*1: Jointly developed with Atrust and manufactured by Atrust.

Remote PC Array 100

Remote PC Array is a remote access solution that houses 5, 20, or 30 physical PC cartridges and network equipment within a single enclosure. With a simple configuration that does not use hypervisors such as VMware, it enables the rapid and cost-effective deployment of remote desktop environments.It is utilized by a wide range of customers across various industries for corporate remote work, business continuity planning (BCP), RPA (Robotic Process Automation) applications, and terminal consolidation in local government three-tier separation environments.

The new Remote PC Array model announced on June 18, 2026, has been added as a high-performance model positioned above the current Intel Core i3-N305 model.For the first time, the CPU cartridge is equipped with an AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V2516. This enhances processing performance and concurrent execution capabilities in remote PC environments, delivering a more comfortable and stable user experience.

1. Improved Usability Through Enhanced Concurrent Processing Capabilities

With its 6-core, 12-thread (SMT-enabled) configuration, the AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V2516 delivers parallel processing performance approximately 30% higher than that of the Intel Core i3-N305 model (current model).It provides stable responsiveness even in environments where multiple business applications and background processes are running simultaneously.

2. Enhanced Work Comfort Through Improved Graphics Performance

The integrated GPU (Radeon™ Vega) ensures smooth operation for graphics-intensive tasks such as Office applications and web conferencing, reducing the stress of daily work while teleworking.

3. Reliability Suited for Business Use

Designed as an embedded CPU with a focus on long-term supply and stable operation. It also meets the reliability requirements of business systems, including support for ECC memory.

We regard research and development of original products as a key strategic priority and are continuing to invest in the development of remote PC arrays.

We will continue to develop products that meet our customers’ needs.

Remote PC Array Product Map

Specifications

■ Inquiries Regarding Evaluation Units

When evaluating the Remote PC Array, an Asentec SE will visit you anywhere in Japan to set up the evaluation unit and provide approximately half a day of on-site training free of charge.

https://secure-link.jp/wf/?c=wf42488912&product=%E3%83%AA%E3%83%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88PC%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4

■What is Remote PC Array?

This is a proprietary product developed based on over 25 years of experience in selling and deploying virtual desktops.

While virtual desktops are generally excellent solutions for security and remote work, their implementation and operation traditionally required engineers with advanced skills and a lengthy deployment period. Remote PC Array was developed to address these challenges by pursuing higher PC consolidation rates, lower implementation costs, shorter deployment times, and improved maintainability—all while ensuring security.

Remote PC Array Usage Scenario

● Features

・No hypervisor required, significantly shortening design and deployment time while drastically reducing initial implementation costs

・Reduces performance issues by using one cartridge per user

・Reduces maintenance and operational costs through a simple configuration and management system

・Consists of PC cartridges with identical specifications, making it ideal as an execution environment for RPA scenarios

Remote PC Array

Click here for details on the Remote PC Array

https://www.ascentech.co.jp/solution/rpa/rpa.html

■ About Asentec Co., Ltd.

Guided by our corporate philosophy of “Simple, Fast, and Secure! Contributing to the transformation of our customers’ business workstyles,” our core business involves the development, sales, and consulting services related to virtual desktops, while we also expand our operations into cybersecurity solutions and cloud services. Furthermore, we are strengthening our ESG initiatives to contribute to a sustainable society.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market [Stock Code: 3565]

*Company names and product names mentioned in this text are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

End-of-Year Fan Activities & Unwanted Item Collection Campaign

If you apply via the dedicated form during the campaign period, three winners will be selected by lottery to receive a 10,000 yen Amazon gift card.

While we normally accept only pin badges and trading cards, for a limited time, we will also accept items other than pin badges.

■ Application Period

June 19, 2026 (Fri) – August 21, 2026 (Fri)

■ Campaign

Apply via the dedicated form during the campaign period for a chance to win a 10,000 yen Amazon gift card (3 winners selected by lottery).

Winners will be notified via shipment.

■How to Apply

After applying via the dedicated form, we will send you instructions by email.

Please review the instructions and send your entry via cash-on-delivery.

Dedicated Form: https://canbadge-arc.com/line_order/campaign/junk_removal/form/

*The limit is one box (size 120) per applicant.

■Eligible Items

Pin Badges

Acrylic Stands

Acrylic keychains

Trading Cards

Trading Card Supplies

Various Game Consoles and Software

Stickers

Posters

Bromides

Postcards

"It" Bags (Assembled items are also acceptable)

Rigid card case (decorated items accepted)

Figures

Plastic model kits

Body pillow

Capsule toys

Prize Giveaways

Character T-shirts

Live Event Merchandise

■ Items with a 2x higher chance of winning!

The odds increase starting with the first item included.

Unopened items

Chiikawa Merchandise

Sanrio Merchandise

Pokémon merchandise

Pokémon Card Game

Yu-Gi-Oh! merchandise

Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG

For more details, please check the campaign page.

Campaign Page: https://canbadge-arc.com/line_order/campaign/junk_removal/campaign_202606/

■Can Badge Ark

This service lets you order custom pin badges featuring your own illustrations or photos at affordable prices, starting from just one badge per design.

Choose from a wide variety of sizes and options; in addition to standard safety pins and clips, we also offer unique items such as keychains, magnets, and mirrors.

You can also order pin badges simply by sending an image via the chat screen on the Can Badge Ark official LINE account.

Choose from over 1.6 million possible combinations to create a pin that’s one-of-a-kind.

Can Badge Ark LINE Official Account

Please add us as a friend by scanning the QR code.

■Company Overview

Company Name: Arcty Co., Ltd.

Address: 7th Floor, Matsumi Building, 2-7-11 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Established: June 2012

URL: https://arcty.net

・Machida City Tourism Guide: Tourism AI Chatbot

URL: https://machida-guide.or.jp/

Machida City Tourism Guide

In recent years, the tourism sector has been called upon to promote tourism DX (digital transformation) through the use of digital technology. Key challenges include providing information tailored to the diverse needs of individual travelers and improving the overall accessibility and circulation of visitors throughout the region.

This service utilizes generative AI technology to provide 24/7, 365-day guidance in a conversational format on Machida City’s diverse attractions, including sightseeing spots, events, dining, shopping, cultural and historical resources, and transportation access.It also supports multilingual information, aiming to improve the reception environment for the growing number of international visitors to Japan and strengthen our ability to accommodate inbound tourism.

Furthermore, by analyzing and utilizing data such as user questions and search trends, we will gain insights into visitors’ interests and behavioral patterns, which will help us refine our tourism strategies. Through this, we aim not only to promote visits to specific tourist facilities but also to encourage exploration of various areas within the city, extend the length of stays, and increase local spending, while simultaneously promoting the development of a sustainable tourism region based on data.

Machida City Tourism Guide: Tourism AI Chatbot

■Main Features of the AI Chatbot

・Tourist information provided in a natural conversational format using generative AI

・Provision of information on tourist attractions, events, dining, shopping, and more

・Suggestions for recommended itineraries and model routes tailored to users’ interests

・Information on transportation access and nearby facilities

・Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

・Providing information to inbound tourists through multilingual support

・Utilizing user data analysis to inform tourism strategies

Supported languages (10 languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, French, and German)

The Machida City Tourism and Convention Association, a general incorporated association, aims to enhance tourist satisfaction and promote exploration of the city through the use of AI chatbots. We will also utilize the collected and analyzed data to advance tourism marketing in collaboration with local businesses and relevant organizations.

CODE BLUE 2026

■Training Registration Now Open!

Ahead of the conference, CODE BLUE will host its trainings from Wednesday, November 11 to Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center in Tokyo. This year, CODE BLUE offers a total of eight courses—double the number offered last year. The program features practical courses designed to strengthen defensive cybersecurity capabilities, including training on responding to AI-era threats, AI-assisted investigation techniques, and advanced Windows forensics.

In addition, training attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to the CODE BLUE 2026 Conference, which will be held from Tuesday, November 17 to Wednesday, November 18. This unique opportunity enables attendees not only to gain hands-on skills through practical training, but also to explore the latest cybersecurity trends through cutting-edge research presentations and networking with experts from around the world.

Registration for all training courses will close on Sunday, November 8. We look forward to your participation.

<1. OffSec EXP-401: Advanced Windows Exploitation (OSEE) >

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.

Dates      : November 11-15 (5 Days) 

Language: English

Format    : In-person

Capacity  : 20 participants (minimum of 10 participants required)

Price       : JPY 1,760,000 (incl. tax) *Subject to change

Details & Registration: https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/offsec-osee/

*The registration page is currently under preparation and will be published once it is ready.

<2. OffSec Advanced AI Red Teaming (OSAI) >

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.

Dates      : November 13-15 (3 Days)

Language: English 

Format    : In-person

Capacity  : 20 participants (minimum of 10 participants required)

Price       : JPY 800,000 (incl. tax) *Subject to change

Details & Registration: https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/offsec-osai/

*The registration page is currently under preparation and will be published once it is ready.

<3. DEaTH by Windows: Detection Engineering and Threat Hunting with Yamato Security Tools and AI>

Trainer: Zach Mathis (Yamato Security)

Overview: This 3-day hands-on training teaches participants how to investigate Windows compromises using free and open-source tools—and how to supercharge that analysis with generative AI. It is a major upgrade of the 2-day training held at CODE BLUE last year, expanded with new sections on evidence acquisition, popular Windows forensic artifacts such as the Master Boot Record (MBR), Prefetch, and Shimcache, using AI to create Sigma detection rules, and AI-assisted analysis of Hayabusa results.

Dates      : November 13-15 (3 days)

Language: Japanese / English (training materials and lecture videos will be provided in both languages)

Format    : Hybrid (in-person and online)

Capacity  : 40 onsite participants (minimum of 10 participants required)

Price        : JPY 330,000 (incl. tax)

Details & Registration:https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/windows_death/

<4. AI-Assisted Detection Engineering: Practical Blue Team Workflows with LLMs, Sigma, and MITRE ATT&CK>

Trainers: CCDCOE (NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence) Trainer

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.

Dates      : Nov 13-15 (3 Days) 

Language: English

Format    : In-person

Capacity  : TBA

Price       : TBA

Details & Registration: https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/ai-assisteddetection/

*The registration page is currently under preparation and will be published once it is ready.

<5. AI AppSec Robots: Building Real-World Agents for Application Security>

Trainers: Abhay Bhargav (AppSecEngineer) / Haricharana S (we45) 

Overview: Designed for security teams drowning in repetitive tasks, 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.

Dates      : November 14-15 (2 Days) 

Language: English 

Format    : In-person

Capacity  : 42 participants (minimum of 10 participants required)

Price       : JPY 400,000 (incl. tax) 

Details & Registration: https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/aiappsecrobots/

<6. The Browser as a Crime Scene: Browser Forensics and AI-Assisted Investigation [CodeBlue Exclusive]>

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.

Dates      : November 13-15 (3 Days) 

Language: English

Format    : In-person

Capacity  : 15 participants (minimum of 5 participants required)

Price       : JPY 440,000 (incl. tax) 

Details & Registration: https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/browserasacrime/

<7. Crownless Shield – A Deep Dive into Modern Defensive Operations>

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.

Dates      : November 14-15 (2 Days) 

Language: English

Format    : In-person

Capacity  : 42 participants (minimum of 10 participants required)

Price       : JPY 250,000 (incl. tax) 

Details & Registration: https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/crownlessshield/

<8. DevSecOps Masterclass: AppSec Automation Edition>

Trainers: Vishnu Prasad (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.

Dates      : November 14-15 (2 Days) 

Language: English

Format    : In-person

Capacity  : 30 participants (minimum of 10 participants required)

Price       : JPY 300,000 (incl. tax) 

Details & Registration: https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/devsecops/

A scene from the 2025 training session: Abhay Bhargav (left) and Zack Tanaka (right) will return as training instructors for CODE BLUE 2026

■Call for Contest and Workshop Organizers: Deadline Extended to July 31

CODE BLUE is inviting applications from organizations and groups interested in hosting contests and workshops during the conference. Past programs have included blue team exercises focused on incident response, CTF challenges, workshops on topics such as automotive and medical device security, and ideathons for sharing tools and ideas.

The application deadline has been extended to Friday, July 31. We welcome proposals for engaging and innovative initiatives that will help make CODE BLUE 2026 even more dynamic and engaging. Please submit your application via the link below.

Japanese: https://codeblue.jp/cfp/contests-workshops/

English    : https://codeblue.jp/en/cfp/contests-workshops/

Deadline  : Friday, July 31, 23:59（JST/UTC+9）

A scene from Aerospace Village at CODE BLUE 2025

■Call for Presentations (CFP) Now Accepting Submissions - Deadline: July 31

CODE BLUE 2026 is now accepting submissions for presentations. CODE BLUE has long served as a platform for leading researchers and practitioners from around the world to share cutting-edge research, innovative ideas, and practical expertise. Previous speakers have included cybersecurity experts, academic researchers, law enforcement professionals, policymakers, and other key figures at the forefront of the field.

We welcome proposals covering a wide range of topics, including original research findings, practical initiatives, emerging threats, innovative technologies, and presentations that offer fresh perspectives on cybersecurity.

Selected speakers will be eligible for honoraria and travel support to Japan. In addition, to encourage research and development among younger generations, CODE BLUE offers a dedicated Youth Track (U25), with outstanding presenters receiving research grants. We look forward to receiving your proposals.

Japanese: https://codeblue.jp/cfp/presentations/

English　: https://codeblue.jp/en/cfp/presentations/

Deadline : Friday, July 31, 23:59（JST/UTC+9）

■ 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 13 (Fri) to November 15 (Sun), 2026

Venue: Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand

　　　 (Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower 5F)

*Details including training fees will be announced on the official Trainings page once finalized.

(Japanese) https://codeblue.jp/program/trainings/

(English) https://codeblue.jp/en/program/trainings/

【Conference】 

Date        : November 17 (Tue) to November 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 conference areas, including the networking party)

　  <Regular Price> JPY 98,000 (tax incl.): June 1 - Nov 10

　  <On-Site> JPY 128,000 (tax incl.): Nov 17 - Nov 18 (available at the venue)

2. Visitor Ticket

(Limited access to selected areas; not eligible for main track and the networking party)

　 <Regular Price> JPY 28,000 (tax incl.): June 1 - Nov 10

　  <On-Site> JPY 32,000 (tax incl.): Nov 17 - Nov 18 (available 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

“Edge AI Array,” a New Platform Optimized for Virtual Humans

The use of AI in enterprises is evolving from text generation to multimodal AI that integrates voice, video, and dialogue, and interest in virtual humans—which enable natural communication—is growing, particularly in areas such as customer service, customer support, and education.However, the real-time inference and high-quality video and audio generation required to support these applications demand advanced GPU resources, and the resulting complexity of infrastructure configurations and operational burdens have become new challenges.

The “Edge AI Array” is a rack-mounted server (2U) capable of housing up to five NVIDIA AI GPUs.It allows for the integrated configuration of systems for LLM/RAG—the “brain” of the AI—and multiple front-end processing systems—the “body” of the AI—within a single chassis, making it an ideal platform for virtual humans.

It is expected to be utilized in a wide range of services—across various industries, including both local governments and the private sector—where it handles personal information on behalf of humans, such as initial sales responses, consulting services, support operations, and various reception duties.

Through SB C&S’s “Edge AI Array,” our company supports businesses in utilizing generative AI and implementing virtual humans. Through this collaboration between the two companies, we will accelerate the advancement and practical application of AI infrastructure in Japan.

■Usage Scenarios

Usage Scenarios

Click here for details on the Edge AI Array

https://www.ascentech.co.jp/solution/eaa/eaa.html

■Comment from SB C&S

Kota Ito, Managing Executive Officer (Head of Marketing and Technology Promotion, ICT Business), SB C&S Co., Ltd.

I am very pleased that we have been able to conclude an exclusive sales agreement with Asentec Co., Ltd.

As the use of generative AI spreads across all aspects of corporate activities, expectations for improved operational efficiency and the creation of new value are rising. At the same time, establishing an environment where the technology can be used with confidence—from the perspectives of protecting confidential information and ensuring governance—has become a critical challenge.Against this backdrop, the demand for an environment where companies can utilize generative AI while properly managing their data is growing rapidly. We expect the “Edge AI Array” to become a leading choice for companies seeking to balance advanced AI utilization with security requirements.SB C&S will leverage its nationwide sales network of approximately 15,000 companies to promote the adoption of this product and contribute to our customers’ AI initiatives.

■ About Asentec Co., Ltd.

Guided by the corporate philosophy of “Simple, Fast, and Secure! Contributing to the transformation of our customers’ business workstyles,” the company’s core business consists of product development, sales, and consulting services related to virtual desktops, while also expanding into cybersecurity solutions and cloud services. Furthermore, the company is strengthening its ESG initiatives to contribute to a sustainable society.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market [Stock Code: 3565]

*Company names and product names mentioned in this text are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Gut Health KIKUIMO 7-Day Intensive Kit

“I’ve been trying things I’ve heard are good for my health, but I don’t know if they’re right for me”—this kit is for those feeling “gut health fatigue.” By combining “scientific visualization” based on one of Japan’s largest datasets with “practical application” that harnesses the power of Jerusalem artichokes, this kit supports confident health management.

Going beyond simply selling food, we provide a “success experience” that allows you to accurately understand and nurture your own gut environment.

■Background of Development | Why Is “Scientific Gut Health” Necessary Now?

In recent years, science has revealed that the gut environment is deeply linked to immune function, sleep quality, and even skin health and obesity prevention. In particular, the close relationship between the brain and the gut—known as the “brain-gut axis”—is gaining attention for its impact on mental well-being and stress relief.

Research trends are rapidly evolving from “unraveling the big picture” to identifying causal relationships with specific diseases and “clinical applications” in medical settings.

[User Challenges]

Many users face challenges such as “unclear which method is best for them” and “difficulty feeling the effects.” Ichimaru Shoten developed this kit based on the belief that a “scientific perspective”—accurately understanding each individual’s gut environment—is the key to efficient and sustainable health maintenance.

■A Testimony of Trust | The Story of “Co-Creation” Born from a Chance Encounter

This project began with an encounter at a comprehensive health screening center.

[Track Record at the Health Screening Center]

Ichimaru Shoten’s “Intestinal Health KIKUIMO” series has been adopted by a health screening center that serves approximately 15,000 patients annually. This project began because the same center had also introduced Saikinsou’s gut flora test, “MyKinsou.”

[10 Years of Experience and Big Data]

Since launching its service in 2015, Saikinsou has built a track record spanning over 10 years, with cumulative test results exceeding 250,000.

Through collaboration between experts in gut microbiome analysis and nutrition, the evidence-based “7-Day Intensive Kit” was developed.

■ 3 Steps to Success | Kit Contents and How to Use It

This kit guides users toward an ideal gut environment through the following three steps.

MyKinsou

Step 1 | [Learn] “MyKinSo” Gut Microbiome Test

This simple test—which involves collecting a stool sample at home and mailing it in—provides a clear picture of your current gut environment. In about 3–4 weeks, you’ll gain a deep understanding of your gut environment, including the diversity of gut bacteria, the proportions of butyrate-producing and acetate-producing bacteria, and even the proportions of “slimming bacteria” (test item name) and bacteria related to beauty.

Gut Health KIKUIMO Tea 28g (2g × 14 bags)

Step 2｜[Nurture] “Gut-Health KIKUIMO Tea”

Take “prebiotics,” which help nurture beneficial bacteria, twice a day for 7 days as an intensive regimen. Prebiotics are food components that are not digested in the stomach or small intestine but reach the large intestine, where they serve as food for beneficial bacteria and help regulate the gut environment.

・The Power of Jerusalem Artichoke: Made with 100% Hokkaido-grown Jerusalem artichokes, which are rich in the water-soluble dietary fiber “inulin.”

・Net Weight: 28g (2g × 14 packets)

・How to Prepare: For hot tea, pour hot water over the contents and let steep for 2 minutes; for cold brew, let steep for 30 minutes. Since it is caffeine-free, it is safe to drink even before bedtime.

7-Day Intensive Gut Health Manual

Step 3 | [Guidance] “7-Day Intensive Gut Health Manual”

This digital guide (PDF version) is provided as a bonus for purchasers. It systematically explains key points for your diet and daily routine over the course of a week and provides a concrete roadmap for incorporating your test results into your daily lifestyle.

■ Real-Life Testimonials | Verification Report by Ichimaru Shoten Staff

Ahead of the product’s release, our staff actually went through this process themselves. Our internal testing confirmed the test’s ease of use and the reliability of the results.

Staff Member H

Staff Member H (Rating: A)

“I gained confidence in my habits”

Seeing the highest rating of “A” made me very happy as someone who handles processed Jerusalem artichoke products. Having numerical evidence confirming sufficient beneficial bacteria and diversity has given me a positive conviction to continue living a lifestyle focused on inulin.

Staff I

Staff I (Rating: B)

“My doubts were dispelled by the specific recommendations for improvement”

Although my rating was “B,” I was relieved to learn that my diversity was on the higher side, indicating a positive trend. The test results provided me with specific advice on how to address the areas where I was lacking.

Examples of Scientific Advice

・Consume oligosaccharides: Incorporate “milk and cheese,” which contain oligosaccharides that serve as food for gut bacteria.

・Water-soluble dietary fiber: Actively consume “fruit,” which serves as food for gut bacteria.

・Moderate exercise: Add a “10-minute walk” to your current routine.

*In addition, several members, including Staff M, have tried this service and confirmed the test’s ease of use and the reliability of the results.

■Product Overview and How to Purchase

This kit is a strategic package that offers higher value than purchasing the test alone, for only a slight additional cost.

From the release date (Monday, June 22, 2026) through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the product will be available for pre-order only. Shipments of purchased items will begin sequentially starting Monday, July 6.Regular sales will begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

・Pre-order Period: Monday, June 22, 2026 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026

・Product Shipping: Starting Monday, July 6, 2026, on a rolling basis

・Regular Sales Start: Friday, July 3, 2026

[Gut Health KIKUIMO 7-Day Intensive Kit]

Contents: 1 Mykinso kit

　　　　　　　　　 Gut Health KIKUIMO Tea: 28g (2g × 14 bags)

　　　　　　　　　 7-Day Intensive Manual (1 copy / digital download)

Release Date (Pre-orders Begin): Monday, June 22, 2026

Price (tax included)　　　: 22,000 yen

Sales Channel: Ichimaru Shoten e-commerce site only

“My Kinsou” Sold Separately

Contents: 1 My Kinsō kit

Release Date (Pre-orders Begin): Monday, June 22, 2026

Price (tax included): 19,800 yen

Sales Channel: Ichimaru Shoten Online Store Only

Gut Health KIKUIMO 7-Day Intensive Kit

■Company Overview

Saikinsou Co., Ltd.

Guided by our corporate philosophy of “Promoting Health Through the Microbiome,” we aim to elucidate the relationship between the gut microbiota and other resident microbial communities, physical and mental health, and disease risk. By providing personalized solutions tailored to each individual’s daily life, we strive to create a society where everyone can achieve natural health.

URL: https://cykinso.co.jp/

Ichimaru Shoten Co., Ltd.

Using plump, round Jerusalem artichokes grown in Hokkaido as our main ingredient, we plan, manufacture, and sell easy-to-incorporate gut-health foods that harness the power of their key component, inulin (a water-soluble dietary fiber). Under the slogan “Clean Gut, Healthy Gut!”, we support a healthy daily life.

URL: https://www.ichimarushoten.com

Company Name: Ichimaru Shoten Co., Ltd.

Representative: Koichiro Ichimaru, Representative Director

Address: 3-25, Kita 35-jo Nishi 8-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Established: December 2020

URL: https://www.ichimarushoten.com/

Email Delivery Operations Support and Improvement Service

■ Background of the “Email Delivery Operations Support and Improvement Service”

In recent years, regardless of whether the business is B2B or B2C, the adoption of email marketing and the use of marketing automation (hereinafter “MA”) tools have become indispensable for enhancing customer engagement. However, many companies are facing the following challenges related to a lack of operational resources and expertise:

“There is no dedicated staff member, and employees are overwhelmed by daily tasks, causing email marketing work to fall behind.”

“We lack the know-how to create HTML emails, so we cannot produce compelling HTML content.”

“Open and click-through rates are stagnating, but we don’t know how to analyze the data or implement improvements.”

“Although we’ve implemented an MA tool, we’re not operating it effectively—for example, we can’t design effective scenarios or implement the PDCA cycle.”

“We want to focus on planning and executing marketing strategies, rather than spending time on routine production tasks or tool operations.”

Samrise has provided implementation and operational support for digital marketing to numerous companies.

In the course of this work, we’ve received requests such as, “We need hands-on support to compensate for our lack of resources,” and “We need support until we can effectively utilize the tools and establish a sustainable PDCA cycle.”

To address these customer needs, we are now offering “hands-on implementation support and operational management” for email marketing campaigns, as well as “co-management consulting and implementation support services” that go beyond mere upstream consulting to aim for continuous performance improvement, effective tool utilization, and the establishment of operational processes.

■ Overview of the “Email Delivery Operations Support and Improvement Service”

This service provides comprehensive support for your email marketing initiatives, covering everything from “planning” to “creation and delivery setup” and “performance measurement and improvement.” We also offer flexible, hands-on support tailored to your specific needs and project phase, including the option to handle only specific tasks as required.

[1. Delivery Execution Support and Operational Outsourcing]

Samライズ provides support and acts as an agent for tasks such as delivery configuration, test sends, and list extraction using email delivery systems and various marketing automation (MA) tools. This significantly reduces the operational workload for your staff, creating an environment where they can focus on their core business activities.

