed like a parfait until the very end.

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream Plain Single 500 yen (tax included)

Strawberry

Strawberry yogurt ice cream mixed with strawberry pulp and strawberry paste from Shizuoka Prefecture's Benihoppe. Inside the cone is a refreshing yogurt cream and strawberry sauce for a satisfying parfait-like experience.

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream Strawberry Single 500 yen (tax included)

Shizuoka Mikan

Mikan yogurt ice cream mixed with juice and pulp of Shizuoka mandarin oranges. Refreshing yogurt cream and mikan sauce are added inside the cone, making it like a mikan yogurt parfait.

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

Atami yogurt ice cream with mikan Single 500 yen (tax included)

Double 640 yen (tax included)

You can choose 2 kinds of Atami yogurt ice cream from 3 kinds: plain, strawberry and mikan. Of course, one type of ice cream can also be served as a double.

Allergy: milk ingredients, wheat, soybeans

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream Double 640 yen (tax included)

Triple 780 yen (tax included)

You can enjoy all three types of Atami yogurt ice cream: plain, strawberry, and mandarin orange. Of course, one type of ice cream can also be served as a triple.

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream Triple 780 yen (tax included)

Enjoy popular and classic products "close to the sea"!

Fresh Yogurt Ice Cream Triple (limited quantities only)

Fresh yogurt made on the morning of the day. The secret to its delicious taste is "airing it out": mix it five times and air it in once. Five sets of five is the official number of times. Enjoy mixing it in a circular motion while saying "YO!" from the super chunky texture to the delicious taste.

Price ： 680 yen (tax included)

Allergy：Dairy ingredients

Fresh yogurt 680 yen (tax included)

Fresh Atami Yogurt

A thick drinkable yogurt that feels like you are eating it. In addition to plain yogurt, it is served with a refreshing fruit sauce containing strawberry and Shizuoka mandarin orange pulp.

Plain price: 650 yen (including tax), Allergy: milk ingredient (left)

Strawberry price: 680 yen (tax included), allergy: dairy ingredient (center)

Shizuoka mandarin orange price: 680 yen (including tax), allergy: dairy ingredient (right)

Left: plain yogurt 650 yen (including tax) / Center: strawberry 680 yen (including tax) / Right: Shizuoka mikan 680 yen (including tax)

A full lineup of take-out items is also available!

Atami Yogurt

Plain price: 400 yen (including tax), Allergy: milk ingredient

Sweetened price: 420 yen (including tax), allergy: dairy ingredients

Strawberry price：480 yen(including tax), Allergy：Dairy ingredients

Shizuoka mikan price：480 yen(including tax), Allergy：Dairy ingredients

Izu aloe price：500 yen(including tax), Allergy：Dairy ingredients

Thick water cut price: 630 yen (including tax), Allergy: dairy ingredients

Atami Yogurt

Yogurt bouche

Yogurt flavored cream sandwiched between fluffy bouquet dough.

Price ： 280 yen (tax included) / piece

Allergy： Egg, milk ingredient, wheat, soybean

Yogurt bouche 280 yen (including tax)／piece

Yogurt sandwich cookies

Yogurt-flavored cookie sandwiches inspired by the gentle taste of yogurt produced at the Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant.

Price : 840 yen (tax included) / set of 4

Allergy： Wheat, egg, milk ingredients, almond, soybean

Yogurt sandwich cookies 840 yen (tax included) / set of 4

Atami Yogurt

You can take home a bottle of thick drinkable yogurt as if you were eating it.

Price ： 480 yen (tax included) / bottle

Allergy： Milk

Nomoru Atami Yogurt 480 yen per bottle (tax included)

All prices include tax.

Outline of "Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO.

Store name ： Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO.

Location ： 7-7 Ginza-cho, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0013, Japan

Opening Date ： Saturday, May 30, 2026

TEL ： 0557-31-1110

Business hours ： 10:00-18:00

Regular holiday ： None

Pre-opening/Grand opening of "Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO.

Pre-opening

Date & Time ： May 29, 2026 (Fri.) 13:00 ~ 18:00

Details: 13:00 Pre-opening

　　　18:00 Closing

Grand opening

Date and time：May 30, 2026 (Saturday) 10:00 - 18:00

Contents：10:00 Grand opening

　　　18:00 Closing

About "Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant

This yogurt specialty store offers take-out yogurt carefully handmade one by one in the store using unadulterated "Tanna milk" produced locally in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to yogurt to take home, we also offer a variety of sweets to enjoy while strolling around Atami, such as "Yogurt Bread.

Appearance of "Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant

Store

Name ： Atami Yogurt Hakkosho

Location ： 7-3 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0011

Official site ： https://www.atami-yogurt.com

Mail order site ： https://atami-yogurt.shop-pro.jp

Official Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/atami_yogurt/

The first "Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant" is located in the Atami Nakamise-dori shopping street. With the concept of "yogurt delivered by seagulls from the sea," the shop offers a lineup of products ideal for eating and drinking.

Name ： Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO.

Location: 7-7 Ginza-cho, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0013, Japan

Official website： https://atamiyogurt-ice2go.com *Scheduled to open on May 29, 2026 (Fri.) at 11:00 a.m.

Mail order site: https://atami-yogurt.shop-pro.jp

　　　　　　 Original ice cream will not be sold.

The second "Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant" will be located in the Atami Ginza Shopping Arcade. With the concept of "yogurt ice cream eaten at sea", you can enjoy the store's limited-edition ice cream made from original yogurt that has been frozen slowly over a long period of time.

Company Profile

Company name: Fusinone Co.

Location: 777 Shimotaga, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0102, Japan

Representative: Takahito Kawakoshi, President

Establishment: October 2, 2007

Business description: Planning, development, manufacturing, wholesale, sales, and quality control of tourist souvenirs

　　　　　 Development and operation of tenant stores

　　　　　 Planning and operation of events and entertainment

Capital: 15 million yen

URL ： https://www.fujinone.co.jp

In addition, on weekends and holidays, an "English Guide" is being held at the DiverCity Tokyo Plaza 2F Festival Plaza, where high school students will explain about the Gundam and introduce tourist information of the Rinkai Fukutoshin area in English, using an original English MAP, to foreign tourists visiting the area around the life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue. The event is being held at the  Festival Plaza on the 2nd floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.

The "TOKYO Gundam Project" has been active since 2012, and this will be the last activity as the installation of the life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue will be  completed at the end of August 2026.

Please take this opportunity to visit the spots in Rinkai Fukutoshin and experience the standing statue.

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026 Second stamp mount

The image is for illustrative purposes only.

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026" will be completed by visiting spots and collecting stamps.

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026 is a stamp rally in which participants visit six locations in Rinkai Fukutoshin, including Shiokaze Park Observation Deck, Water Bus Terminal, and Odaiba Kaihin Koen Station, and collect stamps to complete the visual of a life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue.

The second series of stamps will be designed with the standing statue in awakening mode against the background of the night sky.

The tour takes about one hour, and visitors can start from any spot.

After completing the stamps, bring the stamps to "THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO ANNEX" on the 2nd floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza to receive a raffle ticket, and then go to "THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO (Gundam Base Tokyo Annex)" on the 7th floor of the same plaza to receive a raffle ticket. GUNDAM BASE TOKYO" on the 7th floor to participate in a drawing for Unicorn Gundam Gunpla, Gundam Base limited edition items, and more.

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026 Second Poster

Period of the second stamp rally

Monday, June 8, 2026 - Sunday, July 12, 2026

Stamp spots

(1)Odaiba Kaihin Koen Station

(2)Water bus stop

(3)Inside Daiba Station

(4)Observation deck at Shiokaze Park

(5)DiverCity Tokyo Plaza 2F

　 Next to Tourist Information

(6)Gundam Base Tokyo Annex

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026 Stamp Spots

How to participate

(1) Place a stamp on the "Gundam Stamp Rally 2026" form at each stamp spot.

(2) After visiting all the spots and completing the life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue, bring it to the "Gundam Base Tokyo Annex" in front of the Festival Plaza on the 2nd floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, have it checked by a staff member, and receive a raffle ticket.

(3) Take the ticket to the lottery machine in front of "Gundam Base Tokyo" on the 7th floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza and pass the 2D code over the machine by yourself. If you win, an exchange ticket will be issued on the spot, and you can ask a staff member at the store to exchange it for your prize.

Lottery prizes

Prize A: RG 1/144 Gundam Base Limited

　　　 Unicorn Gundam [Gold Coating] ... 1 person

Prize B: Glass in the shape of a full-size Unicorn Gundam standing can ... 20 winners

Prize C: Gundam Base Limited RX-O Unicorn Gundam

　　　 C Prize: Gundam Base limited edition RX-O Unicorn Gundam in Destroy Mode design can with strawberry chocolate crunch ... 50 winners

Prize D: Halo Plastic Gundam Base Limited Halo [Gundam Base color] ...50 winners

Prize A: RG Unicorn Gundam [Gold Coating].

Prize B: A full-size Unicorn Gundam standing can-shaped glass.

Prize C] Unicorn Gundam Destroy Mode Strawberry Chocolate Crunch in Design Can

Prize D] Halo Plastic Gundam Base Limited Halo [Gundam Base Color] [Prize D

Official website

https://tokyo-gundam-project.jp/stamp-rally/

You can take home the completed base paper.

Entry to Gundam Base Tokyo may be restricted by advance lottery tickets.

For details on the operation of Gundam Base Tokyo, please check the official website of THE GUNDAM BASE.

English Guide

This year will be the 6th time for this program, which aims to deepen "Omotenashi" (hospitality) and international exchange with the power of Tokyo's younger generation. Please refer to the official website for the schedule and other details.

Official website: https://tokyo-gundam-project.jp/

TGP2026 English Guide map (map side)

TGP2026 English Guide map (Gundam side)

(C)SUNRISE INC.

The Izumo Taisha Shrine of Hitachinokuni hereby announces the facts concerning the "Sony Shrine Incident," including the background to date, the status of inquiries to the parties concerned, and the information provided to the Special Procedures of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

In addition, as a milestone of the reconstruction and succession project, which has been carried out to keep the religious heritage alive, we are pleased to announce that the Amano-Torishu Shrine was successfully completed on May 7, 2026, and that a completion ceremony was held to celebrate the completion.

This release is intended to provide an explanation of the "Sony Shrine Incident" and a report on the results of the succession and reconstruction project that has been carried out in response to the incident, so as not to confuse them with each other. 2.

2. organization of the case (important)

The official name of this case is "Sony Shrine Incident. The "Sony Shrine Case" refers to a series of issues concerning the pledge, religious succession, removal and dismantling of shrine buildings, continuity of rituals, and the return of sacred objects related to the Sony Shrine that once existed.

On the other hand, the Amano-Torishu Shrine is not a "Sony Shrine Incident" itself. The Amano-Torishu Shrine is the culmination of a separate reconstruction and succession project that was undertaken to ensure that religious succession would not cease after the infringement of the pledge.

Therefore, this release clearly distinguishes between the "Sony Shrine Incident" and the "Amano-Torishu Shrine Completion" and describes the former as an explanation of the issue and the latter as a report of the results of the succession project.

3. overview of the Sony Shrine case

According to our arrangement, the Sony Shrine Incident mainly consists of the following elements.

Issues related to religious vows and ritual succession

The impact of the demolition and dismantling of the shrine on the continuity of the religious tradition

Issues related to the return of sacred objects

Public interest in terms of religious freedom and continuity of religious practice

Reference image 1: Former Sony Shrine

Exterior view of the former Sony Shrine

This image is a photo of the former Sony Shrine in relation to the Sony Shrine Incident. This is not a photo of the Amano Torihune Shrine. 4.

4. provision of information to the OHCHR Special Procedures

The Grand Shrine has provided information on this case to the Special Procedures of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

The OHCHR Special Procedures are a system of independent experts and others related to the UN Human Rights Council, and can include individual petitions, inquiries, contact with the parties, and organization of information.

Therefore, the provision of this information does not imply that the UN or the OHCHR has made a legal determination or a finding of illegality in this case.

The OHCHR will provide a careful explanation based on the data and background while avoiding definitive expressions. 5.

5) Inquiries to related parties

We have been confirming the facts and inquiring into the views of the parties involved in this matter.

As part of these inquiries, we made a written inquiry to Sony Group Inc. and requested a response by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2026.

As far as we have been able to confirm, no written response was received by the deadline.

Therefore, we have decided to make this matter public based on the data and background available to us at this time, as well as on the views of the Grand Shrine.

6. completion of the Amano-Torishu Shrine as a milestone in the project of succession and reconstruction

The Taisya has been promoting the reconstruction and succession project as a concrete effort to ensure that religious succession will not cease.

As a result, on May 7, 2026, the Amano-Torishu Shrine was successfully completed and a completion ceremony was held.

While the completion of the shrine is a separate project from the "Sony Shrine Project," it also marks a milestone in the successful completion of the project in the sense that the religious inheritance of the shrine has actually been passed on to the next generation.

Therefore, in this release, we would like to explain to the public where the problem lies by providing information to the OHCHR Special Procedures, and also report that the project for religious succession has come to fruition in reality.

Reference image 2: Amano-Torishu Shrine shrine building and banner

The shrine pavilion and banner banner of Amano-Torishu Shrine, photographed on May 7, 2026.

This image is a photograph of the completion of Amano-Torishu Shrine. This image is a photograph of the completion of Amano-Torishu Shrine and is not a subject of the Sony Shrine Incident.

Reference Image 3: Attendance at the completion ceremony

Attendance at the completion ceremony of the Amano-Torishu Shrine

This is a photograph of the ceremony and the attendance at the completion ceremony in the precincts of the shrine.

Reference image 4: Group photo taken after the completion ceremony.

Commemorative photo after the completion ceremony at Amano-Torishu Shrine

A group photo of the people involved in the completion ceremony. 7.

Purpose of this announcement

The purpose of this announcement is not to impress any particular conclusion, but to make the following points clear to the public.

The purpose of this announcement is not to impress upon the public any particular conclusion, but rather to clarify the following points

The fact that information was provided to the OHCHR Special Procedures

The status of the inquiries made to the parties concerned

The fact that the Amano-Torishu Shrine is a separate case and was completed on May 7, 2026

The fact that the succession and reconstruction project has reached a successful milestone.

Inquiry Response Policy

In principle, inquiries should be made by e-mail.

Please note that we may take some time to respond to inquiries due to the need for written confirmation.

When writing an article, please make a distinction between the "Sony Shrine Incident" and the "Amano-Torishu Shrine Completion". 8.

8. list of attached documents

Chronological list of the Sony Shrine Incident

A copy of the related inquiry document

Explanatory material regarding the provision of information to the OHCHR Special Procedures

Photograph of the former Sony Shrine (Reference Image 1)

Photographs of the completion of Amano-Torishu Shrine (reference images 2-4)

Video of the interview with the priest

https://youtu.be/FaUa4SvpQ-E

Outline of the Organization

Religious corporation: Tokorikuni Izumo-taisha Shrine

Location : 2006 Fukuhara, Kasama, Ibaraki 309-1634

URL : http://www.izumotaisha.or.jp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galleryohrin/

The free public performance will take place at the Toyonaka Performing Arts Center (Middle Hall) in Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is one of the largest private universities in the United States and is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The visit to Japan is being organized as part of a cultural exchange program commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Church in Japan.

Winner of the Division 1A Hip Hop Division at the April 2026 National College Dance Championships

The BYU Cougarettes are widely recognized for their technical excellence, artistry, teamwork, and high-energy performances. The team recently won the Division 1A Hip Hop National Championship and finished third in Jazz at the 2026 NDA College National Championship held in Daytona Beach, Florida.

With a long history of national success, the Cougarettes have earned a strong reputation throughout the United States as one of the nation’s top collegiate dance teams.

Official BYU Cougarettes information:

https://pam.byu.edu/performance-groups/cougarettes/

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In addition to the Osaka performance, the Cougarettes will also participate in a special collaboration event with CHIBIUNITY, an internationally active dance team based in Niigata, Japan. The collaboration is intended to promote friendship, creativity, and cultural exchange between young dancers from Japan and the United States.

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Japan and Utah share historical ties dating back to the 19th century, including the visit of the Iwakura Mission to Salt Lake City in 1872, where Japanese delegates met Church leader Brigham Young. The upcoming performances continue that tradition of international friendship and cultural exchange.

Brigham Young University Campus

Performance Information

Event Title:

BYU Cougarettes Osaka Performance

Date & Time:

Friday, June 5, 2026

Doors Open: 6:30 p.m.

Performance Begins: 7:00 p.m.

Venue:

Toyonaka Performing Arts Center – Middle Hall

3-7-2 Sone Higashimachi, Toyonaka, Osaka

Admission:

Free

Organizer:

BYU Cougarettes Japan Performance Executive Committee

Contact:

Email: byucgrts@gmail.com

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Related Event

CHIBIUNITY × Cougarettes Japan-U.S. Collaboration Stage

Date & Time:

Saturday, May 30, 2026

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Venue:

Konan Ward Cultural Center Music & Theater Hall

Niigata City, Japan

Details:

Approximately 25 members of the BYU Cougarettes and young Japanese dancers will participate in a special collaborative performance event.

CHIBIUNITY Official Website:

https://share.google/Lw9s1PaITHGbaBd2b

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For inquiries, please contact

Mail: byucgrts@gmail.com

Mikusukket! #1.

We have decided to hold this event because we want more people to see and hold these works as we accept orders for can badges and creative goods.

We are open to exhibitors with original creations, even if they are not goods produced by our company. (Some regulations apply)

Mikusuketto! will be a place for creators and artists of original works to exhibit and sell their creations, and a place where many people can pick up their works.

Points to look forward to

A safe event even for first-time visitors.

You can meet wonderful works of manga, illustrations, miscellaneous goods, etc.

Fun stamp rally program.

Details page

https://canbadge-arc.com/mixket/

Application page

https://canbadge-arc.com/mixket/circle/

Ticket sales page

https://canbadge-arc.com/mixket/guest/tickets/

Badge ARC

https://canbadge-arc.com

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Outline of the event (1)(Kinshicho)

Date ： August 9, 2026 (Sun.) 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Venue: Sumida Industrial Hall, Conference Room 1

　　　　(Kinshicho Marui 9F, 3-9-10 Koto-bashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)

Access : JR Kinshicho Station

Exhibition fee: 3,300 yen - 5,500 yen (tax included)

Admission fee: 300 yen (tax included)

Outline of the exhibition (2) (Asakusa)

Date ： October 31, 2026 (Saturday) 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue ：Taito Kumin Kaikan Hall (2)

　　　　(9F, 4-5-6 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo)

Access : Asakusa Station

Exhibition fee: 3,300 yen - 5,500 yen (tax included)

Admission fee: 300 yen (tax included)

If you wish to exhibit, please apply from the Exhibitor Application page.

Tickets are required for admission.

Tickets can be purchased on the day of the show, but to avoid confusion, please purchase tickets in advance if possible.

This time, you can enjoy Asian and ethnic dishes perfect for early summer using vegetables grown in East Kyoto.

On the kitchen wagon, China Kitchen Ieraku in Hachioji will be serving their popular handmade gyoza (dumplings)! Members of Food HEROes U-30 COMMUNITY, a community of young chefs, will serve authentic Asian rice. And what's more, Kichijoji's gourmet information site "Kichi Guru" will be on the kitchen wagon! We will be selling our popular Kichijoji ice cream.

At the Marche, farmers from the Tama area, including the area around Coppice Kichijoji, will sell fresh vegetables produced in East Kyoto, and the popular Asian food store in Kichijoji, "Asia Sun Market," will make its first appearance at Coppice Kichijoji, selling bagged noodles and other items from various Asian countries.

Visitors who shop at the Kitchen Wagon and Marche can participate in the "Asian Spice Gacha" to win authentic spices.

Free workshops will also be held. Visitors can paint freely with flowers and leaves of vegetables and fruits, making this an event where the whole family can spend a relaxing day.

This event is the ninth event in the "Agriculture to Food Marche" series held in July 2023. Once again, we are teaming up with "VEGESH TOKYO," a local production for local consumption project realized from Tokyo, which has a 0% food self-sufficiency rate, to expand the circle of local production for local consumption by making people aware of the safety and taste of vegetables and fruits produced in Tokyo.

The event will provide an opportunity to talk directly with vegetable farmers (producers) who will have stalls at the Marche about how to eat and preserve vegetables in a delicious way, and to experience agriculture up close and personal.

Agriculture to Asian Food Marché

■Selling fresh vegetables from nearby farmers

Farmers in the Kichijoji area, mainly in the Tama region, will gather to sell fresh Tokyo vegetables directly to the public.

List of Tokyo farmers (tentative)

Farm name: Asami Farm

Location: Tachikawa City

Products: Green onions, garlic, onions, wasabi greens, cut flowers, etc.

Farm Name： Tanaka NOH Garden

Area : Tachikawa City

Products : leeks, tomatoes, cucumbers, salad wasabi, etc.

Farm Name： Shimada farm

Area : Tachikawa city

Products : Sunny lettuce, onions, potatoes, garlic, etc.

Farm Name： Nursery

Area : Tachikawa city

Product： Lemongrass／Pak choi

Farm Name： Baba Farm

Locality ： Fuchu City

Product： Blueberry

Farm Name： Nakanishi Farm

Area： Hachioji City

Product： Zucchini, Cauliflore, Stick broccoli, etc.

Farm Name： Kobito Farm

Area： Musashino City

Products: Carrots, zucchini, pak choi, green beans, cucumbers, etc.

The popular Asian food store "Asia Sun Market" in Kichijoji makes its first appearance at Coppis Kichijoji!

Bagged Noodles from Asian CountriesA variety of rare bagged noodles from various countries will be available in accordance with the theme of Asian Rice.

■Vegetables Grown in Higashi-Kyoto x Asian and Ethnic Cuisine

At the kitchen wagon, you can enjoy international cuisine, sweet dishes and light meals with spices that have an Asian and ethnic atmosphere using vegetables grown in East Kyoto.

Food HEROes U30 COMMUNITY

Members of Food HEROes U-30 COMMUNITY, a community of chefs under 30 years old, will serve authentic Asian cuisine using rare brand pork "Yawaraton" from Tachikawa City and freshly picked vegetables from Higashikyoto.

Menu

Tachikawa jujubu gapao rice / Tachikawa jujubu rou roe rice / Tachikawa jujubu bahn mi / mango lassi / masala chai / Asian beer

Food HEROes U30 COMMUNITY Menu Image

Ieraku

China Kitchen Ieraku in Hachioji makes its first appearance at Coppice Kichijoji!

The meaty and succulent dish is made without garlic and tastes great! The popular handmade dumplings, which do not use garlic and are seasoned to taste great even when eaten as is, will be available for sale. Along with the regular gyoza, we will also have gyoza with a choice of sauces made from Tokyo products. Please enjoy the Asian taste that you can only have here.

Menu

A plate of 5 grilled gyoza (5 different flavors to choose from)

(1)Wasabi + wasabi leaves (2)Ethnic sauce (with pakuchi) (3)Hot sauce (4)Vinegar (5)Sauce (okonomiyaki style)

Yuzu Sour / Yuzu Squash

Ieraku Menu Image Photos

Yoshiguru

The shaved ice specialty store "Yoshi Guru" run by Kichijoji media "Yoshi Guru" makes its first appearance on the Kitchen Wagon! Shaved ice made with locally produced and consumed ingredients from Kichijoji and Mitaka will be sold.

This time, a special menu based on the theme of "Farm to Asian Food" will also be available.

Menu

Vietnamese coffee shaved ice / Greek yogurt shaved ice / Mitaka strawberry shaved ice / Vietnamese coffee agar Greek yogurt / Bac Siu (Vietnamese iced coffee) / Butterfly Pea Soda / Roselle Soda / Mitaka strawberry milk

Image of Yoshi ice

Experience to interact with agricultural products

Asian Spice Gacha

Shop at the Kitchen Car and Marche and win authentic spices! You will receive a set of professionally selected "aromas" such as Hakkaku, Hwaseng pepper, lemongrass, etc. and a "recipe for home use". Don't just eat it, take home an amazing Asian experience.

How to participate: For every 500 yen spent on the bill, one "Lottery Aid Ticket" will be given; with three tickets, you can try the gacha once!

*The event will end when all the gachas are gone.

Spice image photo

Let's play in the field - Let's paint with flowers and leaves! ～Let's play in the field!

A workshop will be held to draw pictures using flowers, leaves, and small fruits and vegetables.

You can actually touch the leaves of vegetables and fruits at the Marche and draw on them by attaching them to drawing paper. The workshop is free of charge, so please join us with your children.

Photo of the workshop

Order delicious vegetables in advance and pick them up at the venue

You can purchase vegetables from "VEGESH TOKYO" (https://vegesh.tokyo/), a website where you can buy vegetables produced in East Kyoto, in advance (order and payment) and pick them up smoothly at the venue on the day of the event. The following two sets will be available this time. There will be 3 kinds of vegetables from the following list, about 2-3 servings, depending on the harvest conditions!

Tokyo Vegetable Salad Set" - A combination that is good with dressing, but we want you to eat it with salt and olive oil.

Stick broccoli (Nakanishi Farm), cucumbers (Kobito Farm), salad ensai (Tanaka NOH Garden), tomatoes (Tanaka NOH Garden)

Three of the above vegetables can be used.

Tokyo Stir-Fry Vegetable Set": Delicious combination of vegetables stir-fried with curry powder and oil

Cauliflore (Nakanishi Farm), Onion (Asami Farm), Garlic (Asami Farm), Carrot (Kobito Farm), Green beans (Kobito Farm)

Three types of vegetables will be selected from those listed above.

Event Outline

Agriculture to Asian Food Marché

Dates: Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026

Time ： 11:00-18:00

Venue ： GREENING Plaza, 3F, Coppice Kichijoji A Building

Admission: Free

Sponsor ： Coppice Kichijoji https://www.coppice.jp/

Planning & Management: R.E. Co.

*For details of the event, please check the Coppice Kichijoji website (https://www.coppice.jp/newsandevent/coppice/28764).

*Please note that the products to be sold, menu, etc. are subject to change.

The event will be held rain or shine, and will be cancelled in case of stormy weather.

The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Drinking alcohol and driving under the age of 20, including on a bicycle, are prohibited by law. Please enjoy the event in moderation.

The event is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Outline of Coppice Kichijoji

Coppice Kichijoji is located in the heart of Tokyo, in the heart of the city, under the concept of "Let's be GREENING. (GREENING = to recover vitality and freshness and return to one's natural state), Coppice Kichijoji offers ideas for spreading a richer way of life from this town called Kichijoji.

(1) Facility name: Coppice Kichijoji coppice KICHIJOJI

(2)Location: 1-11-5 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0004, Japan

(3)Access: 2-minute walk from the North Exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines.

　　　　　　　 2 minutes walk from "Kichijoji Station" of Keio Inokashira Line

(4) Building Summary: Total floor area: approx. 46,000m2 / Building scale: Building A: 1 basement floor, 7 above-ground floors,

　　　　　　　 Building B: 1 basement floor, 9 above-ground floors

(5)Parking: 100 cars

(6)Website: https://www.coppice.jp/

Access MAP

Exterior view of Coppis Kichijoji

GREENING Plaza

The official ambassador of this restaurant is "Rui Bokchi Eating and Walking", a gourmet creator who has 1.6 million followers on SNS and has eaten at more than 1,000 restaurants. His thorough consumer perspective and vast experience in dining were reflected in the store concept. In addition, a pre-opening event will be held on Thursday, May 28, the day before the opening, to which media representatives and influencers will be invited.

Hot and spicy hot and sour soup with vegetables to boost metabolism

Background of development: "Food Challenges" after eating at 1,000 restaurants

The concept for Tingtou was inspired by the challenge of "balancing good food with good health," which Rui Botchi Eating Walk has faced after visiting more than 1,000 restaurants and communicating the charms of each one.