[2. Creative Production and Optimization Support]

We provide support and manage the production of text emails and HTML emails optimized for multiple devices. Through compelling designs and layouts tailored to your target audience, we aim to improve visibility and click-through rates.

[3. Performance Measurement, PDCA Cycle Development, Improvement Proposals, and Implementation Support/Outsourcing]

We implement performance measurement tags and other tools tailored to the characteristics of your email delivery service and marketing automation (MA) features. We analyze post-delivery data—such as open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates—and generate monthly reports.

We conduct A/B testing, devise concrete improvement strategies for future campaigns, and provide proposals, implementation support, and operational management to ensure a robust PDCA cycle.

[4. Support for Self-Operation (Utilization and Adoption)]

After the MA system is implemented, we provide support to help your company effectively utilize and embed the system into your daily operations. We also provide ongoing support to help embed the PDCA process—from campaign planning to analysis methods and improvement strategies—into your day-to-day operations.

Details of the “Email Campaign Operations Support and Improvement Service”

https://www.samuraiz.co.jp/digitalmarketing/newsletter.html?utm_source=atpress&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=newsletter_at

■ Overview of “Samライズ Digital Marketing Services”

Drawing on the know-how gained from providing various marketing tools for many years—since the dawn of digital marketing—and our expertise in system integration, Samライズ is here to help you solve a wide range of challenges in technical marketing activities.

We offer comprehensive support across all stages of your digital marketing activities—from planning and design to implementation, operation, and optimization. We propose the most effective strategies tailored to your specific situation and work alongside you every step of the way to ensure success.

“Samライズ Digital Marketing Services” Details

https://www.samuraiz.co.jp/digitalmarketing/?utm_source=atpress&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=newsletter_at

■ Samライズ Email Delivery Operations Seminar

We are hosting a seminar on Samライズ’s “Email Campaign Management and Optimization Service” for marketing professionals involved in email distribution. We’ll cover topics such as configuration using marketing automation (MA) tools, test sends, list extraction, and newsletter distribution, including live demonstrations.

Whether you’re just starting out with email marketing or looking to improve your results, we encourage you to join us.

Date and Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Venue: Online (via Adobe Connect)

Cost: Free (Advance registration required)

URL: https://www.samuraiz.co.jp/event/newsletter260702.html?utm_source=atpress&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=newsletter_at

■About Samライズ Co., Ltd.

Samライズ is a technical marketing support company that prioritizes helping clients solve their digital marketing challenges and meet their requirements.By consistently adopting our clients’ perspective and proposing “innovative technologies and services” that deliver IT-driven efficiency and value commensurate with their investment, we aim to be a “marketing platform company for software and services” that provides clients with simple yet optimal services and solutions to solve their challenges.

Headquarters: 5F Shin-Osaki Kangyo Building, 1-6-4 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Phone: 03-5436-2040 (Main)

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

■Press Release Page

https://www.samuraiz.co.jp/news/newsletter.html?utm_source=atpress&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=newsletter_at

*Product names, company names, and service names mentioned in this text are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

*Product specifications and service details described in this press release are current as of the date of announcement. They are subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding.

■Inquiries Regarding Products and Services

Samライズ Co., Ltd. Digital Marketing Division

Contact: Fujii

TEL: 03-5436-2042

FAX: 03-5436-2041

To date, Setre has valued the “unique character of each region,” engaging with local producers, culture, and traditions to curate regional resources and showcase their appeal through the hotel as a stage. The brand offers stays that go beyond mere accommodation, providing guests with opportunities to experience the local culture, people, and nature, and to discover new perspectives.The setting for this new venture is the Nakagawa Canal, which has long supported Nagoya’s development.

Under the concept of “A Stay That Weaves the Future from the Nakagawa Canal,” the hotel will transform ingredients from the Tokai region, the bounty of the forest, plants, art, and human craftsmanship into a unique guest experience. We aim to create a new experiential hotel where the hotel itself becomes the destination of the journey.

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NAKAGAWA CANAL DOORS

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■A Stay That Weaves the Future from the Nakagawa Canal

The Nakagawa Canal once supported logistics and industry, watching over the city’s growth. This hotel was created with the aim that time spent alongside these waters will inspire guests to reflect on the future of the local community, society, and the planet.Water, greenery, a gentle breeze, and shifting light. While spending time here—in harmony with nature despite being in the city—you’ll gently come to appreciate the charm of this land and its relationship with the environment. This is not merely a place to stay; it is a hub where the past and the future, the ordinary and the extraordinary, intersect to weave a new way of life.

■ Experiences That Let You Feel the Tokai Region Through Your Stay

01｜“Dinner”: Reimagining Nagoya’s Cuisine Through Fire and Temperature

Restaurant

Dining Scene

Cuisine Images

The restaurants at Setre Canal Nagoya do not aim to simply recreate local cuisine.

The themes are “heat sources,” “temperature ranges,” and “aromas.”

From the high temperatures of charcoal fire—approximately 1,000 degrees—to the cold temperatures of liquid nitrogen at minus 196 degrees, the restaurant expresses these temperature changes within a single course, offering a form of counter gastronomy that reinterprets ingredients from the Tokai and Aichi regions in a new context.At the counter seats surrounding the open kitchen, guests can experience the live atmosphere of the dishes being prepared while feeling the aroma and heat rising from the charcoal bed up close.

We offer a menu designed to stimulate all five senses, featuring performances such as the preparation and serving of Nagoya Cochin right before your eyes, as well as a tasting comparison of Genji Wagyu prepared using different temperature ranges and cooking methods.

We reinterpret the culinary culture and memories of the Tokai region through cooking techniques, temperature, aroma, and dialogue with our chefs, delivering a dining experience unique to this venue.

02｜A Concept Room Produced by garage Where You Can Experience “Living with Plants”

Rust Room

garage room

noni room

On the hotel’s first floor, we have established concept rooms in collaboration with Garage Co., Ltd.—the company behind the green and interior design shops “garage,” “Rust,” and “noni,” based in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture—to create special guest spaces themed around water and greenery.

Within “NAKAGAWA CANAL DOORS,” an iconic facility of the Nakagawa Canal Revitalization Project, we have created a special guest space centered on the themes of waterfront and greenery.

As guests step from the entrance into the guest room area, they are greeted by dynamic plant arrangements and natural materials, with the vitality and light emanating from the plants lending a rich character to the space.

The guest rooms consist of a total of six rooms—two each reflecting the distinct worlds of the three brands: garage, Rust, and noni.

These spaces allow guests to experience the value of “living with plants” through the vegetation and interior design.

Alongside the serene scenery of the Nakagawa Canal, you can enjoy a time to quietly unwind both mind and body.

03｜Art Connects People and the Community

Himmeli

Works by artist Tomoko Nakasone are displayed throughout Setre Canal Nagoya.

Taking the traditional Finnish decoration “Himmeli” as her starting point, she creates works using natural materials such as rye she has grown herself, carefully weaving together the cycles of nature, human activities, and the relationship with the space.

Placed in the entrance, at the restaurant entrance, and along the staircase leading to the lounge, these works interact with the changing light and waterfront views throughout the day to create a scene unique to this location.

This deeply resonates with Setre’s philosophy of coexistence with local culture and nature, offering visitors new insights.

04｜Furniture by Hida Sangyo: Connecting the Forest to the Future

Hida Sangyo 1

Hida Sangyo 2

At Setre Canal Nagoya, we have incorporated furniture from “Hida Sangyo,” a furniture manufacturer headquartered in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, into the lounges and some of the guest rooms throughout the facility.

The tranquil Nakagawa Canal stretches out beyond the windows. We have imbued this waterfront—which once supported the city’s development as a route for transporting timber—with a single aspiration.

That is, the items we select and use in this place will contribute to the future of our rich forests.

Founded in 1920, Hida Sangyo is a woodworking furniture manufacturer that has been working with wood for over 100 years. While carrying on the craftsmanship of Hida’s master artisans, the company views wood not merely as a material, but as a living entity with its own unique character, and creates furniture based on this philosophy.

One of Hida Sangyo’s signature techniques is “bentwood.” This technique involves heating wood with steam to shape it into beautiful curves without damaging the fibers, achieving both high strength and comfortable seating.

Furthermore, we have continued to practice manufacturing that makes full use of resources without waste—for example, by utilizing beech wood, which was once shunned as a furniture material, and by embracing the knots and grain patterns as unique characteristics created by nature.

“If a tree has taken 100 years to grow, let’s turn it into furniture that will be cherished for another 100 years.”

This philosophy of Hida Sangyo deeply resonates with Setre’s approach of passing on the value of local resources to future generations.

The supple curves that cradle your body and the warmth of the wood you feel when you sit in a chair in the lounge or guest rooms—behind this comfort lies the skill and passion of artisans who protect the forest and make the most of the wood.

HIDA → https://hidasangyo.com/

05｜A Sauna Crafted from “Umi no Mori” Timber That Evokes the Forests of Aichi

Bath

Sauna

The bath area at Setre Canal Nagoya features a sauna made from thinned timber sourced from “Kaijo no Mori” in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture.

The interior of the sauna is designed with the gentle “waves” of the Nakagawa Canal as its motif, and the wavy grooves carved into the wood take on different expressions depending on the location. These delicate textures evoke the warmth of the wood and the gentle rhythms of nature, creating a sense of comfort as if you were right in the middle of a forest.

Warm your body in the sauna, then feel the breeze in the semi-outdoor bathing area or on the terrace.

This experience is more than just relaxation; it also provides an opportunity to reflect on your connection to the local forests and natural environment. Feel the breath of the forest while right in the heart of the city.

Enjoy a “rejuvenating experience” unique to Setre Canal Nagoya.

06｜A New Accommodation Experience: Finding Balance in the City

Nighttime Exterior View

Lounge

Terrace

At Setre Canal Nagoya, we offer a stay that allows you to harmonize with nature even while in the city. We feature an all-inclusive style and a lounge where you can enjoy drinks and light meals with ties to Aichi and the Tokai region.

During your stay, you’ll be free from the stress of “what to choose” and can simply savor the moment itself.

In addition, we feature a sauna, a semi-outdoor bath, and “Mio Terrace.”

Feel the breeze from the water and sense the Shinkansen passing right before your eyes.

Surrounded by the flickering flames of a bonfire and the shadows of the trees, simply sit, gaze, and converse.

These seemingly casual moments will gradually transform into a time to reconnect with yourself.

Although within walking distance of Nagoya Station, the property offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, creating a new waterside retreat where you can rejuvenate both body and mind.

■Facility and Space Features

Guest Rooms

All 24 rooms overlook the Nakagawa Canal, whose scenery changes with the seasons and the passing of time. We offer double rooms, twin rooms, superior rooms, and concept rooms. Designed for you to take off your shoes and relax, with interiors that highlight the warmth of wood, these spaces provide a time to unwind between the city and nature.

Lounge | Lounge

In the lounge, exclusive to guests, you can enjoy self-service drinks and light snacks. Surrounded by furniture from Hida Sangyo—which carries on a 100-year-old tradition of bentwood craftsmanship—you can spend your time as you please, enjoying art exhibitions that showcase the art of furniture-making, experiencing the scents of natural aromas, and relaxing with books and board games.

Restaurant｜Restaurant

Savor every nuance—from the aromas and temperatures to the changing textures. Dishes prepared right before your eyes and the natural flow of conversation create a truly special experience.

Bath & Sauna｜Bathhouse & Sauna

A sauna made from thinned timber from “Kaisho no Mori” in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, and a semi-outdoor bath where you can feel the natural breeze. Enveloped by the scent of wood and the play of light, you can savor a moment of deep relaxation as your mind and body gently unwind and find balance.

Mio Terrace｜Terrace

An open terrace space right next to the baths and sauna. As you relax with a drink after your bath, surrounded by the breeze, light, and the warmth of the fire, your mind and body will find balance.

■About the “NAKAGAWA CANAL DOORS” Complex

This hotel has been established as the centerpiece of the waterfront complex “NAKAGAWA CANAL DOORS.” The hotel, restaurants, cafes, sauna, and spaces for work and socializing are seamlessly interconnected, forming a “waterfront hub” that accommodates each visitor’s unique way of spending their time.

Setre Canal Nagoya aims to be more than just a place to stay; it seeks to foster a new waterfront culture and vibrancy.

■Future Outlook

Fostering the Future of the Nakagawa Canal

Setre Canal Nagoya aims to be more than just a hotel; it seeks to serve as a hub that fosters new vitality and interaction in the Nakagawa Canal area.

As a place where local residents can gather, converse, and form new connections, we will move forward with initiatives to create green spaces and parks that make the most of the waterfront’s charm.

As a first step, we will begin tree-planting activities on the hotel grounds.

Starting with the planting of a single tree, we will pass on the rich greenery and waterside scenery to future generations. Together with local residents and visitors alike, we hope to nurture the future of the Nakagawa Canal.

SETRE CANAL NAGOYA will weave a new future from the Nakagawa Canal, connecting the time, culture, and people’s aspirations that flow through this place.

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■ SETRE Group

SETRE is a community-oriented hotel brand operated by Holonic Co., Ltd. Based on the concept of “connecting and linking,” we curate the hidden history, culture, cuisine, and human charm of each region and present them as new value.With two properties in Hyogo Prefecture (Kobe and Himeji) and a total of five properties across Shiga, Nagasaki, and Nara Prefectures, we are actively creating spaces where local residents and travelers can interact. Through hotel stays, we provide experiences that connect people to one another and to the local community.In 2026, “Setre Canal Nagoya” will open, marking the brand’s first entry into the Tokai region.

Setre Group

■ Facility Overview

Facility Name: Setre Canal Nagoya

Address: 2-7-2 Unaga-cho, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 454-0001

Access: 15-minute walk from Nagoya Station; 5-minute walk from Sasashima Live Station

Opening Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Number of Rooms / Floors: 24 rooms / 3 stories above ground

Restaurant Seating Capacity: 26 seats

■Company Overview

Company Name: Holonic Co., Ltd.

Established: December 1998

Representative: Ichiro Osada

Headquarters Address: 10th Floor, Kobe Fashion Mart, 6-9 Mukaiyocho-naka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture

Phone: 078-858-6908

Therapist Revenue Distribution (as of April 2026)

Based on an analysis of 247 certified therapists ranked Silver*1 or higher who met the Company’s criteria—including those with side jobs—the average monthly revenue reached 358,000 yen.

Compared to data from the same month last year, the number of therapists with monthly sales exceeding 500,000 yen has increased by 1.2 times,and the proportion of therapists achieving over 1,000,000 yen has surged to 1.8 times that of last year. With the highest monthly sales reaching 1,510,000 yen, this demonstrates a steady improvement in overall profitability across “Hoggu.”

As AI-driven automation advances and the value of “human-provided services” is being reevaluated, the profitability of the therapist profession is also improving. “Hoggu” is implementing various measures to support the enhancement of therapists’ status and income.

*1. Silver Rank: A title awarded to certified therapists who meet certain criteria established by the company based on their performance and other factors

■ “Hoggu’s” Unique System and Various Initiatives

“Hoggu” Therapist Rank System

“Hoggu” has introduced a unique ranking system and support framework to ensure that not only a select few top therapists, but also many therapists—whether working full-time or part-time—can achieve stable earnings.

1. A 5-tier *therapist ranking system where customer ratings directly impact compensation

“Hogugu” has established a 5-tier ranking system—“Regular,” “Bronze,” “Silver,” “Gold,” and “Platinum”—based on performance records and customer reviews.By designing a system that evaluates not just the number of treatments performed, but also “consistently being chosen by clients,” we ensure that technical skills and customer service abilities are appropriately rewarded, creating a structure where compensation levels rise as therapists advance in rank.

2. Support System to Boost Motivation and Foster Growth

We also provide the following support to create a comfortable working environment for therapists:

・Support for New Therapists

・Support for Acquiring Repeat Customers

・Sharing of sales-boosting know-how

・Support for Advancement

・Hosting the nationwide “Hoggu Therapist Awards”

　For more information on the awards, visit: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000047992.html

■ Boost Your Income with “Hoggu”! We’re Recruiting Therapists Nationwide!

Therapist Recruitment

Backed by our unique evaluation system and support structure, flexible work styles tailored to individual lifestyles—whether as a full-time or part-time job—are becoming increasingly popular, as described below.

・“Hoggu” Full-Time Model

A style where you work independently with “Hoggu” as your main focus, aiming for maximum results and income through your own skills.

・Combined with Salon Work

A style where you effectively utilize your free time while working at a salon to pursue “Hoggu” as a side job.

・Work-Life Balance Model

Balancing work with childcare or caregiving while making the most of spare moments.

By offering the new option of on-site relaxation services, we are fostering an environment where experienced therapists can make the most of their skills, shine in their own way, and build sustainable careers.

If you are interested in “Hoggu” or are exploring a new way of working as a therapist, please register via the link below.

https://liff.line.me/1655725645-6ne2XOJ8/landing?follow=%40414frhwp&lp=msXMwu&liff_id=1655725645-6ne2XOJ8

■ Testimonials from Therapists Active on “Hoggu”

[Platinum Rank] miyu

(Monthly sales exceeding 1 million yen / Works as an exclusive therapist for “Hoggu”)

Started with Hogugu: June 2022

[Platinum Rank] miyu

▼Click here for her profile page

https://booking.hogugu.com/therapist/067578775960652

I’ve been working with “Hogugu” for four years now. Since I’ve always wanted to help clients through an on-site service model, I had almost no anxiety about visiting their homes or hotels. Although the treatments take place in private rooms, I feel completely at ease knowing that the management has put thorough safety measures in place, so I can fully focus on my work (^^)

What really surprises me as I work here is just how exhausted working men really are. Every day I’m amazed, thinking, “Are they really this tired?!” But that makes the work all the more rewarding, and it’s a really enjoyable environment for a therapist!(lol) Recently, the number of female clients has been gradually increasing, which makes me happy too (^^) Also, the reviews from clients are a daily source of encouragement and really help boost my motivation. I’m so glad I found Hogugu.

As for my future goals, thanks to everyone’s support, my income has been steadily increasing, so I hope to continue achieving my income goals. I also want to focus on each and every client individually to ensure they feel they’ve received hospitality and treatments that leave them thoroughly satisfied.

[Gold Rank] Ika-chan

(Monthly sales: approx. 450,000 yen / Works alongside another job)

Started with Hoggu: October 2023

[Gold Rank] Ika-chan

▼Click here for her profile page

https://booking.hogugu.com/therapist/259090159771212

The living expenses needed to get by. And a vague anxiety about the future. Ever since I started working, I’ve always lived with those feelings.I entered the world of relaxation therapy with no prior experience. It was a truly enjoyable job where I could see my clients’ smiles, but the reality was that my income wasn’t stable despite the hard work, and I didn’t even have the luxury of taking a break. Every day, I worried, “It’s rewarding, but what will happen in the future?”

However, ever since I discovered “Hoggu,” my work life has completely changed. Seeing my skills and efforts directly reflected in my pay has given me both financial security and peace of mind. I’m now able to manage my own schedule, and I can approach each treatment with genuine joy while maintaining a healthy balance between work and my personal life.I’ve finally reached a point where I truly feel that I’m “choosing my own path in life.”

■Comment from Kenichi Hanaoka, Representative Director, HOGUGU Technologies, Inc.

Since our founding, we have been dedicated to providing services with the mission of “contributing to the advancement of therapists’ status and realizing a society where their skills and efforts are fairly recognized.”

Currently, in the relaxation industry, it is not uncommon for therapists—even those with excellent skills and hospitality—to be forced to leave their jobs due to financial insecurity or harsh working conditions.

We are confident that these results demonstrate the significant potential for the widespread adoption of flexible work arrangements—such as on-site relaxation services—to directly translate therapists’ skills and experience into increased earnings.

Moving forward, “Hogugu” will continue to devote all our efforts to creating an environment where each individual can work in a way that suits them best, whether as a full-time job, a side hustle, or as an independent practitioner.

■ About “Hoggu,” the On-Site Relaxation Service

Service Lineup

This is a matching service that allows users to book a therapist to come to their home, hotel, or any other desired location via the app. Since its launch in 2020, the service has steadily built a strong track record, with app downloads exceeding 550,000*2. Users can easily access high-quality treatments 24 hours a day from 5,500*2 carefully selected therapists.

*2. As of June 11, 2026

[HOGUGU Technologies Co., Ltd. Company Overview]

Representative: Kenichi Hanaoka, Representative Director

Website: https://info.hogugu.com/information/

Headquarters: 9th Floor, Toa Building, 4-5-7 Minami-Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Business Activities: Planning, development, and operation of the “Hogugu” on-site relaxation service

Contact: info@hogugu.com

[“Hogugu” Customer App]

iOS App: App Store

Android App: Google Play

Download URL: https://hogugu.onelink.me/JZg3/gc0ozlv6

[“Hoggu” Official Accounts]

X　　　　: https://x.com/HOGUGU_official

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hogugu.official/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hogugutv9371

KUKAN is a next-generation data platform designed to support data utilization in the coming AI era, featuring full-text search that covers even the contents of files and support for direct queries from generative AI.

Open-Source Data Catalog Platform “KUKAN”

KUKAN is a software platform designed to enable public institutions, such as local governments, and research organizations to publish and share data managed by their organizations. As a modern successor to “CKAN”—a data catalog system widely used by governments and public institutions around the world—it was designed with a focus on maintainability, scalability, and searchability.Through the open-source release of KUKAN, we aim to support organizations in utilizing their data and reducing their operational burden.

■Background

For over 15 years, we have supported local governments and other organizations in building and operating open data catalogs using CKAN. Through this practical experience, the following challenges have become apparent in the field.

[Current Challenges]

・Maintenance burden: Customized features may stop working during version updates, sometimes requiring extensive modifications

・Scalability limitations: It is difficult to handle increases in concurrent access, and scaling up server resources is not straightforward

・High operational burden: With limited staff, the burden on frontline personnel managing data alongside their daily tasks is significant

・Interference with Core Operations: Consequently, it is difficult to focus on improving data quality and promoting data utilization

There was a need for a data catalog platform that could resolve these challenges and enable local governments and other organizations to operate it on an ongoing basis.

■Features of KUKAN

As a new data catalog platform tailored to future data utilization, KUKAN achieves the following:

・Modern architecture: Ensures scalability capable of withstanding high traffic volumes

・Reliable design: Reduces the risk of system modifications associated with customization and version updates

・Focus on Core Business Operations: Minimizes the burden of daily data management, allowing organizations to focus on improving quality and promoting data utilization

・Readiness for the AI Era: Balances user-friendliness for humans with ease of retrieval by AI and external systems (machine readability)

Through this, we aim to reduce the burden of system development and maintenance, creating an environment where stakeholders can focus on “bringing valuable data to the world.”

■ Technical and Operational Features

KUKAN is released as open-source software (OSS), and its source code is available on GitHub. This allows local governments and businesses to implement and extend the system to suit their own environments, enabling sustainable operations that are not dependent on any specific vendor.

Key Features

・Cross-platform search not only of file names and titles but also of the actual content within PDF, Excel, and other files

・Automatically converts CSV/TSV files to the Parquet format—optimized for data analysis—enabling high-speed table display and data analysis directly in the browser

・A wide variety of preview formats (over 20 types in total, including CSV, PDF, Office, images, and GeoJSON)

・Supports CKAN-compatible APIs

・Comes standard with deployment templates (AWS CDK, Docker Compose)

・Built-in automatic broken link detection (CSV validation, PII detection, and other features are scheduled for future expansion)

・Comes standard with an MCP server, enabling direct data queries from AI services such as ChatGPT and Claude

■ Licensing

KUKAN is dual-licensed under AGPL-3.0 and a proprietary (commercial) license. This approach promotes the free use of the software as open source while enabling a flexible delivery model tailored to various needs, including commercial use. For details on the scope of the commercial license, support offerings, and deployment options, please contact us using the information below.

■ Future Developments

KUKAN is a newly launched project. We will continue to expand its features and improve its documentation. If you have any questions regarding implementation, feedback or requests, bug reports, or proposals for joint development or collaboration, please feel free to contact us using the information below.

Through these efforts, we will continue to support local government digital transformation (DX), the utilization of open data, the improvement of data quality, and the realization of a sustainable public data infrastructure.

[Related Links]

KUKAN Official Website: https://kukan.dev/

GitHub Repository: https://github.com/kukan-project/kukan

■ About Info Lounge

Info Lounge Corporation is a company specializing in data utilization consulting, web system and software development, and human resource development support. For many years, we have supported local governments in building and operating open data catalogs, providing support for the utilization of government data from both technical and operational perspectives.

■Company Overview

Info Lounge Corporation

Address: Room 402, South Core, 8-33 Chigasaki Chuo, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Representative Director: Masaki Hidano

Established: July 3, 2007

URL: https://info-lounge.jp/

■Contact Information

Info Lounge Corporation

Phone: 045-482-4361

Email: kukan@info-lounge.jp

Stage Highlights Video: https://youtu.be/GdMer0oUrzY

“Ernest Shackleton Loves Me” Main Visual

The Off-Broadway musical *Ernest Shackleton Loves Me* won the prestigious Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical in 2017—often considered the Off-Broadway equivalent of a Tony Award—and garnered significant attention in Japan, including a limited theatrical release in movie theaters.Cat, a sleep-deprived single mother struggling to balance raising her child with her career as a video game music composer, posts a self-introduction video on a “dating app” one day. Suddenly, she receives a reply from Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922), one of the 20th century’s most renowned Antarctic explorers.Ernest, whose ship has been wrecked in Antarctica and who is stranded on the ice floes, reaches out to Cat across time and space, inviting her on a grand adventure.This is a whimsical and original musical adventure in which Cat, captivated by Ernest’s unconventional spirit as he faces the challenges of the journey, eventually falls in love with him across time and space.

“Loved by Ernest Shackleton” Scene 1

The lead role of Cat is played by Jun Shibuki, a former top star of the Takarazuka Revue’s Moon Troupe. With over 20 years since her acting debut and having celebrated her 40th anniversary in show business this past April, she continues to hone her craft in an ever-wider range of roles.Ahead of the opening, Shibuki commented, “I feel like I’ve finally come across a production that’s even more challenging than my days as a Takarazuka top star (laughs). At first, I thought, ‘Are we really doing a musical with just the two of us?!’ But with the addition of video projections, I think it’s become an even more dynamic production.”

In the role of Sir Ernest Shackleton is Takeshi Ihara, who earned acclaim for his performance in Clint Eastwood’s American film *Letters from Iwo Jima*. He possesses the indomitable spirit and presence befitting an explorer, as well as a rare sense of comedy.Ihara expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “I’m both excited and nervous to see how the audience will react. The pacing is excellent, and there are so many wonderful numbers, so I’m confident this will turn out to be a production that everyone will enjoy.”

“Beloved by Ernest Shackleton” Scene 2

The production is directed by Ikunosuke Okazaki, an up-and-coming talent who, drawing on his experience at the National Theatre Training Institute and the Actors Studio in New York, aspires to be a playwright, stage director, and film director. Last year, his second feature film, *Wosh*, was released at Shinjuku Piccadilly and 105 other theaters nationwide, attracting significant attention in the film industry.(The “saki” in Okazaki is written with the character for “cliff” [崎]). The music director and keyboard conductor is Masahiro Nakamura, who creates stage music and artistic works by leveraging his knowledge and skills as a Doctor of Music.

When Cat and Ernest find themselves in dire straits, a “ray of hope” emerges. It teaches them how to survive even when life seems lost, instilling a “never give up” spirit and the strength to forge ahead. Filled with laughter and hope, this powerful production will leave you brimming with energy for tomorrow after the show.

The Off-Broadway musical *Beloved by Ernest Shackleton*, a tribute to everyone, will run at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre’s Theatre East through Wednesday, June 24.

“Loved by Ernest Shackleton” Scene 3

[STORY]

Cat is a sleep-deprived single mother struggling to balance raising her child with her career as a video game music composer.

Late one night, after posting a self-introduction video on a dating app, Cat suddenly receives a reply from Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922), the Antarctic explorer hailed as one of the 20th century’s greatest leaders.

Ernest, whose ship had been wrecked in Antarctica and who was stranded on the ice floes, reaches out to her across time and space, inviting her on a grand adventure.

Their “adventure” begins, and Cat—who has spent her life holding herself back—finds herself drawn to the unconventional Shackleton… Unexpectedly, the two discover in each other a light that illuminates and guides them.

Jun Shibuki <Cat>

[Comments Ahead of the Opening]

I’ve had the opportunity to perform in several musicals so far, but I’ve never encountered music as challenging as this… It feels like I’ve finally come across a production that’s even more demanding than my days as a Takarazuka top star (laughs). I even found myself thinking, “Are we really doing a musical with just the two of us!?” But with the addition of video projections, I believe it has become an even more dynamic production.

Working within the relatively uncommon theme of an adventure story, we’ve relied on the support of so many people to create this wonderful production. I feel that everything we’ve built up, step by step, in the rehearsal hall has finally led us to this day.

It’s a story about Cat, a single mother, who grows while learning important life lessons from Ernest—it’s a truly fun and wonderful production. I’d be delighted if many people discovered this show, came to the theater, and left thinking, “That was really good” or “We saw something special.”I’ll do my best right up until the final performance so that everyone leaves feeling energized.

On a personal note, there are a few kiss scenes in the play, and they’re the kind where I thought, “I’ve never done a kiss scene like this before!” so I’d love for you to keep an eye out for them (laughs).

“Loved by Ernest Shackleton” – Jun Shibuki Solo Shot

Tsuyoshi Ihara (Ernest Shackleton) and others

[Comments Ahead of the Opening]

I’m both excited and nervous to see how the audience will react. The show has a great pace and features many wonderful numbers, so I’m confident it has turned out to be a production that everyone will enjoy. I’m really looking forward to it.

Before rehearsals began, I wondered if I’d be able to keep up with this schedule, but since both Ms. Shibuki and I have been doing this for decades now (laughs), we’ve been working hard in rehearsals to deliver a great performance to everyone on opening night.

Looking back on rehearsals now, what strikes me as nostalgic is how cool it was back then (laughs). Now, the costumes (designed for Antarctic explorers) are so, so hot… I really miss the coolness of the rehearsal space (laughs).

To ensure we deliver the best possible performance of the Off-Broadway musical *Loved by Ernest Shackleton*—which is making its Japanese premiere—I’ll be giving it my all from today through the final performance.

“Loved by Ernest Shackleton” – Takeshi Ihara Solo Shot

Director: Ikunosuke Okazaki

*The “saki” in Ikunosuke Okazaki is written with the character for “cliff” (崎).

[Comments Ahead of Opening Night]

Since this is my first time directing a play, I’m actually looking forward to seeing how I’ll feel when opening night finally arrives.

This production is based on the historical figure Ernest Shackleton. His biography notes that, amid the harsh conditions of the Antarctic expedition, it was not food or supplies but music that proved most important—and that aspect is what inspired this musical.

It’s the story of a composer in the present day who has lost his confidence. After traveling back in time, he hears Ernest say, “Your music is saving us,” and gradually regains his confidence. I believe this is a truly wonderful production that reassures us—even when we wonder, “Is there any value in my existence or my work?”—that “it absolutely does have value.”

In this production, footage plays on a screen throughout nearly the entire show, creating a work where theater and video are seamlessly linked. I was the one who produced that footage, but since there was no screen in the rehearsal space, no one was there to praise me for it—which made me feel really lonely (laughs). I’m looking forward to the audience seeing it and giving me lots of praise.

For me personally, everything was uncharted territory, but I approached rehearsals with the exact same mindset as Ernest: “Even if I don’t understand it, I’ll give it a try.” Both of them engaged with the production with such sincerity, and inspired by their example, I worked hard to do my best and not be outdone.

Music Director & Keyboard Conductor: Kunihiro Nakamura

[Comments Ahead of the Opening]

It’s an incredibly challenging, high-level production, and while both the singing and the instrumental parts are demanding, Ms. Shibuki and Mr. Ihara have brought such rich musical expression to their performances that I, too, am really looking forward to opening night.

In this production, Cat—played by Ms. Shibuki—is a musician, and Ernest Shackleton—played by Mr. Ihara—plays the banjo, making this a work with deep connections to music.

During stage rehearsals, I even found myself on the verge of tears while performing (laughs). The struggles of a musician and those of an explorer intertwine, leading to a fantasy that feels like a musical adventure for the two of them. As I perform, I strongly feel that this is a production that is, above all, fun, humorous, and moving. I hope you’ll look forward to it.

■Performance Overview

Show Title: Off-Broadway Musical

　　　　　　　 “Loved by Ernest Shackleton” (Japan Premiere)

Original Title: Ernest Shackleton Loves Me

　　　　　　　 Book by Joe DiPietro

　　　　　　　 Music by Brendan Milburn

　　　　　　　 Lyrics by Valerie Vigoda

　　　　　　　 Orchestrations and Additional Music by Ryan O'Connell

Translation: Tsuneyoshi Odashima

Director: Ikunosuke Okazaki

Music Director and Keyboard Conductor: Masahiro Nakamura

Cast: Cat / Jun Shibuki

　　　　　 Ernest Shackleton and others: Takeshi Ihara

Performance Dates: Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (18 performances total)

　　　　　 *Please check the official website for the start times of each performance.

Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Theatre East (1-8-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)

Ticket Price: 9,900 yen (tax included)

　　　　　 *All seats are reserved. Children under school age are not admitted.

　　　　　 * Same-day tickets available.

Inquiries regarding the performance: Artist Japan

　　　　　　　　　　　　　 03-6820-3500 (Weekdays 11:00 AM–6:00 PM)

Official Website: https://artistjapan.co.jp/eslm_jp2026

Official X (formerly Twitter): @aj_eslm_jp2026

Organizer, Planner, and Producer: Artist Japan

“Beloved by Ernest Shackleton” Logo

<Drive-In Atami Pudding Café> Menu Renewal on Wednesday, June 24, 2026!

■ Enjoy time with family and friends at “Atami Pudding’s Relaxing Café”!

Located along National Route 135, near Nagahama Beach—one of Atami’s most iconic beaches—<Atami Pudding>’s fourth location, “Drive-In Atami Pudding Diner,” is adopting a new concept: “Atami Pudding’s Relaxing Café,” andand will be revamping its menu starting Wednesday, June 24, 2026. As the only “dining hall” among the <Atami Pudding> locations, we offer a full meal menu and will be introducing a series of new items designed to ensure families with young children and groups of friends have a wonderful time.We’ll be serving up dishes unique to <Atami Pudding>, such as the “Pudding Pancake”—now revamped for a lighter, more refreshing taste—the “Kaba-san Burger” served on a bun featuring <Atami Pudding>’s mascot “Kaba-san,” and the brand-new “Special Pudding Pancake Tower,” a dreamy jumbo dish featuring 20 stacked pancakes.In addition to kids’ chairs, the restaurant features a kids’ play area and facilities for warming baby food, so you can relax and enjoy your time with us even when bringing young children.We look forward to welcoming you with your family and friends to our cozy, retro space—a place that instantly puts you at ease—where you can enjoy our new one-plate dishes and revamped menu items.

Exterior of Drive-In Atami Pudding Restaurant

■ New “Kaba-san” burgers and plate meals are launching one after another!

● [New Menu Item] Hippo Burger

Enjoy this fluffy and juicy treat! We’ve created a cute yet authentic burger featuring a fluffy bun shaped like the face of Atami Pudding’s mascot, the hippo, filled with a juicy hamburger patty, onions, and tomatoes.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Hippo Burger

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 980 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Beef, Soy, Apples

Mr. Hippo Burger 980 yen (tax included)

● [New Menu Item] Kabasan Burger with Grilled Cheese on a Hot Plate

Enjoy our cafeteria’s new signature burger topped with plenty of piping-hot cheese.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Sizzling Cheese-Grilled Kaba-san Burger

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 1,300 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Beef, Soy, Apples

Teppan Cheese-Grilled Kaba-san Burger 1,300 yen (tax included)

● [New Menu Item] Napolitan Plate

We’ve created a hearty dish combining nostalgic Napolitan pasta made with chewy, thick noodles, a salad, and garlic toast.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Napolitan Plate

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 1,400 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Soy, Beef, Pork, Chicken

Napolitan Plate 1,400 yen (tax included)

● [New Menu Item] Hamburger Steak Plate

Our tender and juicy hamburger steak pairs perfectly with demi-glace sauce. Served with a salad and your choice of rice or bread, this is a truly satisfying meal.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Hamburger Steak Plate

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Beef, Soy, Apples, Chicken, Pork

Hamburg Steak Plate 1,800 yen (tax included)

● [New Menu Item] Grilled Sandwich with Whole Camembert Spilling Over the Edges

We’ve created a slightly indulgent grilled sandwich featuring warm Camembert cheese that melts deliciously.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Whole Camembert Overflowing Grilled Sandwich

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 1,280 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Wheat, dairy, soy, pork, apples

Whole Camembert Overflowing Grilled Sandwich 1,280 yen (tax included)

● [New Menu Item] Pudding Sandwich

We’ve created a dessert sandwich packed with a whole bowl of pudding and a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Pudding Sandwich

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 1,080 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Eggs, dairy, wheat, gelatin

Pudding Sandwich 1,080 yen (tax included)

● [New Jumbo Menu Item!] Special Pudding Pancake Tower

We’ve stacked a whopping 20 of our restaurant’s signature pudding pancakes!! Enjoy them with the pudding-style cream that’s practically overflowing between the layers.

*Reservations must be made by noon the day before.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Special Pudding Pancake Tower

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Eggs, dairy, wheat, gelatin, soy

Special Pudding Pancake Tower 3,000 yen (tax included)

■Revamped Popular Menu Items and a Dreamy Jumbo Menu!

● [Revamped] Pudding Pancakes

Three fluffy, light-textured pancakes baked fresh in-house. These pancakes have been revamped for a lighter texture so they’re easy to enjoy even after a meal, and each is topped with a whole plate-sized pudding. We’ve crafted this into our restaurant’s signature pudding pancake, where you can enjoy the pancake and pudding together.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Pudding Pancake

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 1,200 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Eggs, dairy, wheat, gelatin, soy

Pudding Pancake 1,200 yen (tax included)

● [New & Improved] Kids’ Pancake Plate

Now featuring 5 smaller pancakes! This kids’ pancake plate comes with a chocolate drawing pen—twice the fun as kids can draw on their pancakes and then eat them.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Kids’ Pancake Plate

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 500 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Eggs, dairy, wheat, soy

Kids’ Pancake Plate 500 yen (tax included)

● [Relaunch] Kids’ Lunch Plate

It has been revamped and is now available as a kids’ plate featuring a small hamburger steak and Napolitan spaghetti.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Kids’ Lunch Plate

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 850 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Dairy, Beef, Soy, Apples, Chicken, Pork

Kids’ Lunch Plate 850 yen (tax included)

● “1-Kilo Bucket of Potatoes” – Perfect for Sharing and Enjoying Together

Enjoy the ultimate potato time with family and friends, sharing these potatoes with four types of sauces served in Atami Pudding jars.

*Sauce varieties may differ from those shown in the photo.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: 1-Kilo Bucket of Potatoes

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 2,000 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Gelatin, Soy

1-Kilo Bucket (Okkē) Potatoes: 2,000 yen (tax included)

● Limited to 2 servings per day! “Dream Jumbo Plate Pudding”

A generous portion of fresh whipped cream, caramel sauce, and chocolate flakes are piled atop a classic, firm-textured pudding that serves about 30 people. Enjoy a dreamy pudding experience.

*Reservations must be made by midday the day before.

<Product Overview>

・Menu Name: Dream Jumbo Plate Pudding

・Release Date: Wednesday, June 24

・Price: 6,500 yen (tax included)

・Allergens: Eggs, dairy, wheat, gelatin

Dream Jumbo Plate Pudding 6,500 yen (tax included)

*All prices include tax.

*Prices for regular menu items are subject to change.

■ About “Atami Pudding”

Atami has enjoyed popularity among people in their 20s and 30s in recent years. Driven by a desire to revitalize the city of Atami, we opened our doors in 2017. We are a pudding specialty shop offering puddings that are both nostalgic—evoking the good old days of Atami—and innovative. There are currently over 94,000 posts on Instagram tagged with “#AtamiPudding.”We sell up to 8,000 puddings a day and have sold over 3 million puddings in total. Featured in the media daily, the brand has become the face of Atami. Starting from our small first store in the Atami Station Shopping District, we have expanded to six locations throughout the Atami area, each with a unique concept.

[Official Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/atamipurin/

Exterior of the first Atami Pudding store

● Stores

Name: Atami Pudding

Address: 3-14 Tabara-machi, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official Website: https://www.atami-purin.com/

Online Store: https://atami-purin.shop-pro.jp/

Atami Pudding Store No. 1. This kiosk-style stand is the closest to Atami Station—perfect if you want to eat it right away or buy some as a souvenir!

This is the place to go.

Name: Atami Pudding Cafe 2nd

Address: 10-22 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official Website: https://2nd.atami-purin.com/

Located in the Atami Ginza Shopping Street near the ocean, it’s the most photogenic spot around!

You can relax and enjoy your treat in the dine-in area, designed to resemble a traditional Japanese bathhouse.

Name: Nagisa no Atami Pudding

Address: 10-1 Wadahama Minami-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

　　　　　　 Inside ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN

Official Website: https://nagisa.atami-purin.com/

Located on the 2nd floor of ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN, this is a laid-back, hidden gem of an Atami Pudding shop with a “Happy Vacation” theme.

Name: Drive-In Atami Pudding Diner

Address: 10-1 Kamitaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official Website: https://shokudo.atami-purin.com/

Located right in front of Nagahama Beach, this is the only Atami Pudding shop that serves meals.

With a kids’ play area, tatami seating, a diaper-changing station, and high chairs—plus the ability to warm baby food—you can relax and enjoy your visit even with small children in tow.

Name: Atami Pudding Kinomiya Station Branch

Address: Inside Kinomiya Station, 7-18 Fukudo-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official Website: https://www.kinomiya-atami-purin.com/

With a “retro-cute” store design inspired by a train station, we offer a wide variety of limited-edition products inspired by Kinomiya Shrine.

Name: Atami Pudding Factory

Address: 1st Floor, 7-17 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official Website: https://www.atamipurin-factory.com/

This store features a workshop designed around the theme of a “retro public bathhouse.” You can enjoy store-exclusive items such as the “Atami Pudding Koppe.”

■Company Overview

Company Name: Fujinone Co., Ltd.

Address: 777 Shimotaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0102

Representative: Takahito Kawagoe, President and CEO

Established: October 2007

Business Activities: Planning, development, wholesale, and sales of brand-name products, as well as quality control

　　　　　 Development and operation of brand stores

　　　　　 Planning, development, wholesale, and retail of tourist souvenirs

Capital: 15 million yen

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

■The Global Expansion of “AI Factories”

Schneider Electric is a global company founded in France and a world leader in the field of power and facility management for data centers, factories, and buildings.

In recent years, driven by the proliferation of generative AI, investment in AI-specialized data centers—known as “AI Factories”—has been rapidly expanding worldwide. Against this backdrop, Schneider Electric is leading the market both domestically and internationally by providing end-to-end solutions that support the infrastructure of AI Factories, ranging from power systems to cooling and monitoring software.

■ Expanding Our Cloud Infrastructure Business into AI Factories

To date, we have developed our cloud infrastructure-related business primarily around IT infrastructure such as servers, storage, and networks.

Taking the launch of sales for Schneider Electric’s products as an opportunity, we are expanding our cloud infrastructure business to include the areas that support AI Factories.

As a result, we will evolve from our traditional IT equipment sales to a business that supports AI data centers—including power and cooling—enabling us to offer proposals with even higher added value.

■About Schneider Electric’s Cooling and UPS Products

Schneider Electric’s cooling products are solutions that enable a wide range of optimized thermal management—from individual racks to entire facilities—to address thermal loads in data centers and IT environments.For localized air conditioning systems, we support a variety of configurations—including between-rack and rear-of-rack types—as well as cooling methods such as refrigerant-based and water-cooled systems. This enables efficient thermal management suitable for high-density GPU environments and AI workloads, while supporting a wide range of applications from retrofitting existing facilities to building next-generation AI factories.

In addition, our UPS products provide highly reliable and efficient power supplies that protect servers and network equipment from power outages and voltage fluctuations.With a broad product lineup ranging from APC-branded products for edge and small-to-medium-sized environments to three-phase products for data centers, we strongly support the continuous operation of IT systems and data protection through UPS status monitoring using management tools such as “PowerChute” and “EcoStruxure / DCIM.”

Going forward, we will combine Schneider Electric’s UPS products with our on-premises AI platform, “Edge AI Array,” and our remote access solution, “Remote PC Array,” to offer solutions that reduce the risk of data loss and equipment failure while further enhancing system availability.

■Event Exhibition Announcement

Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2026

In partnership with Schneider Electric, we will be exhibiting at the

“Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2026” (https://www.noma-lgf.com/), an event showcasing technologies and services aimed at solving administrative challenges faced by local governments.

At our booth, we will showcase “Edge AI Array” and “Remote PC Array,” along with Schneider Electric’s UPS product “APC Smart-UPS” and management software “PowerChute.”

Event Name: Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2026

Date and Time: July 8 (Wed) – 10 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Exhibition Hall

Organizer: Japan Management Association (General Incorporated Association)

Event Details: https://www.ascentech.co.jp/event/26/260708.html

■ About Asentec Co., Ltd.

Guided by our corporate philosophy of “Simple, Fast, and Secure! Contributing to the transformation of our customers’ business workstyles,” our core business involves the development, sales, and consulting services related to virtual desktops, while we also operate businesses in cybersecurity solutions and cloud services. Furthermore, we are strengthening our ESG initiatives to contribute to a sustainable society.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market [Stock Code: 3565]

Additionally, the Foundation celebrated its fifth anniversary in fiscal year 2025. To mark this occasion, we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the purpose for which the Foundation was established.

Tsuji-Yamanaka Foundation (General Incorporated Foundation) Official Website: https://www.tsuji-yamanaka-zaidan.jp

Foundation Logo

■ Fiscal Year 2025: Donation Results

● Japan Society for Children and Traditional Play (Specified Nonprofit Corporation)

Sponsorship of a symposium themed “Nature, Children, and Play.” The funds will be used to support activities aimed at preserving traditional children’s games and fostering emotional well-being.

● Shochiku Co., Ltd. (Minamiza)

Sponsorship of the “Kabuki Appreciation Class,” which invites elementary and junior high school students in Kyoto City to attend free of charge. Funds will be used to support educational initiatives aimed at preserving traditional culture and fostering children’s rich humanity.

● Regional and Educational Attractiveness Platform (General Incorporated Foundation)

Funds will be used to support the operation of a regional study abroad program for high school students and activities that contribute to improving the quality of education.

● World Artists for Peace Association

Support for Middle East peace initiatives. These funds will be used to support schools where Palestinian and Israeli students learn together.

■ Purpose and Mechanism of Donations Made by the “Tsuji-Yamanaka Foundation”

The Foundation holds 100% of the shares in its operating company (G-Place) and uses the dividends from this holding as a funding source to make donations toward activities that contribute to solving social issues.The Foundation’s purpose is “to return corporate profits to society,” and it was established as a mechanism to return a portion of the profits (stock dividends) earned by the operating company it owns back to society.

We believe that if business owners recognize their social responsibility, sincerely consider how they use their money, and create a positive cycle of wealth, we can help society function in a better way.

How Our Foundation Works

■Transforming a Sense of Purpose into a “Corporate Obligation”: Protecting “Workers’ Dignity” Through Shareholder Influence

In addition to our goal of “creating a virtuous cycle of money,” we have incorporated into our Articles of Incorporation* the commitment to fulfill our social responsibility to “protect the dignity of workers” by leveraging the influence held by owners (shareholders).

*The following is an excerpt from the Articles of Incorporation of the Tsuji-Yamanaka Foundation, including the purpose of establishment

● The operating companies under our ownership must be organizations that create businesses beneficial to society, where all employees can realize their individual potential and, as a result, achieve both economic and spiritual fulfillment.

● The operation of these business companies must be conducted in a manner that is not exclusive, but rather one that recognizes diversity and protects the individuality and dignity of each person.

■ Decisions are based on “necessity,” not “compliance with standards.” We aim to break free from formalism and pursue genuine social contribution.

Our foundation does not establish manuals or detailed criteria when selecting recipients for grants.While establishing clear rules and systems can sometimes be necessary to sustain activities, we must remain vigilant against the risk of these becoming mere formalities. If they do, the focus shifts to whether something “meets the criteria,” and the essential question of “whether it is truly needed” is neglected.

Although our articles of incorporation list several fields as potential recipients of donations, based on the results of our activities to date, we currently focus particularly on two areas—“education” and “people facing immediate hardships in their daily lives for various reasons”—and make donations to these causes both domestically and internationally. “Education” concerns the people who will shape the future.Children have the potential to become anything they want. That is precisely why we believe adults must create the foundation for their growth.

■ From “Concentration of Wealth” to “Circulation for the Future”: A New Form of Management to Correct Excessive Capitalism

In modern capitalist society, wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, and inequality continues to widen. This structure of excessive capitalism gives rise to numerous problems, including poverty, hunger, human rights violations, the progression of climate change, and the degradation of ecosystems.To solve these problems, we must face the current reality head-on and work together as a society to create a better future. We believe that utilizing the profits a company generates toward this end is the social responsibility of business owners. Our foundation aims to demonstrate a new form of corporate management that fulfills this responsibility, and we will continue to explore and implement meaningful ways to give back profits.

■ About G-Place Co., Ltd.: Company History and Business Areas

The company began operations in 1968 as “Nippon Green Packs.” In May 2019, to mark its 50th anniversary, it changed its name to its current one. Under the motto “A Creative General Trading Company That Builds the Future with Ideas,” it provides unique products and services across a variety of fields.Since our founding, our core business has consistently been supporting waste reduction efforts by local governments nationwide. Currently, we also engage in the sale of products for safety at heights and recycled resin products; the planning and sale of original cosmetics and general merchandise made with natural ingredients; and the import and sale of overseas home appliances. We have established overseas bases and are actively expanding our business.

Since 2020, the company has transitioned to a structure in which 100% of its shares are held by the Tsuji-Yamanaka Foundation, a general incorporated foundation. Under this system, a portion of the company’s profits is paid to the foundation as dividends and then donated to projects that contribute to society.

*The correct spelling of “Tsuji” is with the “single-dot shinnyō” radical.

[Foundation Overview]

Name: Tsuji-Yamanaka Foundation (General Incorporated Foundation)

Address: 10-9 Shiro no Sato, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture 617-0835

Established: October 8, 2020

Representative Director: Toshikazu Yamanaka

Official Website: https://www.tsuji-yamanaka-zaidan.jp

[Company Overview]

Company Name: G-Place Co., Ltd. (pronounced: G-Place)

Address: 10-9 Shiro no Sato, Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto Prefecture 617-0835

Founded / Established: May 7, 1968 / May 16, 1969

President and CEO: Eiju Ayabe

Official Website: https://g-place.co.jp

TICO × Monyo Chita Pomichi Collaboration Items (6 types total)

For this collaboration, TICO has brought Monyo Chita Pomichi’s cool, free-spirited, and slightly cheerful characters to life on its signature colorful acrylic items.