In the course of his daily food expeditions, he was confronted with the difficulty of managing his health and arrived at "hot and sour soup," which uses the power of spices to boost metabolism and provide a rich intake of vegetables.

He also faced the challenges of "the concentration of hot and spicy restaurants in Hokkaido in the city, making it difficult to access with children or by car," and "the limited choice of spiciness, making it difficult for families to enjoy hot and spicy food together.

We wanted to "make healthy eating more accessible through free choice and personal preference.

With this in mind, we have created the ultimate customized store where men and women of all ages can choose the "right answer" by combining authentic medicinal soups and the everyday traffic flow of a shopping mall.

The "free choice makes personalized healthy eating more accessible".

The three principles of "Ding Tang" are

1. endless choices! Full Customization System

Customers themselves can choose as many ingredients as they like from a showcase of 38 varieties. In addition, customers can choose from 4 types of noodles, 11 levels of spiciness, and 6 levels of "yakuzen level," which is unparalleled in other restaurants. This provides the experience of creating your own unique bowl of soup.

From "0 spiciness" to "the hottest spiciness in Hokkaido

The soup, condensed with the flavor of medicinal herbs, is available in a wide range of levels, from "0 spicy," which even those who do not like spicy food and small children can enjoy with ease, to "Hokkaido's No. 1 level," which will make even the hottest spicy food fanatics groan. The whole family can enjoy their favorite at the same table.

3. Uncompromising "Donburi" lineup

We have developed a menu of rice bowls that are not only compatible with hot and spicy hot sauce, but are also capable of playing a leading role on their own. We have pursued the best balance between satisfaction and health.

The soup condensed with the flavor of medicinal herbs can be enjoyed with ease by those who do not like spicy food and even small children.

■ Store Outline

* Store name ： Hot and spicy hot sauce specialty restaurant "Ding tang" * Opening date ： 2026

* Opening Date ： May 29, 2026 (Friday)

* Location ： AEON Sapporo Kuwazono 1F (14-28, Kita 8 Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)

* Business hours: Same as AEON Sapporo Kuwazono store business hours

Ynot PROJECTS

https://why-not.biz/?post_type=project

Evangelist

Concept "Translate Japan

This project is an initiative to reinterpret Japanese culture, aesthetics, craftsmanship, and values from a modern perspective and convey them to society under the concept of "Translate Japan.

In recent years, "hotel-like" has become a trend in the renovation market.

This is the concept of transforming one's home into a sophisticated hotel-like space by incorporating the extraordinary into the everyday. On the other hand, it is also true that spaces are becoming more homogenized and increasingly designed with somewhat similar atmospheres. Therefore, WYNOT proposes spatial value through "craftsmanship" that cannot be expressed by ready-made products alone.

First, we created a model room with "plaster molding" throughout, so that from the moment you open the front door, you can experience a space that reflects your own sensibilities and tastes, rather than a ready-made product.

The image source was "Heritance Kandalama," a luxury resort hotel created by Jeffrey Bawa, a leading Sri Lankan architect.

Wynott Blog (related to Jeffrey Bawa)

https://ourl.jp/hNmBG

The term "plastering" itself is not yet widely known to the general public.

Plastering, however, is not simply the art of painting walls, but also the creation of space itself through materials, textures, and shades.

In contrast to today's living spaces where wallpaper has become the mainstream, Ynot proposes new spatial values by "translating" the traditional technique of plastering into modern apartment renovations.

Plastering" under construction

Plastering" in its completed form

At the center of the project is WYNOT representative Tsuyoshi Kawamura, a second-generation plasterer and a skilled plasterer who has worked hard on site. Although plasterers are generally perceived as "wall painters," he believes that a plasterer's job is not simply to paint walls, but to "create walls. That is why he does not limit the plasterer's work to painting alone. Scraping, polishing, preserving, reclaiming, and reconstructing the space itself using plastering techniques in a full renovation are also essential roles of a plasterer.

Behind this concept is a perspective that can only be held by craftsmen who have carried on the tradition. Those who do not know the mold cannot break it. It is only because he has acquired, followed, and accumulated the mold in the field that he is able to discern its essence and update it in accordance with the times. What he is aiming for is not mere rebellion, but "breaking the mold" because of the skills and trust he has built up in the field by continuing the tradition and standing in the field as a plastering technician.

BREAK THE MOLD

The central figure in this project, Tsuyoshi Kawamura (President of Ynot Co., Ltd.), is one of the representatives of Monolith Corporation (Location: Shimo-Oyamada-cho, Machida City, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Hiroo Sato and Tsuyoshi Kawamura; hereinafter referred to as Monolith Corporation), a member of the On-Site Co-Creation Organization group.

Monolith Corporation's motto is "BREAK THE MOLD. Monolith Corporation is a company that continues to take on unconventional changes and challenges.

Monolith Corporation is a one-stop shop for the full renovation of this model room, including demolition, design, construction management, and plastering.

Monolith Corporation Website

https://monolith-c.co.jp/

Monolith Corporation Breaking the mold

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The Evangelist project will "translate Japan" through Kawamura's values, which are not confined to the framework of architecture, from the perspective of plastering, a tradition that has been handed down from generation to generation. Japanese craftsmanship, such as Nambu ironware, maki-e, glasswork, plastering, woodworking, and old private house construction.

There are not only "techniques" but also "aesthetics" and "ideas" that Japanese people have cultivated over a long period of time.

Traditional iron casting "Nanbu Tekki

However, in modern times, there are many cases where the value of Nambu ironware is not fully communicated and is buried as "something old.

The Dendoishi Project is an attempt to bring such Japanese culture and craftsmanship to society by re-editing them into modern lifestyles, spaces, and values, rather than treating them as mere objects to be preserved.

For example, the idea is not to tear down old things and make new ones, but to utilize, polish, preserve, and reconstruct existing materials.

Therein lies the culture of "restoration" and "inheritance" that the Japanese people originally possessed.

Wynott proposes this not as mere nostalgia, but as "value for the next generation.

It is precisely because we live in an age of homogenized space and mass consumption,

More and more people are beginning to see the value in "something that shows human thought and skill," rather than "something that shows who made it.

The "Evangelist Project" will go beyond the framework of the construction industry to translate the values that lie dormant in Japan into the modern age, and develop it as an activity to connect it to the next generation.

Company Profile

Company name: WYNOT Co.

Representative: Tsuyoshi Kawamura, President

Location: 2674-1 Shimo-Oyamada-cho, Machida-shi, Tokyo

Business description: Public relations and services

URL ： https://why-not.biz/

Company name: Monolith Corporation

Representative: Daio Sato and Tsuyoshi Kawamura, Representative Directors

Location: 2674-1 Shimo-Oyamada-cho, Machida-shi, Tokyo

Business: General construction business

URL : https://monolith-c.co.jp/

Group photo of the Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Project

THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 Executive Committee held a Japanese cultural exchange program related to "2026 Miss SAKE Azerbaijan" in Kuba, Azerbaijan on Monday, May 11, 2026.

The event was introduced as an international exchange program through Japanese culture by local media and video coverage.

In addition, the "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Nogi Kaikan in Tokyo as a result of this initiative.

This initiative is not merely a passing topic of conversation, but is intended to deepen the exchange of culture, people, and information between Japan and Azerbaijan, and to lead to the creation of ongoing contacts in the future.

■About the local cultural exchange project

The "2026 Miss SAKE Azerbaijan" related project was held in Kuba, Republic of Azerbaijan on May 11, 2026, and included an exchange program introducing sake culture and Japanese culture.

The event was introduced locally as an effort to promote culture and exchange activities by the participants, and was reported in the local media and related video clips.

The JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 Executive Committee considers this initiative as a project that will lead to new exchange opportunities between Japan and Azerbaijan, and will expand it to the "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" to be held on June 16 (Tuesday) in Tokyo. The event will be held in Kuba, Azerbaijan.

Cultural exchange program in Kuba, Azerbaijan

News footage of the cultural exchange program introduced in the local media

June 16 "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" in Kuba, Azerbaijan

In response to this local initiative, the "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Nogi Kaikan in Tokyo.

This reception will be held as a venue for the exchange of cultures, people, and information between Japan and Azerbaijan, and aims to create opportunities for continued exchange in the future through Japanese culture, food culture, crafts, and communication.

Visual of "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" to be held on June 16, 2026

Event Outline

Event Name: Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026

　　　　　　～Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Reception 2026

Date ： June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)

Venue: Nogi Kaikan, 4F "Toyoake", 8-11-27 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Time ：17:30 Doors open

　　　　　　18:00 Concert begins

　　　　　　20:30 End of performance

Scheduled contents

Sharing of local culture and market information by local partners in Azerbaijan

2026 Miss SAKE Azerbaijan representative to visit Japan

Sake culture session by Miss SAKE Japan

Sake tasting experience to promote the sake brewery

Sake tasting experience to experience the difference in taste depending on the sake cups

Cultural exchange content incorporating crafts and art elements

Cultural exchange booths introducing sake culture

Expansion to THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026

This reception will be held as part of the cultural exchange program for THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 scheduled to be held in October 2026. The Japan ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 Executive Committee will continue to create opportunities for ongoing cultural exchange between Japan and the rest of the world through international exchange activities centered on Japanese culture.

For more information and general inquiries, please contact

For inquiries and applications for the "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026," please contact us through our official line.

For more information, please contact us through the official line.

https://lin.ee/Nxafep8

About future announcements

THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 Executive Committee will continue its efforts to create continuous points of contact between Japan and the rest of the world through international exchange programs centered on Japanese culture.

Starting with the "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" on June 16 (Tuesday), the committee will also disseminate information in stages toward "THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026" to be held in October.

Official Website

The latest information on THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 will be posted on the official website.

The official website is here

https://ua-jeg.jp/

Prior to the grand opening, CHUSTO will be open from May 30 to June 17 as a pre-opening period. (*Only dinner service will be available during the pre-opening period.

CHUSTO restaurant details: https://vandk.jp/restaurant/chusto

CHUSTO GrandOpen in Ebisu on June 18, 2026

New restaurant "CHUSTO" in Ebisu

Quality ingredients and wine, "just right" Spain for adults

CHUSTO Spanish Bar & Vinoteca

CHUSTO Spanish Bar & Vinoteca

The theme of CHUSTO is

Just right" Spain where "ingredients, wine, and adults gather".

The name of the restaurant is CHUSTO.

The name "Chusto" is a combination of the words "meat" (Chuleton) and "just right" (Justo).

We named our restaurant "CHUSTO", which is a combination of two Spanish words.

We have a lineup of wines grown in the lands of Spain, and simply prepare ingredients that you can see the faces of the Japanese producers.

The restaurant's specialty is the L-bone steak, which is prepared over charcoal to bring out the best flavor.

We value straightforward taste and depth rather than showiness.

Akagyu beef from Kumamoto. Shorthorn beef and delicious fish from Iwate.

And carefully grown pesticide-free vegetables from Saitama and Chiba.

Japanese ingredients add a touch of flair to traditional Spanish dishes and rice dishes.

You can enjoy it like a Spanish bar or a wine bar in various scenes.

From the producers, to the chefs, to the service, to you at the table.

The heat generated by the proximity between the producers, the chefs, the service, and even you at the table, is put directly into each dish and each drink.

CHUSTO

A "street corner" for adults where you can enjoy the real thing without any fuss.

A Spanish diner for adults who enjoy "just right" ingredients, wine, and people!

Beef from Kumamoto and Shorthorn Beef from Iwate / Charcoal-grilled L-bone Steak from Spain

Chuleton: Spanish Charcoal Grilled L-Bone Steak

Chuleton is a Spanish charcoal-grilled L-bone steak. It is especially famous as a specialty of the Basque Country, a gastronomic city in northern Spain, where delicious steaks are served in bars. Spaniards are always feasting on turetons, and Spanish bars are lively, smiling, and bustling with activity. Spanish bars where you can enjoy delicious charbroiled L-bone steaks, quality ingredients, and wine. We wish there was a restaurant like this in Japan, just like in Spain, and we will embody it at "CHUSTO"!

In preparation for the opening of the restaurant, we searched day and night for the best beef for the charcoal-grilled L-bone steak and the best way to grill it. We visited ranches and butcher stores to deepen our learning through repeated trial production and tasting, and to listen to the real voices of the producers and learn about the actual situation. The red beef from Harada Chikusan in Kumamoto and shorthorn beef from Tamura Farm in Iwate, which we met there, are delivered to the store. We hope you will enjoy the char-grilled L-bone steak of chuletón española, which is the pride of the restaurant!

Recommended menu at CHUSTO

Starting with our famous L-bone steak, we prepare charcoal-grilled dishes using high quality ingredients shipped directly from the producer. For example, Azumino Jidori chicken from Nagano, Dorobuta bone-in roast from Hokkaido, Nametagarei (flatfish) nerve-finned by fishermen in Kamaishi, Iwate, and pesticide-free vegetables from Saitama and Chiba. There are also three original sauces to complement the charcoal-grilled dishes: Alioli: garlic and olive oil / Mojo Belle: mint and parsley / Mojo Picon: cumin and paprika.

Turetón: Spanish char-grilled bone-in L-bone steak

Charcoal-grilled Jidori chicken / Grilled vegetables without pesticides and 3 kinds of sauces

Examples of recommended menu items at CHUSTO

Harada Chikusan", Kumamoto, Japan: Charcoal-grilled red beef L-bone rib roast

Iwate "Tamura Ranch" Shorthorn Beef L-Bone Sirloin Charcoal Grill

Hokkaido "Dorobuta" Beef bone-in loin char-grilled

Sasaki-san's nerve-clenched Nametagarei from Kamaishi, Iwate, grilled over charcoal

SOU FARM" shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and garlic sprouts "Fleet" from Hiki-gun, Saitama

NORA FARM, Abiko, Chiba, Japan Onions, zucchini, grilled on an iron plate

Teppan Grilled Pure Blood Agu Pork Mask from Nakijin Village, Okinawa

Vinaigreta crepe "Fijoa" with tuna and vegetables from Yaizu, Shizuoka

Yanagiba Octopus "Pulpo a Feira", Sasaki-san's nerve-jointed octopus from Kamaishi, Iwate.

Three types of paella: Okinawa Kibimaru Pork Shank with Bone / Iwate Kamaishi Acorns and Clams / Squid Ink

Three types of cheese from FARO, a Hokkaido cheese factory with a deep love for Spanish cheese: Roma, Finca and Bosque.

CHUSTO's famous cheese cake "Tarta de Queso" (using FARO's Finca, etc.), etc.

CHUSTO menu (a la carte)

https://vandk.jp/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHUSTO_A-La-Carte.pdf

Okinawa Kibimaru Pork Shank Paella

CHUSTO's specialty cheesecake / Pulpo a feira (octopus with nerve-jointed octopus)

About 100 kinds of Spanish wines & also served by the glass.

We have a wide selection of wines that we feel are good to drink now, and you can enjoy them by the glass. We have a little more northern Spanish wines due to our passion for our specialty, the char-grilled L-bone steak that represents the Basque Country in northern Spain, as well as wines from small wineries and wineries that we visited during our training in Spain. Please feel free to ask our sommelier what kind of wine you would like to drink, what mood you are in today, and how it goes with food.

■Interior & 27 seats (10 table seats, 10 counter seats, 7 semi-standing seats)

We have 10 seats at tables, 10 seats at the counter, and 7 seats for semi-standing drinks. We deliver the heat generated by the proximity of our customers, our chefs and service staff, and our wine, food, and producers in each dish and each drink. We hope that our restaurant will be a place where customers can spend a pleasant and comfortable time.

CHUSTO interior image / About 100 kinds of Spanish wines carefully selected by sommelier

CHUSTO" young team: 30-year-old manager and sommelier and a chef in his 20s

V&K Co., Ltd. has many young staff members who love Spain and restaurants under the leadership of CEO Víctor García. As a restaurant with a young team, the new restaurant will be led by two young people. The manager & sommelier will be Shusuke Sawai, who studied at "Sal Amor" in Daikanyama and "Bar Portillo" in Nakameguro, and the head chef will be Ryoga Nakagami, who trained at "La Panza" in Ginza and "Bar Portillo" in Nakameguro.

V&K Representative Director Victor Garcia / CHUSTO Chef Nakagami and Manager Sawai

[Management Company: V&K Co.

The four values (corporate philosophy) that drive V&K Inc. are love, challenge, growth, and coexistence. The company has a warm corporate culture that values internal exchanges and bonds with colleagues, helping and supporting each other. The company supports our employees in their efforts to learn and grow together through training in Spain, cooking and wine courses, tapas contests, and other programs.

We will continue to strive to spread Spanish food culture through our Spanish restaurants and bars, both in terms of food and wine, to our customers and to Japan.

New restaurant: CHUSTO restaurant outline

Grand opening: June 18

Pre-opening period: May 30 to June 17

　　　　　　　　　　Pre-opening period: May 30 to June 17 *Open for dinner only during the pre-opening period

CHUSTO Spanish Bar & Vinoteca

chusto spanish bar & vinoteca

Location : 3F Tango-cho Building, 3-26-1 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011, Japan

　　　　　　(2 minutes walk from Ebisu Station West Exit)

TEL : 03-6712-6946

Business hours: Weekdays 17:00-23:30 (L.O. 22:30)

　　　　　　Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 11:30-14:30 (L.O. 13:45)

　　　　　　　　　　　　No lunch hours during pre-opening period

　　　　　　　　　　　　17:00-22:00｜L.O. 21:00

Closed: Monday (open if Monday is a national holiday)

Seats: 27 (10 at tables, 10 at counter, 7 semi-standing)

Offering : A la carte, course: dinner and lunch on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, wine

Official website: https://vandk.jp/restaurant/chusto

Instagram(@chusto.ebisu): https://www.instagram.com/chusto.ebisu

▼Online reservation (table check)

https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/chusto/reserve

Company Profile

Company name: V&K Corporation

Representative ： Victor Sakae Okamoto (Victor Garcia), President

Location ： B1F No.3 Yokoshiba Building, 12-19 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Establishment : August 2, 2012

Business description: Management of Spanish restaurants and bars, consulting, planning, product development, etc.

　　　　　　 Consulting, planning, product development, etc.

Official website : https://vandk.jp/

Restaurants & Businesses : Michelin-listed restaurant, Spanish government certified restaurant, 2026 of the 100 best restaurants on the food log, and numerous media appearances.

Daikanyama "Saluia Mall" listed in Michelin Bib Gourmand for 11 consecutive years.

La Pansa" in Ginza, Tokyo, listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand for 8 consecutive years.

2 Bar Portillo in Nakameguro and Marunouchi

Pasteleria BABEAR, a Spanish pastry store https://www.babear.jp

Record Bar Banten in Ebisu https://banten.jp

This work was also featured in the official magazine of the Korean music platform Genie Music, where Gen BLAST's music was also featured in the introduction of each track in the recording.

In the series, which also features EXO's SUHO and others, Gen BLAST has created instrumental tracks that depict psychological tactics and tension.

Source: "나는 SOLO" from the program video.

This work in the series was released sequentially as Part 1 through Part 6 starting on January 29, 2026, and was compiled into a full album on April 2 of the same year. The songs are arranged according to the emotions and story development in the program, and the composition is a cross between vocal and instrumental music.

Source: SBS Plus official broadcast video

Source: SBS Plus official broadcast video

Source: ENA official broadcast video

Source: ENA official broadcast video

나는 SOLO" is a romantic reality show produced by a Korean production team led by PD Nam Kyu-hoon and broadcast simultaneously on SBS Plus and ENA, in which ordinary men and women who intend to get married live together for five days and four nights to find a partner. It is a popular series that has been widely supported in Korea for many years.

Scenes from Caution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAMjwYhNST0

Gen BLAST's participation in the series began with Part 5 (released on March 5), where they were in charge of the "Instrumental Special" part of the series. He played the role of depicting the tension and psychological fluctuation as sound. The series also includes EXO's SUHO and others, and is composed of artists from a variety of genres.

OST Teaser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2TE49TeyQ

Caution" by Gen BLAST is an electronic instrumental piece built around "tension and awareness. Designed to accompany the viewer's psychological changes, it functions as a sound that quietly tightens the atmosphere of each scene.

Source: NAVER program page (OST List)

In addition, many Korean OSTs by Japanese artists have focused on vocals, and there have been only a few cases where the production team has been in charge of instrumental music.

This release is a notable case of a Japanese artist participating in Korean content as a music producer for an already successful existing program IP.

Genie Music

The official magazine of Genie Music, a major Korean music platform, also featured this album, introducing each of the songs included in the album, including Gen BLAST's song.

Source: Genie Music's official magazine (list of featured songs)

Source: Article headline from Genie Music official magazine

Source: Article summary from Genie Music official magazine

Source: Gen BLAST from Genie Music official magazine

SUHO singing video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g78fnXEmkw4

The program has also expanded beyond the boundaries of content by attracting approximately 9,000 participants in the "Nanun SOLO RUN" real-life event.

The show is produced by Chili Music Korea, a Korean OST production company, and distributed by Genie Music. 2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the show, which has maintained stable popularity since it began airing in 2021.

Artist Info

Gen BLAST is an electronic artist based in Tokyo. He is also a member of the music units "BLAST" and "MAD AIR". His participation in this project was as a solo project.

His style is characterized by genre-crossing sound design, and he constructs music that reflects the tension and psychological fluctuations in images and stories.

This participation is also a notable example of the use of Japanese instrumental artists in Korean content.

Gen_BLAST_Profile_Front courtesy of MAD AIR RECORDS

Gen_BLAST_Profile_Sid courtesy of MAD AIR RECORDS

OST.PART5 Cover Art provided by: Chili Music Korea

Distribution Link

Full album "I AM SOLO OST

Including Gen BLAST's participation song "Caution

Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/kr/album/i-am-solo-the-original-soundtrack/1889430917

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/5rAdM6SYEhSiunSsiU0Acv

Part5(prior release)

Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/kr/album/i-am-solo-pt-5-original-soundtrack-single/1880572068

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/63pC43CGHBHSrDXFEoEAXf

Related Links

Genie Music Magazine Feature

https://www.genie.co.kr/magazine/subMain?ctid=1&mgz_seq=16028&pg=9

News related to the program (Solonara News)

https://www.solonaranews.com/news/article.html?no=23446

Artist Links

Official website(MAD AIR RECORDS)

https://www.madairrecords.com/%E8%A4%87%E8%A3%BD-blast-debut-ep-call-my-name-202

Instagram(Gen BLAST)

https://www.instagram.com/gen_instag/

TikTok(BLAST official)

https://www.tiktok.com/@blast.dg

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This year's event, the 39th of its kind, is an environmental conservation charity event held under the theme of "Enjoy Nature and Connect it to the Future" while continuing the traditional culture of Arashiyama. Proceeds will be donated to environmental preservation activities along the Katsura River and to landscape preservation activities in Arashiyama, and will be used to conserve local resources.

At the event, those who donate 1,500 yen per unit (including one drink) will be able to sample young ayu fish grilled over charcoal. The number of ayu fish is limited to 400 per day and reservations are required in advance.

In addition to the ayu tasting, there will also be hands-on activities for families, friends, companies, and groups to enjoy.

Major cooperative events will include the popular "catching ayu" experience for children, the "Katsuragawa Aquarium" where visitors can learn about the natural environment by displaying creatures collected from the Katsuragawa River in the morning, the "Mitsuya Cider LAB" where visitors can learn about the differences in water while experiencing it, medaka and insect exhibits, and experience booths for children.

The event will provide an opportunity for children to think about the environment through contact with nature and hands-on experience, while adults will also be able to appreciate the natural and cultural attractions of Arashiyama anew.

Please enjoy these two special days in Arashiyama in early summer while tasting young ayu fish grilled over charcoal and experiencing nature, food, and traditional culture.

Catching ayu fish up

Authentic grilled ayu fish

Summer festival stall 1

Outline of the event】 【Outline of the event

Event name: Arashiyama Wakaayu Matsuri 2026

Date ： Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026

Time ： 10:00-17:00 (Ayu tasting reception 12:00-16:00)

Venue: Arashiyama Nakanoshima Park (Saga Nakanoshima-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City)

Participation fee: 1,500 yen per unit (with 1 drink)

　　　　　　 Group reservations are accepted.

Sponsor : Arashiyama Hoshokai

Supported by : Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto City Tourism Association,

　　　　　　 Kyoto Tourist Association, Kyoto City Culture, Arts and Sports Promotion Association

Operated by : JOIN US JAPAN

Special event website: https://arashiyamawakaayusai.hp.peraichi.com

Reservation site for tasting young ayu fish: https://select-type.com/rsv/?id=eEoklSe1Nwc&c_id=398052&w_flg=1

Transportation Safety and Logistics DX EXPO

In recent years, the 2024 logistics problem has triggered an urgent need for multifaceted reforms at transportation and logistics sites, including a growing shortage of drivers, measures to correct long working hours, strengthening of accident prevention systems, and investment in productivity improvement. Expectations for the use of DX are increasing, as the very mechanisms that support the work site itself must be reviewed.

This exhibition will bring together the latest solutions to address these issues, including AI-based delivery optimization systems, automatic and remote roll calls, drones and digital tachographs, vehicle dispatch and fleet management systems, and tools to improve the efficiency of warehouse operations, among many other products and services that can be immediately introduced onsite.

In addition, we will also focus on the field of driver health management, which is receiving increasing attention from the perspective of safety management. Solutions that contribute to the reduction of human risk, such as vital data utilization, sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) countermeasures, fatigue visualization, and support for the prevention of health-related accidents, will also be exhibited.

In addition, this year's theme is "Measures for Human Resource Shortage". Proposals for creating sustainable workplaces, including support for recruitment, utilization of foreign human resources, education/training, and retention support, will also be enhanced.

More than 60 companies and organizations are scheduled to exhibit during the exhibition. In addition, special lectures by industry experts, practitioners, and leading companies will cover topics that you need to know right now, such as responses to revisions in logistics-related laws, utilization of foreign human resources, accident prevention, safety management, and on-site DX promotion.

We look forward to welcoming everyone who is looking for solutions to on-site issues, including management, safety managers, operation managers, general affairs and human resources departments, and information system departments of transportation and logistics companies.

<Outline of the exhibition

Dates: Wednesday, May 27 - Friday, May 29, 2026

　　　　　　　　　 10:00-18:00 (last day closes at 17:00)

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 3 and 4

Participation: Free (Pre-registration required)

Official Website : https://www.truckexpo.jp/

Organizer/Planner/Operator: Ric Telecom Co.

Concurrent Event : Wireless Japan x Wireless Technology Park 2026

　　　　　　　　　 ( https://wjwtp.jp/ )

＜List of Exhibitors＞ ※As of May 15

Ascend / Alcohol Detector Council / Aegis One / Interplan / VACRON / Transportation News / Transportation Digital Business Council / Ascend / NSW / EmMatch / Optimind / JFE Shoji Electronics / Geotab / Systems / Japan Twenty-one / Seiryo Line / Tiger / traevo / Furuno Electric / Fulvac / U-PR / Linerlogix / LocationMind / Logisteed / NTT Business Solutions / NP System Development / Kannanaka Information Systems / Keyence / Cab Station / Glory Nasca / X Mile / GO Drive / Koshida Tech / Sansan / Jimmy IoT / STONKAM / Seino Trading / DX Laboratory / T-Tis / THK / Data Tec / Technocraft / Tebiki / Tokai Electronics / Toukei Denki / Transcell / Nav Assist / Nihon Tect Systems / Nihon Eimei Technology Nippon Travel Agency / Total Brain Care / Numbermate / NEXT DELIVERY / Next Link / Hacobu / Hacovel / harmo / BIPROGY / Hironakai Group / BRAVELOGIS / Lawyer.com / HOTaTECH / MEDEMIL / Yazaki Corporation / LINE WORKS

■ System Revision, Human Resource Shortage, and Safety Measures--Top Runners Thoroughly Explain the Front Lines of Transportation and Logistics

Bicycle accident countermeasures to be taken now in light of the revised law

Kazumi Kaminishi, President, Japan Organization for Accident Prevention and Reduction

Kazumi Kaminishi

Kazumi Kaminishi, President, Japan Accident Prevention Promotion Organization

Behavioral Changes of Shippers and Carriers Required by the Revision of Logistics Laws and Regulations and their Solutions

～ If shippers do not change, people's lives and the economy will collapse

Representative Director, Transportation Digital Business Association

Kaoru Kojima

Kaoru Kojima, President, Digital Business Council for Transportation

Factors and Challenges of Japan's Labor Shortage - Three Necessary Conditions for Accepting Foreign Workers

Current writer, former factory manager, truck driver, Japanese language teacher

Mr. Aiki Hashimoto

Aiki Hashimoto, current writer, former factory owner, truck driver, and Japanese language teacher

The correct answer to the 2024 problem lies in "AI! AI Applications in the Transportation and Logistics Industry

Senior Consultant, Logistics Business Support Department, Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting Co.