We’re offering a lineup that’s sure to lift your spirits just by looking at it—from charms you can attach to bags and pouches, to hairpins you can incorporate into your daily hairstyles, and personalized items where you can add your name to make them truly your own.

*Personalization is available for the “Sugar Marker Charm” and the “Name Ring Charm.”

[About the Monyo Chita Pomichi × TICO Collaboration]

This collaboration project combines the pop and quirky characters of Monyo Chita Pomichi with TICO’s signature colorful acrylics, designs, and personalization techniques.

We’ve turned the charm of characters like Gyoza-chan into items—such as charms and hairpins—that are easy to incorporate into your daily life.

We’ve paid special attention to details that highlight the characters’ cuteness, such as the transparency unique to acrylic, layered colors, the sparkle of glitter, and their plump, rounded shapes.

[Product Overview]

■ Macaron Ring Charm

Macaron Ring Charm: 1,870 yen (tax included)

Product Page: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/tiarise/mc_mrc/

A cute ring charm with a plump, rounded shape that looks just like a macaron.

Simply attach it to your bag or pouch to easily enjoy the world of Monoyochita Pomichi.

■Round Gyoza-chan Charm

Round Gyoza-chan Charm 1,100 yen (tax included)

Product Page: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/tiarise/mc_mgc/

An acrylic charm featuring “Gyoza-chan” with a perfectly round silhouette.

The highlight is the contrast between the neon colors and Gyoza-chan’s laid-back expression, which adds a touch of cuteness to your belongings.

■Sugar Marker Charm (Custom Engraving Available!)

Sugar Marker Charm: 880 yen (tax included) and up

Product Page: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/tiarise/mc_smc/

A charm that combines colorful acrylic with a character design, perfect for use as a personal identifier.

Personalization is available, making them perfect not only for yourself but also for supporting your favorite idols or as gifts.

■Name Ring Charm (Custom Engraving Available!)

Name Ring Charm: 1,870 yen (tax included)

Product Page: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/tiarise/mc_orc/

A ring charm that lets you enjoy both your favorite character and your name together—personalization available.

Add your favorite name or phrase to create a special item that’s uniquely yours.

■Glitter Hairpin

Glitter Hairpin 1,650 yen (tax included)

Product Page: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/tiarise/mc_glh/

A hairpin set featuring eye-catching, sparkling glitter acrylic.

You can wear the Monyo Chita Pomichi characters as an accent to your hairstyle.

■Gyoza-chan Hairpin

Gyoza-chan Hairpin 1,650 yen (tax included)

Product Page: https://item.rakuten.co.jp/tiarise/mc_gyh/

A hairpin set that lets you enjoy “Gyoza-chan’s” expressions and silhouette.

Simply clip them onto your bangs or the sides of your hair to add a pop of cuteness to your everyday look.

Monoyochitapomichi Profile

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

X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/monyochita

[About TICO’s Collaboration Projects]

At TICO, we’re looking for creators to collaborate with.

Since we handle everything in-house—from planning and design to manufacturing and sales of acrylic goods—we can propose products that match the aesthetic of your work and offer a wide variety of acrylic items unique to TICO, utilizing custom engraving, colored acrylic, and glitter.

“I want to bring my work to life as merchandise”

"I want to turn my characters into acrylic items"

“I’d like to collaborate with TICO on a product”

Together with creators like you, we aim to create items that make your heart skip a beat the moment you see them.

▼We look forward to hearing from you via the contact form below regarding collaboration opportunities.

https://acrylic-lil.com/contact.php

■Company Overview

Company Name: Tiarise Co., Ltd.

Address: 3-9-19 Higashi, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture

Business Activities: Planning, manufacturing, and sales of acrylic items

Brands Operated

・Acrylic Goods and Personalized Gifts TICO: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/tiarise/

・Acrylic LiL　　　　　　　　　　 : https://acrylic-lil.com

Social Media Accounts

・TICO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tico_namedgift/

・TICO X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/tiarise_guynen

・LiL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.acrylic/

・LiL X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/lil_acrylic

The system delivered this time was built based on MediaCast’s “DataCaster Contribute,” which has an overwhelming track record as a cross-media CMS centered on data broadcasting for broadcasters.

CMS systems for television broadcasters are considered extremely challenging to develop, as they must comply with strict operational restrictions—such as adherence to ARIB (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses) standards—and support operational functions specific to broadcasting.This system has been enhanced with features tailored to TV Asahi’s operational specifications and improved usability. It also enables a “cross-platform distribution” environment that automatically collects update information from external systems and rapidly delivers it to multiple devices, with a focus on data broadcasting.

In selecting this solution, MediaCast’s technical expertise and track record in data broadcasting, as well as Panasonic Connect’s reliability in system integration, were highly evaluated. MediaCast will continue to work with its partner companies to provide advanced cross-media solutions that support next-generation broadcasting services.

■ About “DataCaster Contribute”

“DataCaster Contribute” is a content management system (CMS) that has been installed on more than 120 units in Japan and is also integrated as an operational unit for “DataCaster M3,” the data broadcasting transmission system with the most operational track record in Japan.

URL: https://www.mcast.co.jp/products/datacaster-contribute/

DataCaster Contribute Concept Diagram

■ About MediaCast Co., Ltd.

MediaCast is a company that supports broadcasters’ cross-media initiatives centered on data broadcasting, and is the only specialized company in Japan that possesses the various in-house technologies necessary for these initiatives.In particular, in the field of data broadcasting, its product lineup—including content production tools, operational systems such as CMS, and transmission equipment—has been widely adopted by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), major commercial broadcasters, local stations, cable TV stations, and content production companies, and is positioned as the de facto standard in the digital data broadcasting industry.

[Company Overview]

Company Name: MediaCast Co., Ltd.

Representative: Takahiro Sugimoto, Representative Director

Address: 3F, MLJ Gotanda Building, 5-25-16 Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Established: January 2003

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

*Please note that the festival will not be held from Monday, August 3, through Thursday, August 6, as these days are designated for venue setup and transition.

Under the blue summer sky.

A leisurely afternoon spent on the lawn.

A toast as dusk falls.

The Oedo Beer Festival, featuring craft beers from all over Japan and a variety of unique foods, returns to Machida Shibahiro this summer.

Set in an open lawn area so spacious you’d never guess it’s within walking distance of Machida Station, it’s perfect for spending a holiday with family and friends or for a summer outing.

This annual summer craft beer event—which is free to enter and drew approximately 34,000 visitors at its last edition (held in the summer of 2025)—is a must-attend.

Official Event Website: http://oedo-beer-festival.jp/

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◯ What is the Oedo Beer Festival?

Experience the charm of craft beer in a more casual and free-spirited way.

The “Oedo Beer Festival” is an event where breweries and importers from across the country gather, allowing you to enjoy beer, food, and meeting new people.

No advance reservations or tickets required. We provide a space where a wide range of visitors—from beginners to beer connoisseurs—can enjoy the summer in their own way.

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◯ Breweries from Across Japan & International Beers Gather

Unique breweries from all over Japan and international beers gather in Machida.

You can enjoy discovering a diverse array of beers, just as if you were traveling across Japan.

One of the unique charms of the Oedo Beer Festival is the chance to experience the distinct flavors and brewing cultures of different regions all at once.

Of course, you can visit with your favorite brewery in mind, but discovering a beer you’ve never tried before is also one of the highlights of this event.

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◯ “Exclusive Beers” Available Only Here

From seasonal beers brought by each brewery to limited-edition beers making their debut at this event, there will be plenty of brews you can only find here.

From refreshing beers perfect for the midsummer heat to unique brews meant to be savored slowly, you can enjoy each brewery’s signature offerings.

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◯A Wide Selection of Beer-Friendly Food

Stalls will be set up offering snacks and light bites to enjoy with your beer.

You’ll find a selection of thoughtful menu items that will make you want to have “just one more.”

Deciding what to pair your beer with is one of the unique joys of a beer festival.

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◯Enjoy a summer day in an open-air venue with expansive lawns

The venue, Machida Shibahiro, is an open space featuring expansive lawns.

Whether you spread out a picnic blanket and relax, raise a toast with family and friends, or simply enjoy the event in your own way, the choice is yours.

Spend the afternoon relaxing under the blue sky.

In the evening, feel the pleasant breeze.

At night, relax in the illuminated venue.

The way the venue takes on a different atmosphere with each passing hour is a unique charm of events held at Machida Shibahiro.

We’ll also set up large seating tents within the venue. Whether you’re concerned about the summer sun or worried about sudden rain, we’ve prepared an environment where you can relax comfortably.

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◯ Perfect for beer beginners. Tasting sets are available

For those who feel, “There are so many types of craft beer, I don’t know where to start…,” staff at each booth will help you choose beers that suit your taste so you can enjoy the event with ease.

We also offer tasting sets that let you try a variety of beers in small portions—discovering styles you wouldn’t normally choose is part of the fun.

Whether you’re trying craft beer for the first time, want to sample a variety of styles in small amounts, are looking to enjoy a summer outing with family and friends, or are a connoisseur visiting to try your favorite brewery’s latest release, everyone can enjoy the event in their own way.

It might just be the perfect opportunity to discover your very own favorite beer.

◯ Official event merchandise now on sale

Please see below for details

https://suzuri.jp/oedo_beer_festival

◯Vendor Information *Please check the website and social media for any changes

・KOBATSU Trading (Germany), a beer importer based in Machida

・Abashiri Beer (Abashiri City, Hokkaido)

・ISHINOMAKI HOP WORKS (Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture)

・Tono Beer ZUMONA (Tono City, Iwate Prefecture)

・Twin Peaks Mountain Brewing (Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

・MATSUMOTO GAKU-TO BREWING (Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture)

・Iroricha-ya Hibidokoro (Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture)

・Smoke Craft (Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture)

・ERDINGER (Germany)

・Pecora Beer (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

・Northern Alps Brewery (Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture)

・Farm & Cidery Kaneshige (Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture)

・Ushiku Brewery (Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

・Gassan Beer (Nishimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture)

・Doppo Beer (Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture)

・Tsukuba Brewery (Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

・Kibo no Oka Brewery (Rikyu, Charcoal-Grilled Beef Tongue) (Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture)

・Schwarzbrau (Germany)

・HAZY LABO (Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture)

・Minami Yokohama Beer Research Institute (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

・Okazaki Beer (Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture)

・YOKOHAMA BEER (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

・RotoBrewery (Konan Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

・HOPDOG BREWING (Akita City, Akita Prefecture)

・Forest Brewing (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture)

・Teppan Dining Danran (Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

・Lemon Rush (Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

・Oyoroko Brewery (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)

・OKEI BREWERY (Arakawa Ward, Tokyo)

・Tsugaru Taishu Sakaba Ika Hotate (Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture)

・ISEKADO (Ise City, Mie Prefecture)

・BUSO BREWERY (Machida City, Tokyo)

・T.Y. Harbor Brewery (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo)

・Kakikoya No Fuzo (Setagaya Ward, Tokyo)

・Chuo Line Beer Works (Koganei City, Tokyo)

・FETISH CLUB (Minato Ward, Tokyo)

・Minami Shinshu Beer (Kamiina District, Nagano Prefecture)

・GORA BREWERY (Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture)

・G-BRAND “Bespoke” BEERERS (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo)

・VEPAR (Ome City, Tokyo)

・10ants Brewing (Hino City, Tokyo)

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[Oedo Beer Festival 2026 Summer]

<Dates>

・Season 1: July 29 (Wed) – August 2 (Sun), 2026

・Season 2: Friday, August 7, 2026 – Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (Public Holiday)

*No events will be held from Monday, August 3 to Thursday, August 6 due to setup and teardown days

<Hours (Tentative)>

Weekdays: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Weekends: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

August 10 (Mon): 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

*The event ends at 8:00 PM on the last day of each season

*Hours are subject to change

<Venue>

Machida Shibahiro

194-0021

1-20-23 Nakamachi, Machida City, Tokyo

<Admission>

Free admission

<Organizer>

Oedo Beer Festival Executive Committee

<Supported by>

Machida City

<Sponsorship, Vendor Participation, and General Inquiries>

contact@oedo-beer-festival.jp

Oedo Beer Festival Official Website: http://oedo-beer-festival.jp/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/oedo.beer.festival

X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/oedobeerfest ( @oedobeerfest )

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oedobeerfestival/ ( @oedobeerfestival )

The store will also offer “Lemon Cardamom” as an exclusive item available only at the Nagasaki Omura Store.

Made with Hokkaido-grown fresh cream and organically grown lemons, this treat features a refreshing flavor with a subtle hint of cardamom. We invite you to enjoy the crisp taste of lemon and the depth of the spice.

Our brand uses raw milk sourced from dairy farms throughout Hokkaido, including Bifuka Town, with the goal of contributing to the development of Hokkaido’s primary industries and the advancement of the sixth-sector economy.We have also formed alliances with other Hokkaido-based companies to achieve an integrated process from production through processing to sales. This allows us to offer products that are more affordable, delivered faster, and of the highest freshness. Furthermore, because we maintain transparency throughout the entire process from production to sales, everyone—from children to the elderly—can enjoy “Milk D’Drake” fresh donuts with confidence and peace of mind.

Store-Exclusive “Lemon Cardamom (Lemon Cardamom Cream)”

Milk D’Doreik Expands to 31 Locations Nationwide

Dairy cows from partner farms

Nagasaki Omura Store LINE

[About “Milk Dodorake”]

This is Hokkaido’s first specialty shop dedicated to fresh-made donuts. Our first store opened in Sapporo on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Since then, we’ve been featured in the media and on social media, and have had lines of customers every day.

“Freshly made donuts” are different from traditional donuts—they have a texture that melts away with a “fizz” the moment you put them in your mouth, and they’re so soft they almost fall apart when held in your hand. Their perfectly round shape is adorable, and people are flocking to post photos on social media, making them the hottest dessert trend in Hokkaido right now.

“Milk D’Drake” fresh-made donuts feature a moist, smooth dough made primarily with wheat flour from Tokachi—a region known for Hokkaido’s vast landscapes—and generously enriched with eggs and butter. The milk, pasteurized at low temperatures and raised on Hokkaido farms without preservatives, adds a rich depth of flavor and natural sweetness.We also offer a variety of flavored creams, all based on rich fresh cream made from raw milk sourced from the Nekushin region of Hokkaido. Furthermore, by frying them quickly at a high temperature, we ensure the outside is crispy while the inside has a melt-in-your-mouth texture, similar to fresh cream.The flavor lineup includes 10 regular menu items—such as Pure Whipped Cream, Homemade Custard, and Chocolate Nuts—plus one store-exclusive item, for a total of 11 varieties.

Homemade Custard

Pure Whipped Cream

Chocolate Nuts

Mixed Sugar: 290 yen

Pure Fresh Whipped Cream: 350 yen

Earl Grey　　　　：350 yen

Homemade Custard: 350 yen

Homemade Tiramisu: 380 yen

Milk Glaze: 360 yen

Chocolate Nuts　　　: 420 yen

Happy Red Bean Butter: 380 yen

Pistachio: 460 yen

Fluffy Kinako: 290 yen

Store Exclusive

"Lemon Cardamom (Lemon Cardamom Cream)": 420 yen

*All prices include tax

[Store Overview]

Store Name: “MILK DO dore iku? Nagasaki Omura Store”

Address: 649-1 Imazu-cho, Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture 856-0818

　　　　　　　　　 Inside the OK Home & Garden Super Combo Omura Store parking lot

Closed: None

Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Service Format: Takeout

Price Range (Tax Included): 290–460 yen

Phone: 050-8884-8940

URL: https://www.instagram.com/milkdodoreiku?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

[About “hanninmae,” a Food Production Group]

A food production group based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, specializing in food from all over Japan. We provide one-stop support ranging from product development and design to 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

Gyuyotei

Ebi Sennin

Produced 82 stores across 17 business formats nationwide

■Company Overview

Company Name: Yuusho Co., Ltd.

Representative: Emiyo Yamamoto, Representative Director

Address: 2nd Floor, Mount Arrange Building, 46 Dekidaiku-machi, Nagasaki City, 850-0023

Phone: 095-828-5376

Business Activities: ・Automobile Sales

　　　　　 ・Car rental business

　　　　　 ・Real Estate Management

[Customer Inquiries Regarding Stores and Products]

MILK DO dore iku Co., Ltd.

Tel: 011-688-5994

Biyodo and Wakairo Photography Studio logos

Furthermore, as the first initiative of this partnership, we will begin offering a "Hair & Makeup Photo Shoot Package" starting June 16. The regular price is 38,500 yen (tax included), but we will offer it at a promotional price of 29,700 yen (tax included) to the first six customers.

For details and to apply, please visit the following Hot Pepper Beauty page.

https://beauty.hotpepper.jp/slnH000771734/blog/bidA117663476.html

[About This Partnership]

Biyodo is a hair, makeup, and kimono styling salon staffed by hair and makeup artists who have honed their skills on set for entertainment and media productions. Miwa, the salon’s lead hair and makeup artist, has a proven track record of styling over 2,500 clients, primarily celebrities, singers, and politicians.Additionally, Toru Wakairo, representative of Wakairo Photo Agency, has over 20 years of experience and a track record of more than 3,000 photo shoots nationwide, covering a wide range of subjects from the entertainment industry to corporate clients and individuals.

Soichiro Nakano, Representative Director of Biyodo Co., Ltd., commented on this partnership as follows:

“Through this partnership between Wakairo Photography Studio and the hair and makeup salon Biyodo, two artists who have gained experience on the front lines across the country will be able to deliver high-quality services at reasonable prices to the residents of Arakawa Ward.By combining Wakairo Photo Studio’s photography expertise with Biyodo’s hair, makeup, and kimono styling skills, we can provide services that further enhance our clients’ natural beauty.Furthermore, both companies offer English-language support, allowing us to cater to inbound tourism demand. Through this partnership, we will provide a one-stop service ranging from social media profile photography—for which demand has been growing in recent years—to photography for life events such as Shichi-Go-San, Coming-of-Age ceremonies, and weddings.”

From left: Toru Wakairo (Wakairo Photo Studio), Soichiro Nakano (Biyodo), Miwa (Biyodo)

[About Biyodo Co., Ltd.]

Beautydo Co., Ltd. operates hair and makeup-related businesses, including specialized hair and makeup salons, based on the philosophy of “bringing out people’s charm and confidence through hair and makeup.”Based in Tokyo, the company provides services across a wide range of fields, including corporate PR, entertainment and media photography, profile photography, bridal services, Coming-of-Age ceremonies, and Shichi-Go-San celebrations. With hair and makeup artists who have extensive photography experience, the company offers services that help enhance the brand value of both businesses and individuals.

・Website

Biyodo Co., Ltd.　　　　　　: https://biyodocorp.com/

Biyodo Hair and Makeup Salon: https://biyodocorp.com/salon/

[About Wakairo Photography Office and Photographer Toru Wakairo]

Wakiiro Photography Studio is the personal studio of photographer Toru Wakiiro, who is based in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, and works nationwide.Born in Iriya, Taito Ward, in 1970, Wakashiro spent his childhood and early teens in Europe and the United States before entering Keio University, where he majored in the philosophy of education. In addition to holding numerous solo exhibitions and receiving various awards, he was selected in 2013 and 2015he was selected for “Leading the Way: 100 Cutting-Edge Photographers.” He is a Getty Images contributor, a member of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, an Arakawa Ward SNS City Promoter, a reporter for Arakawa 102, and a member of various organizations in Arakawa Ward.

Website: https://www.wakairo.tokyo/

Details URL: https://www.posthobby.com/

Hobby Japan Mini Car Website: https://markmodels.jp/

HJB240201BD Package

A 1/24 scale die-cast ready-to-display motorcycle that fits in the palm of your hand.

HJB240201BD Front

HJB240201BD Rear

HJB240201BD Side

Details around the instrument panel

Reproduction of the seat texture

HJB240201BD Close-up

Baribari Legend 1/24 Ready-to-Run Motorcycle, Gun Koma / Honda CB750F Later Version (Square Mirrors) - Various Angles

HJB240401BD Rear

HJB240401BD - Side

Details Around the Instrument Panel

Baribari Legend 1/24 diecast motorcycle Gun Koma / Honda CB750F Early Version (Round Mirrors) - Various Angles

"Based on the motorcycle manga 'Baribari Legend' by Shuichi Shigeno, this model recreates the Honda CB750F ridden by the protagonist, Gun Koma!"

《To match the specifications featured in the series, the lineup includes two versions: one with round mirrors and one with square mirrors.》

The stand is movable (1)

The stand is movable (2)

The side stand moves

HJB240401BD Package

Original packaging featuring iconic scenes from the original manga

■ Comes with original packaging, a clear case, and a dedicated display base, making it perfect for your collection.

[About Hobby JAPAN’s 1/24 Scale Display Motorcycle Models]

Leveraging the manufacturing and sales expertise of the die-cast mini-car brand "HJ64," this is Hobby Japan’s first full-scale die-cast display motorcycle model. We will begin full-scale production of this new series in 2025, with more models scheduled to be released in the future.

[Product Features]

1. One-Time Limited Edition Model

The " Baribari Legend 1/24 diecast motorcycle Gun Koma / Honda CB750F (Early Version / Later Version)" is a one-time limited production model from Hobby Japan.

2. Commitment to Detail

Through meticulous research of the actual vehicle and fine-tuning of the prototype, we have recreated the model’s form while preserving the authentic feel of the real bike as much as possible. Details such as the engine, instrument panel, brake system, and tires have also been faithfully reproduced.

3. Comes with a convenient display case

The product is packaged in a dedicated display case. You can display it as-is as part of your room’s decor.

[Part Number/Product Name]

・HJB240201BD

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・HJB240401BD

Baribari Legend 1/24 diecast motorcycle Gun Koma / Honda CB750F

Early Version

Release Date: September 2026

Price: 4,290 yen (tax included)

Size: 1/24 scale (approx. 9 cm in length)

Body Material: Die-cast, pre-painted finished model

Package Dimensions: (W) 135 mm × (D) 70 mm × (H) 80 mm

Recommended Age: 14 and up

Specifications: Display model

Designed and Manufactured by: Hobby Japan Co., Ltd.

List of Retailers: https://www.markmodels.jp/distributers-retailers

URL: https://markmodels.jp/

The photo shows a prototype. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

[How to Pre-order]

・In-store pre-order at our flagship store "Post Hobby"

・Reserve at model shops nationwide (List of retailers: https://www.markmodels.jp/distributers-retailers)

・Post Hobby Webshop Link (Directly operated by Hobby Japan)

HJB240201BD

Baribari Legend 1/24 diecast motorcycle Gun Koma / Honda CB750F 

Later Version

https://www.posthobby.com/SHOP/4981932079806.html

[About Baribari Densetsu]

Author: Shuichi Shigeno

Serialized: 1983–1991 (Weekly Shonen Magazine)

HJB240401BD

Baribari Legend 1/24 diecast motorcycle Gun Koma / Honda CB750F

Early Version

https://www.posthobby.com/SHOP/4981932079813.html

■Company Overview

Company Name: Hobby Japan Co., Ltd.

Representative: Daisuke Matsushita, Representative Director

Address: 2-15-8 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0053

Established: September 27, 1969

URL: https://hobbyjapan.co.jp/

We are also offering a “Private Rental Plan,” limited to one group per day, allowing you to rent out the entire facility. You can relax and fully enjoy interacting with the insects with just your family or friends, without worrying about others around you.

Please enjoy an unforgettable encounter with insects from around the world in this special space, available only this summer.

A Grand Gathering of Rare Insects from Around the World

"World Exhibition of Rhinoceros Beetles and Stag Beetles 2026" Special Website

https://tgs.jp.net/event/insect/

■A Grand Gathering of Rare Insects from Around the World! A Summer-Only Event Where You Can Interact with the Satan Rhinoceros Beetle and the Hercules Beetle!

A special space made of real wood has been set up inside the venue. In this space that feels just like stepping into nature, you can enjoy hands-on encounters with beetles and stag beetles—which are hugely popular with children—as well as the Rainbow Stag Beetle, known as “the world’s most beautiful stag beetle” for its iridescent sheen, the impressive foreign-bred Caucasian Rhinoceros Beetle,as well as the Giant Stag Beetle and the Hercules Beetle.

This year, the "Golden Stag Beetle" and the "Tarandus Stag Beetle" have joined the collection.In addition to the Parisian Two-spotted Stag Beetle and the Lacordaire Stag Beetle, which were very popular last year, we have prepared a special summer-only event where you can interact with popular rare species such as the Giraffa Stag Beetle.

<Rare Species You Can Interact With from Day One>

Rhinoceros Beetles, Saw-toothed Stag Beetles, Rainbow Stag Beetles, Hercules Beetles, Caucasian Rhinoceros Beetles, Parry’s Two-spotted Stag Beetles, Lacordaire’s Stag Beetles, Giant Stag Beetles, Golden Stag Beetles, and Tarandus Stag Beetles

<Rare Species You Can Interact With Starting Saturday, August 8>

Rhinoceros Beetles, Saw-toothed Stag Beetles, Rainbow Stag Beetles, Hercules Beetles, Caucasian Beetles, Parry’s Two-spotted Stag Beetles, Lacordaire’s Shiny Stag Beetles,Giant Stag Beetle, Golden Stag Beetle, Tarandus Giant Stag Beetle, Giraffa Stag Beetle, Satan Rhinoceros Beetle

*The insects on display and available for interaction are subject to change without notice depending on their condition and other factors.

*The "Interactive Experience Corner" operates on a time-slot basis during peak hours.

■Exclusive Use of the Entire Facility! Enjoy a special, summer-only insect experience just for your family and friends.

We also offer a “Private Rental Plan” that allows you to rent out the entire facility for one group per day. This special plan lets you leisurely enjoy interacting with rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles in a space reserved just for your family and friends. It is recommended for those who want to fully enjoy time with insects from around the world while avoiding crowds.

<Regarding Private Rental Reservations>

A special plan where you can rent out the entire facility for just one group per day

Time: 5:10 PM – 6:00 PM (50 minutes)

Price: 20,000 yen (includes festival tickets) / Available for up to 10 people (adults and children included)

*Click here for private charter reservations → https://airrsv.net/tgs-workshop/calendar

■ A collaboration booth for the AR insect-collecting game “Bug Hunt!” is now available!

We will be hosting a collaboration booth with "Bug Han!", an AR insect collecting game designed to help bridge the "learning experience gap" for children.In addition to exhibits that let you enjoy the world of “Bug Han!”, this booth will feature a coloring corner where you can import your original artwork—created on the spot—into the app. We’ve prepared an experience where you can enjoy your very own insect in a digital space.

Furthermore, as an exclusive benefit for this exhibition, visitors who download the app will receive a limited-edition insect to use within the app. This special event is designed for parents and children to have fun together while deepening their interest in living creatures and nature.

*"Bug Han!" is an AR (augmented reality) insect-collecting game for smartphones currently under development by Sony Music Entertainment.

[Exhibition Overview]

Exhibition Title: “The World of Rhinoceros Beetles and Stag Beetles 2026”

Dates: Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026

Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (※Until 6:00 PM for private group bookings only)

Closed: None

Venue: TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

　　　　　 5F, 5-27-6 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053

Admission: Adults (high school students and older) 1,100 yen / Children (ages 3–junior high school students) 800 yen

Organizer: BACON Co., Ltd.

URL: https://tgs.jp.net/event/insect/

*The above is a tentative schedule; details are subject to change.

■About BACON Co., Ltd.

We propose exhibition plans aimed at organizing, promoting, and popularizing high-quality exhibitions both domestically and internationally, as well as increasing visitor numbers and enhancing brand image. We produce events from start to finish, handling everything from negotiations with artists to interior design, exhibition layout, artwork printing, and advertising and promotion.

URL: https://bacon.in.net

■About TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

Opened in Asakusabashi, Tokyo, in July 2014. With the goal of promoting art, the gallery has organized numerous exhibitions, including “The World of Miniature Photography,” “Changing Ruins vs. Accessible Factory Nightscapes,” and “The Rabbit Symbol Exhibition.”Its flagship event, the “Neko Yasumi Exhibition,” has attracted over 2 million visitors cumulatively, including regional venues, making it the most talked-about event gallery in Tokyo. In addition to Tokyo, the gallery has opened permanent locations in Nagoya.

URL: https://tgs.jp.net

Tsuneishi Miho Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.’s Niigata Plant purchased the paint-degrading bacteria to treat waste paint generated during ship painting and began resource recovery operations on June 5, 2026.By mixing and agitating waste paint—which was previously incinerated as industrial waste—with these decomposing bacteria to break it down and recycle it, the company is reducing CO2 emissions associated with incineration and contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society.

"Details of Resource Recovery: The paint by-products will be utilized in agricultural production cycles as IBJ microbial culture soil."

■Background of Technology Development

Our resource recovery technology using paint-degrading bacteria began with joint research with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in 2003, and nearly a quarter-century has passed since then.During this time, we have provided this technology to the automotive sector, including Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., as well as their painting contractors. However, due to growing demand from other paint and coating companies for the commercialization of paint-degrading bacteria, we have now launched sales of this product.A wide range of waste paints can be recycled, including water-based, solvent-based, and powder paints, as well as waste cleaning thinners and paint sludge. Small-scale painting contractors, in particular, have faced difficulties because disposal costs become prohibitively high for small quantities when treating such materials as industrial waste. Now, it is possible to recycle unused paint at a low cost.Furthermore, even small quantities of the resulting product are purchased as valuable materials by IBJ-designated businesses.

■ Characteristics of Paint-Degrading Bacteria

* We provide a stable supply of paint-degrading bacteria

Through years of research and practical application, our technology for controlling microorganisms is well-established, and we can increase production to meet demand.

・Manufacturing Center / IBJ Microbial Recycling Center (Hinode) ・IBJ Microbial Recycling Center (Yabuki)

* By moving away from industrial waste disposal and recycling waste paint as a resource, you can establish an SDGs-compliant business

By recycling unused paint, we achieve the “triple bottom line” of economic, social, and environmental benefits as defined by the SDGs.

* We can reduce costs compared to industrial waste disposal fees

We design and provide systems that keep costs lower than disposal fees for industrial waste.

* We can contribute to reducing CO2 emissions through decarbonization

Microbial decomposition and resource recovery are more effective at reducing CO2 emissions than incineration, thereby helping to combat global warming.

* We purchase waste paint by-products as valuable materials

The byproducts are purchased as resources by IBJ-designated contractors and commercialized into products such as microbial agents, microbial potting soil, deodorizing agents, and solid fuel, which are then distributed.

■Company Overview

Trade Name: Inbound Japan General Incorporated Foundation (Japanese Name: Inbound Japan)

Representative: Representative Director Fumihiro Kato

Address: 6F, 2-121 Shin-Matsudo, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture 270-0034

Established: February 2011

Business Activities: Comprehensive surveys, R&D support, and consulting services regarding

　　　　　 in the Asian region

　　　　　 ● R&D Support: Resource recovery of paints using petroleum-degrading bacteria

URL: http://www.ib-j.org

[Contact Information for the General Public Regarding This Matter]

Inbound Japan General Incorporated Foundation, Head Office Secretariat

TEL: 047-369-7154

FAX: 047-349-6112

Tech Demo "GRAVITY"

Official YouTube URL ( https://youtu.be/FX4-trOW3HQ )

*All sound effects in this video were recorded at SKYSQUARE.

"GRAVITY" is a technical demonstration that fully leverages the potential of SKYSQUARE’s immersive, realistic sound library—a hallmark of the facility—featuring sounds of destruction from large-scale heavy machinery, high-energy physical collisions, and diverse ambient sounds.

Every audio element in the work is constructed exclusively from sound sources recorded at the studio, showcasing the possibilities of audio expression in next-generation game development.

To coincide with the release of this tech demo, we will present two sessions at "CEDEC 2026," Japan’s largest conference for sharing game technology and knowledge: "Large-Scale! Recording the Overwhelming Physical Energy of an Outdoor ‘Foley Field’ and Practical Applications," which covers the recording know-how and audio technology used in this work, and[UE5 × RIGDOCKS] Building a Dedicated In-House System! Next-Generation Audio Workflows Starting with ‘SKYSQUARE’."

We will also have a booth at the venue during the event, where you can watch the tech demo, learn more about the field studio, and explore RIGDOCKS’ technical capabilities.

We invite you to take this opportunity to experience the overwhelming sense of scale of SKYSQUARE, the unique sound quality it produces, and the advanced RIGDOCKS technology that supports it—both through our sessions and at our exhibition booth.

■ Video and Audio Concept for the "GRAVITY" Tech Demo

Collapsing Objects

Giant steel beams and various metal materials rain down ceaselessly from above, and amidst this harsh environment, the official character “Loopdirock” makes his way forward.

The video and audio production captures the objects crashing into the surroundings one after another, the resulting collapse, and the intense physical phenomena they trigger.

In this work, we thoroughly pursued subtle nuances such as the overwhelming “sense of scale” of the objects—which can only be captured through live recording—the “variation in sound” that differs with each collision, and the raw “roughness” of metal rubbing against metal.

To bring out the realistic texture inherent in the live recordings, we meticulously fine-tuned the audio down to every single note, creating a soundscape with an unprecedented sense of realism.

■ An Unprecedented Recording Method Using "1-Ton Steel Beams" and Heavy Machinery

Purchasing massive steel beams in-house

For the recording of this work, we purchased multiple massive steel beams with a combined weight of nearly one ton, establishing a recording setup that allowed for immediate on-site use.

We recorded using a dynamic method that defies conventional studio wisdom: a Yanmar B7Σ excavator deployed on-site hoisted the steel beams high into the air, causing them to free-fall.

The tremendous, rumbling bass that explodes in all directions the moment it crashes into the concrete ground, and the physical energy that shakes the air as the steel beams dent and warp.It was only possible to capture the authentic impact sounds of these “one-ton masses” colliding within the vast acoustic space of the outdoor-specialized studio “SKYSQUARE.”

Large-scale heavy machinery operations

Meticulous Safety Measures

This tech demo embodies a literal “life-or-death realism” made possible by the large-scale heavy machinery operations shown in the photos, meticulous safety measures, and exceptional recording techniques.

Recording of Actual Objects

■ Overwhelming realism from ultra-low-frequency vibrations. We successfully recorded the "ground rumbling" sound using large subwoofers and power amplifiers

Recording of "Earth-Rumbling" Sound

We conducted a unique recording of "earth-rumbling" sound using a combination of CLASSIC PRO CPW18II-4 woofer units and YAMAHA PC4002 power amplifiers.

Our in-house staff built the entire audio infrastructure, from wiring to the subwoofers to connecting the terminals.

We generated the "earth-rumbling" sound by allowing the physical vibrations of the ultra-low frequencies—produced by the power amplifier and capable of shaking the body—to resonate directly within a prefabricated house. By causing nearby objects to vibrate and adjusting the resonance, we captured these vibrations with microphones.

In creating a powerful audio experience, reproducing the "ground rumble" that shakes the air is an extremely difficult task.

Initially, we conducted recording and playback experiments using 15-inch subwoofer units. However, the 15-inch size simply lacked the scale required to express the “overwhelming deep bass” we sought, and we could not achieve the ideal sound.

Therefore, in pursuit of a greater sense of scale, we increased the speaker size to 18 inches. This bold change paid off, and we succeeded in reproducing the “realistic rumbling that makes the air itself vibrate”—exactly what we were seeking.

Furthermore, to fully drive this massive woofer, careful consideration of the power amplifier’s wattage (W) capacity was essential.To prevent sound thinning or distortion caused by insufficient power, we conducted careful evaluations and ultimately selected the YAMAHA PC4002, which boasts overwhelming output and stability. We have completed a perfect system that maximizes the potential of these large-diameter speakers.

The atmospheric quality and overwhelming energy of this meticulously crafted “ground rumble” are incorporated throughout this “GRAVITY” project.

Recording and Playback Experiments for Earth-Rumbling Sounds

■ Relentless recording of adverse weather (rain and thunder) ambient sounds by “lying in wait” for the right conditions

Persevering to Wait for Authentic Natural Phenomena

For the ambient sounds (rain and thunder) that realistically fill the acoustic space of "GRAVITY," the textures brought by genuine natural phenomena—rather than artificial noise—were essential.

To create a tense atmosphere, we tried a new approach to ambient sound recording on location: “ambushing the weather to record it.”

Natural phenomena such as rain and thunder cannot be controlled at will.Therefore, the staff waited on-site, ready to pounce the moment “ideal bad weather” enveloped the studio. They patiently waited until the moment arrived to capture the sound of heavy rain pounding the ground and metal surfaces, as well as the realistic roar of thunder tearing through the atmosphere, successfully capturing these sounds with the utmost freshness.

Through this thorough on-site approach of “humans adapting to nature’s timeline,” we were able to encapsulate within the tech demo the raw, undulating atmosphere and dynamic weather changes unique to that specific day and location—a far cry from the uniform ambient sounds found in typical sound libraries.

■ Full Disclosure of All This Know-How: Overview of the ‘CEDEC 2026’ Session and Booth Exhibition

‘CEDEC 2026’ Session and Booth Exhibition

Through the groundbreaking large-scale recording and meticulous sound tuning implemented in our title ‘GRAVITY,’ AZSTOKE Inc. will fully disclose at ‘CEDEC2026’ the specific data and technologies obtained during these recording processes, as well as our approaches to solving the challenges we faced.

How can we safely implement “authentic sound”—something that cannot be achieved through digital simulation alone—into the game world with the highest possible fidelity? At our session and exhibition booth, we will deliver a distillation of our firsthand, on-site know-how to fellow developers.

▼Exhibition Booth

Dates: July 22 (Wed) – July 24 (Fri), 2026 (3 days total)

Venue: Pacifico Yokohama North (Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)

URL: https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2026/sponsor/exhibition/

▼Presentations

◇Regular Session (1)

Large-Scale! Recording and Practical Application of Overwhelming Physical Energy at the Outdoor "Foley Field"

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (60 minutes) Regular Session

Venue: Hall 6

URL: https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2026/timetable/detail/s6970bbfeae66f/

◇Regular Session (2)

[UE5 × RIGDOCKS] Building a Custom In-House System! Next-Generation Audio Workflow Starting with "SKYSQUARE"

Date & Time: Friday, July 24, 2026, 4:40 PM – 5:40 PM (60 minutes) Regular Session

Venue: Hall 12

URL: https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2026/timetable/detail/s69f30e538a169/

■Company Overview

Company Name: AZSTOKE Co., Ltd.

Representative: Kentaro Nakajima, President and CEO

Address: B1F, Court Sakurajosui, 5-14-9 Sakurajosui, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0045

Business Activities: Game development, game sound development, RIGDOCKS development,

　　　　　 Operation of the outdoor recording studio SKYSQUARE, Artist Support

URL: https://www.azstoke.jp

This special community-wide event allows visitors to learn about and savor the achievements of Suzuki Umetaro, often referred to as the “Father of Vitamins.” At the “Ochanoma Shokudo” dining area, the restaurant will serve dishes perfect for the hot season, featuring ingredients rich in vitamin B1 and the traditional local flavor of “Kasana Umeboshi” (pickled plums).Furthermore, on Sunday, June 28, we will hold a market featuring a wide variety of Makinohara City’s “Umetaro Menu” items. We invite you to savor local ingredients and experience the profound charm of Makinohara.

The “Suzuki Umetaro Fair,” honoring the “Father of Vitamins,” will be held from the night market on Thursday, June 18 at 5:00 PM through Friday, July 10.

[Official Website] https://michinoeki-makinohara.com/

■ The “Suzuki Umetaro Fair”: Conveying Makinohara’s History, Culture, and People’s Spirit Through Food

"Roadside Station Soratto Makinohara," which opened on July 18, 2025, will soon celebrate its first anniversary. We have designated the 18th of every month—the date of the opening—as "Soratto Makinohara Day" and hold a special evening event called the "Night Market."

This “Suzuki Umetaro Fair” will kick off with this “Night Market” and begin at 5:00 PM. We have organized this fair to introduce everyone to the achievements of Dr. Suzuki Umetaro, a world-renowned figure, and the charm of “Kasana Plums,” a treasure cherished and passed down through generations in the region.We will be serving the “Suzuki Umetaro Donburi,” named after Mr. Suzuki Umetaro, featuring pork rich in vitamin B1 and “Kasana Umeboshi” (pickled plums) carefully crafted in the Kasana district of Makinohara City. We will also welcome customers with special menus featuring eel and green tea soba.Driven by the desire to “convey the history, culture, and spirit of the people of Makinohara through food,” Makinohara City is also developing a community-wide food culture project. We invite you to take this opportunity to savor a “bowl that captures the story of Makinohara” during this limited-time event.

■ “The Father of Vitamins” Umetaro Suzuki × The Traditional Flavor Rooted in the Region: “Kasana Umeboshi”

● Who is Umetaro Suzuki, Makinohara’s World-Renowned Figure?

Umetaro Suzuki was an agricultural chemist born in Makinohara City. He was the first person in the world to successfully extract the component of “Vitamin B1.” He devoted himself to research on the prevention of beriberi and had a significant impact on nutrition and medicine not only in Japan but around the world.Currently, Makinohara City is carrying out a community-wide food culture project to pass on his achievements to the next generation. Restaurants throughout the city are selling the “Umetaro Don,” a dish conceived by students at the local Jitokata Elementary School that features ingredients rich in Vitamin B1 and “plums” (ume), a nod to his name.

Banner promoting the Umetaro Don

● About Kasana’s Umeboshi

The Kasana district of Makinohara City is a region rich in nature, blessed with rolling hills covered in tea fields and the sea breeze blowing in from Suruga Bay.The umeboshi produced here, taking advantage of the mild climate and long hours of sunshine, are characterized by a combination of “traditional, crisp tartness” and “mellow flesh.”The umeboshi used in the “Suzuki Umetaro Fair” are made from plums carefully cultivated by Ms. Ritsue Ueda of the “Asunaro-kai” in the Jitokata district of Makinohara City. We are offering this traditional, locally rooted flavor in a new form as a modern cafeteria menu item conceived by local children.

Producers

Kasana Umeboshi

■Special Summer Menu Accented with Traditional Umeboshi

Three special dishes have been developed in honor of Umetaro Suzuki. Umeboshi made using traditional methods—featuring a “classic, sharp tartness” and “mellow flesh”—bring out the best in each dish.Since the citric acid found in umeboshi is believed to promote the absorption of vitamin B1, we’ve paired “Kasana’s Umeboshi” with pork and eel—both rich in vitamin B1—to deliver a flavor perfect for summer.

● Suzuki Umetaro Donburi: 1,800 yen (tax included)

This luxurious special rice bowl features aromatic grilled pork belly, whose sweetness is brought out by a mellow salt-based sauce, paired with the crisp, refreshing tartness of Kasana’s umeboshi. Designed as “a bowl that soothes a tired body,” it’s a menu item sure to whet your appetite even on hot summer days.

<Product Overview>

Product Name: Suzuki Umetaro Don

Price: 1,800 yen

Sales Period: Thursday, June 18, 2026 –

Available at: Ochanoma Shokudo

Allergens: Eggs, Wheat, Milk, Pork, Soybeans, Sesame

"Suzuki Umetaro Donburi" 1,800 yen

● Suzuki Umetaro Soba (Cold) 1,800 yen (tax included)

A cold tea soba perfect for hot days, featuring eel and Kasana plums. This cold soba combines Makinohara-style tea soba with fragrant eel and Kasana plums. Enjoy the crisp, refreshing, and elegant flavor of this tea soba, unique to the “Town of Tea.”

<Product Overview>

Product Name: Suzuki Umetaro Soba (Chilled)

Price: 1,800 yen

Sales Period: Thursday, June 18, 2026 –

Available at: Ochanoma Shokudo

Allergens: Eggs, Wheat, Milk, Soybeans, Buckwheat, Sesame, Mackerel

"Suzuki Umetaro Soba (Cold)" 1,800 yen

● Ume Ton Ramen: 1,500 yen (tax included)

A special salt ramen where the tangy flavor of Kasana plums perfectly complements a savory salt broth—based on the rich umami of pork belly—that soothes you on a hot summer day. The aftertaste is surprisingly light, making this a bowl you’ll want to drink down to the very last drop.

<Product Overview>

Product Name: Ume Ton Ramen

Price: 1,500 yen

Sales Period: Starting Thursday, June 18, 2026

Available at: Ochanoma Shokudo

Allergens: Eggs, Wheat, Pork, Soybeans, Sesame, Chicken

"Ume-Ton Ramen" 1,500 yen

■“Umetaro Marche” to be held on Sunday, June 28 to enjoy Umetaro menu items!

To commemorate the launch of Ochanoma Shokudo’s “Suzuki Umetaro Don,” we will hold the “Umetaro Marche” on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Fifteen restaurants in Makinohara City will set up stalls and offer a variety of “Umetaro menus.” Come find your favorite Umetaro Don from the many shops in town.

<Overview>

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026 (One-day event only)

Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: Special event area inside Roadside Station Soratto Makinohara

Umetaro Don Participating Restaurants: Saru Kitchen Shin / Restaurant Hark / Kiraku Sushi /

　　　　　　　　Tabino-kan Osawa / Natty's Rice

*For details, please contact Roadside Station Soratto Makinohara.

Umetaro Menu

■About the "Night Market" Held on the 18th of Every Month

"Roadside Station Soratto Makinohara" hosts a "Night Market Event" on the 18th of every month to celebrate the station’s anniversary. Under the theme "A Night of Gratitude: Delicious and Fun for Everyone," we hold special evening hours from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.At the Night Market, in addition to popular staples from the Ochanoma Dining Hall—such as seafood bowls, green tea soba, and ramen—we also offer alcoholic beverages for adults to enjoy.On this day, crepes from "Makinohara Satori Main Store"—a popular shop at our facility that serves sweets made with "Makinohara Matcha" produced from locally grown tea leaves—are specially prepared and sold inside the Ochano-ma Dining Hall.

<Overview>

・Date: The 18th of every month

・Hours: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Last Order: 7:30 PM)

・Location: Roadside Station Soratto Makinohara “Ochanoma Shokudo”

■ “Roadside Station Soratto Makinohara,” which showcases the culture, history, and natural beauty of Makinohara through food

Makinohara City in Shizuoka Prefecture is a “tea town” that boasts Japan’s largest tea fields. Since the land was first cultivated during the Meiji period, a rich tea culture has thrived here, centered around the “Makinohara Grand Tea Garden,” which spans a total area of approximately 5,000 hectares.Look up and you’ll see planes taking off from the airport; look around and you’ll see tea fields stretching out like waves. “Roadside Station Soratto Makinohara” opened in July 2025 at this very spot where sky and earth meet.Featuring a farmers’ market selling an abundance of vegetables, fruits, seafood, and souvenirs directly from producers, as well as shops offering matcha-based sweets and a bakery, the station serves as a hub for showcasing the city’s cultural, historical, and natural attractions. Centered around “food” that makes the most of the region’s bountiful gifts from the sea and mountains, it brings the charm of Makinohara City to life.

Roadside Station Soratto Makinohara – Exterior

■Facility Overview

Name: Roadside Station Soratto Makinohara

Address: 582-1 Sakabe, Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Area: Approx. 6,700 m²

Parking Capacity: ・Parking Lot 1 (inside the Roadside Station)

　　　　　　 72 standard cars / 6 large buses / 2 disabled parking spaces / 2 EV charging stations

　　　　　　 Approx. 7 motorcycles / Approx. 10–15 bicycles (separate bike racks available)

　　　　　　 ・Parking Lot 2 (Immediately next to the Roadside Station): 20 standard cars

　　　　　　 ・Parking Lot 3 (200 m from the Roadside Station, 7-minute walk): 60 standard vehicles

　　　　　　 ・Parking Lot 4 (50 m from the Roadside Station, 3-minute walk): 40 standard vehicles

Facilities: (Information & Rest Area) Restrooms* (24-hour access) / Information Center

　　　　　　 (Rest Area / Regional Promotion Facilities): Farmers’ market / Food and beverage / Family restaurant, etc.

　　　　　　 (Event Space): Event Plaza / Playground / Lighting / Benches, etc.

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary by store)

Facility Operator: Mura no Eki Co., Ltd.

Management: TTC Co., Ltd.

Official Website: https://michinoeki-makinohara.com

■Management and Operation

Company Name: TTC Co., Ltd.

Representative: President Yasuyuki Kawagoe

Address: 686 Kamitaga, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Main Business Activities: Planning, development, wholesale, and sales of brand products, as well as quality control;

　　　　　　　 Development and operation of brand stores / Regional revitalization consulting /

　　　　　　　 General store production / Development and operation of food theme parks /

　　　　　　　 Operation of roadside stations / Planning, development, wholesale, and retail of tourist souvenirs /

　　　　　　　 Planning, development, wholesale, and sales of beauty and health-related products / Accommodation and hot spring businesses /

　　　　　　　 Sixth-sector business (agriculture)

Official Website: https://www.ttc-gr.co.jp/

■Facility Management

Company Name: Mura no Eki Co., Ltd.

Representative: President Yasuhiro Segami

Address: 322-1 Yasu, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Main Business Activities: Development of food theme parks / Farmers' markets /

　　　　　　　 Planning, Development, Sales, and Quality Control of Tourist Souvenirs / Development of Mail-Order Business

Official Website: https://www.muranoeki.com/

"Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival: The Youth's Challenge" Crowdfunding Site

https://camp-fire.jp/projects/936270/view

The person in charge of ritual implements and Taiko-bashi

■Background

The Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival is a traditional festival that has been passed down by local residents for approximately 400 years.With approximately 300 participants, one mikoshi (portable shrine), 14 taikodai (drum floats), and 11 ceremonial props parading through the town, it is beloved by the community as one of Shimoda City’s largest private festivals.

However, in recent years, rising prices and increased operating costs have made securing the funds necessary for future festival operations a challenge.

The 23 young members of the executive committee responsible for running the festival have decided to try crowdfunding as a new means of raising funds to pass on this 400-year-old tradition to the next generation.

The funds raised will be used for heatstroke prevention and safety measures, purchasing sweets to throw to children, festival operating costs, and the purchase of equipment, with the goal of ensuring a safe, secure, and sustainable festival.

Drum floats from each town [Daytime scene]

Synchronized drumming by each town [Evening scene]

■ Features

[Preserving a Traditional Culture with a History of Approximately 400 Years]

The Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival is a traditional event with a history of approximately 400 years. Led by a committee of 23 young members, we are working to pass on this festival culture—a source of local pride—to future generations.

[One of Shimoda City’s Largest Community Festivals]

Approximately 300 people participate in the festival, bringing together one mikoshi (portable shrine), 14 taikodai (drum floats), and 11 sets of ceremonial paraphernalia. It is one of Shimoda’s most representative festivals, beloved not only by local residents but also by many tourists.

[Creating a Safe and Sustainable Festival]

We are working to enhance heatstroke prevention and safety measures to create an environment where participants can enjoy the festival with peace of mind. We are also committed to building a sustainable operational framework with an eye toward the future.