Senior Consultant, Logistics Business Support Department

Mr. Tetsuro Shiraishi

Mr. Tetsuro Shiraishi, Senior Consultant, Logistics Business Support Department, Funai Soken Supply Chain Consulting Co.

Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Corporation Sigma

Representative Administrative Scrivener

Mr. Hiroki Sakamoto

Mr. Hiroki Sakamoto, Representative Administrative Scrivener, Sigma Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Corporation

Restructuring of Freight Transportation Using Large-Scale Models

Nippon Eimei Technology Co.

Overseas Marketing Center Technical Support

Mr. Itsuki Hayashi

Mr. Zexi Lin, Technical Support, Overseas Marketing Center, Nippon Eimei Technology Co.

Legal Risks and Management Responsibility of Driver Health Management

～From Penalties for Neglecting Reinspection to Countermeasures for SAS

Di Create Co.

Nutritionist / Sleep Consultant

Ms. Emiko Sato

Nutritionist / Sleep Consultant, D-Create Inc.

<Points>

Conventional electronic technology has difficulty in generating high-frequency signals above 350 GHz, and a new method was required to realize ultrahigh-speed wireless communications for 6G.

The terahertz transmission using a fiber-optic micro-optic comb demonstrated a single-channel 112 Gbps wireless transmission in the 560 GHz band.

This achievement is expected to establish a technological foundation for the realization of ultrahigh-speed mobile backhaul communications and converged optical/wireless networks in 6G.

<Report Summary>

Mobile communications have been improving their speed and capacity by increasing the frequency of wireless carrier frequencies, and the next generation of mobile communications (6G)(Note 1), which is expected to begin service in the 2030s, is expected to use terahertz waves above 300 GHz, but in the region above 350 GHz, the limitations of signal generation using conventional electronic However, in the region above 350 GHz, it has been difficult to realize stable and high-speed wireless communications due to the limitations of signal generation using conventional electronic technology and the increase in phase noise.

A research group led by Lecturer Yu Tokizane, Associate Professor Hiroki Kishikawa, Professor Naoya Kuze, and Professor Takeshi Yasui of Tokushima University's Institute of Post-LED Photonics / Photonics Health Frontier Research Institute, Graduate Student Takumi Kikuhara of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, Tokushima University, and Visiting Professor Tadao Nagatsuma of the Institute of Post-LED Photonics, Tokushima University, and Professor Shintaro Hisatake of the Faculty of Engineering, Gifu University, has been working on the realization of stable and high-speed wireless communications in these regions. Professor Shintaro Hisatake's research group has developed a micro-optical comb-driven terahertz communication system that combines terahertz wave generation using an optical fiber-coupled micro-optical comb (Note 2) and multi-level modulation technology to solve these problems (Figure 1). In this research, low phase noise terahertz carriers were generated by utilizing the highly stable frequency characteristics of the micro-optical comb, and single-channel 112 Gbps wireless transmission in the 560 GHz band was demonstrated. This achieved a higher speed than the conventional several tens of Gbps class.

This achievement is the first demonstration of the feasibility of 100 Gbps-class wireless communications in the region above 420 GHz, and is expected to serve as an important technological foundation for the realization of ultrahigh-speed backhaul communications and optical-wireless convergence networks in 6G.

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Yasui Laboratory, Post-LED Photonics Institute, Tokushima University

Explanatory video by YouTube channel

https://youtu.be/2g-7tL7qDVM

Figure1: Conceptual diagram of micro-optical comb-driven terahertz communication

<Background and History of Research>

Mobile communications have achieved higher speed and capacity by increasing the radio carrier frequency. Millimeter wave bands have been used for 5th generation (5G) communications, but in order to meet the further increase in demand for future communications, terahertz waves above 300 GHz are expected to be used in the next generation of mobile communications (6G), which is expected to be commercialized in the 2030's. In particular, terahertz waves in the region above 350 GHz are expected to be used in the future. In particular, while ultra-high-speed communications utilizing a wide bandwidth are possible in the region above 350 GHz, there are limits to high-frequency signal generation using conventional electronic technology, and issues such as reduced output power and increased phase noise have become apparent. Therefore, there has been a need to establish a new technology that can generate stable and high-quality signals.

Against this background, this research group has focused on optical technology as an alternative to electronic technology, and has conducted research on terahertz signal generation using micro-optical comb, a type of optical frequency comb, and its application to wireless communications, namely, micro-optical comb-driven terahertz communications (Photonic 6G(*3)). Photonic 6G(*3)). Micro-optical comb is a promising technology for generating high-quality wireless carriers in the terahertz band due to its high frequency stability, low phase noise characteristics, and wide frequency spacing. However, in the region above 350 GHz, it is difficult to achieve both stable high-frequency signal generation and high-speed data transmission by high-order modulation, and practical wireless communications have not yet been realized.

Against this background, this research aims to solve the technical problems to realize ultrahigh-speed wireless communications in the region above 350 GHz and to demonstrate 100 Gbps-class communications.

＜Research Activities and Results>

In this study, we first developed a micro-optical comb device using an optical fiber-coupled micro-optical resonator to realize a stable and compact terahertz signal source. By directly connecting an optical fiber to a micro optical resonator made of silicon nitride using optical adhesives, we have eliminated the need for optical microscope observation and precise optical adjustment using a multi-axis stage, which were conventionally required, and achieved a significant miniaturization of the device (Figure 2). Furthermore, this configuration significantly improves the time stability of the excitation light coupling efficiency, enabling the use of high power excitation light. As a result, stable operation over a long period of time is possible, establishing a fundamental technology for highly stable and low-noise signal generation in the terahertz band.

Figure2: Micro-optical comb device using an optical fiber-coupled micro optical resonator

Next, we constructed a terahertz wireless communication system using this fiber-coupled micro-optic comb. Two-wavelength optical carriers with high stability and high signal-to-noise ratio were generated by optical injection synchronization of the micro-optic comb, and multi-level modulation (QPSK and 16QAM) was applied in the optical domain. Then, a 560 GHz multi-level modulated terahertz wave was generated by photomixing, and the modulated signal was carried wirelessly. At the receiver side, the signal was demodulated by heterodyne detection using a subharmonic mixer. As a result, 84 Gbps in QPSK modulation and 112 Gbps in 16QAM modulation were achieved in wireless transmission (Figure 3). This is the first demonstration of 100 Gbps-class wireless communication in the unexplored frequency band above 420 GHz.

Figure3: Experimental results of terahertz wireless communication (demonstration of 100 Gbps-class transmission)

＜Future Development>

This research has demonstrated the feasibility of 100 Gbps-class wireless communications in the terahertz band above 350 GHz, establishing an important technological foundation for the realization of ultrahigh-speed mobile backhaul communications and converged optical and wireless networks in 6G. In the future, further improvement of signal quality by further reducing phase noise of the micro-optical comb is expected to enable higher-order modulation schemes for even higher-speed and higher-capacity communications. In addition, to extend the practical communication range, it is effective to select a frequency band with low atmospheric absorption effect, as well as to increase the output power of terahertz waves and to introduce high-gain antennas. The combination of these technologies is expected to accelerate the practical application of terahertz wireless communications, and is expected to be applied to next-generation communication infrastructures.

Terminology.

(Note 1) Next-generation mobile communications (6G)

The next generation of mobile communications (6th generation mobile communications, 6G), which is expected to begin service in the 2030s, will use terahertz waves at 300 GHz or higher as the radio carrier. 6G is expected to provide "ultra high-speed and large capacity communications," "ultra low latency," "ultra extended coverage," "ultra highly reliable communications," "ultra low power consumption and low cost," and "ultra multiple connections. cost," "ultra-low power consumption and cost," and "ultra-multiple connections and sensing.

(Note 2) Fiber Optic Connected Micro Optical Comb

Micro-optic comb has an ultra-discrete multispectral structure with multiple optical frequency mode rows standing in equal intervals like the teeth of a comb, and can generate ultra-high frequency optical-electrical frequency signals of orders of magnitude higher quality than electrical methods. Furthermore, since they can be mass-produced in batches using semiconductor processes, they are expected to be ultra-compact, simple, and low-cost in the future.

The optical fiber-coupled system used in this research has significant advantages for practical applications, such as high coupling stability and reproducibility by directly coupling an optical fiber to a micro optical resonator and eliminating the need for precise optical tuning that has been required in the past.

(Note 3)Photonic 6G

Photonic 6G" is a registered trademark of Tokushima University (Registration No. 6537005).

Acknowledgments

In addition to Tokushima University and Gifu University mentioned above, this research was supported by Professor Atsushi Kanno of Nagoya Institute of Technology, Associate Professor Yasuhiro Okamura of University of Yamanashi, Senior Researcher Isao Morohashi of National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, and Researcher Yoshihiro Makimoto of Tokushima Prefectural Industrial Technology Center.

This research and development was supported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) under its "Research and Development for Expansion of Radio Resources: Research and Development of Ultra-High Frequency Band High Capacity Communication Technology by Radio-Optical Interconversion (JPJ000254)" and by the Fundamental Technology Research and Development Project for Effective Utilization of Radio Waves (FORWARD) under its "Research and Development of Optical Comb-Driven Terahertz Reference Signal Source for Next Generation Mobile Communications. The project was commissioned by "Research and Development of Optical Comb-Driven Terahertz Reference Frequency Signal Source for Next Generation Mobile Communications (JPMI240910001)". The project was also supported by the "Next Generation Hikari Tokushima" project of Tokushima Prefecture, a grant project by the Cabinet Office for the creation of local universities and regional industries, and by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) under the "Project for Strengthening Regional Core and Distinctive Research Universities (J-PEAKS) (JP-PEAKS)" (JPMI 240910001). PEAKS) (JPJS00420240022) by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), and a grant from Tokushima Prefecture for the Project for Creation of Local Universities and Regional Industries.

Publication information

Journal: Communications Engineering

Title of paper: Beyond 350 GHz: Single-channel 112 Gbps photonic wireless transmission at 560 GHz using soliton microcombs

Author(s): Yu Tokizane, Hiroki Kishikawa, Takumi Kikuhara, Miezel Talara, Yoshihiro Makimoto, Kodai Yamaji, Yasuhiro Okamura, Kenji Nishimoto, Eiji Hase, Isao Morohashi, Atsushi Isao Morohashi, Atsushi Kanno, Shintaro Hisatake, Naoya Kuse, Tadao Nagatsuma, and Takeshi Yasui

DOI number: 10.1038/s44172-026-00659-8

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■ Not Just a "Dog Bicycle," But a Shared Fleet for Family

Rather than focusing purely on "transporting" a pet as cargo, this limited-edition model treats them as family members traveling alongside you. By integrating a dedicated handlebar, an oversized basket, and a specialized pet sling, the bike boasts a highly secure and stable fixation structure. Combined with Votani's signature front suspension for exceptional shock absorption, it achieves the perfect balance of peace of mind and ultimate riding comfort.

■ Ready for Adventure: All-In-One Complete Kit Included

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No more worrying about separate accessories. 

We have bundled everything you need for outdoor adventures with your pet into one ultimate, ready-to-ride package.

｜Set 1｜OGK × WHATNOT Collaborative Basket (Approx. 35L)

The perfect oversized basket designed tailored for pet outings.

●Generous 35L Capacity: Comfortably accommodates your pet while leaving plenty of organized space for all essential pet gear.

●Ultra-Secure Fixing Design: Engineered with a robust mounting structure to ensure maximum stability and peace of mind on the road.

●Chic Sand Beige Finish: A sophisticated, muted sand beige tone that complements any bicycle color beautifully.

(1)Large basket

｜Set 2｜OGK Specialized Pet Sling (Up to Approx. 15kg)

A dedicated pet sling designed to keep your dog feeling safe and secure on the road.

●Gentle Shock Absorption: Smoothly dampens road vibrations to guarantee a stress-free, comfortable ride for your dog.

●Stable & Secure Fixing: Engineered for a wobble-free ride, ensuring the sling stays firmly locked in place while in motion.

●Lightweight & Easy to Handle: User-friendly and highly practical, making it a perfect addition to your daily routine.

(2)PetSling

｜Set 3｜Votani Genuine Up Handlebar & Stem

An elevated handlebar and stem combo designed to support and stabilize oversized baskets.

●Specialized Hardware Integration: Tailored to lock the large basket firmly into place with maximum structural integrity.

●Compromise-Free Handling: Delivers a highly stable ride without sacrificing smooth steering or agile responsiveness.

(3)Up handle and stem

｜Set 4｜Votani Dual-Leg Kickstand

A high-stability dual-leg kickstand that provides absolute peace of mind when loading cargo or your pet.

●Rock-Solid Parking Stability: Ensures the bicycle remains perfectly upright and stable when parked, preventing accidental tipping.

●Worry-Free Loading & Unloading: Allows you to safely lift your dog in and out of the basket with total confidence.

(4)Compatible stand

｜Set 5｜GREEN DOG & CAT Bonus Coupon (Worth 3,000 JPY)

"A Better Choice" for your life with your dog. Comes with an exclusive 3,000 JPY gift coupon.

●Three 1,000 JPY OFF Coupons Included: Flexible to use across multiple purchases.

●Save 3,000 JPY in Total: Exceptional premium value added directly to your package.

●Applicable for Premium Food & Care Products: Can be redeemed for high-quality pet food, treats, and grooming/care essentials.

(5) Coupons

This is a full-featured custom edition with everything you need.

■About Collaboration Partners

<OGK (OGK)>

OGK

Japan’s leading manufacturer of bicycle accessories, widely acclaimed for developing products with exceptional safety and practicality, such as premium child seats and cargo baskets.

For this exclusive model, OGK introduces a lightweight yet high-rigidity oversized basket capable of securely supporting both your pet and daily luggage simultaneously. Furthermore, the specialized pet sling—developed under a strict "Pet-First" philosophy—features a versatile 

2-way design that can be used standalone or locked into the bike, seamlessly bridging the gap between daily lifestyle and cycling adventures.

<WHATNOT>

WHATNOT

A lifestyle brand popular in the outdoor and DIY domains. Designed in collaboration with OGK, the basket design combines ruggedness and sophistication for both daily use and outdoor activities.

<GREEN DOG & CAT>

GREEN DOG & CAT

GREEN DOG & CAT is a pet life brand that supports the "healthy life" of pet dogs and cats. It offers high-quality food and care products.

This Custom Edition model comes with a coupon worth 3,000 yen to support your pet's lifestyle after purchase, allowing you to experience the GREEN DOG & CAT brand and enrich your dog's everyday life.

The "Votani Q3 Pet Custom Edition" is far more than a standard customization. It seamlessly unifies:

Bicycles: Votani by BESV

Gear & Hardware: OGK × WHATNOT

Pet Lifestyle: GREEN DOG & CAT

By blending the expertise of these three distinct industries, we have achieved a groundbreaking lifestyle proposal that integrates "Mobility" × "Safety" × "Daily Life." Whether commuting to your favorite cafe, strolling around a distant park, or heading out for a weekend getaway, this electric-assist bicycle is designed not just for the commute itself, but for maximizing the joyful moments shared with your dog.

■ Product Specifications

Product Name: Votani Q3 Pet Custom Edition

4 Color Options: Snow White, Gloss Black, Milky Beige, Copper Gold

Retail Price: 198,000 JPY (Tax Incl.)

Limited Availability: 100 units only

Campaign Page: https://besv.jp/besv-amazing-campaign/

Target Pets: Small dogs (Up to approx. 15kg)

How to Purchase: Now accepting orders at authorized dealers nationwide.

【 Important Notes 】

This custom edition model does not support the installation of front child seats.

The included specialized pet sling is equipped with a built-in anti-escape leash hook and basket attachment buckles. For safety purposes, please ensure all retention points are properly secured prior to riding.

Custom accessory kit packages are pre-configured; substitutions or modifications of contents are not permitted.

The GREEN DOG & CAT bonus coupon is subject to an expiration date.

4 colors

＜Reasons for our recommendation>

(1) Dog-friendly ride

Votani Q3's standard front suspension absorbs vibration while riding. This makes for a comfortable ride.

(2) Specially designed pet sling for safety

The Pet Porter was designed with your dog in mind. Bicycle and pet professionals have thoroughly focused on the comfort and safety of your dog while riding, as well as ease of use for the pet owner.

(3)Now only, with a coupon that can be used at GREEN DOG & CAT

Please try our food, treats, and care products for your dog or cat, all made with the finest materials and quality.

Not at home, but next door.

BESV is changing transportation with pets into "everyday enjoyment".

Company Profile

Company name: BESV JAPAN Co.

Representative: Toshiaki Sawayama, President

Location: SG Building, 2-19-9 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021, Japan

Establishment ： April 2017

Business : Import and sales of electrically power assisted bicycles

Capital ： 50 million yen

URL ： https://besv.jp/

First release】 https://www.atpress.ne.jp/news/595717

Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei will hold its grand opening on Sunday, May 24, 2026!

The concept of the "Aburiya Brand" is "to light up the town with the bustle of smiling faces.

With the concept of "conveying the local talent through restaurants", we, Yume Takara Co., Ltd. have been developing "Osakana Shokudo Brand" in Atami Ginza Shopping Arcade and Atami Ekimae Heiwa-dori Shopping Arcade since 2019, offering local fish and other attractive fish that can only be enjoyed here in Atami. The new "Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei" will offer a new "meat" option in addition to "seafood," and will be a place where not only tourists but also all people involved in the local Atami community can gather on a daily basis to talk about the dreams of the community and envision an exciting future together. The new store to be opened this time will be called "Atami Atami".

The new restaurant to be opened this time is right next to "Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya" (Atami Fish Restaurant)! The "villa" will be painted "red" in reference to the image of meat and flames, while the main restaurant will be painted "blue" in reference to the image of seafood and the blue sky during the day, thus establishing the "Aburiya brand" with a strong impact. The "BETTEI" will be a new nighttime restaurant featuring a menu of rice bowls such as "Aburi Teppon-don" and a seared meat menu including "Amakusa Daioh," a rare and fantastic local chicken that few restaurants in Atami serve. Meanwhile, the "main restaurant" will be renewed with a seared seafood menu including samgyopsal and today's tuna ribs, with onigiri, dagojiru, and hamayaki as its main dishes.

From "Hamamachi-dori", the gateway to the nightlife district of Atami area (Ginza-machi, Nagasimachi, Chuo-cho), we will strive to create a restaurant that everyone involved in Atami will want to visit again and again.

Interior view of Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Villa

Introduction of the menu of "Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei

Lunch-only rice bowl menu

The surface of the fish is roasted over a strong fire to make it fragrant on the outside and moist on the inside, and to bring out the flavor of the ingredients!

We also offer other rice bowl menus topped with tuna, salmon, and shirasu (baby sardines).

Aburi-Topon Donburi

A bowl of rice topped with tuna, salmon, white fish, negitoro and egg yolk. After ordering, the fish is seared in front of the customer. You can enjoy different white fish depending on the availability.

Price : 2,838 yen (tax included)

Allergy : Egg / Wheat / Salmon / Sesame / Soybean

Aburi teppon donburi 2,838 yen (tax included)

Aburi 3-kinds rice bowl

This dish is the best choice for a quick seafood meal in Atami. You can enjoy the savory aroma and raw texture at the same time, which can be tasted by searing the surface of three kinds of tuna cheeks, salmon, and sea bream.

Price : 1,738 yen (tax included)

Allergy : Wheat / Salmon / Sesame / Soybean

Aburi 3-kinds rice bowl 1,738 yen (tax included)

Seared Lobster Bowl

A luxurious dish of whole lobster topped with salmon, yellowfin tuna, sea bream, and crab. The lobster's plump texture and sweetness are enhanced by searing.

Price ： 5,500 yen (tax included)

Allergy：Shrimp/ Crab/ Salmon

Seared lobster rice bowl 5,500 yen (tax included)

Nightly special: Seared meat and other menu items

We aim to create a restaurant that will make you want to visit again and again, with a lineup ranging from light dishes such as charcoal-grilled dishes, grilled skewers (including vegetables and seafood), and meat sashimi, to hearty meals such as fried dishes and nabe (hot pot).

Amakusa Daio Tataki (Momo)

This is a local dish popular mainly in southern Kyushu. The "momo" has a sweet fat taste, a chewy texture, and a strong flavor. It has a different flavor from fully cooked chicken. We serve the meat sashimi as "Tataki", which is slightly seared on the surface.

Price : 1,078 yen (tax included)

Allergy : Wheat / Chicken / Soybean

Amakusa Daioh Tataki (Momo) 1,078 yen (tax included)

Amakusa Daioh (Momo/Mune)

Charcoal-grilled "Amakusa Daioh" thigh meat has a resilient chewy texture and overflows with juices. The "Mune" meat has a light yet full-bodied flavor. It can be served as it is with salt, or you can enjoy a different flavor by dipping it in the "Kara-Miso" that comes with the dish.

Price: 1,298 yen (tax included)

Allergy: Soy / Sesame / Chicken

Amakusa Daiou (thigh, bone) 1,298 yen (tax included)

Beef liver stewed with chives

Beef liver and chives are boiled and served in this dish, which has a stylish pun. Instead of the traditional stir-fry, the unique smell of liver disappears when it is boiled, and the dish is moist, fluffy, and rich in flavor.

Price : 1,298 yen (tax included)

Allergy : Wheat / Beef / Sesame / Soy / Chicken

Liver stew 1,298 yen (tax included)

Hormone Tsukune Skewers with Soy Sauce

Rich and juicy skewers. The crunchy texture of the hormone and the fluffy texture of the tsukune (skewers) combine to create a menu item that goes well with alcoholic beverages. Even for those who do not drink, this dish is full of stamina. Two types of seasoning, salt and sauce, are available.

Price: 638 yen/piece (tax included)

Allergy : Wheat / Chicken / Pork / Beef

Hormone Tsukune skewers with sauce 638 yen/kewer (tax included)

Miso Chanko-Nabe (Seafood, Daioh)

This is a truly greedy chanko-nabe with a rich miso broth and seafood such as prawns and white fish, as well as the meat of "Amakusa Daioh," a fantastic local chicken. After enjoying the ingredients, finish with udon noodles, which are a perfect match.

Price : 3,278 yen (tax included)

Allergy: Shrimp / Milk ingredients / Wheat / Egg / Chicken / Soybean

Miso chanko-nabe (seafood, Daioh) 3,278 yen (tax included)

Horse Trotter Bowl

Hot rice topped with onions and shiso leaves. It is a small portion size for one person, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich, sweet, refreshing flavor.

Price : 1,188 yen (tax included)

Allergy : None

Horse fatty tuna bowl 1,188 yen (tax included)

■"Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya" main restaurant's menu has also been renewed!

Along with the opening of "Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei", the menu of the main restaurant will also be renewed. The main restaurant will mainly offer onigiri (rice balls), dago soup, hamayaki (grilled seafood), and other "seafood" dishes.

Recommended Menu Lineup

Dagojiru Set Meal

Rice from Shizuoka Prefecture is cooked in a rice oven and wrapped with salt from Suruga Bay and laver from the Ariake Sea. It is served with "Dagojiru," a soup made with lots of vegetables and fruity-flavored miso.

Price : 1,045 yen (tax included)

Allergy：egg/wheat/beef/soybean/sesame

Dagojiru set meal 1,045 yen (tax included)

Egg Yolk Soboro

Newly introduced! The seasoned egg yolk and beef minced beef are irresistible. Please enjoy it wrapped in seaweed from the Ariake Sea.

Price: 418 yen (tax included)

Allergy：egg/wheat/beef/soybean/sesame

Egg yolk with minced chicken 418 yen (tax included)

Dago soup

A mild taste with sweetness and richness, containing wheat "dago = dumplings".

Price ： 638 yen (tax included)

Allergy : Wheat / Soy

Dagojiru 638 yen (tax included)

Tennai Te-Hohgoshi Grilled Salmon

We also offer a wide variety of other items.

Price : 324 yen (tax included)

Allergy：Salmon

In-store Te-Hohkoshi Yaki-Salmon 324 yen (tax included)

Hamayaki/Uoyaki

The strongest combination with both rice and sake! You can enjoy it the way you like it grilled.

Abalone with butter and soy sauce" price: 1,298 yen (tax included),

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Allergy：Dairy ingredients/ Wheat/ Abalone/ Soybean

Scallops in the shell baked in dashi broth price: 913 yen (tax included),

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Allergy: wheat/soybean

One lobster" price: 2,508 yen (tax included),

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Allergy: shrimp

Grilled "2 red shrimp with salt" price: 528 yen (tax included), allergy: shrimp

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Allergy: shrimp

White Hamaguri (Clam) 2 pieces price: 638 yen (tax included)

Izu shiitake mushroom 1 piece price: 308 yen (including tax), etc.

Hamayaki/Uoyaki

All prices include tax.

Pre-opening/Grand opening of "Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei

＜Saturday, May 23: Pre-opening of Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya BETTEI

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 12:00 - 15:00

Activities：12:00 ～ Pre-opening

　　　Closing at 15:00

＜Sunday, May 24 Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei Grand Opening

Date：May 24, 2026 (Sun) 12:00 - 23:00 (L.O.22:00)

Activities：12:00 ～ Grand opening

　　　22:00 Last order

　　　23:00 Closing

■Outline of "Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya" main restaurant and annex

Store Name ： Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bektei

Location ：Green Building 1F, 4-11 Ginza-cho, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0013

Opening Date ： May 24, 2026 (Sun.) 12:00 - 23:00 (L.O. 22:00)

TEL ：0557-29-6803(FAX：0557-29-6804)

　　　　　　　　　*Open from 5/26.

Business hours : Weekdays 15:00 - 23:00(L.O.22:00)

　　　　　　　　　Weekends, holidays, and peak season: 12:00 - 23:00 (L.O.22:00)

Closed on Tuesdays except holidays and peak season

　　　　　　　　　For details, please check the store's SNS.

Seats: 55 seats (44 at tables and 11 at counter)

The following is a notice regarding the renewal of the menu at "Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya".

Store name ：Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya

Location ：4-9 Ginza-cho, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0013, Japan

Date of renewal : May 20, 2026 (Wed.) *Menu will be renewed.

TEL ：0557-35-9790

Business hours: 12:00 - 21:00 (L.O. 20:00)

　　　　　　　　Business hours are subject to change.

Closed: Tuesdays except holidays and peak season

　　　　　　　　For details, please check the store's SNS.

Seats : 29 seats

About Osakana Shokudo Affiliated Restaurants

Osakana Shokudo" (Location: Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture; Operated by Yumetakara Co., Ltd.) opened in August 2019 as the flagship store (No. 1 store) of the Osakana Shokudo chain. ). All nine restaurants will share the common concept of "communicating the power of the local community through restaurants. The nine restaurants will offer not only seafood, Atami's "power," but will also communicate the charm of Atami in various ways to revitalize the Atami area. We will deliver the charm of Atami by offering a seafood menu unique to Atami, which is also a treasure house of "local fish.

Exterior view of the flagship restaurant, Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo

List of stores

Name ： Atami Ginza Fish Shokudo

Location ： 8-8 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://www.osakana-atami.com/

The concept is "Atami nostalgia" expressing "good old Atami and new Atami. Freshly prepared food is served in various forms, such as sashimi, robata, and steamed food, mainly in the open kitchen.

Name ： Osakanadon-ya in front of Atami Station

Location: 3-7 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://www.osakanadon-atami.com/

A restaurant specializing in seafood rice bowls, run by Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo (Atami Ginza Fish Restaurant). You can enjoy Atami's unique Kaisen-don (seafood rice bowl) which is purchased from nearby fishing ports.

Name: Atami Naginagimachi, Osakana-don restaurant and bistro

Location: 1F Odate Gofukuten Building, 5-1 Nagisagi-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official Website： https://www.osakana-bistro.com/

A wide variety of menu items are available, including "Ocean Platter," a seafood dish that features local seafood and other fish and shellfish boldly arranged on a special plate, and steaks of Ashitaka beef raised in the great outdoors of Shizuoka.

Name : Atami Osakana Shokudo

Location ： Section 2065, Gotemba Premium Outlets, 1312 Fukasawa, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website: https://www.osakana-gpo.com/

Sister restaurant of "Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo". This is the only store outside of Atami City.

Name ： Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo Hanare

Location ： 6-6 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website： https://www.osakana-hanare.com/

Offers an obanzai buffet in the morning and seafood rice bowls and seafood kamameshi for lunch.

Name ： Atami Osakana Grand Shokudo

Location ： 3-1 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami city, Atami city, Atami Uokuma Bldg. 2F

Official Website： https://www.osakana-daishokudo.com/

We want you to enjoy the "Takara" of Atami to the fullest. We welcome you with hearty service overflowing with smiles.

Name : Atami Osakana Paradise

Location ： 3-1 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Atami Uokuma Bldg. 3F

Official website : https://www.osakana-paradise.com/

An all-you-can-eat sashimi restaurant where you can enjoy Atami's seafood to your heart's content. It is truly a paradise of fish!

Name : Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya

Location: 4-9 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website: https://www.osakana-aburiya.com/

Under the concept of the "Aburiya brand" of "lighting up the town with the bustle of smiling faces," the restaurant offers a variety of "aburi" menus that mainly use seafood ingredients that Atami, Izu is proud of.

Name ： Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei

Location ： 4-11 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://www.osakana-aburiya.com/

Under the concept of the "Aburi-ya Brand" of "Lighting up the town with the bustle of smiles," we will take over the menu of the adjacent main restaurant, Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburi-ya, and begin offering a new meat menu.

■Company Profile

Company name: Yume Takara Co.

Location: Room 303, A.I Building, 1-13 Sakimi-cho, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0019, Japan

Representative: Masato Shimotori, President

Establishment : August 2007

Business description: Restaurant management, management consulting for restaurants

Capital ： 10 million yen

URL ： https://www.yumetakara.com/

This event is an exotic program unique to Nagasaki, where visitors can experience the traditional Japanese culture of tea ceremony in a hotel space that retains the atmosphere of a Western-style building.

Matcha and Canulé

Exterior view

Event Outline

Date ： Scheduled for June 3, 2026 (Wednesday)

Time ：Part 1 11:00-12:00

　　　　　Part 2: 13:00-14:00

　　　　　(Planned to be held bi-weekly (about twice a month) in the future)

Capacity ： 5 people per session

Fee: 3,000 yen (tax included)

Application: 095-827-7777

Event Details

Demonstration of tea ceremony by the instructor

History of tea ceremony and Nagasaki Matcha

Explanation of the culture

Matcha tea making experience

Tasting of matcha green tea and canned food

Points of the Event

POINT1|Western-style hotel x tea ceremony, an "unexpected" Nagasaki-style experience

The theme of this event is "an exotic experience unique to Nagasaki, where you can taste Japanese tea ceremony culture in a Western-style hotel.

The "unexpectedness" of experiencing the traditional Japanese culture of the tea ceremony in the space of a historic Western-style hotel. In addition, Setreo's original canulé will be served with matcha green tea.

The experience of the cultural background unique to Nagasaki, where Japanese and Western cultures intersect, will be presented to you.

POINT2|"Know, Taste, and Prepare": A Tea Ceremony Experience to be Enjoyed with the Five Senses

The event will proceed with a tea ceremony demonstration by a FORTHEES instructor, who will talk about the historical background of Nagasaki's matcha green tea and tea culture.

Participants will then experience making their own matcha tea, enjoying not only the taste, but also the gestures, sounds, and aroma with all five senses.

This is not just a hands-on experience,

Learn about the history and background of the tea ceremony.

Taste" matcha and sweets

To "prepare" the body and mind.

We will provide you with such time.

Lecturer Profile

Lecturer at FORTHEES Co.

Yoko Osato

Ms. Yoko Osato is involved in the production and promotion of Sonoagi Matcha in Higashisonogi-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture.

She is well versed in the tea ceremony and is involved in activities to convey the charm, history, and cultural background of matcha.

She is working to pass on and disseminate matcha culture rooted in the local climate.

Yoko Osato

About FORTHEES Co.

A company that produces and sells Sonoagi matcha in Higashisonogi-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture. The company is engaged in producing high-quality matcha by taking advantage of the local natural environment, as well as disseminating matcha culture.

HP: https://www.forthees.com/

FORTHEES Corporation

Settlement Glover's House Nagasaki Outline

Location ： 2-28 Minamiyamate-cho, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture

TEL ： 095-827-7777

URL ： https://www.hotelsetre.com/nagasaki/

Access ： Tram from Nagasaki Station

　　　　　　 5 minutes walk from "Oura Tenshudo Shita Tram Stop" from Nagasaki Station

Total site area: 941m2 Total floor space: 1,545m2

Scale ： 4 floors above ground and 1 basement floor

Number of guest rooms: 22 (24 to 42 square meters)

Facilities ： Guest rooms, lounge

Exterior 2

This joint development aims to improve safety and reliability through the electrification of door systems in rail and bus vehicles, and to expand the system to next-generation mobile vehicles.

Mitsuba will create safety, security, and comfort for vehicles with rare earth-free (*1) smart motors (*2) based on its motor and control technologies cultivated in the automotive field.

This will be the first project under the "New Business Office" newly established by Minebea in April 2026.

*1: The magnets do not use rare earths and are designed to reduce environmental impact.

*2: This is an integrated motor that integrates a motor, gears, sensors, control ECU, and software, and has a built-in control function (brain).

Photo of the signing ceremony

Joint development system

Toyo Denki Seizo

Toyo Denki Seizo will lead the integration of the three companies' technologies by leveraging its extensive knowledge in the railroad field.

Taihei Denki

Taihei Denki will be in charge of designing and manufacturing the entire door system, utilizing its expertise in pneumatic door-shutting devices for railroads and buses.

Mitsuba

Mitsuba provides smart motor technology and is responsible for the development of drive units (motors and control applications) for electric door-shutting devices.

The product lineup is also ideal for walking around town while feeling the history of Atami.

The grand opening of 《Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO!

Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO." opens in the Atami Ginza shopping street!

In contrast to the "yogurt delivered by seagulls from the sea" concept of the "Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant" in the Nakamise-dori shopping street in front of Atami Station, the newly opened "Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO. The concept is "yogurt ice cream served in the sea," which has become possible because of the close proximity to the sea. The Atami Ginza Shopping Arcade, which had been deserted, is now bustling with activity, and is beginning to regain its liveliness. We will open a yogurt specialty store in this location with the goal of bringing back the bustle of the Atami Ginza Shopping Arcade with a new attraction that does not yet exist in the area. Atami yogurt" has a mild flavor with little acidity and is made by slow fermentation in Atami, a special place where people forget their daily lives and have a special time. Please try the ice cream made from the original yogurt frozen for a long time, which is unique to this specialty store.

Appearance of "Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO.

Introducing the Atami Yogurt & Ice 2 GO. store's limited products!

The details of all the products will be introduced in the second release scheduled to be distributed on May 22 (Fri.).

～About "Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream is made by a unique process of mixing Tanna milk from Shizuoka Prefecture with two types of lactic acid bacteria selected to suit the milk and fermenting it for an extended period of time.

Original yogurt with such characteristics is frozen for a long time and made into ice cream. You can enjoy the mild sweetness unique to Atami yogurt, which has little acidity, and the new crispy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream is made by "slowly" freezing yogurt! Atami Yogurt Ice Cream

Yogurt made from Shizuoka Prefecture's Tanna milk and aged for a long time is combined with strawberry and mandarin orange pulp to create an ice cream that is a perfect match. The ice cream is served in a cone with a fruit sauce developed especially for this ice cream, which gives the ice cream a refreshing taste all the way through.

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream Plain

Yogurt ice cream with a crispy texture made by slowly freezing yogurt. Inside the cone is a refreshing yogurt cream and lemon sauce, which can be enjoyed like a parfait until the very end.

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream Plain

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream Strawberry

Strawberry yogurt ice cream mixed with strawberry pulp and strawberry paste from Benihoppe in Shizuoka Prefecture. Inside the cone is a refreshing yogurt cream and strawberry sauce, giving it a satisfying parfait-like texture.

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream Strawberry

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream with Mandarin Oranges

Mikan yogurt ice cream mixed with juice and pulp of Shizuoka mikan oranges. Inside the cone is a refreshing yogurt cream and mikan sauce, just like a mikan yogurt parfait.

Atami Yogurt Ice Cream with Mandarin Oranges

A classic product also available "near the sea!

Atami Yogurt with Sweetness

Atami yogurt is drained for more than 12 hours, making it as thick and creamy as cheese.

It has a rich, creamy, and pleasantly sweet dessert-like flavor that makes you want to eat it again.

Atami Yogurt with Sweetness

Atami Yogurt with Sweetness

A thick drinkable yogurt that tastes like you are eating it.

In addition to plain yogurt, it can be served with strawberry or Shizuoka mikan fruit sauce for a refreshing drink.

Drinkable Atami Yogurt

Outline of "Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO.

Store name ： Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO.

Location ： 7-7 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Opening Date ： Saturday, May 30, 2026

About "Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant

This yogurt specialty store delivers take-out yogurt carefully handmade one by one in the store using unadulterated "Tanna Milk" produced locally in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to yogurt to take home, we also offer a variety of sweet treats to enjoy while strolling around Atami, such as "Yogurt Bread.

Exterior view of "Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant

Store

Name ： Atami Yogurt Hakkosho

Location ： 7-3 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official site ： https://www.atami-yogurt.com

Mail order site ： https://atami-yogurt.shop-pro.jp

Official Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/atami_yogurt/

The first Atami Yogurt Hakkosho store is located in the Atami Nakamise-dori shopping street. With the concept of "yogurt delivered by seagulls from the sea," the shop offers a variety of products that are perfect for eating and drinking.

Name ： Atami Yogurt & Ice Cream 2 GO.

Location: 7-7 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

The second store of "Atami Yogurt Fermentation Plant" newly opened in Atami Ginza shopping street. With the concept of "yogurt ice cream eaten at sea," the store's limited-edition ice cream is made from original yogurt that has been frozen slowly over a long period of time.

Company Profile

Company name: Fusinone Co.

Location: 777 Shimotaga, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0102, Japan

Representative: Takahito Kawakoshi, President and Representative Director

Establishment ： October 2007

Business description: Planning, development, wholesale, sales and quality control of branded products

　　　　　 Development and operation of brand stores

　　　　　 Planning, development, wholesale and sales of tourist souvenirs

Capital: 15 million yen

URL ： https://www.fujinone.co.jp/

THE SCENE HAKONE YUMOTO official website: https://thescene-hakoneyumoto.com/

Dog Terrace

Hakone-Yumoto has long been known as the "gateway to Hakone," and is one of the most popular hot spring resorts in Japan, with many hot spring inns and famous hot springs. In recent years, the number of "pet-friendly hotels" has increased nationwide, and traveling with your dog is no longer something special.

However, we believe that "a stay experience that truly satisfies the soul" is the value required for dog-friendly travel in the future.

THE SCENE HAKONE YUMOTO aims to be more than a "dog-friendly hotel.

The scenery of life itself is enriched by the presence of your dog. It is a dog-premium hotel that creates such a time.

The night when even your dog's eyes light up with a dish prepared by the chef.

The mornings are filled with the gentle sound of sleeping dogs in the steamy bathtub.

Dusk, when you watch your dog running across the meadow with a glass of wine in his hand.

Here, your dog is not a "pet. They are your precious family members who complete the scenery.

The hotel offers both hospitality for dogs and luxury for people.

In addition to the special facilities and space designed for the comfort of your dog, we offer a stay experience that allows you to enjoy Hakone's nature and hot springs, as well as fine dining.

The name "THE SCENE" was chosen to express our wish to "create the happiest scenery (scene) of your life.

With you, everything is the best.

Without you, this scene would not be complete.

THE SCENE HAKONE YUMOTO will create a "new original travel scene" for people who live with their dogs.

Meal scenery

Features of THE SCENE HAKONE YUMOTO

A new genre of "dog-premium hotel

Nowadays, "pet-friendly hotels" have become widespread, and being able to bring your dog with you is no longer a special feature. However, we believe that the "truly satisfying stay experience" is the value that will be sought after in the future.

A relaxing and healing space with a sense of luxury and friendliness

In addition to dedicated facilities designed for the comfort and safety of dogs, we have adopted a space design that emphasizes a high-quality hot spring experience and harmony with Hakone's natural surroundings. We have taken care to ensure that your family can spend time together in every space.

A Gastronomic Experience that Transcends the Boundaries of Cuisine

The chef's cuisine is a creative gastronomy that transcends genres, and is an artistic course meal that recreates the topography of Hakone with locally produced ingredients.

Guest Rooms

Outline of Facilities

Facility name: THE SCENE HAKONE YUMOTO

Scheduled opening: Fall 2026

Location: 184 Yumotochaya, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa 250-0312

Access: 20-minute walk from "Hakone-Yumoto" station on the Hakone Tozan Railway

URL ： https://thescene-hakoneyumoto.com/

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Company Profile

Company name: Heartful Hospitality Co.

Representative: Kazuyuki Nakamura, President and Representative Director

Location: 6F Metro City Kamiyacho, 5-1-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Japan

Establishment ： October 2023

Business description: Operation of lodging facilities such as resort hotels and Japanese inns

　　　　　 Consulting services for management and operation of resort hotels and inns, etc.

URL : https://heartful-hospitality.com/

The original pattern [BANDANYA] was newly drawn for this season's collaboration. The design is a one-of-a-kind creation that makes the most of the characteristics of both the "sampo" and "Jhuri Shate" brands.

New pattern theme: [BANDANYA

This is an original pattern newly drawn for this collaboration.

The new pattern is a catchy combination of the trendy bandanna pattern and the "cat" that sampo is known for! The design is catchy, but also expresses the sampo character.

Product Lineup [sampo x Jhuri Shate collaboration] (1) [sampo x Jhuri Shate collaboration] (2) [sampo x Jhuri Shate collaboration

(1) [sampo×Jhuri Shate collaboration] Half Balm Tote Bag S

Jute: 13,200 yen (tax included)

This tote bag is formed by joining jute like an annual ring.

The wide horizontal shape has a trendy feel, and silver thread is woven into the jute to create a good sense of slackness. Despite its small size, it has a wide gusset and can hold a 500ml plastic bottle and a long wallet.

The cross opening allows for easy concealment of the contents, and the pockets on both sides of the interior are highly functional. The handle is made of cowhide leather and has a good sense of solidity, and it has a bottom board to stabilize the bag when it is filled with luggage.

Collaboration product (1)

(2) [sampo×Jhuri Shate collaboration] Half Balm Tote Bag L

Jute: 14,300 yen (tax included)

It has a solid storage capacity for summer outing necessities plus a stole for air-conditioning. *) For other details, please refer to the product description of the S size above.

Collaboration products (2)

(3) [sampo×Jhuri Shate collaboration] Flower Pot Bag

Jute: 9,900 yen (tax included)

This one-handled bag is designed in the image of a flower pot.

The jute material is woven with silver and colored threads, and the combination of materials enhances the mood of the summer season. The handle is made of smooth leather, and the opening is made of a drawstring cloth to keep your belongings out of sight.

The slightly small size of this basket-shaped bag is just right for adding a point of reference to your outfits.

Collaboration products (3)

(4) [sampo×Jhuri Shate collaboration] Micro Basket Charm

Jute: 5,500 yen (tax included)

Jhuri Shate's popular micro basket charm is now available in a special version with a sampo-esque leather cat charm. The main body is made of natural-colored jute woven with silver thread, and the mouth, handle, and strap are tightened in black for a mature look.

It comes with a genuine leather cat face and an original charm with a tassel on the other side, each with a different coloring.

Although small, this bag charm is packed with attention to detail and is full of playful spirit.

Collaboration products (4)

Introduction of the brand "sampo

MONOBATON Co., Ltd.'s own brand, which places importance on "utilizing the qualities and favorite tastes of each designer," offers bags and sundries using hand-painted textiles for women in their 30s and 40s who "want to choose things based on their own values and not those of other people. The brand has an enthusiastic fan base, mainly through pop-ups at department stores and e-commerce.

sampo explanation

(Left) Designer Kaoru Takabayashi (Right) All textiles are created from hand-drawn illustrations with pen and watercolor.

(*) "Taka" stands for ladder height.

BRAND CONCEPT] "Be yourself, as you are, as you wish.

We offer lifestyle products using our original textiles as a means of expressing more of yourself. We aim to create designs that express your own personality and enhance your feelings, and hope that you will experience "new encounters, discoveries, and joys" as you do when you go for a walk.

Instagram: @sampo_official_

Official EC store: https://sampo.fashionstore.jp/

Introduction of the brand "Jhuri Shate

In the spring of 2025, Jhuri Shate started with a basket bag made of jute, known as the golden thread in Bangladesh. Since its debut, the brand has been bought by buyers of major apparel companies and has gained the support of highly sensitive customers. As a bag brand, it offers many items that add flair to coordinated outfits.

Jhuri Shate description(1)

Jhuri Shate description(2)

Jhuri Shate explanation(3)

Jhuri means "basket" and Shate means "together" in Bengali.

Bangladesh's unique materials, traditional fabrics, and handcrafts.

Jhuri incorporates culture and tradition into city-use design, and offers items that add color to fashion.

Instagram: @jhurishate_official_

Official e-commerce store: https://jhurishate.base.shop/

In addition, we would like to announce that we will concentrate our resources on the development of the "next model" that pursues even higher added value, instead of continuing production at the current price.

Discontinued Products

Background and Reasons for Decision

Currently, the global geopolitical risks (e.g., the situation in the Middle East) have led to a sharp rise in crude oil prices, the cost of steel and other raw materials, and transportation costs. In addition to this, the rapid depreciation of the yen and a severe shortage of semiconductors have put unprecedented pressure on manufacturing costs.

Although we have continued to make our utmost efforts to maintain current product prices, it is extremely difficult to continue to increase production while maintaining current specifications and prices, and even if we were to continue, a significant price increase is inevitable.

Under these circumstances, we have decided that simply continuing to offer the current product at an increased price is not the best option for our customers.

■ Future Prospects: Shift to the "next model" without compromise

With this decision, we are shifting our focus to the development of the next models of "Inovator" and "Overture".

If a price increase is inevitable, we will review and upgrade the specifications of each product in order to deliver value that is more than commensurate with the price increase.

Policies for the development of the next model

(1) Enhanced specifications: We will strive to improve functionality to more than offset the cost increase. (2) Focus on sound quality: We will develop products with high sound quality.

2. commitment to sound quality: It takes a certain amount of time to develop a product, but we will not compromise until we have a product that we are truly satisfied with and that delivers excitement to our customers. 3. redefining added value: We will continue to develop new products with added value.

Redefinition of added value: We pursue products that can be used for a long time even in today's severe market environment.

Handling of Current Models

We will discontinue the current models of "Inovator" and "Overture" while they are still in stock in the market. Customers who are considering purchasing these products are kindly requested to purchase them as soon as possible. We will continue to provide after-sales service for the current models until the next model goes on sale.

Message from the Representative

We have been forced to make a difficult decision due to the recent unstable social situation. However, we have a strong belief that we will not release a product that we are not satisfied with. It will be some time before the next model is released, but we promise that the new, improved product will exceed your expectations.

<What is NUARL?

NATURAL & NEUTRAL: Natural comfort, neutral existence. Products that fit naturally into everyday life. Functional beauty derived from every element, including materials, shapes, and technology; a quiet form without excessive design; and time spent together. NUARL products are developed in Japan, and their design is outsourced to industrial designers in Japan.

＜About MTI K.K.

Ltd. was established in Japan in 1998 as a trading company that provides import and export services between Japan and China. In the 2000s, based on this knowledge, the company began to develop its own products for the Japanese market, and since then, it has been producing a wide variety of products for the domestic market. Since then, we have developed a wide variety of products to meet the demands of the domestic market. Today, in an era of ever-changing technological innovation, we are utilizing our unique manufacturing network to obtain the latest information and conduct a comprehensive OEM/ODM business from product planning, design and development, to import/export trading. We will continue to improve our management skills (Management) and technology (Technology), and deliver better products to our customers with a sense of innovation.

NUARL Web site

https://nuarl.com

Customer Inquiries

https://nuarl.com/contact

For a monthly fee of 30,000 yen (excluding tax) and no initial cost, the company offers two 60-minute Teams online sessions per month and Teams chat support to accompany management in organizing DX priorities, selecting tools, and making investment decisions. The initial 60-minute free initial consultation session is available free of charge (limited to 3 companies per month).

Background of Service Development

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While the need for DX promotion is being called for, many issues remain unresolved at SMEs.

They don't know where to start with digitalization" - "There is no one in the company who is familiar with IT.

No one uses the tools that have been introduced.

There is no one to consult." "Major consulting firms are expensive, and we are going round and round in circles.

We have been working overtime every month for posting and manual work.

Based on the knowledge we have gained from providing DX support to many companies using the Power Platform, we have developed a companion consultation service that enables management to proceed with DX in the "right order".

Features of the service

01 Accompanying support from the perspective of management

Priorities for DX are sorted out from the perspective of management, without using jargon. We clarify "what needs to be done" and "what does not need to be done" to prevent opportunistic investment.

02 Creating a system that does not end with the introduction of DX, but extends all the way to the establishment of DX.

We provide consistent support from tool selection to on-site implementation, as well as the establishment of a system that can run on its own within the company. A "DX Progress Report" is submitted every six months to visualize the results.

03 Start small and move forward steadily with step-by-step design

After confirming the direction of the project in a free wall-to-wall session, we will proceed step by step from business inventory → tool selection → implementation of small improvements → establishment and self-implementation, so you can tackle the project without any difficulty.

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Fee Plan

Free wall-to-wall session

Cost ： Free (limited to 3 companies per month)

Content: One 60-minute session, with a 60-minute initial consultation to sort out issues and confirm direction

Contract term: - Free of charge

Initial cost : -

Monthly Session

Cost ： 30,000 yen per month (excluding tax)

Content ： Two Teams sessions per month (60 minutes each) + Teams chat support + semi-annual DX progress report

Contract term: Initial 3 months / 6-month renewal thereafter

Initial fee: None

The purpose of this service is to help you organize the direction of DX and support your decision making.

Microsoft Teams will be used for both sessions and chat support.

Support Achievements

Since its establishment in 2006, florbital has supported DX promotion for a wide range of companies, from major manufacturers to mid-sized companies, regardless of industry.

Examples of support

A major manufacturing company: In response to the issue of on-site status not reaching management, we built a system that naturally gathers data and utilizes it for management decision making. This contributed to faster decision-making.

A medium-sized company: Systematized internal operations that had been managed by Excel and had become a personalized task, achieving a significant reduction in management costs and an operation system that does not stop even if the person in charge changes.

Recommended for the following companies and managers

Companies that feel the limitations of Excel management, but do not know where to start digitizing.

The company does not have IT-savvy personnel and is unsure of how to proceed with DX and how to make investment decisions.

We have introduced tools, but they have not taken root in the field, and we cannot see the return on investment.

We want to proceed with DX while consulting with experts.

Company Profile

Company name: florbital Inc.

Representative Director: Tatsuya Kobayashi

Location: Horidome First Building 7F, 1-11-10 Nihonbashi Horidome-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0012

Establishment ： December 11, 2006

Capital ： 10 million yen

Number of employees: 14 (as of May 2026)

Business : System development, Power Platform related services

　　　　　　 (education and consulting), design and production, planning and production of printing and sales promotion materials

Microsoft, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and related names and logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

The sales channel is expected to be actual retail stores.

Free expression with colorful parts

The starter kit is 70 x 65 x 65 (cm) in size and can be compactly deployed.

What is "MOJI MOJI"?

MOJI MOJI" is a hands-on item that allows users to easily create their own original charms on the spot by combining colorful alphabet charms and beads.

You can express your own or your family's name, the name of your favorite person, or your favorite word with colorful parts, and enjoy it widely as an accessory for daily use, self-expression in your favorite activities, or as a gift for your loved ones. It can be used as an accessory for daily use, a self-expression in guesswork, or a gift for someone special.

Just thread it through and tie it. Even children can make it easily.

The charm of MOJI MOJI is that it is not only cute, but also offers a "fun experience.

Providing a "fun experience" that is more than just cute

MOJI MOJI is a sales floor project that provides customers with the experience of "choosing, connecting, and completing" rather than just displaying finished products.

It is not a question of "which to buy," but rather "how to make.

By designing products that can be enjoyed from the time it takes to think about and create them, customers will naturally reach for them, leading to longer time spent in the store and purchases.

■Can be developed in a small space

The compact size of the product allows it to be installed in a limited sales floor space, and it can be easily deployed in pop-ups, special corners, and other locations.

Additional parts can be added to increase the sales per customer!

By selling additional parts as options, "I want to add more" is naturally generated, leading to an increase in sales per customer.

Even the time spent choosing is a time you will want to share!

Not only the finished product, but also the selection process itself becomes content.

The "experience of making" will be shared on social networking services, creating a buzz on the sales floor and motivating customers to visit the store.

Charms for daily use as well

To general merchandise stores and buyers nationwide

Starter kits containing fixtures, parts, and sales promotion materials are available for immediate deployment.

Click here for purchase and details.

https://acrylic-lil.com/page/mojimoji

https://acrylic-lil.com/product.php?id=207

The first sales have been started from "Editorial @ RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK" in Miyashita Park, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Outline of items for sale

MOJI MOJI" START Kit

Retail price: 1,650 yen (tax included)

＜Contents

Cord: 1 piece (15 types)

Round metal fittings: 1 piece (color completely random)

Alphabet charms: 5 (26 letters x color completely random)

Beads [heart, round] : 5 pieces (color completely random)

＜Additional parts (color completely random)

Alphabet charms: 165 yen per piece (tax included)

Beads [hearts, circles] : 5 pieces 110 yen (tax included)

Company Profile

Company name: Tearise Co.

Location: 3-9-19 Higashi, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata

Business description: Planning, manufacturing, and sales of acrylic items

Operating brands

Acrylic LiL: https://acrylic-lil.com

Acrylic goods and personalized gifts TICO: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/tiarise/

SNS accounts

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.acrylic/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/lil_acrylic

Comif PETS Nutritional Meal

The concept behind the Comif and Comif Deli brands developed by Hot Dog, Inc. up to now has been that "owners and their dogs can eat together,

However, in order to produce pet food that is healthier for dogs, we have launched a new dedicated brand called Comif PETS.

As a commemorative first step, we are launching a total nutritional diet*.

What is a comprehensive nutritional diet?

A nutritionally balanced product that is intended to be fed to dogs and cats as their main daily meal, and that enables them to maintain their health at a specified growth stage with only the said pet food and water.