【Limited-Edition Thank-You Gifts Through Collaboration with Local Businesses】

With the cooperation of local and regional businesses, we have prepared exclusive rewards for this project. We aim to promote the appeal of the festival and the region to the entire country.

■ About Rewards

From 5,000 yen 【Keychain-Style Mini Lantern】

A mini lantern with a keychain featuring a limited-edition design commemorating the “2026 Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Annual Grand Festival.”

Set of 2: 9,000 yen

From 7,000 yen 【Senjafuda Strap】

A personalized Senjafuda strap exclusive to the 2026 Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival, created in collaboration with Stock Plus in Ginza, Tokyo.

From 10,000 yen 【Mini Lantern Hair Ornament】

In collaboration with "Matsuri Sumitaya," a festival goods specialty store in Hamamatsu City. An original hair ornament featuring the Hachiman Shrine crest—the right-facing triple tomoe—and your name.

From 12,000 yen 【Shimoda Dried Fish Set】

A dried fish set featuring local specialties, including Kinmedai (golden eye snapper), created in collaboration with Ogiso Shoten in Shimoda City.

Mini Lantern (Keychain) Reward Item

■Project Overview

Project Name: [Shimoda Hachiman Shrine] Passing Tradition to the Future: Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Annual Grand Festival—A Challenge for the Youth

Duration: June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM

URL: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/936270/view

■Festival Overview

Festival Name: Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Annual Grand Festival

Dates: August 13, 2026 (Pre-Festival), August 14–15, 2026 (Main Festival)

Venue: 1-17-1 Shimoda, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Shimoda Hachiman Shrine)

Number of Participants: Approximately 300

Program: Procession featuring 1 mikoshi (portable shrine), 14 taikodai (drum floats), and 11 ceremonial items

■Organization Overview

Organization Name: 2026 Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Annual Grand Festival Youth Executive Committee

Representative: Masuda, Youth Executive Committee

Activities: Planning and operation of the Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival, and activities to preserve traditional culture

URL: https://www.instagram.com/shimoda_8man_matsuri?igsh=MWFka3owbnZwODM4aw==

K Trust Co., Ltd.: http://www.ktrust.info

Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ochi-Imabari): https://www.ja-ochiima.or.jp

Claude Mutos & Infinite-Key Multiple Time-Varying Fixed-Point Theory

*High-precision, detailed, and intricate images generated through reverse engineering and AI simulation

Through this partnership, both parties will promote outreach activities and proof-of-concept (PoC) projects for the "Infinite-Key Multi-Time-Variable Fixed-Point Theory." By expanding its application to corporations, local governments, and agriculture-related organizations, we will work to enhance cyber defense capabilities within local communities and contribute to the realization of a safe and secure digital society.

JA Ochi-Imabari

■Background of the Partnership

In recent years, with the evolution of technologies such as generative AI, cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated and automated. Damage caused by ransomware attacks, phishing scams, and unauthorized access is expanding globally, posing a major management challenge not only for corporations but also for organizations responsible for social infrastructure, such as local governments, medical institutions, financial institutions, and educational institutions.

Furthermore, data breaches are no longer limited to mere system failures; cases are increasing where they lead to secondary and tertiary damages, such as identity theft, unauthorized fund transfers, and targeted attacks. In light of this situation, there is a growing need for a new security approach—in addition to traditional perimeter-defense-centric measures—to contain the spread of damage after an intrusion.

K-Trust and the Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ochi-Imabari) have entered into this business partnership with the aim of contributing to the improvement of cyber defense capabilities in local communities and throughout Japan by promoting and implementing the "Infinite-Key Multi-Time-Varying Fixed-Point Theory" in response to these societal challenges.

About Phishing Scams

*High-precision, detailed, and meticulously generated images using reverse engineering and AI simulation

* Cybersecurity and Data Breach News https://share.google/xnP7Ll0H2CC2tAVgi

■What is the "Infinite-Key Multiple Time-Varying Stability Point Theory"?

The "Infinite-Key Multi-Time-Variable Validation Point Theory" is a next-generation security theory invented by Yuki Takeuchi of Point Mechanism Co., Ltd.

Conventional security measures often rely on "fixed conditions" such as fixed IDs, fixed passwords, and fixed encryption keys. In contrast, this theory aims to reduce dependence on fixed attack points by combining concepts such as "infinite key generation," "multiple layers," "time-varying," and "continuous trust assessment."

Furthermore, it pursues a new defensive approach that not only "prevents intrusion" but also "maintains a state where attacks are difficult to execute even after intrusion." Research and dissemination efforts are underway to establish this theory as a potential solution for countering AI attacks, ransomware attacks, and phishing scams.

Overview

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■Point Mechanism’s Perspective on the Fundamental Challenges of Modern Cyberattacks

Due to the use of AI and the sophistication of attack methods, recent cyberattacks have become difficult to counter with conventional defense measures alone. The Point Organization believes that one of the fundamental challenges lies in the existence of "fixed attack entry points."

In many systems, IDs, passwords, encryption keys, APIs, and permission information are operated in a fixed state for a certain period. Attackers repeatedly analyze these elements and attempt attacks using automation tools and AI, leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, information theft, and ransomware infections.

Furthermore, while traditional security measures have focused on “preventing intrusion,” challenges remain regarding continuous monitoring after intrusion, privilege management, and the detection of anomalous behavior.

Point Mechanism believes that it is not only important to “prevent intrusions” but also to “prevent attacks from succeeding even after an intrusion.” Therefore, we advocate for a new defensive approach that alters the very conditions required for an attack to succeed and continuously monitors and evaluates them.

Success Criteria

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■ Initiatives Aimed for Through the Business Partnership

Through this partnership, K-Trust and the Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ochi-Imabari) will promote the following initiatives:

● Promotion of the licensing business for the "Infinite-Key Multi-Temporal Success Point Theory"

● Promoting societal implementation through proof-of-concept (PoC) projects

● Contributing to the enhancement of cyber defense capabilities in local communities

● Promoting expansion to businesses, local governments, agricultural organizations, financial institutions, medical institutions, educational institutions, and others

■ Future Outlook

Moving forward, K Trust and the Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ochi-Imabari) will work to implement next-generation cybersecurity in society by promoting the licensing business for the "Infinite-Key Multi-Time-Varying Fixed-Point Theory." Through this initiative, we will explore opportunities to strengthen defenses against AI attacks, ransomware attacks, phishing scams, and other threats.

Furthermore, we aim to contribute to the protection of corporate and customer information as well as regional infrastructure, while working to popularize new authentication and defense models suited for the AI era.

■ Comments from Each Company

<K Trust Co., Ltd.>

In the AI era, cyberattacks are shifting from human-initiated attacks to automated attacks driven by AI. We will promote the dissemination and societal implementation of the "Infinite-Key Multiple Time-Varying Feasibility Point Theory" as a new defense concept that does not rely on fixed feasibility conditions. Through this business partnership, we are committed to contributing to the improvement of cybersecurity in local communities, Japan, and the world.

<Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ochi-Imabari)>

As an organization supporting the local community, the importance of protecting information assets is growing ever more critical. Through this business partnership, we aim to explore new possibilities in cybersecurity, promote initiatives that lead to safety and peace of mind for the local community, and ultimately contribute to realizing a future where reliance on PINs and fixed authentication credentials is reduced.

<Yuki Takeuchi, Point Organization Co., Ltd.>

Today, with the emergence of Claude Moutos, there is much talk about vulnerabilities. However, the real threat lies not in vulnerabilities themselves, but in the existence of static security measures—including AI and virus attacks.Static security systems are vulnerable to targeted attacks; attackers can identify the point of entry, analyze it, and adapt their attack methods accordingly. To eliminate such threats, we will work to improve and resolve social issues by realizing security that is both robust and reliable.

Program Appearance: https://youtu.be/W64x53pDf5s?si=ZRzFYfhOI6VGB73S

YouTube explanatory videos, etc.:

https://youtube.com/channel/UCaw3vYDfrE6nQHHM0RjhQbA?si=YWn4MhlJl59BT2su

Note List: https://note.com/lucky_quokka8752

■Company Overview

Company Name: Point Organization Co., Ltd.

Representative: Representative Director Yuki Takeuchi

Address: 2-7-9 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Established: December 2021

Capital: 989.3 million yen (including capital reserve)

URL: https://point-kikou.co.jp/service/

To expand educational opportunities for high school students aspiring to become dental hygienists, the school offers an admission fee reduction program for students admitted through the Comprehensive Selection System and Designated School Recommendation. Applicants admitted through the Comprehensive Selection System receive a 50,000 yen reduction in the admission fee, while those admitted through the Designated School Recommendation receive a 100,000 yen reduction, aiming to alleviate the financial burden of entering the program.

Comprehensive Selection Application Period Begins

Against the backdrop of an aging population and growing interest in preventive dentistry, the social demand for dental hygienists is increasing year by year.

At the same time, due to rising prices and increased household expenses, it is not uncommon for high school students aiming for medical-related qualifications to feel anxious about the cost of higher education.

In light of these circumstances, Tokyo College of Dental Hygiene is expanding its tuition support programs to ensure that motivated high school students do not have to give up on further education due to financial reasons.

<Application Overview>

Eligibility: Participation in "Open Campus" events, "School Tours," etc.

Application Method: Online (via the "Admissions Guidelines" or online application)

　　　　　　　　 https://www.school-go.info/88onee/tdh/entrance.php?fno=113&AF=1&openExternalBrowser=1

Application Period: [Phase I] June 1 (Mon) – August 27 (Thu)

　　　　　　　　 [Phase II] Tuesday, September 1 – Thursday, September 24

　　　　　　　　 [Phase III] Thursday, October 1 – Thursday, October 15

　　　　　　　　 [Phase IV] Nov. 1 (Sun) – Nov. 19 (Thu)

　　　　　　　　 [Phase V] Dec 1 (Tue) – Dec 17 (Thu)

　　　　　　　　 [Phase VI] Jan. 11 (Mon) – Mar. 4 (Thu)

Selection Method: Interview

Notification of Results: Notified on My Page within 3 days of the interview

<Promoting Student-Centered Education>

Principal Lee Chang-il assumed office as the new principal in the 2026 academic year, and our school upholds the philosophy of “Students as the Protagonists.”

In the classroom, we prioritize a teaching system that ensures individual attention for each student. For hands-on training where students treat each other’s mouths, we employ a small-group format with one instructor for every three dental units.

Furthermore, we are developing an educational environment that supports students every step of the way—from passing the national exam to securing employment—including the “Terakoya” program, where the principal and vice principal provide direct academic support.

<Principal’s Comment> Chang-il Lee, Principal, Tokyo College of Dental Hygiene

“Dental hygienists are vital professionals who support community healthcare. At our school, guided by the philosophy that ‘students are the protagonists,’ we practice an educational approach that nurtures the potential of each individual. We hope this tuition waiver program will serve as an incentive for high school students considering further education.”

<About Tokyo College of Dental Hygiene>

Tokyo College of Dental Hygiene is a dental hygienist training school located in Kita Ward, Tokyo. Characterized by small-group practical training and personalized learning support, we are committed to training dental hygienists who support community healthcare.

Furthermore, the school boasts a national exam pass rate of 80 out of 81 examinees (98.8%) from last year, and a 100% employment rate. Nearly all graduates find employment at dental clinics or affiliated hospitals.

Brochure

■School Overview

School Name: Tokyo College of Dental Hygiene

Address: 1-75-16 Takinogawa, Kita-ku, Tokyo

Established: 1983

Department: Dental Hygiene

Enrollment Capacity: 80 students

URL: https://www.tdh.ac.jp/

B3 Poster

<Dates> Now through July 20 (Mon, Holiday) | Closed: Mondays (tentative)

<Organizer> Postal Museum

<In Cooperation With> TOY MUSEUM Co., Ltd.

　　　　NPO Japan Philatelic Promotion Association

<Venue> Japan Post Museum, Special Exhibition Room and Multipurpose Space

■Small Things Are Cute! The World of Miniatures

Exhibition Scenes

From capsule toys to plastic models, figures to stuffed animals.

Many people find small things “cute,” and as Seishi Nagako once said, “Truly, truly, all small things are beautiful.” Perhaps this fascination with small things is hardwired into the Japanese DNA.

Among the materials in the Postal Museum’s collection are miniatures that faithfully recreate the daily operations of post offices. There are also many models of “vehicles” used to transport mail, such as airplanes and trains. These allow visitors to experience the history of the postal service.

Why not take a moment to look down at these miniature models and let your imagination wander to the postal operations of the era in which they were created?

Former Kodaira-Ogawa Post Office Building

In addition, with the cooperation of the Non-Profit Organization Japan Philatelic Promotion Association, we are also exhibiting a collection of tiny stamps issued around the world (believe it or not, they’re about the size of a pinky fingernail!).

Furthermore, in addition to displaying tin and paper toys related to the postal service from the collection of Mr. Teruhisa Kitahara of TOY MUSEUM Co., Ltd., we are also exhibiting the “Former Kodaira Ogawa Post Office Building” by miniature artist Katsumi Takahashi.

<Related Events>

Pull-Back Cars

Events and workshops using used stamps will be held in the multipurpose space, primarily on weekends during the exhibition period.

● Let’s Make a Pull-Back Car! (Free admission)

No scissors or glue required. We’ll make a pull-back train modeled after a railway mail car that’s easy to assemble.

[Date and Time] Sunday, July 12, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

● Picture Letter Class (Free)

This monthly class is led by an instructor certified by the Japan Picture Letter Association. There is no limit on the number of participants, and anyone can join easily and quickly. The theme for July is wind chimes.

[Date and Time] Saturday, July 11, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

● Miniature Postmark Service: Miniature postmark service provided by Mukojima Post Office

A scene from last year’s stamp fishing event

This is a special small-stamp cancellation service provided by Mukojima Post Office at a temporary branch near the museum entrance.

Please bring a stamp sheet with a stamp worth 85 yen or more to have it stamped.

For more details, please visit the Japan Post website.

[Date] Saturday, July 18

● Stamp Festival (Free Admission)

We will hold events and workshops using used stamps, such as capsule toys, stamp fishing, and bookmark making. This is a collaborative initiative with the All-Japan Stamp Festival 2026, held in Kinshicho.

A scene from last year’s stamp fishing event

[Dates] July 18 (Sat) – 20 (Mon, Holiday) 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

*For details on the All Japan Stamp Festival, please visit https://www.stamp.tokyo.

*You can also view this information on the Society for Promoting Philately’s website.

NPO Society for Promoting Philately

https://kitte.com/

Museum Logo

[Name (Japanese)] Postal Museum

[Name (English)] Postal Museum Japan

[Address] 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-8139

　　　　　　　Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, 9th Floor

[Hours] 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Last admission at 5:00 PM)

【Closed】　　Irregular holidays

　　　　　　　*The museum may be temporarily closed for exhibition changes or facility maintenance.

【TEL】　　　 03-6240-4311

[Website] https://www.postalmuseum.jp/

【Admission】 Adults: 300 yen; Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students: 150 yen *Prices include tax.

【Access】

[Transportation] Tobu Skytree Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Keisei Oshiage Line

Toei Asakusa Line: Get off at "Oshiage (Skytree-mae) Station" (right next to the station)

Tobu Skytree Line: Get off at "Tokyo Skytree Station"

*There is no dedicated parking for the museum. Please use public transportation.

[Access to the 9th Floor of Tokyo Skytree Town East Yard]

Take the escalator or elevator to the 8th floor.

On the 8th floor, transfer to the elevator for floors 8–10, get off on the 9th floor, turn right, and the museum is directly ahead.

Claude Moutos & the Theory of Fixed Points for Infinite-Key Time-Varying Systems

*High-precision, precise, meticulous, reverse-engineering, AI-simulated images

Yuki Takeuchi of Point Mechanism Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Yuki Takeuchi”) has invented the “Infinite-Key Multiple Time-Varying Valid Point Theory” and various intellectual property rights. To improve and resolve social issues, K Trust Co., Ltd.(Representative Directors: Tomoko Hirakawa and Kazunori Hirakawa; hereinafter “K Trust”) have entered into a partnership with the Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative(JA Ochi-Imabari) (Representative Director and Chairman: Hirotada Watanabe / Contact: Kazutoyo Akutagawa) to promote the licensing business of the next-generation cybersecurity theory “Theory of Infinite-Key Multiple Time-Varying Validation Points” championed by Yuki Takeuchi.

Through this business partnership, both parties will promote the dissemination and societal implementation of the “Infinite-Key Multiple Time-Varying Fixed-Point Theory,” while also advancing initiatives to improve and resolve various cybersecurity challenges facing modern society, such as AI attacks, ransomware attacks, server attacks, phishing scams,as well as secondary and tertiary damages resulting from information leaks.Furthermore, by promoting the licensing business across a wide range of sectors—including corporations, local governments, agricultural organizations, financial institutions, medical institutions, and educational institutions—we aim to contribute to enhancing cyber defense capabilities in local communities and throughout Japan, with the goal of realizing a safe and secure digital society.

JA Ochi-Imabari & K Trust

■Background

In recent years, with the rapid evolution of AI technology, cyberattacks have become increasingly sophisticated and automated at an unprecedented pace.

Damage caused by AI-powered automated attacks, ransomware attacks, unauthorized access, malware attacks, targeted attacks, and phishing scams is expanding worldwide, and many companies, local governments, financial institutions, medical institutions, and educational institutions are facing serious threats.

In the international cybersecurity field, the importance of continuous trust verification and dynamic defense is being emphasized, moving away from defenses that rely solely on fixed boundaries and entry points.

Furthermore, it is well known that in actual cyberattacks, damage is amplified not only by the exploitation of vulnerabilities but also by a combination of credential theft, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and internal propagation.

■K-Trust’s Perspective on the Fundamental Challenges of Modern Cyber Attacks

K-Trust believes that one of the greatest challenges in modern cyberattacks lies in “fixed attack entry points.”

In traditional systems, fixed IDs, fixed passwords, fixed encryption keys, fixed APIs, fixed administrative privileges, fixed sessions, and fixed communication paths may be maintained for extended periods.

Attackers can repeatedly study and analyze these fixed targets, and use AI and automation tools to launch iterative attacks.Furthermore, while vulnerability mitigation is extremely important, as long as these fixed targets remain, threats such as repeated attacks, targeted attacks, credential theft, privilege escalation, and the lateral movement of ransomware or viruses will persist, even if vulnerabilities are reduced.

Furthermore, while many systems have numerous measures in place for “pre-access defense,” challenges may remain regarding “continuous validation after access,” “monitoring for anomalous behavior after access,” and “monitoring for privilege escalation after access.”

K-Trust believes that in modern cyberattacks, the ability of an attacker to “maintain a foothold after intrusion” poses a greater challenge than the intrusion itself.

After gaining access, attackers may use fixed IDs, fixed privileges, fixed communication paths, and fixed APIs to perform privilege escalation, lateral movement within the network, information theft, the spread of ransomware, the leakage of customer information, and information gathering for phishing scams.Therefore, this theory places importance not only on “whether access was gained,” but also on “whether the intrusion remains active after access.”

By conducting continuous monitoring, continuous validation of access status, and continuous trust assessment, we aim to establish a new defensive approach that mitigates the expansion of damage following a breach.

Validation Point Diagram

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■ Secondary and Tertiary Damage Caused by Data Breaches

The damage caused by modern cyberattacks is not limited to system downtime and data encryption.

Information leaked through ransomware attacks or unauthorized access can lead to secondary and tertiary damage, such as phishing scams, identity theft, account hijacking, unauthorized fund transfers, and targeted attacks.

Leaked information—such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, organizational affiliations, and transaction details—may be exploited as fodder for more sophisticated attacks. As a result, the damage may extend beyond the company itself to affect customers, union members, business partners, affiliated companies, and local residents.

The Current State of Phishing Scams

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* Cybersecurity and Data Breach News https://share.google/xnP7Ll0H2CC2tAVgi

■What Is the Theory of Infinite-Key Multiple Time-Varying Solution Points?

The Infinite-Key Multiple Time-Varying Validation Point Theory is a next-generation security theory based on a new concept that “does not assume fixed validation conditions.”

This theory aims to reduce dependence on fixed attack success points by combining infinite-key encryption, multi-layered protection, time-varying mechanisms, short-term validity, one-time validity, multi-layer success point control, AI monitoring, and continuous trust assessment.

The fundamental philosophy of this theory is centered on the principles of non-fixation, time-varying behavior, short-lived validity, decentralization, continuous monitoring even after validation, and revocation of validity in the event of anomalies.

■What This Theory Aims to Achieve

The Infinite-Key, Multi-Layered, Time-Varying Point of Establishment Theory is a next-generation, revolutionary security theory that seeks to make the establishment of AI attacks, ransomware attacks, server attacks, phishing scams, credential theft, unauthorized access, malware infections, privilege escalation attacks, and lateral movement attacks extremely difficult, thereby pursuing the potential to neutralize them.

Rather than merely "preventing intrusion" as in the past, it aims for a new defensive approach that makes it "difficult for an attack to succeed even after intrusion," "makes the attack conditions themselves difficult to establish," and "limits the spread of damage."

■Purpose of the Business Partnership

1. Promotion of Licensing Business → We will promote the licensing business for the "Infinite-Key Multi-Variable Time-Varying Solution Point Theory" and work to disseminate it to companies and organizations.

2. Promotion of Social Implementation → We will aim for practical application through the promotion of proof-of-concept (PoC) projects and promote social implementation.

3. Contribution to Local Communities → We will work to enhance cyber defense capabilities within local communities.

4. Nationwide Expansion → We will promote the technology to companies, local governments, agricultural organizations, financial institutions, medical institutions, educational institutions, and others.

[Expected Outcomes]

Through the dissemination of this theory, we aim to achieve: protection of corporate information, customer information, and member information; protection of regional infrastructure and financial information; protection of critical systems; reduction of information leakage risks;mitigating secondary damage following data breaches, curbing phishing scams, preventing identity theft, limiting the spread of ransomware attacks, reducing reliance on PINs and static authentication credentials, realizing new identity verification models suited for the AI era, and building new defense models adapted to the AI era.

■Comment

[K Trust Co., Ltd.]

“In the AI era, cyberattacks are shifting from human-initiated attacks to automated attacks driven by AI. We will promote the dissemination and societal implementation of the theory of infinite-key multiple time-varying validation points as a new defense concept that does not rely on fixed validation conditions.Through this business partnership, we are committed to contributing to the improvement of cybersecurity in local communities, Japan, and the world.”

[Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ochi-Imabari)]

“As an organization supporting the local community, the importance of protecting information assets is growing ever more critical. Through this business partnership, we aim to explore new possibilities in cybersecurity, promote initiatives that lead to safety and peace of mind for the local community, and ultimately contribute to realizing a future where reliance on PINs and fixed authentication credentials is reduced.”

[Yuki Takeuchi]

"Today, with the emergence of Claude Moutos, there is much talk about vulnerabilities, but the real threat lies not in vulnerabilities themselves, but in the existence of static security measures—including AI and virus attacks.Static security systems are vulnerable to targeted attacks; attackers can identify the point of entry, analyze it, and adapt their attack methods accordingly. To eliminate such threats, we will work to improve and resolve social issues by realizing security that truly protects and provides peace of mind.”

Program Appearance: https://youtu.be/W64x53pDf5s?si=ZRzFYfhOI6VGB73S

YouTube Explanatory Videos, etc.: https://youtube.com/channel/UCaw3vYDfrE6nQHHM0RjhQbA?si=YWn4MhlJl59BT2su

Note List: https://note.com/lucky_quokka8752

■Future Outlook

K-Trust Co., Ltd. is collaborating with the Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ochi-Imabari) to promote the licensing of the "Infinite-Key Multiple Time-Varying Fixed-Point Theory." Through this initiative, we will explore ways to neutralize AI attacks,ransomware attacks, server attacks, and phishing scams, and will work toward the societal implementation of next-generation cybersecurity and the improvement and resolution of social issues.

[Contact Information]

K Trust Co., Ltd. Logo

K Trust Co., Ltd.

Licensing Business Promotion Division

Contacts: Hirakawa / Takeuchi

TEL: 050-1720-5724

E-mail: k-trust@verda.co.jp

Address: 1-3313 Shimoshidami, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

URL: http://www.ktrust.info

Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ochi-Imabari) Logo

Ochi-Imabari Agricultural Cooperative (JA Ochi-Imabari)

Contact: Planning and Management Division, Akutagawa

TEL: 0898-34-1802

E-mail: kanri@ja-ochiima.or.jp

Address: 1-1-5 Kitahorai-cho, Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture

URL: https://www.ja-ochiima.or.jp

　Log Flower" is a digital plant developed by BTEC, an idea unit that combines creativity and technology to create new experiential value. Using the voice emotion analysis AI "Empath," the plant changes its shape and color as it grows from a seed to a seedling and then to a flower.

　The Tokyo Mirai Park exhibition will be renewed on June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) under the theme of "A Day in the Future," allowing visitors to experience a future lifestyle transformed by cutting-edge technology.

　The "Log Flower" will be displayed in the "Morning" area, and will grow in various patterns depending on how people water it in the morning and how they call out to it, offering a new experience of the everyday morning of the future.

Log Flower

BTEC

This is a project by Tokyu Agency to present ideas for the future to the world in the form of beta versions based on the four themes of "Business," "Technology," "Experience," and "Creativity.