The new nutritional food has been jointly developed by Hot Dog, a company that focuses on palatability and safety, and veterinarians.

This comprehensive nutritional food for adult and elderly dogs supports the health of your dog.

The concept is "Tasty and Healthy."

The three flavors are specialized for tummy care, skin and coat care, and senior care, respectively.

Image of three flavors of Comif PETS Total Nutritional Meal

Comif PETS Nutritional Meal Beef & Pork Liver

Tummy care

Contains 1 billion bifidobacteria

Recommended for dogs with small appetites, dogs with reduced appetites, and elderly dogs.

https://comif.shop/items/691ae3c3fa2afe7429042aa4

Comif PETS Total Nutritional Meal - Chicken & Pork Liver

Skin and coat care

Nutritional design including omega-3 fatty acids such as DHA and EPA

This product is designed for delicate dogs such as those with skin problems.

https://comif.shop/items/691ae380df6a596fb3ad368f

Comif PETS Nutritional Meal - Horse Meat & Pork Liver

Senior care

High protein content *Compared to our original product

High in protein *Comif PETS is safe for dogs on diets and for dogs who want to manage their weight and body shape.

https://comif.shop/items/691ae3a74fdf6e35316a15f5

Human-grade ingredients are used and manufactured at food factories in Japan.

Ingredients are chopped into small pieces to make it easier for dogs to eat.

100g is a trial size, and 240g is a small portion that can be defrosted for use.

　Recommended as a topping.

Comif PETS 240g lineup of nutritional foods Image of small portions

Product Outline

Brand name: Comif PETS

Product name ：COMIFU PETS Nutritious Meal

　　　　　　　　　　　　Beef & pork liver, chicken & pork liver, horse & pork liver

Contents ：100g/1 bag, 240g/1 bag

Amount ：100g 495 yen (including tax), 240g 990 yen (including tax)

Sales channels (planned): Nationwide pet stores, home centers, supermarkets, official online shops, etc,

　　　　　　　　　　　　 Supermarkets, official online store, etc.

Official online store: https://comif.shop/

Shelf life: 1 year from the date of manufacture (must be frozen)

Currently on pre-sale at the official online store.

It will also be available at pet stores, home centers, and other retail outlets nationwide from around June 15.

Product Development and Supervision

The development team is led by Deco (Hideko Imado), a pioneer "dog snack/food researcher" and one of the founders of the Comif Comif Deli brand.

Together with veterinarians, she developed a comprehensive nutritional food to support the health of pet dogs.

Deco (Hideko Imado) is a researcher of dog treats and food.

Company Profile

Company name: Hot Dog Co.

Representative: Takuo Morita, President and Representative Director

Location: 2-20-14 Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0021, Japan

Establishment ： December 2000

Business description: Development, manufacture, sales, and wholesale of frozen sweets and frozen prepared foods mainly for dogs

　　　　　 Restaurant management business

　　　　　 Planning and operation of books and events

Capital: 30.5 million yen

URL ： https://hot-dog.co.jp/

Produced by the food consulting group "hanninmae," this will be the 32nd Milked Drake store in Japan (5 in Hokkaido and 27 outside of Hokkaido).

The "Strawberry Daifuku (Strawberry Cream & Ogura An)" (420 yen) is available only at the Yashima store.

It is made with two layers of fresh Hokkaido cream and strawberry cream combined with a fruity strawberry sauce, and a rich red bean paste made from Hokkaido azuki beans, with a whole piece of glutinous gyuhi filling. The warmth of the sweets is like a Japanese confectionary, offering you a moment of relaxation.

The brand uses raw milk from farms in Mifuka-cho and other parts of Hokkaido, with the goal of contributing to the development of Hokkaido's primary industry and the creation of a sixth industry. We also form alliances with other companies in Hokkaido to realize integrated production, processing, and sales. This enables us to provide products that are cheaper, faster, and fresher. Moreover, since we are able to see the face of our customers from production to sales, everyone from children to the elderly can enjoy Milked Drake's fresh doughnuts with peace of mind and safety.

Strawberry Daifuku (strawberry cream & Ogura-an)" available only at stores

Milked Drake" expanding to 32 stores nationwide

Dairy cows from partner farms

Yashima store line

About "Milked Drake

The first store in Hokkaido specializing in fresh doughnuts opened in Sapporo on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, and has been featured in the media and on social networking services, attracting many customers every day.

Unlike conventional doughnuts, the "raw doughnut" has a texture that disappears in the mouth and is so soft that it almost crumbles when held in the hand. The doughnut's round shape is so cute that many people are posting it on social networking sites, making it a trendy sweet in Hokkaido.

Milked Drake's raw doughnuts feature a moist and smooth dough made mainly from flour from Tokachi, Hokkaido's magnificent land, with plenty of eggs and butter. Pasteurized milk raised on a farm in Hokkaido, which is free of preservatives and other ingredients, gives the dough a rich, sweet taste. Also, for the cream, we offer a variety of flavored creams based on rich fresh cream made from raw milk from the Nekushiro district of Hokkaido. In addition, by frying at high temperature all at once, the outside is crispy and the inside melts in the mouth like fresh cream. A total of 11 flavors are available, including 10 regular menu items such as pure fresh whip, homemade custard, and chocolatey nut, as well as store-specific items.

Homemade custard 350 yen

Pure whip 350 yen

Chocolat nuts: 420 yen

Mixed Sugar: 290 yen Pure Whip: 350 yen Earl Grey: 350 yen Homemade Custard: 350 yen Homemade Tiramisu: 380 yen Milked Glaze: 360 yen Chocolanuts: 420 yen Happy An Butter: 380 yen Pistachio: 460 yen Fluffy Kinako (soy flour): 290 yen

Strawberry Daifuku (strawberry cream & Ogura-an): 420 yen *All prices include tax.

Store Outline】 Store Name ： "MILK DO

Store name ： "MILK DO dore iku? Yashima store

Location ： Yashima, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture 761-0113

　　　　　　　　　 Inside the parking lot of docomo Shop Yashima, 1879-1 Yashima-nishimachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture

Closed: None

Business hours: 11:00-19:00

Type of service provided: Take-out

Price range including tax ： 290 yen to 460 yen

TEL ： 050-8884-8200

URL ： https://www.instagram.com/milkdodoreiku?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

About "hanninmae," a food production group

Based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, hanninmae is a food production group that handles food from all over Japan. They provide one-stop support for product development, design, and sales promotion.

URL: https://www.instagram.com/hanninmae.official?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

maruyama melon

MARUYAMA BAGEL LOOP

SiOKUMA BAKERY

Gyu-You-Tei

Ebi Senjin

Producing 81 stores in 17 business categories nationwide

Company Profile

Company name: R&I Company Limited

Representative: Kozo Saito, Representative Director

Address : 2-24, Minami 20-jo Nishi 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 064-0920, Japan

Phone : 011-206-4560

Business : ・BIBox Sales

　　　　　　Container module construction, trailer house sales, installation and construction,

　　　　　　BIBox partner franchise

　　　　　BIBox operation

　　　　　　Trailer house utilization franchise, trailer house rental,

　　　　　　Trailer house rental, etc.

　　　　　VM project, real estate management, etc.

For inquiries from customers regarding stores and products handled, please contact

MILK DO dore iku Co.

Tel: 011-688-5994

The exhibition will feature a world of "sweet and cute" sweets art, from lifelike fake sweets to miniature works that make you want to take pictures of them, as well as exciting sundries and stationery. The exhibition will also feature new works by popular creators, limited-edition goods for sale, and weekend workshops, creating a special space that can be enjoyed by all five senses.

Exhibited works: Patisserie Petit

The official website of "The World of Sweets Art Exhibition 2026

https://tgs.jp.net/event/pretty_sweets/

Not just cute! A collection of first-class sweet art, both in terms of sweetness and perfection!

From sweet and cute accessories to fake sweets so realistic that you can't help but look twice, a variety of unique sweets art works will be gathered in one place.

Of particular note is a new cake charm with a Koinu on it by "N.made (@n.made73)," a popular creator whose works are inspired by a candy shop in the forest.

Gateaux Decores (@gateaux_decores_mami), which produces real-size sweets, will also be showing its new "strawberry" themed series for the first time.

In addition, there will be a number of noteworthy works by first-time exhibitors such as "Caramel Ribbon (@caramelribbonvv)," which boasts 17,000 followers on Instagram.

The quintessence of faux sweets can be felt in the works of new exhibitor "tatsuki premium (@tatsuki738)," who will showcase his new bakery for the first time with a lineup of sweets creations such as strawberry croissants and chocolate bananas. In addition, realistic and cute miniature sweets works by "amahana (@amahana_sweets)" are also a highlight.

Participating artists: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/releases/595712/att_595712_1.pdf

Only at the venue! A new POP UP corner of "thrilling" sundries and stationery!

This exhibition will feature a limited-period POP UP corner in the venue, where you can enjoy the world of sweets art even more. The exhibition will be decorated with exciting fancy goods and stationery that will make you feel as if you have wandered into a "sweets store".

The "Cherish365 (@cherish365_zakka)" has more than 10,000 followers, and "Miyoshi Yogashiten (@miyoshi_yogashiten)" will also make an appearance with their goods that incorporate the world of fairy tale cakes. The shop is located in the same building as the "Miyoshi" store. In addition, "mes favoris7 (@mes_favoris7)" will offer stationery with a playful spirit that "lifts your spirits every time you use it," such as a ballpoint pen that shakes with pudding as you write.

The exhibition hall is filled with items such as notebooks, stickers, pens, and miniature sundries that make you want to collect them all. This special POP UP space will be enjoyed not only by sweets lovers, but also by general merchandise and stationery lovers.

Only available at the "Sweet Art" event! Visitors can enjoy the world of "sweet art" as a special gift!

Special original postcards featuring the exhibition's key visuals will be given away in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis. Enjoy the world view of the artwork packed into a card that you will want to display.

*Because of the limited quantity, the offer will end as soon as the cards are gone.

Weekend only! Workshops where you can create "sweet and cute" sweets artworks will be held!

Sweets art workshops by popular creators will be held on weekends during the exhibition. This is a special event where you can experience making lifelike fake sweets and cute miniature works of art that will lift your spirits just by looking at them. The workshop is suitable for everyone from small children to adults, and you can create your own original sweets.

Instructor: Atelier-mii (Instagram: @atelier_mii_mini)

Creation: "Let's make a fruit parfait with animal ice cream

Fee: 3,000 yen (tax included)

Dates : June 20 (Sat) and 27 (Sat)

Time: 11:00-16:50

Instructor : Runasweets. (Instagram: @haachan.runasweets)

What to make : "Decorated Pancakes

Fee: (1) Small 2,500 yen (tax included) or (2) Large 3,000 yen (tax included)

Dates: June 21 (Sun), 28 (Sun), July 4 (Sat), 5 (Sun)

Time: 11:00-16:40

The contents are subject to change due to the schedule.

Advance reservations are required. For details, please visit → https://airrsv.net/tgstokyo-workshop/calendar

*If there is space available on the day, you can experience the event without a reservation.

You can only find it here! A variety of sweets and limited-edition goods full of excitement will be available!

At the venue, we will be selling a variety of fake sweets works by popular creators, as well as sweets goods and accessories that are exclusive to this exhibition. From sweets charms and bag charms that look just like the real thing, to miniature works, stationery, accessories, and more, there is a full lineup of "sweet and cute" items. Please come and enjoy these special works of art that you can only find here.

＜ ＜Silk＞ ＜Fruit Daifuku Charm

Fruit Daifuku Charm 1,800 yen

Chocolate Sandwich Charm 1,800 yen

Lumiere Ring chocolate mint Edition 1,800 yen

＜BALMA

Animal toast charm: 950 yen

＜bread and butter

Miniatures of sea creatures and coffee shops: 1,100 yen and up

Small pancake house: 1,980 yen

Miniature cookie tins of Racco 2,200 yen

Cream tea bag charms with a corgi: 6,600 yen

＜Gateaux Decores

Strawberry eclair key chain: 2,800 yen

Strawberry Paris-Brest bag charm/key chain: from 3,300 yen

Fruit tart bag charm: 3,900 yen

Strawberry Napoleon Pie bag charm: 4,300 yen

＜izu.＞

Clover latte key chain - prices to be determined

Mint syrup key chain: price undecided

Ramune milk vial key ring: price undecided

Wagashi box key holder: price undecided

kitsuneiro＞ ＜kitsuneiro

Charm 1,760 yen

Key chain 2,200 yen

Stand 2,750 yen

Magnet set: 5,500 yen

＜mes favoris7＞

Cream Soda ballpoint pen: 2,200 yen

Cream soda accessory: 2,090 yen

Pudding a la mode ballpoint pen: 2,420 yen

Parfait x Sweets accessories: ¥2,640

Parfait x Sweets accessories: 2,640 yen Parfait x Sweets accessories: 2,640 yen Parfait x Sweets key chain: 2,200 yen

＜N.made

Decoration cake 3,300 yen

＜Decoration cake 3,300 yen

Key chain: 2,900 yen

Earrings: 3,500 yen

＜1468 Ichishiroya

Chocolate cookie rouge charms: 1,600 yen

<Box shop

Fruit 2-tier pancake: 5,610 yen

Fruit 3-tier pancake: 6,710 yen

＜Jun

Miniature cake set: 4,000 yen

＜Twinkle＞

Chocolate bear cupcakes 2,200 yen

Chocolate brooch 3,300 yen

Five kinds of nut parfait: 2,750 yen

5 kinds of nut parfait: 2,750 yen

＜Miyoshi Confectionery

Time for sweets 2,750 yen

Chocolate plate brooch: 1,430 yen

Bromide case B7 5,170 yen

Whip compact mirror: ¥2,200

Whip dog figurine: ¥2,200

Mini cake box 5,500 yen

The above are just some of the items that will be on sale. All prices include tax.

Outline of the exhibition

Name of the exhibition: Joint photo exhibition of fake sweets and product sales

　　　　　 Title: "The World of Sweets Art Exhibition 2026

Date & Time: June 20, 2026 (Sat) - July 5, 2026 (Sun)

Hours of operation: 11:00-17:00, 11:00-18:00 on Saturdays only

Closed : Mondays and Tuesdays

Venue ： TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

　　　　　 5F, 5-27-6 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053, Japan

Admission fee: 700 yen / children under 3 years old are admitted free

Exhibitors : 43 groups

Sponsor : BACON Co.

URL : https://tgs.jp.net/event/pretty_sweets/

The above is a schedule and is subject to change.

What is BACON Co.

BACON, Inc. is an exhibition planning company that organizes, proposes, and promotes high quality exhibitions in Japan and abroad, and offers proposals for exhibition planning with the aim of increasing the number of visitors and improving the image of the company. BACON produces planning events from negotiations with artists to interior design, exhibition layout, printing of artworks, and advertising and publicity.

URL: https://bacon.in.net

About TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO. opened in Asakusabashi, Tokyo in July 2014. With the goal of transmitting art, the gallery has organized numerous exhibitions, including "The World of Miniature Photography," "Changing Ruins vs. The "Neko Vacation" exhibition is the most talked-about event gallery in Tokyo, with a total of more than 2 million visitors, including those in regional areas. The gallery has opened permanent galleries in Tokyo and Nagoya.

URL: https://tgs.jp.net

CODE BLUE 2026

■ Training Courses Doubled from 4 to 8 This Year

 CODE BLUE conducts training courses aimed at fostering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals by providing opportunities to learn the latest skills directly from world-class experts. This year's training lineup features a total of 8 courses, focusing on "Adapting to Cutting-Edge Skills in the AI Era" and "Strengthening Practical Defense Capabilities." We offer specialized courses covering threat response in AI environments and AI-assisted investigation methods, as well as highly practical courses designed to enhance defensive capabilities, such as advanced event log analysis.

■ Overview of the Training Courses

1. OffSec EXP-401: Advanced Windows Exploitation (OSEE) 

Dates       : November 11 - 15 (5 Days) 

Language : English

Trainer     : OffSec Trainer

<Overview>

 Provided by OffSec, famous as the creator of Kali Linux (a Linux distribution specialized for penetration testing), this training course is the company's most challenging offering. EXP-401 (AWE) is designed for experienced penetration testers and practically explores advanced exploit development—including security mitigation bypasses, complex heap manipulations, and 64-bit kernel exploitation—applied to large-scale enterprise applications.

2. OffSec: Advanced AI Red Teaming (OSAI) 

Dates       : November 13 - 15 (3 Days)

Language : English 

Trainer     : OffSec Trainer 

<Overview>

Provided by OffSec, this is an advanced red teaming course specialized for AI environments such as generative AI and LLMs. Participants will practically learn techniques to identify AI-specific weaknesses in real systems and exploit AI-powered workflows and control surfaces from an adversary's perspective to demonstrate impact. Furthermore, they will acquire the mindset and methodology to translate these findings into defensible security improvements.

3. Advanced Windows Event Log Analysis and Threat Hunting Using Yamato Security Tools

Dates       : November 13 - 15 (3 Days)

Language : Japanese

Trainer     : Zach Mathis (Yamato Security)

<Overview> 

Participants will learn how to detect attacks on Windows and Active Directory through Windows event log analysis. Covering everything from the basics to advanced attacks, attendees will master the fundamentals of attack investigation and analysis, along with methods for independent research. The analysis will primarily utilize Yamato Security's open-source tools. The course also covers Sigma detection rules and AI-assisted investigations, providing essential skills for forensic investigators, incident responders, SOC analysts, and threat hunters.

4. AI-Assisted Detection Engineering: Practical Blue Team Workflows with LLMs, Sigma, and MITRE ATT&CK

Dates       : Nov 13 - 15 (3 Days) 

Language : English

Trainers    : Martin Cvetko (CCDCOE) / 

                 Takahiko Aoyama (CCDCOE) / 

                 Tinna Sigurdardottir (Hybrid CoE)

<Overview>

This training demonstrates how security teams can leverage LLMs and threat intelligence to accelerate detection engineering while maintaining essential human oversight. Participants will engage in realistic blue team workflows, including translating threat information into detection concepts, conducting MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and refining Sigma rules. Emphasizing human-in-the-loop decision-making and verification rather than blind trust in automation, the course equips attendees with the AI integration skills needed to enhance the speed and consistency of SOC and incident response operations.

5. The Browser as a Crime Scene: Browser Forensics and AI-Assisted Investigation [CodeBlue Exclusive] 

Dates       : November 13 - 15 (3 Days) 

Language : English

Trainer     : Saksham Tushar (Rippling) 

<Overview> 

This practical training treats the browser as a primary forensic source against attacks targeting SaaS and credentials. In addition to analysis and decryption techniques for major browsers, participants will utilize AI as a "force multiplier" (investigation accelerator) to build automated workflows for timeline generation and analysis. Through a breach investigation exercise on the final day, the course aims to equip attendees with advanced investigative capabilities that go beyond traditional methods, as well as AI-assisted forensic skills ready for immediate practical use.

6. AppSec Robots: Building Real-World Agents for Application Security

Dates       : November 14 - 15 (2 Days) 

Language : English 

Trainers    : Abhay Bhargav (AppSecEngineer) / Haricharana S (we45) 

<Overview> 

Designed for security teams drowning in repetitive task, this course provides methodologies for building AI agents that significantly enhance existing workflows. Participants will utilize OpenAI and Claude SDKs to create practical tools covering the entire "Security Lifecycle," including threat model generation, SAST/DAST scan automation, and cloud infrastructure auditing. Through hands-on labs, attendees will learn to build agents that adapt, reason, and scale.

7. Crownless Shield – A Deep Dive into Modern Defensive Operations

Dates       : November 14 - 15 (2 Days) 

Language : English

Trainer     : Mars Cheng (TXOne) 

<Overview> 

This practical training is designed to hone your ability to respond to cyber attacks from the perspective of the blue team. It comprehensively covers everything from "detection techniques"—such as utilizing OSINT, endpoint detection with Wazuh, and network analysis—to Windows/Linux digital forensics and malware analysis using IDA Pro. Through a combination of theory and hands-on labs, participants will acquire specialized skills that can be immediately applied to SOC operations and incident response.

8. DevSecOps Masterclass: AppSec Automation Edition

Dates       : November 14 - 15 (2 Days) 

Language : English

Trainers    : Vishnu Prasad (we45) / Hari Raksha Kishan Malali (we45) 

<Overview> 

Addressing the challenge of AppSec struggling to keep pace with accelerating DevOps, this course provides security engineers, developers, and DevOps professionals with practical implementation methods for DevSecOps and AppSec automation. Participants will learn to integrate security testing, supply-chain controls, secrets management, and policy enforcement into CI/CD workflows, and practice automated SAST, SCA, and SBOM generation using modern tools. The course also explores AI-assisted DevSecOps, aiming to build a complete DevSecOps pipeline that integrates security across the entire software delivery lifecycle.

Scenes from the CODE BLUE 2025 Training Courses

●Left: Abhay Bhargav (Trainer for "AppSec Robots: Building Real-World Agents for Application Security" in 2026)

●Right: Zack Mathis (Returning from 2025 to instruct "Advanced Windows Event Log Analysis and Threat Hunting Using Yamato Security Tools" in 2026)

■ Complimentary Conference Ticket for Training Attendees

As a special benefit, trainees will receive a complimentary ticket to the "CODE BLUE 2026" conference, held from November 17 to 18. This seamless experience of practical skill acquisition and cutting-edge research sharing makes attending both the training and the conference a highly valuable choice.

■ Conference Early Bird Tickets Available Until May 31

Early Bird tickets for the conference are on sale until May 31. From June 1, regular pricing will apply. If you are considering attending the conference, please register early. For further details, including pricing, please refer to the "CODE BLUE 2026 Outline".

■ About CODE BLUE

 "CODE BLUE" is an international cybersecurity conference that gathers top-class experts from Japan and abroad. It is continually held with the aim of inviting prominent researchers from around the world to provide opportunities for sharing cutting-edge research findings and networking, as well as discovering talented young researchers from Japan and other Asian countries and propelling them onto the international stage.

Marking its 14th edition, the CODE BLUE 2026 conference will be held from November 17  to 18 at Bellesalle Takadanobaba, the same venue as last year. The event will also feature workshops, contests, sponsor booths, and networking parties. This year's conference will again be held in-person, with no online streaming provided* .

Prior to the conference, training courses will take place over five days, from November 11 to 15, at the Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center.

* Note: After the conference, presentations approved by the speakers will be made available to the general public following an exclusive archive viewing period for attendees.

■CODE BLUE 2026 Overview

【Training】

Date: November 11 (Wed) - 15 (Sun), 2026 

Venue: Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center 

          (Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower 5F) 

*Details regarding training pricing and other specifics will be announced on our official website as soon as these details are finalized.

(Japanese) https://codeblue.jp/program/trainings/

(English) https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/

【Conference】 

Date: November 17 (Tue) - 18 (Wed), 2026 

Venue: Bellesalle Takadanobaba

　    　(Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Garden Tower B2/1F)

Language: Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation available* 　　　　             　    (*excluding some talks)

Format: In-person

Price: 

 1.Conference Ticket

(Full access to all areas, includes Networking Party participation, and early access to archive videos)

   <Early Bird> 78,000 JPY (tax included) | Until May 31 (Sun)

   <Regular>    98,000 JPY (tax included) | June 1 (Mon) - Nov 10 (Tue)

   <On-site>   128,000 JPY (tax included) | Nov 17 (Tue) - 18 (Wed) at the venue

2. Visitor Ticket

(Restricted area access, excludes Networking Party participation, and no early access to archive videos)

 <Early Bird> 18,000 JPY (tax included) | Until May 31 (Sun)

 <Regular>   28,000 JPY (tax included) | June 1 (Mon) - Nov 10 (Tue)

<On-site>    32,000 JPY (tax included) | Nov 17 (Tue) - 18 (Wed) at the venue

Registration:

Please register from the Registration page on the official website.

(Japanese) https://codeblue.jp/registration/

(English) https://codeblue.jp/en/registration/

(Press) https://codeblue.jp/en/registration/press-registration/

Official Site: https://codeblue.jp/en/

SNS:［X(formerly Twitter)］ https://twitter.com/codeblue_jp

　　 ［Facebook］ https://facebook.com/codeblue.jp

        ［LinkedIn］https://www.linkedin.com/company/codeblue-jp

Organizer: CODE BLUE Executive Committee

Operation: CODE BLUE Secretariat (BLUE Co., Ltd.)

■ About Sponsorship 

We are looking for sponsors for CODE BLUE 2026. Please feel free to contact us via the inquiry form below and we will send you sponsorship materials.

[CODE BLUE Sponsor Inquiry Form]

https://forms.gle/e1QJ6WTjBLVf9ycg8

Utilizing the reliable connoisseurship cultivated as a wholesaler and the "jiyaki" techniques of our skilled craftsmen, we will deliver the excitement of freshly grilled eel to dining tables nationwide, which until now could only be experienced at our actual stores.

Unatei Rakuten Ichiba Store

■Background of the Rakuten Store Launch

Since its establishment in 1991, Unatei has been committed to the traditional Japanese food called "eel" and its culture, and after a process of trial and error in pursuit of "truly delicious eel," we have arrived at the answer: "Jiyaki," a traditional Kansai technique of grilling eel using only binchotan charcoal without steaming.

The charcoal-grilled eel, which is grilled by hand by craftsmen throughout the entire process, has a crispy and savory outside and a rich inside that cannot be achieved with gas grilling.

We have decided to open the Rakuten Ichiba market so that many people in Sakai City, Osaka, can enjoy our genuine jiyaki, which has been supported by many people under the slogan "the best eel with the best technique" based on our strengths cultivated over the past 35 years, namely, our professional connoisseurship of eels and our skill as a master chef.

Jiyaki" is a traditional Kansai technique of grilling with binchotan charcoal only, without steaming.

Open Commemoration Campaign

Period: May 13 (Wed) - May 31 (Sun)

Campaign details: Up to 40% off

Campaign details

Charcoal-grilled eel kabayaki set of 3 eels is normally 14,800 yen → 8,880 yen (including tax), 40% off, etc.

Charcoal-grilled broiled eel kabayaki kizami set of 10 packs is normally 11,900 yen → 9,520 yen (including tax), a 20% discount, etc.

Okinawa mozuku seaweed can also be selected as an option for the chopped set products.

■Product Introduction

Charcoal-grilled eel kabayaki

This kabayaki is a standard accompaniment to rice.

The eel kabayaki is grilled over charcoal with a special sauce that has been carefully selected for its compatibility with charcoal grilling, and the fat and sauce dripping from the charcoal fire creates a fragrant smoke that envelops the eel, making it a flavorful delicacy. The sweet and spicy sauce and "jiyaki" flavor are delivered.

Charcoal-grilled eel kabayaki set of 3 eels Regular 14,800 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　　　　*Combination of 2, 3, or 5 eels with white broil is also available.

The outside is crispy and fragrant, and the inside is overflowing with flavor.

Charcoal Grilled Eel Shiroyaki

Shiroyaki allows you to taste the true flavor of the eel.

The rich fat that is the flavor of the eel can be felt even more, and the seasoning of wasabi, salt, soy sauce, etc. go well with it.

Compared to kabayaki, shiroyaki is rarely sold in the market, but it is a favorite of connoisseurs who can enjoy the full flavor of the eel.

Charcoal Grilled Eel Shiroyaki Set (3 eels) Regular price: 14,800 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　　　　*Two, three, or five eels can be combined with kabayaki.

This is a connoisseur's favorite product that allows you to enjoy the full flavor of the eel.

The product is delivered vacuum-packed.

Charcoal Grilled Eel Kabayaki Kizami + Okinawa Mozuku

This is a combination product that is actually served at the Unatei restaurant in Sakai City, Osaka, and has been made into a product due to its popularity.

The combination of the broiled eel kabayaki, chopped into bite-sized pieces, and Okinawa mozuku seaweed, which has a firm texture, provides a perfect balance between the rich flavor of the eel and the light texture of the mozuku seaweed, enhancing the flavor. After seasoning with Sanbaizu, the Uzaki-style mozuku eel is complete.

We propose a new way to enjoy eel.

Charcoal-grilled eel kabayaki kizami set 10 packs + mozuku 3 packs Normal price 12,590 yen (tax included)

You can choose from 5, 10, or 20 packs of kizamimi and optional 1, 3, or 5 packs of mozuku as needed.

Eel kabayaki x mozuku x cucumber, seasoned with sanbaizu vinegar, and the eel mozuku is ready to eat.

About Yokojin Co.

Since its establishment in 1991, Yokogami has been dealing with the traditional Japanese food "eel" and its culture under the corporate philosophy of "safety and security," "quality-oriented," "low-cost products," and "customer-oriented.

We have been dealing with eels from all over Japan as a wholesaler for many years, and we have an uncompromising discernment. Our skilled craftsmen conduct the entire process in-house, from purchasing to grilling, to ensure thorough quality control.

Our small retail business, which began by taking advantage of being directly managed by a wholesaler, has grown into a "popular store known by those in the know" through word of mouth among local residents, even without any advertising.

In 2023, we opened a restaurant of our dreams. The "Charcoal Grilled Eel," in which raw eels are grilled over charcoal at once upon receiving an order, offers the original deliciousness of eels with crispy skin and plump meat.

Yokogami" is a restaurant that pays careful attention to every detail. Because we respect tradition and culture, we dare to be clumsy and persistent in our commitment to quality.

Company Profile

Company name: Yokogami Corporation

Representative: Tomofuku Sato, President

Location: 148-1, Ojiro, Minami-ku, Sakai, Osaka 590-0151, Japan

Establishment: May 1991

Capital: 10 million yen

Business : Processing and sales of live eels, processed eels, live shellfish, and frozen marine products

　　　　　　　　　　Retail and restaurant business

Official site ： http://www.unatei.com/yokojin/

Unatei Rakuten Market ： https://www.rakuten.co.jp/unatei-yokojin/

Unatei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unatei_sakai?igsh=OG5sb2JrcTJyZ29x

For inquiries from customers regarding this matter, please contact

Yokogami Corporation

Tel: +81-72-290-5221

For inquiries regarding this press release, please contact

Yokogami Corporation

Contact: Sakai

Tel: 072-290-5221

E-Mail: m_sakai@unatei.com

Hirota Golf Forged Wedge NAMATETSU KINUSHIRO Back Face

Four technical features of this product

1. "S15C Soft Iron Forging × No Plating Face" for the ultimate hitting feel

S15C", which is softer than conventional soft iron, is used. Furthermore, the RAW (no plating) finish on the face surface directly transfers the original flexibility of the metal to the ball. This provides a supreme feeling of a longer ball on the face at the time of impact.

Hirota Golf Forged Wedge NAMATETSU KINUSHIRO Face side

2. "Sole design" that conquers the toughest lies

Tour design with the toe, trading edge, and heel boldly stripped of meat. By minimizing the contact area with the turf, the sole boasts an overwhelming "good release" even from rough or severe lies. It is a practical sole that can be swung through healthy turf in early summer without resistance.

Hirota Golf Forged Wedge NAMATETSU KINUSHIRO Toe side

(3) "Smaller head and straight neck" that can be swung at will

The straight neck design (FP value 6.0 to 6.5), which is preferred by advanced players and is smaller than previous models, allows the user to freely control a variety of approach shots without the neck obstructing the view, even when the face is boldly opened. 4.

4. premium finish "KINUSHIRO SATIN" for the ultimate in functional beauty

Inspired by the traditional Japanese beauty of "silk," this premium finish is unique to Ikutetsu. While expressing a moist silvery white texture, it has a practical functional beauty that suppresses the reflection of sunlight and sharpens the player's concentration.

Product Outline

Product name: Hirota Golf Forged Wedge

　　　　　　　NAMATETSU KINUSHIRO

Price ： Head 19,800 yen (tax included)

Material : Mild iron S15C / Forged (Ichikawa, Hyogo)

Finish: KINUSHIRO Satin

　　　　　　　Face (Scoreline) No Plating

Loft angle: 46 / 48 / 50 / 52 / 54 / 56 / 58 / 60 degrees

Release Date : Early June 2026

Hirota Golf Forged Wedge NAMATETSU KINUSHIRO Specifications

Development thoughts: "Genuine MADE IN JAPAN" with the spirit of craftsmanship from the town of Ichikawa.

The ultimate weapon for athletes who are obsessed with results, to win in actual competition.

In today's increasingly efficient world, we dare to manufacture our partners using the traditional manufacturing method, in which they are beaten out of round bars and polished by hand one by one by craftsmen. The more you use it, the more you get used to it, and even the rust will turn into affection for "your own one. Please experience the beauty and performance produced by the spirit of craftsmanship in Ichikawa.

The color may slightly differ from the actual product depending on the shooting environment and PC environment.

The values are target values and may differ slightly from the actual measured values.

Company Profile

Company name: Hirota Golf Co.

Representative: Seiichi Hirota, Representative Director

Location: 1553-4 Iwaoka, Iwaoka-cho, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2401, Japan

Establishment: April 1987

Business description: Manufacturing and wholesale of golf equipment

Capital: 20 million yen

URL: https://hirotagolf.co.jp/

For inquiries from retailers regarding this matter, please contact

Hirota Golf Co.

https://hirotagolf.co.jp/#contact

For inquiries from end users, please contact

Hirota Golf Co.

https://www.hirotagolf.jp/contact

Negi-no-hi Day" Sales Campaign

Negi is an all-purpose vegetable indispensable to the Japanese diet. It is an excellent accompaniment to nabe (hot pot), stir-fry, condiments, salads, and any other dish, and supports the taste of home cooking. However, in a society with a declining population, it will be difficult to maintain a balance between supply and demand, and even a little bad weather can disrupt the timing of shipments, affecting prices and sales.

To stabilize sales, it is important to stimulate consumer demand. However, conventional market distribution and sales methods centered on agricultural cooperatives are not sufficient to create sufficient demand.

Therefore, the "Green Onion Shippers' Association ZERO" is developing a campaign led by producers to stimulate demand for green onions together, rather than relying solely on campaigns run by supermarkets and restaurants. The first step in this direction is the "Negi Day" on the first day of every month. Supermarkets and retailers have also endorsed this idea.

We have designated the first day of each month as "Negi Day" precisely because of the shape of leeks, and hope that families will enjoy a rich dinner time together at the beginning of each month. With this in mind, we have implemented a mechanism to stimulate demand not only in stores but also on the Internet (SNS). We hope to increase the number of stores that participate in the campaign each month, and to make "the first day of every month is Negi Day" as popular as "the 29th of every month is Meat Day".

Aims of the "Negi-no-hi" Campaign

1. activation of retailers

Implement "Negi Special Sale" on the first day of every month. The "Negi Day" logo, POP, flyers, and other promotional materials will be deployed. Post social networking sites by the day before to raise awareness of "Negi Day" among all green onion farmers, leading to purchases. Capture demand for bulk purchases at the beginning of the month to boost sales and encourage store visits. 2.

2. revitalization of the food and beverage industry

Restaurants, izakaya (Japanese style pubs), fast food restaurants, etc. will offer "Negi Day limited menu" (ramen noodles with plenty of green onions, grilled green onions, green onion salad, etc.) to attract more customers through SNS-appealing plans. Aiming to increase food self-sufficiency, we will switch from foreign green onions to Japanese green onions. 3.

Conveying the appeal of leeks to consumers

Using "Negi Day" on the first day of every month as a springboard, promote the nutrients and benefits of leeks to encourage people to consciously eat leeks and eliminate "leek hatred" among children. Consumers are also encouraged to participate in "#Negi no Hi" and spread cooking recipes and rediscovery of their deliciousness through SNS.

Example of "Negi no Hi" campaign

Starting on June 1, 2026, "Negi-no-hi (day of leeks)" will gradually penetrate the market.

To ensure that the campaign does not end as a transitory campaign, we will establish the custom of eating "Negi" on the first day of every month, and link this to sales promotion. We plan to cooperate with retailers throughout Japan to implement the "Campaign against High Prices and Lowering Prices".

While prices of all kinds of products are rising, we will dare to call for "price reductions" to surprise and delight consumers and expand awareness of "Negi no Hi" (green onion day). We will not rely solely on the efforts of retailers, but by enlivening the entire industry, we will reduce the respective burdens and bring joy to consumers.

About "leek shippers' association zero

The Green Onion Shippers Association "zero" is a next-generation agricultural cooperative that was created with the Japanese agriculture industry in mind, with a minimum price guarantee and complete contract sales. We have rethought the use of chemical fertilizers and adopted organic fertilizers (JAS-certified organic fertilizers). We are a team of young people with passion and pride who can share technology and knowledge that was once taboo in the agricultural industry.

In addition, the team aims to build a sustainable agricultural model that is valuable to both producers and companies by adopting a new concept of "OEM of agricultural products by the company side".

The melting of snow at Mikurigaike Pond, one of the Alpine Route's most beautiful sights, has finally begun. The beautiful surface of the lake, which is called "Mikurigaike Blue," usually appears in late May, but this year it is a little earlier than usual, signaling the arrival of early summer.

Mikurigaike Pond is located in Alpine Park in the southwestern part of the countryside.

Mikurigaike Pond is located about 10-15 minutes on foot from the Murodo Terminal, the highest point on the Alpine Route, and has been called "the most beautiful volcanic lake in the Northern Alps. The view of the lake's surface reflecting the majestic mountains is breathtaking.

As the snow melts, the clear blue surface of the water peeks out, creating a vivid contrast with the surrounding remaining snow. This mysterious blue color is called "Mikurigaike Blue" and attracts many visitors. This year, the snow is expected to melt earlier than usual, allowing visitors to view this beautiful scenery earlier than usual.

Mikurigaike melting snow information: https://www.alpen-route.com/seasonal-news/

2026 Tateyama Kurobe, Natsutabi: https://www.alpen-route.com/enjoy_navi/summer/

Mikurigaike Pond, Murodou-daira (photo taken 5/10)

Mikurigaike blue (late June)

Mikurigaike Pond and its scenery is a must-see destination for tourists.

After strolling around Mikurigaike, visitors can enjoy gourmet food in the Murodo Terminal. Popular dishes include hearty butaman (pig buns) made with carefully selected ingredients and original soft-serve ice cream with the image of "Mikurigaike Blue". The Alpine Route offers a wide variety of gourmet foods along with the magnificent nature.

Gourmet and souvenir information: https://www.alpen-route.com/gourmet_and_souvenir/

Oyama no Butaman (Murodo Terminal 1st floor, Tateyama Soba)

Mikurigaike Soft (Murodo Terminal 1st floor, coffee shop)

What is the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?

The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is one of the world's most famous mountain tourism routes located in the Chubu-Sangaku National Park, Tateyama. Visitors can easily enjoy the spectacular views of the 3,000-meter-high Tateyama Mountain Range and Kurobe Dam while traveling between Toyama and Nagano Prefectures via cable cars, buses, ropeways, and other unique vehicles unique to mountainous regions.

Operating period in FY2026 (tentative): April 15 (Wed.) - November 30 (Mon.)

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Route Map

Reservations can only be made online one month prior to the event date.

Reservation page: https://shop.sakekaika.co.jp/view/category/ct14

Information flyer

The event is a plan to take advantage of the elegant environment of the sake brewery in the summer as well, and to enjoy sake in a relaxed atmosphere at the company's premises, which include the sake brewery main building, a 160-year-old tangible cultural property registered by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and the rice cellar. Many visitors come from nearby Sano City, but in recent years the number of visitors from the Tokyo metropolitan area has been increasing.

This year is the 22nd year since the program started in 2005, and we expect approximately 1,000 people (72 people x 14 days) to participate. During the three years of the Corona Disaster, the event was held with take-out and reduced content, but since 2023 it has been conducted almost entirely under the pre-Corona Disaster structure.

Last year's event 1

A scene from last year2

At the "Hiya Garden," visitors can enjoy unlimited drinking of several types of sake, including limited-edition sake not for sale, special limited-edition sake, special boxed lunches, and tofu made from local specialty water. Reservations for Saturdays in July tend to fill up quickly. Please be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible so that you can enjoy the event at your leisure.

Yoshinori Shimada, President and Representative Director, said, "Last year, the whole country was troubled by the availability and rising cost of raw material rice, but fortunately, Tochigi Prefecture grew as much sake rice as the breweries wanted, and we were able to brew sake during the winter season with a stable supply of raw material rice. We hope that visitors will not only enjoy this season's sake, but also spend a moment of summer in the relaxed atmosphere of the sake brewery.

Outline of the event

Date & Time: Friday, June 12, 2026 - Saturday, July 25, 2026

　　　　　　 Friday 18:30 - 20:00, Saturday 18:00 - 19:30

Venue : Daiichi Sake Brewery Co.

　　　　　　 (488 Tajima-cho, Sano, Tochigi 327-0031, Japan)

Access ： 15 minutes walk from Tajima Station on the Tobu Sano Line

Fee: 4,200 yen in advance on Friday, 5,200 yen on Saturday (both including tax)

Conditions of participation: Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Capacity ： 72 people

Sponsor ： Daiichi Sake Brewery Co.

Reservations: Accepted only online from 1 month prior to the event date

Reservation page: https://shop.sakekaika.co.jp/view/category/ct14

Official website: https://www.sakekaika.co.jp/

Company Profile

Company name: Daiichi Shuzo Brewery Co.

Representative: Yoshinori Shimada, President and Representative Director

Location: 488 Tajima-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi 327-0031

HP address: http://www.sakekaika.co.jp/

Bartenders from BARs in Kichijoji will gather at this event to satisfy everyone from BAR novices to connoisseurs.

Purchasing a wristband to attend the event allows you to freely enjoy drinks at the venue. (Some food and other items will be charged separately.)

If you are interested in BAR, but have never been to one because it seems too expensive, too expensive, or you are not sure how to behave, then this is the place for you. Even if you have never been to a bar before, you can enjoy the atmosphere of a bar safely in an open space by simply purchasing a wristband.

In addition, a free workshop "Non-alcoholic Cocktail Experience" will be held for children accompanied by their wristband purchasers. Please be sure to take pictures of your children shaking the shaker with your camera.

Of course, since the purpose of this event is to establish a new culture in Kichijoji and to enliven the city, cocktails made with locally produced and consumed Musashino City agricultural products will be served, and there will also be a non-alcoholic cocktail experience booth for children, making this event enjoyable for everyone who enjoys living in Kichijoji.

Kichijoji Cocktail Market Logo

■Kichijoji BARs gather!

15 BARs in Kichijoji will gather to liven up the event.

<Participating Bars> BAR FORT / SCREW

BAR FORT／SCREW DRIVER／BAR Deguise／BAR Xaos／HARD SHAKE BAR130／BAR THE KID／The Wigtown／BAR AOTETSU／First CIRCLE／BAR Zebec／ALBATROSS KICHIJOJI／BAR Seek Door／shotbar Page／bar astar／Bistrante SHAFT

Participation Details

One wristband per person can be purchased to attend the event.

Advance sales: 3,000 yen for one wristband + 1,000 yen for an easy ticket

　　　　　Sold at HARD SHAKE BAR130 and other locations

On sale at the door: 3,000 yen for a wristband for one person

　　　　　1,000 yen Easy ticket (200 yen x 5 tickets)

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Wristbands and easy tickets are non-refundable. Additional tickets can be purchased.

Payment is cash only.

Wristband purchasers will be able to enjoy the following activities. You can also participate with an easy ticket, but you will need to pay with a ticket each time. Wristbands are also more economical.

(1) Shaken, steered, and built cocktails will be served by Kichijoji bartenders, as well as locally produced and consumed cocktails using Musashino City produce.

(2) Tasting booths by supporting associations will be available. You can enjoy tasting products recommended by the following supporting groups.

<List of Supporting Associations

Ltd. / Asahi Breweries, Ltd. / Whisk-E Corporation / Ethical Spirits Corporation / KIKAI RUM / Sanyo Bussan Corporation / Shinanoya Trading Co. Penacur Boso Corporation / Brown Forman Japan Corporation / Kuraya Corporation / Union Liquors Co.

(3) Free workshops for children accompanied by wristband purchasers

Non-alcoholic cocktail experience

Shake cranberry juice and grapefruit juice to make a non-alcoholic cocktail called "Virgin Breeze.

You can experience making non-alcoholic cocktails by shaking a shaker while being taught by a professional bartender.

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■Kitchen Wagon features popular Kichijoji dining bars

Hidamari", a popular wine bistro in Kichijoji that is a hideout for adults, will make its first appearance at Coppice Kichijoji on the Kitchen Wagon!

Delicious dishes will be served, with a focus on snacks.

Please enjoy the food with your cocktail.

(Some food items will be charged separately. Paid items can be purchased without a wristband.)

Hidamari image

◆Kichijoji Cocktail Market Executive Committee

BAR FORT／SCREW DRIVER／BAR Deguise／BAR Xaos／HARD SHAKE BAR130／BAR THE KID／The Wigtown

◆Outline of the event

Kichijoji Cocktail Market

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

Time ：12:00-18:00

Venue ：Greening Square, 3F, Coppice Kichijoji A Building

Admission: Free of charge / Admission to the main event of the Cocktail Market is charged.

Co-sponsor ： Coppice Kichijoji/Kichijoji Cocktail Laboratory

Supported by: Musashino City, Musashino Tourism Organization, Musashino Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kichijoji Revitalization Council

For more information on the event, please visit the Coppice Kichijoji website (https://www.coppice.jp/newsandevent/coppice/28672).

*Please note that the products to be sold and menu items are subject to change.

The event will be held rain or shine, and will be cancelled in case of stormy weather.

The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Drinking alcohol and driving under the age of 20, including on a bicycle, are prohibited by law. Please enjoy the event in moderation.

The event is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Outline of Coppice Kichijoji

Coppice Kichijoji is located in the heart of Tokyo, in the heart of the city, under the concept of "Let's be GREENING. (GREENING = to recover vitality and freshness and return to one's natural state).

(GREENING = to recover vitality and freshness and return to one's natural state of being).

(1) Facility name: Coppice Kichijoji coppice KICHIJOJI

(2)Location: 1-11-5 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0004, Japan

(3)Access: 2-minute walk from the North Exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines.

　　　　　　　 2 minutes walk from "Kichijoji Station" of Keio Inokashira Line

(4) Building Summary: Total floor area: approx. 46,000m2 / Building scale: Building A: 1 basement floor, 7 above-ground floors,

　　　　　　　 Building B: 1 basement floor, 9 above-ground floors

(5)Parking: 100 cars

(6)Website: https://www.coppice.jp/

Access MAP

Exterior view of Coppis Kichijoji

GREENING Plaza

The course for the 2026 event will be the same as in previous years: the "Yellow Handkerchief Course 10km," which will run through the "Kofuku no Kiiroi Handkerchief Memory Plaza" and other areas; the "Kinema Kaido (Kinema Road) and Coal Museum View Course 5km," which will run along the Kinema Kaido with its retro Showa-era movie theater signage and the Coal Museum; and the "Kinema Road and Coal Museum View Course 5km," which will be a casual event for parents and children who can participate as a pair. Kinema-Kaido Gyutto Oyako Course 3km], which can be easily participated in by parent-child pairs, has been newly added.

Another feature of the event is that there are six different start times: 10km (10:30/11:00/11:30), 5km (10:45/11:15), and 3km (11:45).

The start of the 4th (2025) race1

Because it is a fun run, there are no time awards; however, participants can participate in costume, as Yubari, the host city, is a "movie town," and awards will be given to participants who run in costumes related to "movies" or "Yubari.

The biggest highlight of the event is that after running and working up a sweat, participants will be treated to a luxurious half ball of Yubari melon in its peak season!

As in last year's event, there will also be a "Yubari Marche" with booths set up by local stores and other vendors, as well as a stage event.

Runners are required to enter the event in advance (for a fee), but the event is free of charge and open to all.

Runner entries are now being accepted (entry deadline: June 7, 2026), but the 10km 10:30 start time has been closed due to capacity being reached.

The 5km 10:45 start is also very popular and may close before the deadline.

Event Details

https://baribarimelonrun.studio.site/

Scene at the start of the 4th (2025) event2

What is the "Yubari BaliBali Melon Run"?

Eat Yubari melons in their most delicious season!

Walking and running in Yubari City, you will taste Yubari not only with your taste buds but also with your whole body!

It is a marathon run while enjoying the air and delicious food of Yubari with all five senses.

Therefore, instead of competing for the fastest time, it is a fun-run format where participants feel as if they are jogging while feeling the cityscape and nature of Yubari, and everyone from small children to the elderly can participate at their own pace.

Last year, 1,233 people participated, a 63% increase over the previous year, and the event is attracting increasing attention from within and outside the region.

Fourth annual event Costume runner 2

Yubari melon after reaching the goal1

Concept of the event

Since the inaugural event in 2022, the event has been held under the slogan "Reunite! the event has been held under the theme of reconnecting people with each other and with the region and its future.

By fostering an event that is loved and supported by the people of Yubari, we hope to increase the number of people who love this city and pass it on to the next generation. Our goal is for all participants to become "Yubari fans.

We also welcome participants from outside the region, and hope to create a population of people who will be involved in the event.

Outline of the event

Sponsor : Yubari Bali Bali Melon Run Executive Committee

Support : Yubari City, Yubari Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

　　　　　　　　 Yubari City Tourism Promotion, Melon Bear

Date ： July 5, 2026 (Sun.) 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (tentative)

Venue ： Yubari Mount Race Ski Resort

Participation fee: ＜3km course＞3,500 yen for elementary school students, 7,000 yen for parent-child pair

　　　　　　　　 <5km course> 6,000 yen for junior high school students and older, 4,000 yen for elementary school students

　　　　　　　　 <10km course> 7,000 yen for junior high school students and older

　　　　　　　　 Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more people.

　　　　　　　　 *Administrative fees will be charged separately at each entry site.

Application: Available at Sports Entry, Runnet, and the Management Office

Entry deadline: June 7, 2026 (Sun.)

Eligibility ： Minimum age: 4 years old *Depends on the course.

Number of applicants: 1,500

Others: Free parking, shuttle bus service between Sapporo Station and the venue (for a fee)

Official website: https://baribarimelonrun.studio.site/

Background

Mitsuba and KG Motors have been collaborating since the early stages of the development of mibot, and Mitsuba has been designing, evaluating, and testing motors suitable for mibot in cooperation with KG Motors. Mitsuba has been working with KG Motors to design, evaluate, and test motors suitable for the mibot. These efforts are not limited to the prototype stage, but have already moved beyond implementation and verification on actual vehicles to delivery of vehicles to initial customers and demonstration operations (PoC) at corporate customers.

■Technical Initiatives

The mibot is compliant with the moped minicar standard, and must achieve hill climbing performance, acceleration performance, and maximum speed while being limited in power output. These are trade-offs, and the design and control of the motor to achieve balance within the limited power output determines the product's very existence. In addition, the constraints of small size, light weight, and low cost require optimization that is different from that of existing EVs.

With this investment, the two companies will work together to further refine performance while utilizing data obtained in the mass production and actual operation phases.

■Comments

Kazunari Kusunoki, Representative Director and CEO, KG Motors, Inc.

The mibot is a highly challenging product that requires both driving performance and cost within a limited power output. Mitsuba has been deeply involved in the motor field since the early stages of development, and we feel that it is very meaningful to continue to work with Mitsuba as a partner to refine the mass production and actual operation of the product together. We will continue to make continuous improvements based on actual use data to realize a comfortable travel experience for users.

Sadami Hino, President and Representative Director, Mitsuba Corporation

We expect that the fusion of KG Motors' expertise in the small mobility field and Mitsuba's motor technology will contribute to the realization of "safe and secure" mobility, solutions to mobility issues faced by local communities, and the realization of a decarbonized society. We will continue to pioneer a new future of mobility through repeated demonstrations.

Mitsuba Corporation logo

Mitsuba motor

Drive motor MA01

The MA01 is an inner rotor type drive motor for small motorcycles and small mobility vehicles, available in three types with different outputs depending on the application.

The motors are designed for natural air-cooling, so they do not require auxiliary equipment for cooling, and thus enable simplification of the vehicle configuration.

KG Motors Corporation logo

mibot

Compact mobility mibot

The "mibot" is a small one-seater electric minicar optimized for the functions necessary for daily transportation, in response to the issue of "cars are too big.

With an overall length of 2,485 mm, an overall width of 1,140 mm, an overall height of 1,470 mm, and a vehicle weight of approximately 470 kg, the compact and lightweight body efficiently supports "one-mile" daily transportation, such as shopping or going to and from the station.

While compliant with moped minicar standards, the vehicle has a cruising range of approximately 100 km (manufacturer's published figures) and is equipped with air-conditioning and heating, and is designed to provide both driving performance and comfort.

The demand from craftsmen and transportation drivers working at the Kashima Industrial Complex has led to increased support for the handmade products, which are served as early as 6:00 a.m. The crepes, in particular, have been sold over the past three years. Sales of crepes, in particular, have doubled in the past three years, and the company has established a new presence as a community-based convenience store.

Osakaya at 6 a.m.

The Emerging Driver Shortage

According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, the effective ratio of job openings for truck drivers remains high at about twice the average for all occupations, and the labor shortage has become chronic.

In addition, according to an analysis by the Cabinet Office, the ratio of job offers to applicants is rising amid a recovery in logistics demand, further reinforcing the sense of labor shortage. In addition, the number of drivers in the workforce has been on a long-term downward trend, and the aging of the workforce has also contributed to a structural shortage of workers.

Sales of handmade crepes have doubled in three years.

The company's sales of handmade crepes have increased approximately 5-fold from 2015 and 2.1-fold from 2022.

The percentage of total snack sales has also expanded from 2.86% to 15.5% now.

Approximately 68% of the customers are employees related to the Kashima Industrial Complex, and approximately 45% of sales are concentrated especially during the hours of 6:00 to 8:00 AM. Compared to the same period last year, the number of customers visiting the store has increased by approximately 1.4 times.

Users often comment that they appreciate being able to buy warm, handmade products early in the morning, and that they never get tired of the homey taste, which is rare in convenience stores, and the store is becoming established as a daily "on-site food infrastructure.

The most popular item is the chocolate banana crepe. On many days, more than 50 of these crepes are sold.

Details of Products and Services

The company's products include crepes, onigiri (rice balls), bento boxes, and other snacks handmade in the store.

Crepes are reasonably priced, starting at 350 yen, and both sweet and light snacks are available. Onigiri rice balls start at 260 yen, and all feature a home-style flavor.

Production is done in the store, and the freshly made products are served in time for the early morning hours, which is a unique feature. The products are designed specifically for daily use, with the main users being the industrial complex workers, long-distance drivers, and local residents.

The sales area is the Kashima Industrial Complex and other areas in the Kashiko region, and functions as a lifestyle-based service that supports local workers.

In addition to crepes, handmade boxed lunches are also popular. The taste and volume are popular, satisfying even the artisans.

Large handmade rice balls are also popular, selling up to 300 on a typical day.

We also provide catering delivery of crepes to companies.

Future Development

It is predicted that the ratio of "small-scale, high-value-added" stores in the convenience store industry in Japan will increase approximately 1.3 times from 2025 to 2030.

In light of this trend, the company is considering expanding into mobile sales and concession stand operations within corporations in addition to store sales. Over the next three years, the company plans to increase the percentage of corporate transactions from the current approximately 10% to 30%.

The company will continue to build new sales channels based on services that are close to local workers.

If you would like to learn more about this project, please feel free to contact us at any time.

Company Profile

Name: Osakaya Ltd.