Based on the ideas of "I wish I could do this" and "I wish I had that," which are hidden in our daily lives, we develop prototypes of products and services that will change tomorrow in a more pleasant direction. The company develops prototypes of products and services that will change tomorrow's lives for the better. ( https://www.tag-btec.com/ )

Special website URL: https://syogyo-summit.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

Acquiring the ability to be useful in society! Diverse Career Education at Commercial High Schools

　Commercial high schools offer courses in bookkeeping, accounting, information processing, marketing, business manners, product development, and other subjects that lead to the real world. In addition to learning about acquiring qualifications, we also incorporate activities in cooperation with companies and the community, as well as exploratory learning. Students are exposed to knowledge and ways of thinking that can be used in society during their high school years. After graduation, students can choose from a variety of options, including continuing on to university, entering a special training college, or finding employment.

Background of the PR Event: Changing the Image of Commercial High Schools

　Commercial high schools have an image of being "schools for people who want to get a job" or "schools that focus on acquiring qualifications. On the other hand, today's commercial high schools offer a wide variety of career paths, including advancement to universities and vocational schools, as well as studies that lead to the real world, such as IT/digital, marketing, product development, corporate partnerships, and even entrepreneurial startups.

　The 2025 graduates of the Commercial High School (Business, Business Communication, and Commerce Departments) were 39% going on to university, 26% to special training schools, 29% to employment, and 6% to others. The current image of commercial high schools cannot be fully captured by the conventional image alone, as students are choosing a variety of career paths, including not only employment, but also higher education.

　This event will disseminate advanced practical learning and career path achievements in commercial high schools. The purpose of this event is to rethink the conventional image of commercial high schools as schools only for those who aim for employment, and to let junior high school students, parents, and teachers know about the current study and career paths of commercial high schools as one of the career choices in this age of diversification, where students can consider both higher education and practical studies. We aim to create an opportunity for junior high school students, parents, and teachers to learn about the current study and career paths of commercial high schools and broaden their choices in selecting a high school.

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Outline of PR Event

　This event will be held to provide an opportunity for students to learn more about high school education, school life, and career paths after graduation.

Date and time: August 9, 2026 (Sunday), 13:00-15:30

Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall D5

Speakers: Principals of metropolitan commercial high schools, current students, and others

　On the day of the event, a joint consultation session on metropolitan high schools (Metropolitan High School EXPO) is scheduled to be held at another venue in the Tokyo International Forum.

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Application for Participation

Application start date: June 9, 2026 (Tue.)

Participation method: Advance reservations required (free admission)

Capacity: 200 (first-come, first-served)

Target: Junior high school 3rd graders/parents/junior high school teachers

　　　　　　　　1st and 2nd year junior high school students are also welcome to attend.

Application form and special website: https://syogyo-summit.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

If you wish to attend the event, please fill out the application form on the special site and submit it in advance.

Event Program Contents

Foyer Exhibit

　The foyer will be used to display school introduction panels and uniforms of each school.

Introduction - Panel Discussion

　As an introduction, a quiz will be given to introduce the "reality" of commercial high schools. Through the quiz, rather than a one-way explanation, participants will deepen their understanding of the "breadth of learning programs and academic achievements" of commercial high schools.

　Then, questions will be solicited at the time of registration for the symposium, and parents' "realistic concerns about their children's higher education and employment" will be addressed through the panel discussion.

■Practice Session

　In order to help participants imagine what they will be learning after entering a commercial high school, they will experience actual classes held at commercial high schools and learn firsthand what they cannot learn in a regular course, but only in a practical commercial high school.

Student Presentations

　Seniors who are actually enrolled in a commercial high school will present their business ideas that they have worked on in class!

　Through their presentations, students will increase their resolution of the "real growth" and "future image of themselves" that they can obtain at a commercial high school.

Schedule

Schedule

Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

About the Guests]

■Miyazon

After forming the duo in 2009, Miyazon made his breakthrough with his one-of-a-kind natural and innocent character. Currently, he has established an entertainment agency "Kaomaru" and is very active as a freelance performer in various fields such as TV, commercials, lectures, and events.

On location around the world for a popular variety show, she makes full use of her exceptional physical abilities to take on the challenges of impossible tasks in various locations. His straightforward approach to challenges has been an inspiration to people of all ages.

He has also been featured as a "commercial high school comedian" on the TV program "Ametalk! He also has a deep connection with commercial high schools, appearing as a "commercial high school comedian" on the TV program "Ametoke!

Miyazono-san's publicity material

Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall D

Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Hall D5

Location ： 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

■Access : 1 min. walk from "Yurakucho Station" 5 min. walk from "Tokyo Station

Access : 1 min. walk from "Yurakucho Station" 5 min. walk from "Tokyo Station

Photo: Top: Ceramic painting by Kiyoko Kamiyama, 2019/2026 (Photo: ROOF design office) ・Bottom: Kiyoko Kamiyama, "Shigaraki Luster Porcelain Four-way Water Jar," 2005/Heisei 17 (Photo: Kensei Sugimoto), Collection of The Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park, Shiga, Japan

Exhibition Outline

Kiyoko Kamiyama (1936-2023) is known as a pioneer of Shigaraki female potters.

Her career began in 1953 when she joined a pottery company and began painting pottery. She showed her talent by painting hibachi (brazier) pots, but left the company when the popularity of oil stoves led to a decline in the number of hibachi pots. He studied under Sakuzo Hineno, who taught craft design in Shigaraki, and Kazuo Yagi and Junkichi Kumakura in modeling.

Kiyoko Kamiyama, who began firing in a wood-fired kiln after an encounter with old Shigaraki ceramic pieces, worked energetically from 1970 until her later years, exploring the beauty of unique natural glazes, including the creation of luster brilliance in a wood-fired kiln. She also expanded her style through various encounters and exchanges abroad, such as making ceramics in Korea and traveling around the world.

Kiyoko Kamiyama's ceramics, created over the course of half a century through trial and error, are a reflection of Shigaraki, a ceramic production center that has faced the times and overcome various difficulties. This exhibition traces the life of Kiyoko Kamiyama, who lived on with determination to create "natural glazes that will remain in people's hearts forever.

Basic Information

Dates: Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Sunday, August 30, 2026

　　　　Closed on Monday, July 20 (national holiday) and Tuesday, July 21 (substitute closing)

Venue: The Ceramic Museum, Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park

Admission: General admission: 1,100 yen (880 yen), University students: 880 yen (700 yen), Free for high school students and younger

　　　　Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more.

Sponsor ：Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park

Supported by: Shiga Prefectural Board of Education, Koka City, Kyoto Shimbun

Cooperation ：Kyocera Corporation

Supported by: Japan Arts Fund

Access】Train ：Travel from "JR Kusatsu Station" to "Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park

Train: Take the Kusatsu Line at JR Kusatsu Station and get off at Kisogawa Station,

　　　　　　　Transfer to Shigaraki Kogen Railway and get off at "Shigaraki Station". 20 minutes on foot (about 75 minutes).

Bus: From Shigaraki Station on the Shigaraki Kogen Railway, take the Koka City Community Bus to "Toki no Mori-mae" or "Toki no Mori (Ceramic Cultural Park)".

　　　　　　　or "Toki no Mori (in front of the pottery museum)" bus stop (about 5 minutes)

By Car: 8 minutes from the Shigaraki Interchange on the Shin-Meishin Expressway

Parking (free): Approx. 250 standard-sized cars, 10 large buses

Exhibition Structure

Each chapter will introduce approximately 120 works by Kiyoko Kamiyama and other related designers, artists, and ceramicists, as well as photographs and other related materials.

Prologue Shigaraki

Chapter 1: The Hibachi Era: The Road to Pottery Making, Starting Out as a Painter (1950s)

Chapter 2 Craft Design: New Trends Emerging in Shigaraki (1960s)

Chapter 3: Aiming for Natural Glazes that Remain in the Heart (1970s onward)

Chapter 4 My Natural Glazes - Luster of Miraculous Brilliance

Chapter 5: Traveling Around the World: Activities and Encounters Abroad

　　　 (Messages from overseas artists and potters with whom I have interacted)

Chapter 1: The Hibachi Era: The Road to Pottery Making, Starting Out as a Painter (1950s)

Omi Kagaku Toki Co., Ltd. (artist: Kaneaki Nakajima), "Tegoro" with bamboo grass design on white ground, 1953-1957

Chapter 2 Craft Design: New Trends Emerging in Shigaraki (1960s)

Kiyoko Kamiyama "Shigaraki small pattern plate" Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Museum, 1965

Kiyoko Kamiyama "Shigaraki woven plate" Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Museum, 1965

Chapter 3: Aiming for Memorable Natural Glazes (1970s onward)

Kiyoko Kamiyama "Shigaraki Large Cylinder" Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Museum, 1972 (Photo: Kensei Sugimoto)

Kiyoko Kamiyama "Shigaraki natural glaze gong bowl" 1980/1980 Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Museum (Photo: Sugimoto Kensei)

Shigaraki Natural Glaze Large Jar with Hinokigaki Design Heisei 12-21/2000s, Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Museum (Photo: Yuji Imamura)

Kiyoko Kamiyama "Shigaraki Shinogi Jar" 1985 / Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Museum (Photo: Sugimoto Kensei)

Shigaraki natural glaze flower vase, Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Museum, 1991 (Photo by Yuji Imamura)

Chapter 4: My Natural Glaze - Luster of Miraculous Brilliance

Kiyoko Kamiyama, "Shigaraki Natural Glaze Luster Tokkuri and Teacup," Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Museum, 1980

Chapter 5: Travels Around the World: Activities and Encounters Abroad

　　　　 (Messages from overseas artists and potters with whom I have interacted)

Egypt Left: Small jar with ears / Middle: Lighting fixture / Right: Doll candlestick, Koka City

Mexico, wide-mouthed jar, Koka City

Delft, Holland Small decorative jar with design of flowers and grasses in overglaze enamels Koka City

Related Events

(1)Gallery Talk [no application required, admission ticket required

Date: July 19 (Sun), August 9 (Sun), and August 23 (Sun), 2026

　　　From 1:30 p.m. on each day (about 40 minutes)

(2) - Kiyoko-san who said she wants to convey the charm of soil to children

Tsuchitsuko Program Special Lecture [advance registration, first-come-first-served basis, fee required].

a. Challenge to design crafts in Kiyoko Kamiyama's style

Let's make a "dango plate"!

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:00 - 12:00 / Instructor: Aika Tsumori

Let's make "Flower Vase"!

Date : August 2, 2026 (Sun) 10:00 - 12:00 / Lecturer : Tetsuya Tanaka

Venue: Shigaraki Industrial Exhibition Hall

Fee: 3,000 yen

Capacity: 20 people (first-come-first-served basis)

Application: E-mail_t-oubo@sccp.jp

Both days

b. Playing with Nendo! Let's do Nendo-gymnastics and make a clay surface!

～Research project with Osaka Public University: Verification of children's physical activity and artistry

Date: Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2026 *Morning and afternoon on both days

Venue: Shigaraki Industrial Exhibition Hall

Participation fee: 500 yen

Application: E-mail_t-oubo@sccp.jp

(3) "Reminiscence of Kiyoko Kamiyama, Pottery Artist" (free of charge)

The eldest daughter, Kumiko Ishikawa, will join the museum's director, Toshio Matsui, in reminiscing about Kiyoko Kamiyama and looking back on her life.

Date ： July 18, 2026 (Sat), from 14:00

Venue: Shigaraki Hall, Shigaraki Industrial Exhibition Hall (in the Shiga Prefectural Ceramic Cultural Park)

Admission: Free

Application: E-mail_gakugei@sccp.jp

(4) Gallery Project [Free Admission] (4) Gallery Project

a. The Ceramic Museum, Masterpiece Selection Exhibition IV/V

Dates: June 13, 2026 (Sat) - July 5, 2026 (Sun) *Exhibition will be changed from June 23 to 26.

b. Summer vacation project: "Children's Clay Art Exhibition

Dates: July 18 (Sat) - August 30 (Sun), 2026

(5)Museum store "6sense

"Feature Corner: Kiyoko's Vessels".

*A portion of the proceeds will support children's pottery experience.

Official website

http://www.atami-bonbonberry.com

Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/atamibonbon

A new crepe menu with a lovely appearance using plenty of strawberries has been added to the menu!

A new standard of Atami's "eat-and-go" sweets! Strawberry crepe" seriously made by a strawberry specialty store!

Strawberry BonBon ATAMI HOUSE, the first strawberry specialty store in Atami, has been delivering the charm of strawberries to many tourists. Currently, in addition to hot springs and sightseeing, Atami has a thriving culture of "eating and walking" to enjoy delicious sweets with one hand while walking around town.

Our renewing menu will feature a new "strawberry crepe" as a new standard of one-hand sweets that allows customers to enjoy the delicious and lovely taste of strawberries throughout the year. In addition to the classic combination of strawberries and cream, the new crepes include the "Shortcake Crepe" topped with a whole strawberry shortcake, the "Onsen Manju Strawberry Skewer Crepe" topped with an onsen manju (a sweet bean-jam filling made by an old shop, Sakurai Shoten), the "Strawberry Candy Skewer Crepe" with its delightful crispy texture, and the "Strawberry Big Fireworks Crepe" only available on Fireworks Day. The "BIG Strawberry Fireworks Crepe," available only on Fireworks Day, and the "BIG Strawberry Candy Crepe," a large strawberry-shaped candy that makes a big impact when broken open and eaten, are just a few examples of the wide variety of items available at this strawberry specialty store.

The seven types of strawberry crepes, which are both easy to eat and easy to walk around with, and gorgeous enough to take pictures of, will become a new side-trip sweet for sightseeing in Atami, adding a sweet and colorful touch to your travel memories.

These cute crepes are full of strawberry BonBon character and rich in individuality!

New Product: BIG Strawberry Candy Crepe

BIG Strawberry Candy Crepe 1,600 yen (tax included) When you break the crispy candy, strawberries appear from inside!

A crepe filled with fun as you break the large strawberry shaped candy and eat it.

Eat-in is recommended.

＜Product Outline

Product name: BIG Strawberry Candy Crepe

Date of release: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

　　　　　　　 BIG Strawberry Candy Crepe 1,600 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　 When the crispy candy is broken, strawberries appear from inside!

Price: 1,600 yen (tax included)

Allergy：Dairy, egg, wheat, almond, gelatin, sesame, pistachio

　　　　　　　 Gelatin, Sesame, Pistachio

New Item] Strawberry Candy Skewer Crepe

Strawberry Candy Skewer Crepe 1,350 yen (tax included)

A whole stick of our signature "Strawberry Candy" is topped with sweet and sour strawberries wrapped in a crispy candy! Please enjoy the texture while eating.

<Product Outline> Product Name: Strawberry Candy

Product Name ： Strawberry Candy Skewer Crepe

Date of release ： June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price ： 1,350 yen (tax included)

Allergy: Milk, eggs, wheat, almonds, gelatin, sesame, pistachio

　　　　　　　 Gelatin, sesame, pistachio

New Products] Onsen Manju Strawberry Kushi Crepe

Onsen Manju Strawberry Kushi Crepe 1,300 yen (tax included)

(White: Koshi An (sweet bean paste), Brown: Grain An (sweet bean paste))

This crepe is a typical Atami product decorated with Onsen manju, a specialty of Sakurai Shoten, a long-established shop.

＜Outline of the product

Product Name ： Onsen Manju Strawberry Kushi Crepe

Date of release ： June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price ： 1,300 yen (tax included)

Allergy: Milk, eggs, wheat, almonds, gelatin, sesame, pistachio

　　　　　　　 Gelatin, sesame, pistachio

New Products] Mochi Mochi Strawberry Crepe

Mochi Mochi Strawberry Crepe 850 yen (tax included)

Mochi Mochi Strawberry Crepe is a refreshing, sweet and sour crepe with two kinds of cream, strawberry sauce, and grapefruit sauce as an accent.

<Product Outline

Product name: Mochi Mochi Strawberry Crepe

Launch Date ： June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price: 850 yen (tax included)

Allergy: Milk, eggs, wheat, almonds, gelatin, sesame, pistachio

　　　　　　　 Gelatin, sesame, pistachio

Shortcake Crepe

Shortcake Crepe 1,000 yen (tax included)

A crepe filled with strawberry sweets and topped with a small piece of shortcake. It is a luxurious treat that allows you to taste both the crepe and the cake.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Shortcake Crepe

Date of release ： June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price ： 1,000 yen (tax included)

Allergy: Milk, wheat, eggs, sesame, almonds, gelatin, pistachios, soybeans

　　　　　　　 Gelatin, pistachios, soybeans

New Products] Strawberry Flower Crepe

Strawberry flower crepe 1,350 yen (tax included)

The strawberry crepe is characterized by its pretty appearance, with strawberries arranged to look like flowers. This crepe is recommended for strawberry lovers who can taste plenty of strawberries.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Strawberry Flower Crepe

Date of release ： June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price ： 1,350 yen (tax included)

Allergy： Milk, egg, wheat, almond, gelatin, sesame, pistachio

　　　　　　　 Gelatin, sesame, pistachio

Fireworks Day Limited: Strawberry BIG Fireworks Crepe

Strawberry BIG Fireworks Crepe 1,850 yen (tax included) Inside a large strawberry is a shortcake and a large amount of rice crisp and other ingredients that look like fireworks!

An impact menu only available on Fireworks Day!

A large strawberry made of strawberry chocolate is broken open to reveal a shortcake, colorful rice crisp and other items that resemble fireworks.

Eat-in is recommended.

<Product Outline> Product Name

Product name: Strawberry BIG Fireworks Crepe

Launch date: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

　　　　　　　 *Only available on Fireworks Day after the release date.

Price ： 1,850 yen (tax included)

Allergy : Milk, egg, wheat, almond, gelatin, sesame, pistachio, soy

　　　　　　　 Sesame, pistachio, soybean

Strawberry Bonbon Soft" has been renewed! New "Ohana Soft" is now available, which looks great on SNS!

New product: Strawberry "Ohana-soft" (flower-shaped soft serve)

Strawberry "Ohana-soft" 550 yen (tax included)

The strawberry "Ohana-soft" is made from strawberry puree produced in Shizuoka prefecture, and is topped with "Benihoppe" sauce to create a rich, sweet and sour taste.

It is a "cool soft" product with a cute flower-like appearance.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Strawberry Flower Soft Drink

Date of release: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price: 550 yen (tax included)

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

Renewal] Strawberry Bonbon Soft

Strawberry Bonbon Soft ¥600 (tax included)

The No. 1 popular Bonbon soft drink, with a rich flavor using red hoppe puree from Shizuoka Prefecture matched with the richness of milk, has been relaunched. You can enjoy a smoother texture.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Strawberry Bonbon Soft

Date of release: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price ： 600 yen (tax included)

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans

Shortcake Soft

Shortcake Soft ¥650 (tax included)

The most popular Bonbon soft serve ice cream is topped with shortcake, a classic strawberry sweet, for an outstanding impact.

＜Outline of the product

Product name: Shortcake Soft

Launch Date ：June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)

Price ： 650 yen (tax included)

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, eggs, wheat, soybeans, gelatin

The "regular product" which tastes the sweet and sour taste of strawberries will also continue to be sold!

It's like drinking soft-serve ice cream! The crispy cold "Strawberry Bonbon Frappe"!

A crispy strawberry smoothie mixed with milk soft serve.

Back: Strawberry Bonbon Frappe with cream 950 yen (tax included) Center: Strawberry Bonbon Frappe with strawberries 950 yen (tax included), Front: Strawberry Bonbon Frappe 750 yen (tax included)

Strawberry Bonbon Frappe

　Price ： 750 yen (tax included)

　Allergy：Dairy ingredients

Strawberry Bonbon Frappe with strawberry

　Price ： 950 yen (including tax)

　Allergy：Dairy

Strawberry Bonbon Frappe with cream

　Price ： 950 yen (tax included)

　Allergy：Dairy and Wheat

Signature menu and seasonal menu!

Our popular signature menu items, "Strawberry Candy (500 yen including tax)" and "Bonbon Smoothie (650 yen including tax)" will also remain on sale.

Left: Strawberry candy (500 yen including tax), Right: Bonbon smoothie (650 yen including tax)

Summer Popular Menu】】 "Bonbon Strawberry Orri" will be on sale this year.

Bonbon Strawberry Orri" is on sale again this year by popular demand! The original strawberry milk ice is made by freezing whole strawberries from Shizuoka Prefecture and topped with bright red strawberry gelée. The bottom of the cup is filled with a thick strawberry sauce, so you can enjoy every last bite. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture and cool, refreshing taste that comes from shaving whole strawberries. This year, it is available in a slim cup for easy eating and walking around!

Bonbon Strawberry Orri 850 yen (tax included)

＜Outline of the product

Product Name ： Bonbon Strawberry Orri

Price ： 850 yen (tax included)

Allergy：Dairy ingredients

All prices include tax.

About "Strawberry BonBon ATAMI HOUSE.

Strawberry BonBon ATAMI HOUSE." was born in 2019 as Atami's first strawberry sweets specialty store "Strawberry BonBon ATAMI HOUSE." The entire building was fully renovated with the desire to make Atami a more colorful and exciting city. With the concept of a "dream atelier of strawberry sweets," each floor has a different theme, and the interior design expresses the world of cute strawberries with different themes.

We are committed to delivering the charm of Japanese strawberries to the rest of Japan, and to making the Strawberry Sweets Atelier a place filled with "delicious" and "fun," offering the best strawberry sweets all year round.

What we aim for is

We aim to provide the best strawberry sweets all year round so that Atelier can be a place filled with "delicious" and "fun,

We aim to create your happy "TOKI" with our special sweets that feature strawberries as the main ingredient.

With many wishes in mind,

We will continue to bring you special strawberry sweets today.

Exterior and interior view of Ichigo BonBon ATAMI HOUSE

Outline of the store

Store name ： Strawberry BonBon ATAMI HOUSE.

Outline ： 1F / Take-out, take-away, eat-in

　　　　　　 　 Sweets and souvenirs

　　　　　　 　 2nd floor: Workshop

　　　　　　 　 3F and 4F / Eat-in space

Location ： 3-16 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0011 Japan

Access : 2 minutes walk from JR Atami Station

TEL ： 0557-55-9550

Business hours: 10:00-18:00

Official website ： http://www.atami-bonbonberry.com

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

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/

Keshi pearls, a shellfish nurtured by nature, and lab-grown diamonds created by modern science. Combining these two opposing materials and boldly designing the necklace "without a frame," it is a completely new category of jewelry that brings out the beauty of the materials themselves to the fullest.

K+D Fusion" is currently on sale on the crowdfunding site "makuake" until July 5, 2026 (Sun.).

▼Makuake project page

https://www.makuake.com/project/kdfusion/

Heading of Macuake

■ Introduction - About this project.

Pearls and diamonds.

Both are beautiful, have a long history, and are symbolic of jewelry.

Now, however, jewelry is becoming a distant object due to the soaring prices of precious metals. We take advantage of this situation and propose a new form of jewelry that accentuates the beauty of the original material by minimizing the use of metals.

Jewelry that allows you to enjoy the "beauty of the material itself" in everyday situations.

We also aimed for a "new luxury" in a standard style that can be used for a long time.

The result is "K+D Fusion",

The fusion of Akoya keshi pearls born of nature and lab-grown diamonds born of technology.

A "new luxury" that offers a brightness without boundaries to everyday life.

Wearing scene image

Our commitment to materials: Rare keshi pearls and pure lab-grown diamonds

The necklace uses keshi pearls (1 to 1.5 mm), which are one of the few Akoya pearls in circulation. These small pearls, which do not have a nucleus and are grown in their natural state, give each pearl a different expression, radiating a warmth and elegant luster that cannot be found in mass-produced pearls. The drilling and threading of these extremely small pearls is a delicate job done by hand by skilled craftsmen, one by one.

Drilling a hole for each 1mm keshi pearl by hand

Keshi pearls are made from Akoya shells. Natural pearls with no nucleus.

Hanging in the center is a pear-shaped lab-grown diamond (available in three sizes: 0.30ct/0.50ct/1.00cts). While the chemical and physical properties are identical to natural diamonds, they boast stable high quality (F color up, VS to SI1 up). The reason for adopting our diamonds is not "because they are inexpensive," but because of the transparency of their quality and our empathy for their sustainable background. 

Pearl and lab-grown diamond Necklace

0.3ct, 0.50ct and 1.00cts side by side.

■"No frame", a reversal of the original idea.

Usually, a precious metal frame is required to hold a diamond. However, K+D Fusion uses a method in which a through-hole is drilled in the diamond using a laser and a keshi pearl thread is threaded directly through it. The absence of a frame allows the diamond's original brilliance to stand out, creating a light and modern impression.

The only precious metal used is the necklace hardware, made of Japanese platinum 850, which is resistant to tarnishing and designed to last for a long time.

The metal findings for the spring ring and tag are made of platinum.

Recommended for

Those who want to enjoy the quality of the material rather than excessive decoration.

Those who feel that the same jewelry as others is not enough for them.

Those who are looking for a necklace that can be used for both daily life and special occasions.

Those who want to enjoy pearls and diamonds with "the values of the times".

Actual usage scenarios

The brilliance of one large carat has a strong presence.

This necklace can be worn on or off. Jewelry for daily use.

The way to wear it showing the bottom of the diamond is also fresh and new.

The 0.30 ct.

Light and light, it is a size that blends in with everyday life. Beautifully balanced with small keshi pearls. It is easy to match with both formal and casual wear.

The 0.50 ct. is well-balanced.

For those who seek more presence. The vertical line of the diamond stands out and gives a solid shine to the chest.

1.00cts is the star of the show.

The large 1-carat stone has a strong presence. The vertical lines of the diamond stand out and give it a solid shine, as you would expect from a 1 carat stone.