Address: 2-1-38 Chite Chuo, Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 314-0112

URL : https://ohsakaya.net/

The main restaurant will renew its menu in February 2026, continuing to satisfy the hearts and minds of many customers every day, while the restaurant will focus on customer service. In addition to the renewal of the main restaurant's menu, the "villa" will offer a "meat" option to Atami, which has a strong image of "seafood," in order to convey the charm of Atami, which even locals can experience, to customers visiting for sightseeing. The "Aburi-ya Brand" also aims to become a spot where visitors can "experience" the liveliness of Atami so that they can enjoy their visit more and more often.

The pre-opening will be held on Saturday, May 23, the day before the grand opening.

Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Villa will hold its grand opening on Sunday, May 24, 2026!

Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Villa will open in Ginza-machi, Atami City!

Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Villa will open right next to Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya! Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya" will be renamed "Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Honten" and the menu will be renewed to include rice balls, dagojiru, and hamayaki as its main lunchtime dishes. In contrast to the "Aburiya Honten," the new "Aburiya Bettei" will be a nighttime restaurant focusing on meat and seared dishes. The main restaurant will be painted "blue" to represent seafood and the blue sky during the day, while the "Aburiya" will be painted "red" to represent meat and flames, creating an impactful contrast between the exterior and the "Aburiya" brand. The main tourist attractions are the Atami Ekimae Shopping Street, where Osakana series restaurants are also located, and the Atami Ginza Shopping Street, which is the gateway to the nightlife district of Atami (Ginza-machi, Nagasimachi, Chuo-cho). The store aims to integrate the local community and tourism by creating opportunities for customers who visit for sightseeing to come back again and again, as well as for local residents to visit the store on a daily basis.

Exterior view of the store

A partial introduction of the menu at the main restaurant and the villa of "Aburiya Brand!

The details of the menu will be introduced in the second release scheduled to be distributed on May 15 (Fri.).

～ Menu of "Aburiya Brand" Main Restaurant

At the Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya main restaurant, the menu will be renewed in February 2026, and will be further renewed in preparation for the opening of the villa. The menu will mainly feature onigiri (rice balls), dago soup, hama-yaki (grilled seafood), and other "seafood" dishes.

●New items! Dagojiru Set Meal" with Onigiri "Egg Yolk Soboro

Rice from Shizuoka Prefecture is cooked in a rice cooker and wrapped in seaweed from the Ariake Sea and salt from Suruga Bay. The seasoned egg yolk and minced beef are irresistible. It can be served as a set meal with "Dagojiru," a soup made with lots of vegetables and fruity-flavored miso.

Dagojiru Set Meal

～ Aburi-ya Brand" Separate Residence Menu

At Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Villa, we offer a variety of menu items using "Amakusa Daio," one of Japan's largest and most fantastic jidori chicken, which is still rarely served at restaurants in Atami. The chicken is rich and juicy, with a large amount of meat, making it a perfect ingredient for the evening menu.

The main restaurant will also offer a rice bowl menu including the well-known and popular "Aburi Teppon-don" after its renewal in February 2026.

Amakusa Dai-Ou (peach and bone)

Charcoal-grilled "Amakusa Daioh" thigh meat has a resilient chewy texture and overflows with juices. The meat of "Mune" has a light yet full-bodied flavor. You can enjoy it with salt flavor as it is, or dip it in "Kara-Miso" for a different taste.

Amakusa Daiou (peach and bone)

Beef liver stew

Beef liver and chives are boiled and served in a dish with a cool pun.

Instead of the traditional stir-fry, the unique smell of liver disappears when it is boiled, allowing you to enjoy its moist, plump, and rich flavor.

Liver stew

Aburi Teppo Donburi (Seared Top)

A bowl of rice topped with tuna, salmon, white fish, negitoro and egg yolk. After the order is placed, the fish is seared in front of the customer. The fish is seared over a strong fire in one go to make the surface fragrant and the inside moist and to bring out the flavor of the ingredients! It is also fun to visit to enjoy the white fish, which varies depending on the availability.

Aburi-Topon Donburi (Seared Topon Donburi)

Hormone Tsukune skewers with sauce

Rich and juicy skewers. The combination of the crunchy texture of the hormone and the fluffy texture of the tsukune (skewers) makes this a menu item that is sure to be a hit with alcohol drinkers. Even for those who do not drink, this dish is full of stamina.

It is served with two kinds of seasoning, salt and sauce.

Horumon Tsukune Skewers with Soy Sauce

Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei Outline

Name ： Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei

Location ： 4-11 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Opening Date ： Sunday, May 24, 2026

Regular holiday ： Open year-round

About the Osakana Shokudo chain

Osakana Shokudo (Location: Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture; Operated by Yume Takara Co., Ltd.) opened in August 2019 as the first flagship restaurant of the Osakana Shokudo chain. ). All nine restaurants will share the common concept of "communicating the power of the local community through restaurants. The nine restaurants will offer not only seafood, Atami's "power," but will also communicate the charm of Atami in various ways to revitalize the Atami area. We will deliver the charm of Atami by offering a seafood menu unique to Atami, a treasure trove of "local fish".

Exterior view of the flagship restaurant, Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo

List of stores

Name ： Atami Ginza Fish Shokudo

Location ： 8-8 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://www.osakana-atami.com/

The concept is "Atami nostalgia" expressing "good old Atami and new Atami. Freshly prepared food is served in a variety of forms, including sashimi, robata, and steamed food, mainly in the open kitchen.

Name ： Osakanadon-ya in front of Atami Station

Location: 3-7 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://www.osakanadon-atami.com/

A restaurant specializing in seafood rice bowls, run by Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo (Atami Ginza Fish Restaurant). You can enjoy Atami's unique kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) which is purchased from nearby fishing ports.

Name: Atami Naginagimachi, Osakana-don restaurant and bistro

Location: 1F Odate Gofukuten Building, 5-1 Nagisagi-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://www.osakana-bistro.com/

The restaurant offers a wide variety of menu items such as "Ocean Platter," a seafood dish that features local seafood and other fish and shellfish boldly arranged on a special plate, and steaks of Ashitaka beef raised in the great outdoors of Shizuoka.

Name : Atami Osakana Shokudo

Location ： Section 2065, Gotemba Premium Outlets, 1312 Fukasawa, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website: https://www.osakana-gpo.com/

Sister restaurant of "Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo". This is the only store outside of Atami City.

Name ： Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo Hanare

Location ： 6-6 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website： https://www.osakana-hanare.com/

Offers an obanzai buffet in the morning and seafood rice bowls and seafood kamameshi for lunch.

Name ： Atami Osakana Grand Shokudo

Location ： 3-1 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami city, Atami city, Atami Uokuma Bldg. 2F

Official Website： https://www.osakana-daishokudo.com/

We want you to enjoy the "Takara" of Atami to the fullest. We welcome you with hearty service overflowing with smiles.

Name : Atami Osakana Paradise

Location ： 3-1 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Atami Uokuma Bldg. 3F

Official website : https://www.osakana-paradise.com/

An all-you-can-eat sashimi restaurant where you can enjoy Atami's seafood to your heart's content. It is truly a paradise of fish!

Name ： Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya

Location: 4-9 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website: https://www.osakana-aburiya.com/

Under the concept of the "Aburi-ya Brand" of "Lighting up the town with the bustle of smiles", we offer a variety of "Aburi-ya" menus that mainly use seafood ingredients that Atami, Izu is proud of.

Name ： Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei

Location ： 4-11 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website: https://www.osakana-aburiya.com/

Under the concept of the "Aburi-ya Brand" of "Lighting up the town with the bustle of smiles," we will take over the menu of the adjacent main restaurant, Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburi-ya, and begin offering a new meat menu.

■Company Profile

Company name: Yume Takara Co.

Location: Room 303, A.I Building, 1-13 Sakimi-cho, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0019, Japan

Representative: Masato Shimotori, President

Establishment : August 2007

Business description: Restaurant management, management consulting for restaurants

Capital ： 10 million yen

URL ： https://www.yumetakara.com/

URL of the broadcast: https://youtu.be/Osh1BVmbTcU

("Tiger of Reiwa CHANNEL": I want to create a 6th industry with beekeeping network from Okinawa to all over Japan)

The Crisis of Honeybees Supporting Japan's Agriculture and Naoumi Chihana's Challenge

This project aims to take advantage of Okinawa's mild climate to nurture honeybees, build a beekeeping infrastructure starting from Okinawa to solve the serious shortage of honeybees nationwide, and contribute to the local economy through the sixth industrialization of honey.

Naoumi Chihana

Future Business Development: "Unique Network" Expanding from Okinawa to Nationwide

We will use the funds we have acquired this time to rapidly accelerate our business based on the following three pillars.

≪1. 5-fold expansion of the scale of beekeeping and expansion of bases in Kyushu and throughout Japan

First, we will establish a solid business foundation in Okinawa by expanding our current 50 honey bee colonies to 250 colonies by the end of the 2026 season.

In 2027, we plan to open a base in Kyushu. Currently, we have already sent bees to cooperators in Kagoshima, Hiroshima, and Hokkaido, and have begun test operations of beekeeping adapted to the climate of each region. In the future, by establishing bases throughout Japan, we will expand our beekeeping network rooted in local communities and promote regional contribution activities directly related to regional development and agricultural support.

≪2. Building a unique supply network and taking on the challenge of resource recycling

We will position Okinawa as a "honey bee supply base" and build a unique network by inviting like-minded partners throughout Japan. The greatest feature of this network is a "recycling-oriented collaboration" that goes beyond mere honey distribution.

We will partner with farmers in each region and focus on "developing products that can only be made in that region" by combining our honey with off-spec fruit and produce that would normally be discarded. By reducing the loss of local resources and delivering high value-added products to the market, we aim to share profits with producers and increase the sustainability of agriculture in Japan as a whole.

≪3. establishment of high value-added business through "honey x 6th industrialization

We will accelerate the "6th industrialization" of the beekeeping industry, which encompasses "production, processing, and sales," and promote the development of high value-added brands.

▼ Success of leading products and future lineup

Following the success of "Okinawa honey candy," which has already been commercialized and is well received, OEM development of honey soap is currently underway. In the future, we will develop products in a wide range of categories such as herb tea, confectionery, and even high-function cosmetics by combining rare natural ingredients such as royal jelly and propolis, in addition to honey.

Solid Steps Toward the Establishment of a Mead Brewery

In preparation for the establishment of a mead brewery, which is our future vision, our CEO, Mr. Chika, has completed a training course at the Okinawa Industrial Technology Center, where he learned specialized techniques as a trainee. With a solid technical background, we will take on the challenge of brewing sake from Okinawa that can aim for the world.

Collaboration with local products

Utilizing our unique nationwide network, we develop "regionally limited premium products" by combining our honey with local specialties produced by farmers in various regions. Together with collaborators from across the country, we will give shape to the unique charms of each region.

≪4. recruiting co-creation partners, and gaining credibility through collaboration with the national and prefectural governments

We are looking for a wide range of partners who will work together with honeybees to create a sustainable agricultural future.

▼ Recruitment of collaborators and cooperating companies throughout Japan

In order to further strengthen our unique beekeeping network, we are looking for "collaborators (individuals and farmers)" who work together to nurture honeybees and enliven local communities, as well as "cooperating companies" who work together to develop resource-recycling products. We will accelerate collaboration with those who wish to create regional development and new industrial value through the power of honeybees.

Strong Cooperation with the Administration and Challenge to the "Nation

This project has been approved by the "Okinawa Prefecture Management Innovation Plan" in 2025, and has been highly evaluated by the local government for its uniqueness and potential. Currently, as the next phase of the project, we are moving in earnest to obtain approval for the "Integrated Business Plan (6th Industrialization Law)" from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. By expanding the scope of the "endorsement" granted by the prefecture to the national government, we will build a more reliable business foundation and take on the challenge of solving the agricultural issues facing Japan as a whole.

Okinawa Hyakumana Honey

Okinawa honey candy

About HONEY-THE-HONEY DOCUMENT CO.

Representative: Chibana Naomi

Location: Okinawa, Japan

Business activities: Beekeeping, planning and sales of honey and processed honey products, agricultural support through beekeeping

Official visual for the "Kyoto Ani-Monozukuri Award 2026" (Illustration by tomoca)

In recent years, the animation market has experienced historic growth due to a string of major hits in animation and TV animation, and the number of fans has been increasing in a wide range of age groups. Companies such as automobile manufacturers, distributors, food and beverage companies, and IT firms have begun to utilize anime, manga, and characters in their marketing activities, such as advertising and collaborative products.

The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" was launched in 2017 to serve as a bridge between the animation industry and companies and to honor outstanding collaborations and tie-ups that utilize animation. To date, more than 1,020 entries have been received, and many outstanding winning entries have been selected for the past eight "Ani-Monozukuri Awards".

The first award was presented to "Suntory Natural Water x 'What's your name? The first award was presented in the "Suntory Natural Water x 'Kimi no na wa'" Campaign (Suntory Communication Ltd.). Campaign" (Suntory Communications Limited), "Sword Art Online The Beginning Sponsored by IBM" (IBM Japan, Ltd.), and "My name is Ootafuko - Make the earth happy with a little happiness. ～(OTAFUKU Sauce Co., Ltd.), "Heart Forecast ("Eve x Ghana" "Pink Valentine" collaboration movie)" (Lotte Co., Ltd.), "Nanchou Nananan (SORAIRO, a family association for children with hearing loss)" (The 5th), and the 6th Calorie Mate webmovie "Summer Begins. (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), "WcDonald's Campaign (McDonald's USA)" for the 7th contest, and "Mi Le Watashi no Mirai (Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., Yanmar Brand Asset Design Co., Ltd.)" for the 8th contest, each winning the Grand Prix from among many entries. (The award-winning works and nominees in each category are listed on the official website).

Continuing on from last year, we will be soliciting and awarding a wide range of "Anime x Cross-Industry Collaboration" initiatives in six categories: Anime Commercial, Content Tie-up, Original Content, International, and Regional Development, as well as a special award. This year, the "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration Special Award" has been established for product collaborations and advertising promotions that utilize IP content or original characters to promote Japanese agricultural, forestry, and marine products, foods, processed foods, and seasonings related to Japanese food culture to overseas consumers. The application period is May 11, 2026.

The application period is from Monday, May 11, 2026 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Eligible works must have been released, published, or implemented between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026 (see application guidelines for details). You can apply from the official website of the Ani-Monozukuri Award. For details, please check the "Ani-Monozukuri Award" official website ( https://animono.jp ).

Ani-Monozukuri Award official website: https://animono.jp

Ani-Monozukuri Award official X : https://x.com/animono_jp

About the "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration Special Award

In recent years, against the backdrop of the growing popularity of Japanese IP content overseas, various initiatives related to overseas development and export using IP content have been actively promoted.

The theme of the Ani-Monozukuri Award, which promotes "animation x different industries," will actively support "IP collaboration export projects" with the aim of both strengthening export competitiveness and further promoting Japanese IP content by crossing IP content and various Japanese export fields. As part of this effort, we have established the "Japanese Food Overseas Promotion Collaboration Special Award" to recognize outstanding overseas development, export, and promotion activities of Japanese food and food culture that utilize Japanese IP content.

We hope that this program will contribute to the development of both the Japanese agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food-related businesses and the IP content industry.

Greetings from the Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee

This year we will be holding the "Anime Monozukuri Award" for the ninth time since its establishment in 2017. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to KYOMAFU, KYOTO CMEX, all cooperating and supporting organizations, and all companies and organizations that have submitted entries so far, as well as to all parties concerned.

Japanese animation has taken root among a wide range of generations as pop culture not only in Japan but also in other countries, and it is also increasing its presence as one of the growth industries that drive the Japanese economy. In recent years, Japanese animation has been utilized in marketing and promotion for corporate and regional development, and has been highly effective.

This year's award will promote a variety of initiatives to create new business through collaboration between different industries and animation, and to serve as a bridge between the animation industry, industry, and local communities.

This year, we have also established the "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration Special Award" to recognize outstanding efforts to promote Japanese food culture overseas through the use of IP content. We hope that through this award and related seminars, more food businesses will realize the potential of strengthening export capabilities through the use of IP content.

We hope that this award, the only one of its kind in Japan, will encourage more companies and organizations to apply and contribute to the development of their businesses.

What is the Ani-Monozukuri Award?

In recent years, the national success of anime productions and the increase in anime fans of all ages have attracted attention to the increasing number of opportunities for companies and corporations to collaborate with anime, which until now have not been directly related to anime. A variety of examples have emerged, including collaborations with anime in a wide range of industries, such as automobiles, food and beverage manufacturers, distribution, AR and VR ventures, and traditional crafts, as well as an increasing number of organizations actively planning anime-mediated content tourism, known as pilgrimages to sacred places. The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" has been held in Japan since 2006. The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" was established in 2017 with the aim of increasing the number of high quality collaborative contents by awarding excellent works from among such collaborations, thereby publicizing the efforts of companies and organizations to the world. Kyoto City, which has deep ties to anime culture and is home to many manufacturing companies in traditional and cutting-edge industries, will promote "Ani-Monozukuri" throughout the country and to the world.

Terminology: Ani-Monozukuri

A new movement is gaining momentum that utilizes anime and other content for "monozukuri" and "koto zukuri" (making things). Ani-Monozukuri" refers to new business values, technologies, cultures, products, and services created by combining Japan's strength in "anime" with "monozukuri" and "kotozukuri".

What is "Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair (KIMAF) 2026"?

To promote the content industry in Kyoto City,

(1) Creation and growth of new industries utilizing content

(2) Creation, development and retention of creative human resources

(3) Enhance Kyoto's brand power as a world-class cultural city

(4) Attracting more tourists, especially young people, to the city,

It is the largest comprehensive trade fair of manga, animation, and games in western Japan, held with the aim of promoting the contents industry in the Kansai region, centering on Kyoto. The fair attracts a large number of visitors, and publishers, TV stations, video manufacturers, and other exhibitors promote their latest works, sell goods, hold stage events, and provide support for creative personnel and students.

The schedule from the time of application to the announcement of the winning entries is as follows.

The new schedule will be announced on the website as soon as it is determined.

(1)Download the entry sheet from the official website.

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(2)Fill in the required information and send it to the secretariat by e-mail together with the data of your work [Deadline: June 30 (Tue.)].

↓ Send the completed entry form to the secretariat.

(3)Announcement of nominated entries [scheduled for August] *Announcement will be made on the website and emailed to the person in charge.

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(4) Announcement of winning entries and Grand Prix [At Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2026 (KIMAF) scheduled for September 19 (Sat.) and 20 (Sun.). The announcement will also be made on the website at a later date.

Outline of "Kyoto Ani-Monozukuri Award 2026" Application

<Entries are eligible for the following awards

Products, services, advertisements, and promotions by companies, corporations, and organizations that were released, publicized, or implemented between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026, and that utilize animation, manga, characters, etc., are eligible for this award.

＜Application period and method

Application period: May 11, 2026 (Monday) to June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)

*For details on how to apply, please fill out the application form on the official Ani-Monozukuri Award website.

<Entry Categories

(1) Animation CM Category

　～Animated advertisements created using animation techniques that have been shown on TV, the Web, etc. are eligible.

(2) Content Tie-up Category

　～This category is for commercials, tie-ups, and collaborations in the fields of products, services, and advertising promotions, utilizing the characteristics and worldview of existing IP (animation, manga, characters, etc.).

(3) Original Content Category

　～This category is for products, services, and advertising promotions that utilize the company's own characters and original content (videos featuring characters, various content featuring voice actors, reading materials, etc.).

(4) International Category

　～This category is for overall corporate communications such as TV commercials, content collaborations, craft designs, etc., utilizing Japanese animation, manga, games, character works, etc., in regions outside of Japan.

(5) Regional Development Category

　-An initiative by a company, organization, municipality, etc. utilizing animation, manga, or characters for the purpose of regional industrial promotion or other local development. This category includes public relations activities, tourism PR, collaboration between traditional crafts and IP, businesses related to pilgrimages to sacred places, events, etc.

Traditional crafts x anime, regions x anime, local government x anime, pilgrimage-related business, transportation x anime, tourism PR x anime

(6)Japanese Food Overseas Promotion Collaboration Special Award (New)

　～This award is given to outstanding examples of product collaborations and advertising promotions that utilize IP content or original characters, etc., with the aim of promoting Japanese agricultural, forestry and marine products, foods, processed foods and seasonings related to Japanese food culture, etc., to overseas consumers.

(7) Overall Grand Prix

　～The overall grand prix will be awarded to the most outstanding entries in the above categories.

*Anybody involved in the production of content, including content providers, advertising agencies, and persons in charge of manufacturers, is eligible to apply (self-recommendations only).

Duplicate entries in each category are allowed.

*Past entries will not be considered. However, if the launch or release of a new series of animation commercials or collaborative products is included in the application period, it may be submitted.

*Because the theme of the competition is "Anime x different industries," for example, the promotion of a new anime by an anime company, the promotion of a new manga by a publishing company, the promotion of a new game by a game company, and other in-house promotion efforts by content-related businesses are not eligible. If you have any questions, please contact the official website or the secretariat.

The categories and contents are subject to change without prior notice.

＜Announcement of each category award

Announcement and awarding event: September 19 or 20, 2026

At: "Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair 2026" venue

<Selection Committee Members

Selection Committee Chairman

Takeshi Natsuno (Director, Institute of Informatics, Kinki University, Specially Invited Professor, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, KADOKAWA, Inc.)

Selection Committee

Mr. Naoshi Sudo (Journalist)

Akinori Nakamura (Professor, Faculty of Imaging Arts and Sciences, Ritsumeikan University)

Atsuo Nakayama (Entertainment Sociologist)

Kazuo Rikugawa (President, Character Data Bank, Executive Director, Character Brand License Association)

In alphabetical order

Special Selection Committee Members

Mr. Shigeru Saito (Chairman of KYOTO Cross Media Experience Executive Committee, Chairman and CEO, Tose Co.)

Mr. Ryutaro Hayashi (Advertisement creator and producer)

Mr. Taro Maki (Representative Director of Jenco)

Mr. Azusa Matsuda (SPJA VP of Business Development)

In alphabetical order

<Organizers and Management

Organizer: Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee

Co-organized by: Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair Executive Committee, KYOTO Cross Media Experience Executive Committee

＜Cooperation

Anime Expo

<Support

Character Data Bank, Inc.

City of Kyoto

Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc.

The Association of Japanese Animations

Peatix Japan Inc.

In no particular order

For inquiries from the general public, please contact

◆Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee (Secretariat: within Anime Business Create Co., Ltd.)

Email: award@animono.jp

For application details, please visit the official website of "Ani-Monozukuri Award" → https://animono.jp

Millimeter wave sensor system

Electricity sensor

This service uses millimeter wave radar to detect abnormalities in breathing and movement, while iSure (AI Smart Outlet) acquires real-time information on the use of household electrical devices and conducts AI-based behavior analysis to gently watch over the "business as usual" of family members living apart. Since no cameras are used, privacy is ensured, and the system can be used simply by plugging it into an outlet, with no installation required.

It provides a system that supports the safety and security of family members by identifying small changes in their daily lives, such as elderly family members living alone, family members receiving medical treatment at home, and parents living far away.

Huingal Link will continue to develop monitoring technology that is easy to use at home and that emphasizes security, and will develop services that support family connections.

■Company Profile

Huingal Link Co.

Location: 2-6-6 Motoasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Masaaki Nagone, Representative Director

Business description: Development and provision of a system for monitoring and protecting people using AI and sensing technology

UEC Japan Co.

Location: 7F VORT Kagurazaka I, 34 Tansu-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Huang Yi-Kei

Business Description: Provides a service to watch over people by analyzing their daily activities based on the usage of electrical devices using AIoT technology.

　　　　　 Provides a service to watch over people by analyzing their daily activities based on the usage of electrical devices using AIoT technology. Through behavior pattern analysis and abnormality detection,

　　　　　 The company is promoting the advancement of services in the fields of monitoring the elderly and home care through behavior pattern analysis and abnormality detection.

　　　　　 The company is also developing behavior analysis technology based on related patented technologies.

This new collection features SANA, MINA, and JEONGYEON of TWICE as brand ambassadors, showcasing three distinct lines that celebrate their unique individualities. Each line offers a versatile lineup of six colors (including exclusive limited editions). While staying true to the fan-favorite hues of the 1-DAY series, the designs have been enhanced to create larger, more captivating eyes.

"SWEET 1MONTH" perfectly balances stunning aesthetics with exceptional cost performance, making high-fashion eye looks effortless for daily wear. The collection will be available via Sweet’s official online store, major e-commerce platforms, and Don Quijote stores.

Finally Here: The All-New "SWEET 1MONTH" Monthly Collection.

■ A New Way to Shine: Introducing "SWEET 1MONTH"

The "SWEET 1DAY" series has long been celebrated for its diverse lineup, offering three distinct brands crafted to meet every style and need. To build on this success, "SWEET 1MONTH" was born—designed for those who want to embrace the series’ iconic aesthetic as part of their daily routine.

While staying true to the most-loved colors from the 1-DAY collection, this new monthly edition features evolved designs that create an even more striking and impactful gaze. By preserving the unique charm of our three signature brands, we are proud to offer a new way to experience color lenses—allowing you to stay effortlessly "you," every single day.

■ The Spirit of the Brands

The new "SWEET 1MONTH" collection captures the essence and beloved designs of the original three "SWEET 1DAY" brands, reimagined for daily wear.

SANA, MINA, and JEONGYEON perfectly personify "Beauty That Is Uniquely Your Own," bringing three distinct aesthetics to life. This series is designed to make the confidence, radiance, and inner strength found in your eyes a part of your everyday style—turning your natural charm into a daily standard.

RADIRIS × SANA

RADIRIS Special Campaign

◆ "The Leading Role Lens" — A Gaze That Speaks of Confidence

RADIRIS is a brand designed to bring confidence to your eyes, inspired by the concept: "You are the leading role in your own life, no matter the moment."

The delicate gradation and multi-dimensional design create a refined, sophisticated gaze. With a luminous transparency that seems to be cloaked in light, these lenses achieve "class-up eyes" that captivate everyone, regardless of gender.

MEVILAGE × MINA

MEVILAGE Special Campaign

◆ "The Goddess Lens" — A Goddess Resides in Your Eyes

MEVILAGE is a brand that wraps your eyes in luster and allure, inspired by the concept of "Goddess-like beauty."

This "loved-by-all natural" line strikes the perfect balance between purity and radiance. The transparency, which brings out your natural charm, highlights the softness and elegance of a sophisticated woman.

GIRL CRUSH × JEONGYEON

GIRL CRUSH Special Campaign

◆ "The Awakening Lens" — Awakening Your One-of-a-Kind Individuality

GIRL CRUSH is a brand that awakens the individuality hidden within, inspired by the concept: "To a higher version of myself."

Designed for everyone who enjoys being themselves, this cool and edgy color collection creates a gaze that feels strong and determined. These lenses express a "unisex beauty" that refuses to flatter, staying true to your own powerful presence.

■ Launch Schedule

・Friday, May 8, 2026:

Early launch available via official and major e-commerce sites, as well as MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya and Don Quijote Umeda main stores.

・Monday, May 11, 2026:

Available at all other Don Quijote stores nationwide.

▼Major E-Commerce Sites

・Sweet Official Online Store: https://store.sweet78.co.jp/

・Queen Eyes: https://www.queen-eyes.com/

・HOTEL LOVERS: https://hotellovers.jp/

・MoreContact: https://morecon.jp/

▼Early Launch Stores (Starting May 8, 2026)

・MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store

・Don Quijote Umeda Main Store

▼Stores Available from Monday, May 11, 2026

[Hokkaido Area]

Hokkaido: MEGA Don Quijote Sapporo Tanukikoji Main Store

[Tohoku Area]

Miyagi: Sendai-eki Nishiguchi Main Store

Fukushima: Sukagawa Store

[Kanto Area]

Ibaraki: Sakai Ohashi Store

Tochigi: Utsunomiya Yanaze Store, Oyama Ekimae Store

Gunma: Takasaki Store, Yoshioka Store

Saitama: Omiya Higashiguchi Store, MEGA Don Quijote Soka Store, Kawagoe Higashiguchi Store, Gyoda Mochida Interchange Store

Chiba: MEGA Don Quijote Narashino Store, Kashiwa Ekimae Store

Tokyo: Akihabara Store, Ginza Honkan, Roppongi Store, Asakusa Store, Korakuen Store, Ueno Store, MEGA Don Quijote Kannana Umejima Store, Gotanda Higashiguchi Store, MEGA Don Quijote Omori Sanno Store, Kamata Ekimae Store, Nakameguro Main Store, Shinjuku Tonanguchi Store, Shinjuku Store, Takadanobaba Ekimae Store, Ikebukuro-eki Nishiguchi Store, Ikebukuro Higashiguchi Ekimae Store, Machida Ekimae Store

Kanagawa: MEGA Don Quijote Tomei Kawasaki Store, Yokohama Nishiguchi Store, MEGA Don Quijote Tsurumi Chuo Store, MEGA Don Quijote Minato Yamashita Sohonten, Yamato Store, Fujisawa-eki Minamiguchi Store, MEGA Don Quijote Hadano Store

[Chubu Area]

Niigata: Nagaoka Kawasaki Store, Niigata-eki Minami Store

Fukui: Echizen Takefu Interchange Store

Yamanashi: MEGA Don Quijote Kofu Store

Nagano: Don Quijote Chino Store

Aichi: MEGA Don Quijote Toyohashi Store, Sakae Main Store, MEGA Don Quijote Tokai Nawa Store

[Kinki Area]

Kyoto: Kyoto Avanti Store

Osaka: Dotonbori Midosuji Store, Abeno Tennoji Ekimae Store

Hyogo: MEGA Don Quijote Himeji Hirohata Store

[Chugoku Area]

Hiroshima: Hiroshima Hatchobori Store

Tottori: Tottori Main Store

[Shikoku Area]

Tokushima: MEGA Don Quijote Tokushima Store

Ehime: Matsuyama Okaido Store

[Kyushu & Okinawa Area]

Fukuoka: Kokura Store, Fukuoka Tenjin Main Store, Nakasu Store

Nagasaki: MEGA Don Quijote Omura Interchange Store

Kumamoto: Shimotori Store, Minami Kumamoto Store

Kagoshima: MEGA Don Quijote Kirishima Hayato Store

Please Note:

This list includes stores that carry the "SWEET 1MONTH" series.Availability for specific brands within the collection or the "SWEET 1DAY" series varies by store. For more details, please check the official website.

RADIRIS ： https://sweet78.co.jp/radiris/shopinfo

MEVILAGE ： https://sweet78.co.jp/mevilage/shopinfo

GIRL CRUSH ： https://sweet78.co.jp/girlcrush/shopinfo

[Exclusive Promotion for Purchasers]

Customers who purchase two or more boxes of eligible products in a single transaction will receive one Original Photo Card as a gift!

This promotion applies to both "1DAY" and "1MONTH" types across all three brands (RADIRIS, MEVILAGE, and GIRL CRUSH).Please note: Stores that only carry "SWEET 1DAY" are excluded from this campaign.

[Promotion Period]

・Sweet Official Online Store:

Friday, May 8, 2026 (12:00 PM) – Sunday, May 31, 2026 (4:00 PM) JST

・Other E-Commerce Sites / Don Quijote:

Starting Friday, May 8, 2026 – Available while supplies last.

Note: Free gifts are limited in quantity and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

■ Product Details

＜SWEET 1MONTH＞

Product Name: RADIRIS / MEVILAGE / GIRL CRUSH

Launch Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

Colors: 6 colors per brand (including limited edition colors)

Wearing Period: Monthly Disposable

Quantity: 2 lenses per box

Price: 1,760 JPY (tax included)

BC (Base Curve): 8.6mm

DIA (Diameter): 14.2mm

GDIA (Graphic Diameter): 13.5mm

Water Content: 38.5%

Power (Pwr): ±0.00, -0.75 to -5.00 (0.25 steps), -5.50 to -10.00 (0.50 steps)

Don Quijote Stores: ±0.00, -1.00 to -5.00 (0.25 steps), -5.50 to -10.00 (0.50 steps)

*Powers from -6.50 and above are available by backorder. 

Don Quijote exclusive colors are available up to -6.00.

Approval Number: 30700BZX00321A01

＜SWEET 1DAY＞

Product Name: RADIRIS / MEVILAGE / GIRL CRUSH

Launch Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Colors: 9 colors per brand (including limited edition colors)

Wearing Period: Daily Disposable

Quantity: 10 lenses per box

Price: 1,760 JPY (tax included)

BC (Base Curve): 8.6mm

DIA (Diameter): 14.0mm

GDIA (Graphic Diameter): >   

* RADIRIS: 13.1–13.2mm

　MEVILAGE: 13.1mm

　GIRL CRUSH: 12.9–13.1mm

Water Content: 38.5%

Power (Pwr): ±0.00, -0.75 to -5.00 (0.25 steps), -5.50 to -10.00 (0.50 steps)

Don Quijote Stores: ±0.00, -1.00 to -5.00 (0.25 steps), -5.50 to -10.00 (0.50 steps)

*Powers from -6.50 and above are available by backorder. 

Don Quijote exclusive colors are available up to -6.00.

Approval Number: 23000BZX00343000

▼ Brand websites

RADIRIS ： https://sweet78.co.jp/radiris/

MEVILAGE ： https://sweet78.co.jp/mevilage/

GIRL CRUSH ： https://sweet78.co.jp/girlcrush/

■ About Sweet Co., Ltd.

Established in Osaka in July 2008, Sweet Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer dedicated to the planning, development, and sales of original beauty products, including color contact lenses, cosmetics, and beauty accessories.

Guided by our brand message, "Girls, be ambitious. Girls, be happy," we embrace the timeless desire to "stay true to your girlhood," providing beauty and wonderful, comfortable moments to women of all ages.

Through our official e-commerce site, major online marketplaces, and wholesale networks, we focus on creating products that balance cutting-edge trends with market success, answering every woman’s heartfelt wish to be "ever more charming and beautiful."

Four types of high-energy recordings: https://youtu.be/OXFVlchZnrE

Large-scale Foley Field SKYSQUARE Reservations Begin

By securing a vast field as our own base, we can realize large-scale and dynamic environmental sound and Foley recording, which was not possible with conventional in-studio recording.

SKYSQUARE

The "physical energy" of overwhelming scale that is required in this era of in-house studios.

In order to realize "recording in a large scale and realistic environment," the natural environment is converted directly into a studio. Currently, we are optimizing "large-scale Foley recording" by maximizing the use of our vast site.

In today's game sound production, the demand for more immersive and "realistic sound" continues to grow. More and more companies are equipped with their own dedicated Foley studios, and the quality of everyday sound production is dramatically improving.

However, the "indoor" environment of the studio still has physical space limitations, echo limitations, and barriers to recording with heavy objects and extensive action.

Now that the studio is becoming the standard, we have focused on the possibilities of "outdoor" sound that transcends the boundaries of the studio environment.

Establishment of an online quotation page

In conjunction with the launch of this facility, we have opened an "Online Estimating System" to speed up the project budgeting process. The system visualizes the cost structure of recording, which tends to be complex, and enables rough calculations according to conditions from the website. This will support speedy budget planning from the creative conception stage.

SKYSQUARE Estimate Page

https://www.azstoke.jp/skysquare/estimate

*Information on the use of this system

Members-only service : Free membership registration is required to use this system.

Agreement to Terms and Conditions ：You are required to agree to the following terms and conditions when you reserve or submit your quotation contents. Please confirm the contents beforehand.

https://www.azstoke.jp/skysquare/term

Four recording categories that define the mass and energy of sound

Four categories are available to choose from, emphasizing "physical mass" and "spatial dynamics," which were not possible in conventional indoor studios.

*Some categories are not available for certain plans.

1. lightweight (Light)

Objects: Shoes, axes, iron, pieces of wood, concrete chunks

Lightweight recording-LIGHT-.

This category is for materials that can be directly handled by humans. This category features recordings that include the "vast outdoor atmosphere" that is difficult to reproduce in a typical studio. Footsteps on various surfaces such as natural dirt, gravel, and grass, chopping wood with an axe, and the sound of wood chips and stones colliding can be captured in a pure state with no unwanted reflections. These are everyday sounds of movement, yet they add a natural resonance and fine detail to the library that blends with the outside air and can never be obtained in a studio booth. 2.

2. weight (Heavy)

Objects: Heavy objects that cannot be carried by humans, rocks, large steel, huge fallen trees

Weight recording-HEAVY

This category represents this facility, which completely breaks through the floor load capacity and space limitations of indoor facilities. This category targets sounds of uncontrollable mass by human power, such as huge boulders, massive metal chunks, and large diameter fallen trees that are manipulated with heavy equipment. The "real ground-shaking bass" generated by striking, crushing, or dragging these objects is safely and dynamically recorded. The destructive energy released by the tremendous shock waves and overwhelming mass, which cannot be reached by physical simulation, is fully contained in the sound. 3.

3. electric power

Target: Chain saws, grinders, drills, large power tools in general

Electric recording-ELECTRIC

This category specializes in electric tools that are extremely difficult to record indoors due to sparks, dust, and intense noise. The bare drive noise of high-revving motors such as chain saws and grinders, and the intense friction noise of cutting materials are recorded in an open-air environment with a full power supply. The power and mechanical texture of the tools are captured at close range while keeping the noise floor to an absolute minimum. This enables the provision of uncompromised "real driving sound" for game productions and video productions that pursue reality. 4.

4. attribute (Element)

Target: Bonfires, flamethrowers (burners), small fireworks, large fireworks, ice (winter only)

Attribute recording-ELEMENT-.

This category deals with natural elements such as "fire," "fireworks," and "ice," which require special environmental settings. From the delicate sound of a bonfire with wood exploding, to the explosion of fireworks piercing the night sky, to the sharp combustion sound of a gas burner, we pursue the expression of "fire" that is only possible in an open outdoor space. In winter, "ice" can also be recorded, taking advantage of the region's climate. The propagation of sound spreading into the unobstructed sky and the dynamism of the natural world are recorded at the highest purity, giving the sound source overwhelming persuasiveness.

SKYSQUARE's Way" to achieve overwhelming reality

1. creation of a giant pit

Giant pit

Scene of the use of the giant pit.

A huge pit measuring 12m wide x 8m deep x 3m deep was constructed on a 2,000 tsubo field, which was excavated by the artist himself using heavy machinery. It is not just a mere pit, but a structural device to suppress unnecessary sound diffraction to the surroundings and capture the targeted impact sound more clearly. Removing the "wall" restrictions of an indoor studio, this huge space surrounded by the natural sound-absorbing material called soil is the "special stage" for creating high-energy destructive sounds with earth resonance. 2.

2. securing necessary "heavy components" in-house

Procurement of waste materials

The highest hurdle in heavy recording is the procurement and transportation of huge materials.

SKYSQUARE secures and stocks these heavy materials for recording on its own. These materials include several tons of concrete and massive steel, which naturally cannot be obtained at home improvement stores.

Transportation of Materials

In the world of sound, rather than ready-made products, it is the "good quality materials" that are distorted, bent, or missing that produce complex overtones and deep, destructive sounds. We have created an environment where such one-of-a-kind materials can be handled immediately on site as "real mass" that matches the concept, without the customer having to scramble to arrange them themselves. This enables us to achieve both a drastically shortened preparation period and overwhelming cost performance. 3.

3. safe and bold recording backed by 14 professional qualifications

Utilizing 14 qualifications

There is always a risk involved in recording that involves large-scale destructive sounds and the dropping and moving of heavy objects. Our representative, Mr. Nakajima, currently holds a total of 14 professional qualifications.

Precise control : Qualification holders personally operate heavy equipment and manipulate heavy objects.

Assurance of safety ： Because of our thorough compliance with laws and regulations and safety management, we can safely execute "aggressive recording" that is impossible in a studio.

Handling of heavy equipment by professional staff

Use of this facility

SKYSQUARE" is the first field-type recording studio in Japan that enables large-scale, high-energy Foley recording, which has been impossible to achieve in an indoor studio. SKYSQUARE is available to anyone seeking professional recording regardless of industry or size. We have a system in place that allows you to complete everything from quotations to reservations online.

Support for your recording needs

Facility Overview

Facility name: Field Stage "SKYSQUARE

Location ： Shioyama, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture

Size ： Approx. 2,000 tsubo (owned by the company)

Access: Approximately 1 hour from central Tokyo by car or express train

Main applications: Large-scale Foley recording, environmental sound recording

URL ： https://www.azstoke.jp/skysquare/estimate

Free membership registration (login) is required to use this service. Available immediately after registration.

■Company Profile

Company name: AZSTOKE Inc.

Representative: Kentaro Nakajima, President and Representative Director

Location: Court Sakurajosui B1F, 5-14-9 Sakurajosui, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0045

Business description: Game development, game sound development, RIGDOCKS development,

　　　　　 SKYSQUARE management, artist support

URL : https://www.azstoke.jp

The joint research aims to scientifically verify and clinically apply the effectiveness of the "W Transplantation Therapy," in which dermal fibroblasts and stem cells are simultaneously transplanted into the skin, which was developed by the hospital in May 2025 as the "ultimate skin regenerative medicine. Professor Hiroshi Mizuno of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery will be in charge of this project.

Professor Mizuno is a member of the research team that discovered mesenchymal stem cells in adipose tissue for the first time in the world in 2001, and has served as a visiting professor of plastic surgery at Nippon Medical School, a visiting professor of plastic surgery at the University of California, San Diego, and a council member of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine.

Panoramic view of Juntendo University

As a comprehensive regenerative medicine clinic focusing on stem cell therapy, we have submitted a total of 12 Type 2 Regenerative Medicine Provision Plans to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for diverse diseases such as diabetes, arteriosclerosis, osteoarthritis, and ED, etc. As for skin regenerative medicine, we provide both stem cell-based therapy and dermal fibroblast transplantation therapy The company provides both stem cell-based therapy and dermal fibroblast transplantation therapy as skin regenerative medicine.

In dermal fibroblast transplantation, a piece of skin is extracted from behind the patient's ear, and the fibroblasts that make up the dermis layer of the skin are extracted, grown, and transplanted to the face and neck.

Unlike fibroblasts, stem cells can remain in the subcutaneous tissue for a long period of time and have a special ability to differentiate into fat cells and other types of cells (pluripotency). This is not possible with fibroblasts.

This stem cell transplantation therapy to the skin is positioned as the best approach for middle-aged and older patients who have deep lines due to atrophy and reduction of fat in the subcutaneous tissue with aging, as well as dark circles under the eyes due to weakening of the dermis layer and deterioration of blood flow, in addition to loss of elasticity and firmness due to the decrease in dermal fibroblasts.

In the process of accumulating clinical experience in transplantation treatment of both stem cells and fibroblasts over the past six years, we have learned that the two types of cells have a high affinity, that fibroblasts have a markedly enhanced collagen-producing capacity when coexisting with stem cells, and that stem cells themselves produce collagen and collagen fibers than fibroblasts.

Therefore, we determined that the simultaneous transplantation of these two types of cells into the skin could maximize the synergistic effect, and since we came up with the idea of "W Transplantation Therapy" in 2025, it has been supported by many patients, both men and women.

Through this joint research with Juntendo University, we aim to improve clinical performance by elucidating the effects of W transplant therapy and accumulating scientific evidence.

Image of W transplant treatment

Juntendo University Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, official website:

https://www.juntendo-plasticsurgery.com/greeting

Company Profile

Company name: Aoyama Renacell Clinic, Incorporated Association Terumikai

Representative Director: Taro Tsuchiya

Location: Aoyama NA Building 3F, 2-7-28 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Establishment : May 21, 2020

Business description: Operation of regenerative medicine clinics

URL ： https://rena-cell.com

Fully automate job hunting and career change preparation with AI

CIY is a B2B2C career platform that provides companies with functions such as "ideal candidate profile analysis, aptitude testing, interview scripting, scouting, and applicant management," while offering job seekers career development support such as "self-analysis, industry research, and company research."

With this update, self-analysis data from a cumulative 650,000 users (Patent No. 7219981: "Matching Support Device" / obtained Feb 1, 2023) is combined with AI-driven company research data. This enables the automatic generation of personal statements, self-PR, "Gakuchika" (achievements during student life), and professional summaries—all optimized for each specific target company.

Furthermore, the "ES (Entry Sheet) History" function for centralized management of created and submitted texts has been enhanced. As a "Job-Hunting/Career Change DX Tool" that automates the entire preparation process with AI, CIY is moving to the next stage of career support.

・Job-Seeker Service Site: https://ciy-biz.com/user/

・Service Announcement: https://ciy-biz.com/user/medias/6598/

Selected CIY features available for job seekers and career changers

■ Positioning in the HR Tech Industry

While many services using general-purpose generative AI for self-PR and personal statements have emerged, most are limited to generating generic text not linked to individual characteristic data. CIY aims to raise the industry standard for "individual optimization precision" by utilizing individual self-analysis data obtained through its patented assessment technology as its foundation.

Additionally, CIY's structure accumulates job-seeker data on the same platform as its B2B product. This allows job seekers to conduct self-analysis and document creation, and companies to analyze candidate characteristics and matching, all on the same infrastructure. By accelerating this dual-sided B2B2C expansion, the company expects to improve recruitment matching accuracy in the long term.

■ Background: Applicants Buried in ES Tasks and the Problem of "Post-Hiring Mismatch"

For job seekers, company research and creating Entry Sheets (ES), resumes, and work histories are among the most time-consuming processes. In today's market, where applying to multiple companies is the norm, writing high-resolution, tailored statements for each company is a significant burden.

Consequently, the essential process of "finding a job that fits one's aptitude" is often sidelined, leading to structural issues like post-hiring mismatches and early turnover.

・According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (*1), the turnover rate for new university graduates within three years remains high at 34.9%.

・A survey by Kizuna Holdings (*2) revealed that approximately 66% of first-year employees regretted their choice of company, highlighting the reality of post-hiring mismatches.

CIY addresses this by combining patented assessment data with AI-generated company research, realizing optimized document generation for every user and every company.

■ Three Key Update Points

1. AI-Powered "Company Research"

AI-generated company research report screen (Example: Toyota Motor Corporation)

By simply entering a company name and URL, the AI automatically researches and organizes business content and features into a detailed report.

2. Optimized Document Generation via "Self-Analysis × Company Research"

Personal statement generated via "Self-Analysis × Company Research" (Example: Japan Airlines)

Automatically generates all necessary texts (Self-PR, Personal Statement, Strengths/Weaknesses, Work History, etc.). 

The personal statements are uniquely generated based on the formula: 

[Statement = Your Self-Analysis Data × Company Research Data].

▼ For new graduates (job hunting)

Self-PR text

Text of motivation for applying for a job

Strengths/weaknesses text

Gakuchika

Research themes and seminar activities

▼ For mid-career job seekers

Textbook for self-promotion

Textbook for motivation for applying for a job

Strengths/weaknesses text

Employment history

3. "ES History" Management

ES history screen for centralized management of creation and submission status for each company

Centralized management of all created, submitted, or in-progress documents to prevent management errors and assist in interview preparation.

■ CEO Comment

"In job hunting, students and candidates are often so busy with the 'work' of ES writing and company research that they lack the time to truly find a job where they can excel. CIY supports the entire process—from 'knowing yourself' through self-analysis to 'communicating yourself' through application documents—using AI. We are creating a new standard for job hunting in the age of Generative AI."

■ About CIY

CIY is an HR tech product provided by Great Beans Co., Ltd. Under the corporate message "Unleash Individuality," it supports both companies in finding talent and job seekers in making optimal career choices.

URL: https://ciy-biz.com/user

■ Company Profile

Name: Great Beans Co., Ltd.

Location: 4F, 3-16-26 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan

CEO: Kentaro Inoue

Website: https://gb-jp.com

Prior to the screening events, a crowdfunding campaign will be held from May 1 (Fri.) to 31 (Sun.), 2026.

Crowdfunding application website

https://cinema1900.wixsite.com/home/mt

The Season Melody Was There" (C) "The Season Melody Was There" Production Committee

A masterpiece of a coming-of-age love story, "A Little Love Melody" was released in 1971 and became a blockbuster hit.

As an icon of the first love film, it has been revived many times since then and still has many fans half a century after its initial release.

In 2022, Cinema Novecento held screening events in Yokohama, Kyoto, and Shibuya to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of "Melody of a Little Love," inviting Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde, who star in the film.

In addition to the footage captured on camera at those events, "The Seasons of Melody" is a documentary film that follows Mark and Tracy on a location tour of London and its surrounding areas.

After more than a year long run at Cinema Novecento, "The Season Melody Was There" will finally be released on Blu-ray in the fall of 2026.

To celebrate this and to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the release of "A Little Melody of Love," Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde will be invited back for the first time in four years to hold "The Season Melody Was There" screening events at Cinema Novecento and other mini-theaters around Japan.

However, due to the situation in Iran, the high cost of living, and the weak yen, the cost of welcoming guests from abroad has skyrocketed to a frightening level that is no longer within the control of the organizers alone.

In light of the above, we are raising funds through crowdfunding so that the two stars of "A Little Love Melody" will be able to come to Japan and make their event a reality.

We would very much appreciate your cooperation in making this dream come true.

Katsuhiko Minowa, President of Cinema Novecento

A Little Love Melody" (C) 1971 Sagittarius Entertainment, Inc.

(C) Cinema Novecento

◎Films screened:

The Season Melody Was There" (2025/DCP/Color/77 min)

Director, Photography, Editing: Umezaki Yo

Production : Hisakazu Ochiai

Production/Distribution: Cinema Novecento

Cast : Mark Lester, Tracy Hyde

◎Hosting theaters:

10/31, 11/2, 14, 15 - Tsurukawa, Cinema Novecento

11/3 - Machida City Cultural Exchange Center Hall, Tokyo

11/5 - Takasaki Denki Kan, Gunma

11/7 - Nagano Aioza Roxy, Nagano, Japan

11/8 - Hokuriku, under negotiation

11/11 - Osaka, The 7th Arts Theater

Outline of Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding application period: May 1 (Fri.) - 31 (Sun.), 2026

Application site ： https://cinema1900.wixsite.com/home/mt

The crowdfunding platform will continue to offer the same course from June with a 10-20% increase in the amount of money.

We are also accepting applications at any time at the Cinema Novecento office.

◎Courses and returns *All prices include tax

Tom Course: 30,000 yen (limited to 170 people)

Returns:

(1)Invitation to the screening event of "The Season Melody Was There" on November 3 at the Machida City Cultural Exchange Center Hall (Guests: Mr. Mark Lester and Ms. Tracy Hyde)

(2) "The Season Melody Was There" regular edition Blu-ray, autographed by Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde and presented directly to you at the handshake event

(If you are unable to attend the event, the Blu-ray will be mailed to you by cash on delivery at a later date.

Daniel Course: 70,000 yen (limited to 20 people)

Returns:

(1)Invitation to the screening event of "The Season Melody Was There" at the Machida City Cultural Exchange Center Hall on November 3, 2012, with seats up to the second row (Guests: Mr. Mark Lester & Ms. Tracy Hyde)

(2)Receive a regular edition Blu-ray of "The Season Melody Was There" directly from Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde at the autograph and handshake session.

(3)Invitation to a reception (including photo session) at a nearby restaurant after the screening event

(4) Those who cannot attend the screening event will receive the Blu-ray by mail with cash on delivery at a later date.

Melody Course: 100,000 yen (up to about 20 people per theater)

Returns:

(1)Invitation to one screening event of "The Season Melody Was There" held in October-November for up to 4th row seats at each theater (Guests: Mr. Mark Lester & Ms. Tracy Hyde)

(2) "The Season Melody Was There" premium privilege (Blu-ray, poster and pamphlet with a 3-shot video of the applicant, Mark and Tracy Hyde at the event, and autographs and handshakes by Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde) (The Blu-ray itself will be mailed after the privilege is made. )

(3) Invitation to a reception (including photo session) at a nearby restaurant after the screening event

Please note that after you have applied, we cannot accept changes to other dates. For those who cannot attend the screening event, a Blu-ray will be mailed to you by cash on delivery at a later date.

The Season Melody Was There" screening event will be held at the following halls.

10/31, 11/1, 14, 15 - Cinema Novecento, Tsurukawa, Tokyo

11/3 - Machida City Cultural Exchange Center Hall, Tokyo

11/5 - Takasaki Denki Kan, Gunma, Japan

11/7 - Nagano Aioza Roxy, Nagano, Japan

11/8 - Hokuriku, under negotiation

11/11 - Osaka, The 7th Arts Theater

☆ During their visit to Japan from 10/31 to 11/15, Cinema Novecento will screen three films every day: "A Little Love Melody", "A Little Witness" (starring Mark Lester), and "The Season Melody Was There"!

Use of Funds

Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde, who will be invited to Japan as guests for the Blu-ray release of "The Season Melody Was There", and other expenses related to their stay in Japan.

A 7-year-old boy who lost his entire family in the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake and his aunt who started living with him after the disaster and had no experience in child-rearing. The program will tell the story of the two who have lived together for 15 years since they started living under one roof.

Boku and Auntie who became a family

Keisuke Henmi (22, 7 at the time of the earthquake) of Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, lost his parents, who ran an auto body shop, his grandmother, and his older sister, who was in the fourth grade at the time, all in the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.

Reiko Hino (66, 51 at the time of the earthquake), his mother's sister and aunt who lived alone in Sendai, took him in at the age of 7. For Reiko, this was her first time raising a child. She also took over the management of the auto body shop run by Keisuke's parents, despite her lack of experience, for Keisuke, who had always admired his father.

The two spent the coming seasons together and strengthened their family bond. After graduating from a vocational school, Keisuke became an auto mechanic, just like his father, whom he had always admired. He is now training to one day take over the factory that his auntie protected for him.

As time goes by, her memories of her late family fade away. In the midst of all this, Reiko finds something. A videotape of Keisuke's parents' wedding. While most of the photos and memorabilia had been swept away by the tsunami, it was a precious video of her parents. Reiko decided to watch the videotape with Keisuke, hoping that he would not lose his memories of his deceased family.

In the summer of 2025, Keisuke planned a surprise. I want to give my auntie a "family vacation" for her birthday. She was so busy with her work that she rarely went away with Reiko anymore.

The two of them have been passing the time together while dealing with the grief of the loss of their loved ones. We looked at the 15 years that this "new family" has spun together.

Keisuke Henmi, who lost his family in the earthquake, and his aunt, Reiko Hino

They became auto mechanics to take over the factory left by their father.

<Comments from the production staff

When we first interviewed these two in 2011, we decided to interview them. I made up my mind that as long as I interviewed them, I would not do so in a half-hearted manner. This was only natural, given that the two people we interviewed were prepared to do so with a great deal of determination. Over the past 15 years, we have watched as they have supported each other and looked forward to the future amidst the immeasurable grief brought about by the unprecedented disaster of the Great East Japan Earthquake. We hope that many people will be able to understand how these two people became a "family" that can trust each other through their many days of cuddling together.

Director Hiromasa Sasaki, Miyagi Television Broadcasting Co.

Biography...At the time of the earthquake, he was a member of the news department. In April 2011, he participated in the production of a documentary program on the Great East Japan Earthquake, which was jointly produced by Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima TV stations. Since then, he has continued to work on projects and programs on the theme of the disaster. In the winter of the same year, he met Mr. Hino and Ms. Henmi and conducted interviews with them, leading to the broadcast of "Not Alone" in 2014. Although he had been away from the news department for about eight years due to personnel changes, he kept in touch with the two and continued to communicate with them during that time.

Hiromasa Sasaki, Director, Miyagi Television

Program title: "Not Alone: 15 Years of Me and My Auntie

Broadcast Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 24:55

Broadcasting organization: Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV)

URL ： https://www.ntv.co.jp/document/

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