Specifications

Material: Akoya keshi pearls (1 to 1.5 mm): Made in Japan

　　　　　　　　　　 Lab-grown diamonds (pear shape): India

Diamond quality : F color up/ VS-SI1 up

Size : 0.30ct / 0.50ct / 1.00cts

Findings: Platinum 850 (spring ring, tag, jump rings) made in Japan

Diamond : Laser through-hole processing (without frame)

Total length of necklace: approx. 38-40 cm (choker size)

Note: *About changing the string of pearls

　　　　 As with ordinary pearl necklaces, the string may remain unchanged d              uring normal wear.

　　　　 However, depending on the frequency of heavy use, it may be                         necessary to change the thread. Please contact us.

　　　　 In principle, there is a charge for this service, although it depends on              the condition of use.

　　　　*Clarity of the lab-grown diamonds

　　　　  Clarity evaluation before laser piercing is described.

Schedule

Production will begin as soon as the project is completed. Returned items will be shipped from the end of August to the end of September.

Project start date: May 31, 2026 (Sun.)

Project end date: July 5, 2026 (Sun.)

Returned goods : Will be shipped by the end of September 2026.

In the event of any irregularities, we will promptly report them in the activity report.

■About Returns

We have prepared special prices.

Super Early Bird Discount Limited to 10 items each Price including tax

0.30ct lab-grown diamond ... 49,000 yen

0.50cts lab-grown diamond ... ¥70,000

1.00cts lab-grown diamond ... ¥97,000

Early Bird Offer Limited to 10 pieces each, price includes tax

0.30ct lab-grown diamond ... ¥55,000

0.50ct lab-grown diamond ... ¥75,000

1.00cts lab-grown diamond ... ¥105,000

Regular Makuake price Limited to 10 pieces each, price including tax

0.30ct lab-grown diamond ... ¥60,000

0.50ct lab-grown diamond ... ¥80,000

1.00cts lab-grown diamond ... ¥112,500

Below are the list prices (including tax). Please make a support purchase at the above return prices.

0.30 ct + keshi pearl + platinum  List price 80,000 yen

0.50ct + keshi pearl + platinum  List price 110,000 yen

1.00cts + keshi pearl + platinum List price 150,000 yen

Comment from Matsuura

I have been involved in the jewelry business for half a century both in Japan and abroad. During that time,  I have always been thinking about "What is the pleasure of jewelry? And I have been looking at the "universal value" and the "value that reflects the times" that jewelry has. We have been observing the trend of lab-grown diamonds (including overseas) for more than 10 years. We believe that the time has finally come for us to strongly recommend it domestically.

Company Profile

O's Creation Japan Ltd.

Representative: Osamu Matsuura

Location: 2-6-14 Nishishiba, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, 236-0017, Japan

Establishment: April 2006

Business description: Wholesale of wedding rings made by forging,

　　　　　 Design, production, and evaluation of original jewelry

Alcor actual demo/preview URL

https://alcor.framer.website/

https://pitaly8.com/showcase/alcor

This template was developed to solve the "user abandonment problem due to a website not yet opened," which has become a critical issue in recent MEO (Maps Search Optimization) countermeasures. It has a store-specific proprietary component that prevents schedule leakage due to mishandling, and allows web-literate creators and owners to speedily publish in as little as 60 minutes. To commemorate the launch, a campaign is underway to offer the product at a special sale price of 5,800 yen (tax included, buy-one-get-one-free) until the end of November 2026.

Background of development: The "store website not yet opened problem" that lies in the shadow of the spread of Google Maps

In recent years, with the spread of smartphones, "Google Maps" has become extremely important as a means for users to find restaurants and retail stores.

However, many small and medium-sized stores and individual stores are facing the following problems: "We don't have a high budget to create a website.

and "cannot update their websites with complicated management screens,

They do not register their official website URL on the map,

or they use links to major portal sites as a substitute.

As a result, users are unable to obtain detailed information about the atmosphere of the restaurant and its hours of operation, resulting in many "lost opportunities" that lead them to other restaurants.

pitaly8, a Framer partner optimized for Japanese business practices, has released "Alcor," an ultra-lightweight, highly functional template that acts as a receptacle for maps to solve this problem.

Five core functions of "Alcor" that ensure that actual stores do not miss the opportunity to attract customers

Optimized placement of CI and exterior images" to give a sense of visual security The design conveys the attractiveness of the store's logo (CI), exterior, and interior straight from the first view. Reduces psychological hurdles for first-time visitors.

Immediate reflection of business hours and regular closing days" Reflects information such as temporary closings and changes in business hours on the Web to prevent problems.

Display of the number of SNS users (followers)" to visualize the store's credibility Manual display of the number of fans of the store on major SNS sites such as Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Indirectly proves the "face" of the store owner and "real-time buzz".

Distance & Direction Navigating Function from Current Location" to lead the user to the store without getting lost A compass function is implemented to intuitively show the distance and direction from the user's current location to the store, utilizing the GPS information of the smartphone. This function prevents users from leaving before the route guidance.

Explosive page display speed with the latest web build tool "Framer" Since the site is built based on "Framer," a no-code and low-code tool that is attracting worldwide attention, code optimization and automatic image weight reduction are standard features. The loading speed on smartphones is overwhelmingly fast, thoroughly preventing users from leaving the site by making them wait for accessing the site.

Limited to the end of November 2026! Release Commemorative Sale" to cut down the introduction cost to the limit

To coincide with this launch, we will offer a special sale price until November 30, 2026, in order to strongly support DX for individual stores and small businesses.

Unlike the typical outsourcing to a website production company (initial cost of several hundred thousand yen and up), we will offer a pricing structure that strips down the implementation costs to the limit.

If you are a web literate person or an owner who has touched the web a little yourself, you can follow the "illustrated manual" provided in the template,

You can intuitively build and publish your own site in as little as 60 minutes or more.

Initial cost (limited time offer price): 5,800 yen (tax included, buy-in only) *Limited price until November 30, 2026 (Monday). No additional upgrade fees will be charged.

Monthly operation fee (when using random URLs): [Free (0 yen) for a long time

Monthly operation fee (if you want to use your own domain name): Lowest price [From around 1,500 yen/month] (*Additional domain fees will be charged separately.)

1. About Premium Kuzu Ice Bar

Made with "Gold Barrel" pineapple grown on Ishigaki Island

Dazaifu Sando Tenzan sells an original "Kuzu Ice Bar" made with kuzu (Japanese arrowroot) flour, utilizing the techniques cultivated in the production of Japanese sweets.

It offers a luxurious taste, as if the fruit itself had been frozen. It is crispy cold and has a new, soft and gentle texture. The Kuzu Ice Bar, made with seasonal fruits and a variety of other ingredients, has been well received by tourists who visit our store.

The new "Premium Kuzu Ice Bar Gold Barrel Pineapple" is a special product developed to allow customers to enjoy the appeal of the ingredients themselves more directly.

2. Our commitment to Gold Barrel Pineapple

Gold Barrel is a premium pineapple grown mainly on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture. It has a higher sugar content than ordinary pineapples and is characterized by its rich sweetness and mellow aroma. Because of its rarity, it is also called "the king of pineapples."

In this Kuzu Ice Bar, the pulp of the Gold Barrel is lavishly used. The combination of the fruit's natural sweetness and freshness with the chewy texture of kuzu has created a luxurious bar that is just like tasting the chilled fruit itself.

This is a unique Japanese sweet that is perfect for hot summer days.

3. Product Outline

Premium Kuzu Ice Bar Gold Barrel Pineapple

Premium Kudzu Ice Pop (Kuzu Ice Bar) Gold Barrel Pineapple

This premium Kuzu Ice Bar is made with luxurious Gold Barrel Pineapple from Ishigaki Island. One bite and the rich sweetness and gorgeous aroma will fill your mouth. The pulpy texture of the fruit has been preserved, so you can enjoy the crispy coldness and the mochi-like texture characteristic of kuzu at the same time.

It is recommended as a snack along the Dazaifu Sando approach or as an accompaniment to summer sightseeing.

4. sales outline

Product name: Premium Kudzu Ice Pop (Kuzu Ice Bar) Gold Barrel Pineapple

Retail price: 600 yen (1 bar) *Tax included

Sales start date ： Now on sale

Sales location ： Dazaifu Sando Tenzan Main Store

5. store outline

Store name ： Dazaifu Sando Tenzan Main Store

Location ： 2-7-12, Saifu, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka 818-0117

Business hours ： 10:00-17:00

Closed: Irregular holidays

Telephone number ： 092-918-2230

Official website ： https://www.monaka-de.com/

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

■Company Profile

Company name: Tenzan Corporation

Representative: Yoshihiro Eguchi, Representative Director

Head office location: 2-7-12, Saifu, Dazaifu, Fukuoka 818-0117, Japan

Business activities: Planning, production and sales of confectioneries, processing and sales of food products, management of direct sales stores, etc.

TEL : 092-403-3990

FAX: 092-403-3991

CODE BLUE 2026

■ CODE BLUE's Efforts to Foster the Next Generation

CODE BLUE continues to be held with one of its goals being to revitalize and strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity across Asia, as well as to discover talented young researchers from Japan and Asia and propel them onto the international stage. In particular, we firmly believe that gaining experience in an international setting will lead to significant growth for the younger generation. CODE BLUE serves as a venue for networking and friendly competition with overseas engineers, awarding research grants to outstanding young researchers and providing student staff with opportunities to attend presentations. Over 10 years since the first conference, we have promoted the building of networks among students, companies, industry organizations, and the students themselves. As a result, our efforts to foster the next generation have borne fruit, with some students securing jobs in the cybersecurity industry and even taking the stage as speakers.

1) Call for Student Staff

CODE BLUE is looking for student volunteer staff to help run the conference. While supporting the operations as a member of CODE BLUE, this is an excellent opportunity to directly experience the excitement of an international conference where researchers and engineers at the forefront of cybersecurity gather. You can attend cutting-edge presentations, work with like-minded peers, and interact with representatives from sponsor companies. Furthermore, if you are lucky, you may even have the chance to speak directly with the speakers.

● Voices of Past Student Staff (Excerpts/Summary from Questionnaire) The CODE BLUE student staff experience receives high praise every year from participating students for opportunities such as interacting with top-level experts and sponsor companies from Japan and abroad, as well as building networks with peers of their generation. The following are some of the comments received from past participants:

- Enhanced Career Resolution through Interaction with Experts and Companies

"By talking directly with experts and corporate professionals active on the front lines globally and domestically, I was able to understand the skills required in this field, which significantly increased the clarity of my future career."

- Building Networks with Peers and Boosting Motivation 

"I was able to interact deeply with like-minded peers from all over the country. We inspired each other, and my motivation for future research and learning in the cybersecurity field improved dramatically."

- Gaining World-Class Knowledge and Experience in Running a Large-Scale Event

"In addition to gaining cutting-edge knowledge, being involved behind the scenes in running one of Japan's largest international conferences made me realize the importance of adaptability and communication, leading to practical growth."

Application form

https://forms.gle/Kh4H3H1LgrTRgJy98

Image of CODE BLUE 2026 Student Staff Recruitment. The Japanese translates to "Connect with like-minded peers and global experts through event operations." Planned for use on social media, etc.

2) Call for Presentations by Young Engineers and Researchers (U25) CODE BLUE has established a Youth Track (U25 category) with the aim of supporting young engineers and researchers under the age of 25, and is conducting a Call for Presentations (CFP). This initiative started in 2015, and many young researchers and engineers have taken the stage since then. Each presentation goes through a strict review process by the CODE BLUE Executive Committee and Review Board, and outstanding speakers are awarded a research and development grant of up to 500,000 JPY. Please apply from the link below.

● Past 3 Years' U25 Speakers (Titles omitted, ★ indicates grant recipient)

・2025 

★ "Bypassing Anti-Debugging: Rootkit Analysis using a Hybrid Approach of Real Environment and Simulation" (Yong-Xu Yang, Heng-Ming Fan, Yu Xuan Luo)

・"BOOTKITTY: Compromising the Multi-OS Chain of Trust from Bootkit to Rootkit" (Junho Lee, HyunA Seo)

・2024

 ★ "1-Click-Fuzz: Systematic Fuzzing of Windows Kernel Drivers using Symbolic Execution" (Sangjun Park, Yunjin Park, Jongseong Kim) 

★ "All You Need is WebAssembly: Exploiting Chrome and V8 Sandbox More Than 10 Times using WASM" (Seunghyun Lee)

・2023

 ★ "Treasure Hunting in Kernel Space: Searching for Exploitable Structures in the Linux Kernel" (Yudai Fujiwara) 

★ "Hacking Electron Applications: Analyzing and Defending Against Vulnerabilities in Electron Applications" (Inseo An, Jaemin Min)

Call for Speakers (U25)

Japanese ： https://codeblue.jp/youth/presentations-youth-track/

English ： https://codeblue.jp/en/youth/presentations-youth-track/

Deadline ： Friday, July 31, 23:59(JST/UTC+9)

Yu Xuan Luo (left) and Yong-Xu Yang (center), who were awarded grants at CODE BLUE 2025, with Asuka Nakajima (right) from the Review Board (Judge + Presenter)

■About CODE BLUE

CODE BLUE" is an international conference on cyber security where top-class experts from Japan and abroad gather. The conference invites prominent researchers from around the world to share their cutting-edge research results and provide opportunities for exchange.

CODE BLUE 2026, now in its 14th year, will be held at the same venue as last year, Belle Salle Takadanobaba, with the conference taking place on November 17 (Tuesday) and 18 (Wednesday). In addition, there will be workshops, contests, booths by sponsors, and networking parties. This year's conference will again be held in a face-to-face format and will not be streamed online*.

Prior to the conference, training will be held at the Bellesalle Shinjuku Grand Conference Center from November 11 (Wed.) to 15 (Sun.), 2011.

*After the conference, lectures that have been approved by the lecturers will be made available to the general public after going through an archived video for participants only.

■Outline of CODE BLUE 2026

[Trainings] 

Dates: 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] 

Dates: November 17 (Tue) - 18 (Wed), 2026 

Venue: Bellesalle Takadanobaba (Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Garden Tower B2 & 1F) 

Language: Simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English will be provided (*excluding some sessions). 

Format: In-person

[Ticket Prices]

 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 via the Registration page on our official website:

(Japanese) https://codeblue.jp/registration/

(English) https://codeblue.jp/en/registration/

(For Press) https://codeblue.jp/press-registration/

[Website & SNS]

Website: https://codeblue.jp/

SNS:

[X (formerly Twitter)] https://x.com/codeblue_jp

[Facebook] https://facebook.com/codeblue.jp

[LinkedIn] https://www.linkedin.com/company/codeblue-jp

[Organization]

Organizer: CODE BLUE Executive Committee

Management: CODE BLUE Secretariat (BLUE, Inc.)

■ 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

Speakers from leading Japanese manufacturing companies such as TOTO Corporation, OMRON Corporation, and Murata Machinery Co., Ltd. will speak and discuss the skills required of the next generation of engineers, practical examples of training, and issues in the field.

Event details: https://maicom.jp/other-services/conf/

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Background of "Monozukuri Engineer Training Conference

The environment surrounding the manufacturing industry is changing dramatically with the rapid spread of generative AI and intensifying competition for human resources. Under these circumstances, the question is being raised as to what is needed to continue to demonstrate value as an "engineer" 10 years into the future. In engineer education and human resource development, we are now in a phase where new perspectives and ways of thinking that are not bound by conventional frameworks are required.

About "Manufacturing Engineer Training Conference

This conference will share the real issues in engineer training and development from various perspectives through keynote speeches, practical examples from companies, and panel discussions, targeting management, technical planning and education staff, human resources staff, engineers in active service, and development managers in the manufacturing industry.

Practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in the field and hints for achieving results as an organization will be provided.

■Outline of the event

Event name: Manufacturing Engineer Training Conference

　　　　　　 ～What are the skills required for engineers in the next 10 years?

Date and Time ： July 10 (Friday), 12:30 - 16:40, 17:00 - Reception

Venue: Kyoto Terrsa, West Bldg. 3F Conference Room 2

　　　　　　 (70 Higashi-Kujo-Shimotonden-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, 601-8047, Japan)

　　　　　　 15 minutes on foot to the south from JR Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit West Exit)

　　　　　　 5 minutes on foot to the east from Toji Station on the Kintetsu Line

　　　　　　 5 minutes on foot to the west from Exit 4 of Subway Kujo Station

Participation fee: Free (5,500 yen (including tax) for the reception)

Target ： Management, technical planners, educators, and human resources personnel in the manufacturing industry,

　　　　　　 engineers, development managers, etc.

Capacity : 50 people (advance registration required)

　　　　　　 Please note that competitors are not allowed to attend.

　　　　　　 *Please note that we reserve the right to refuse participation at our discretion.

Sponsor : Maicom Corporation

Application Method ： Please apply in advance from the following website.

Official website: https://maicom.jp/other-services/conf/

A reception will be held after the lectures to provide an opportunity for the speakers and participants to exchange information. This is a great opportunity for networking with others who are interested in human resource development in the manufacturing industry.

Contents

Keynote Speech

What are the elements necessary for engineers of the future?　The "Two-faced Nosume" (Japanese only)

Mr. Toshimi Kitazumi, Fellow, TOTO Ltd.

Keynote Speech Mr. Toshimi Kitazumi, Fellow, TOTO Ltd.

User's Lecture

Engineer Training and Development Capability Enhancement from the Customer's Point of View

～Practical Examples of Mechanical Design and Project Management

OMRON Corporation

Industrial Automation Business Company

Kenji Murata, General Manager, 1st Development Department, Sensor Division, Industrial Automation Business Company, OMRON Corporation

User Lecture Mr. Kenji Murata, General Manager, Sensor Division 1 Development Department, Omron Corp.

Lecture

Idea Generator, Mechanism Creator

～Talented human resources" to survive in the manufacturing industry in the next 10 years

Mr. Hiroyuki Taguchi, Taguchi Professional Engineers Office

Lecture by Mr. Hiroyuki Taguchi, Taguchi Professional Engineers Office

Lecture by user

The Realities of 3DCAD Introduction - Gap between Ideal and Reality

Mr. Daisuke Harada, Manager, Engineering Management Section, CFA Engineering Department 2, Murata Machinery Co.

User lecture: Mr. Daisuke Harada, Manager, Engineering Management Section, CFA Engineering Department 2, Murata Machinery, Ltd.

Panel Discussion

Skill Map for the Future

Company Profile

Company name: Maicom Corporation

Representative: Maiko Mogi, President

Location: 942 Win Aoyama, 2-2-15 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062

Establishment ： April 2022

Business description: Planning, organizing, operating, and consulting for human resource development and technical education for the manufacturing industry, etc.

Capital: 1 million yen

URL ： https://maicom.jp

For inquiries regarding this event, please contact

Maicom Corporation

TEL ： 03-6869-6944

Inquiry form: https://maicom.jp/contact/

Key Visual

The official website of the exhibition: https://kimoiten.jp/kimo2026/site_tokyo.html

What is the "creepy" exhibition?

This exhibition introduces and exhibits a collection of creatures from around the world, highlighting creatures with strange appearances that have never been seen before or that one would not want to encounter in one's everyday life.

Many people may first feel a sense of disgust toward these creatures, but they all live in their respective habitats, interacting with each other and fulfilling their roles in the environment. The shapes, colors, and ecology that we find "creepy" are the creatures' unique forms and ways of life that cannot be changed by any other.

Why don't you take a step beyond "creepy" and take a closer look at these precious creatures?

Introducing and exhibiting strange-looking creatures from around the world

Outline of the exhibition

Dates: May 23 (Sat) - July 5 (Sun), 2026

Hours: 11:00-19:00

　　　　　 Admission until 30 minutes before closing time.

Venue ： Space 634, Tokyo Solamachi 5th floor (1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)

　　　　　 Tokyo Skytree Station (Main Exit)

　　　　　 Tokyo Metro Oshiage Station, B3 floor, Exit B3, Exit A2

Admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and older) 1,200 yen Children (up to elementary school students) 800 yen

　　　　　 Admission is free for children under 3 years old.

Sponsor ： KIMOI Exhibition Office

Official URL ： https://kimoiten.jp/kimo2026/site_tokyo.html

Highlights

＜AR Zone

When you read the 2D code in the venue, a giant ●● will appear on your smartphone!

AR Zone

<GM Street

Projection mapping for maximum thrill!

GM Street

<Monster Box

Overcome the discomfort and complete the mission!

Monster BOX

<Contact Corner

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00pm to 3:30pm, you can touch a creepy animal*.

Kimoani is an abbreviation for "creepy animals.

Touching Corner: <Corner for selling insect foods

＜Entomophagy Sales Corner

Entomophagy of TAKEO, a brand specializing in entomophagy, will be on sale at the venue!

Entomophagy Sales Corner

[Labeling for animal handling]

Name or Designation: Taku Shiraishi, President of Animalis Co. Name of Business: Creepy Exhibition 2026 Location of Business: Space 634, 5th floor, Tokyo Solamachi, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Type of Animal Handling Business and Registration Number: Exhibit 26, Kyoto Exhibition No. 009061 Registration Date: April 22, 2026 Expiration Date April 22, 2026 Expiration Date: April 21, 2031 Animal Handling Supervisor: Shigeru Imai

For inquiries from the general public, please contact

Creepy Exhibition Office

E-Mail: info@kimoiten.jp

The school provides unique immersion education in which English is nurtured as an "environment" rather than a "subject" from an early age, and as a result, the average child in the second grade of elementary school has obtained the level 2 Eiken test. As a result, we have achieved an average of students in the second grade of elementary school obtaining Level 2 of the English Proficiency Test (EIKEN). In the most recent test in May 2026, more than 8 elementary school students passed the first round of the EIKEN Level 2 test (self-assessment), a preliminary result.

Many of our graduates have been accepted by the Gosanke, Toshimaoka, Komato, and other difficult-to-enter schools. This is attracting attention as a new educational strategy for today's students with limited time available to take entrance exams.

Background: Why "English first" before taking junior high school entrance exams?

Background: Why "English First" Before Taking Junior High School Entrance Exams?

The current junior high school entrance examinations have reached their peak as the curriculum of major cram schools has become more sophisticated and the competition for entrance examinations has intensified. Children, especially those in the upper grades, are overwhelmed with a huge amount of homework, especially in math and Japanese, and commuting to cram schools, and their disposable time has reached its limit.

Against this backdrop, some families, especially working families with high educational awareness, have adopted this approach, adopting the strategy of "completing English first, before studying for the entrance examination in earnest.

By completing English at a relatively early stage, these families are able to focus all of their learning resources on the four subjects of math, Japanese, science, and social studies from 5th grade onward, rather than taking the English entrance exam. As a result, this leads to the creation of an environment in which students can easily concentrate on learning the four subjects for the success rate at difficult-to-enter schools. This is not simply a matter of nurturing "children who are good at English," but has attracted strong interest from many educators and parents as "a new educational approach that changes the very strategy for junior high school entrance examinations.

Minimax's two "insane approaches to education

Minimax does not teach English skills only by spending time at a desk, as in a typical "tutoring" school.

1) Creating an environment where students "speak English like they breathe" (immersion education)

By creating an overwhelmingly English-speaking environment from early childhood, we do not use the step of translating into Japanese as much as possible, and instead nurture a "sense of thinking in English". As a result, many students reach the level of EIKEN Level 2 in their early elementary school years, naturally acquiring a sense of "using English" rather than "studying English.

2. "Liberal Arts" class for "beyond EIKEN Level 2

Students who have passed EIKEN Level 2 or Level 2 are not merely learning English, but are also learning about science, history, culture, and world affairs in English, and developing the ability to hold their own opinions and debate in English. As a result, our students acquire the essential English skills to read long passages, write, and interview at the EIKEN Level 2, not by "solving them as a study" but by "using them naturally as a dialogue.

Amazing results of success and advancement to higher education (most recent and preliminary figures for FY2026)

Preliminary results of the 1st (May) Eiken test in FY2026: More than 8 elementary school students passed the 1st test of Eiken Level 2 (self-assessment).

School average: Achieved the trend of students obtaining EIKEN Level 2 at a young age (2nd grade elementary school students).

Academic Year 2025 Results: 6 students passed EIKEN Level 2 and 22 students passed EIKEN Level 2 Plus.

Results of students entering difficult junior high schools in Japan: The number of students who have been accepted to top-class difficult schools in Japan, such as Kaisei, Sakurain, Azabu, Toshimaoka Girls' School, Musashi, and SFC, and the periods for which they were accepted, are clearly indicated.

Excellent support for students going on to higher education abroad: In the past 2-3 years, more than 12 students have gone on to boarding schools in Switzerland, one of the world's best educational environments.

Liberal Arts class

Plastic Surgery whiteboard

School Overview

Minimax International School is a bilingual school that provides immersion education from an early age, enabling students to prepare for entrance exams to difficult-to-enter junior high schools in Japan and to receive a global education at the same time.

School Name ： Minimax International School

Operating company: Minimax Co.

Location ： 3F Shirogane Building, 1-2-12 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Official website : https://www.minimax-int.com/

This donation was made possible after Mr. Kaneko, President and Representative Director of the Company, participated in a hands-on program held by the Eye Mate Association on May 30, 2026 (Saturday), and deeply empathized with the philosophy and social significance of the activities of this foundation.

Experience Walking" with Eye Mate

The "essence of support" learned through the experience

In the program on the day of the event, the staff of the Eye Mate Association explained the current situation and social issues surrounding the visually impaired, and participants had a "trial walk" with an eye mate, role plays to learn appropriate support methods for the visually impaired, and a question-and-answer session with the participants.

In particular, the experience of walking with an eye-mate was a valuable opportunity for the participants to realize the importance of "walking support based on trust" and to deepen their understanding of the anxiety and difficulties that visually impaired people experience in their daily lives.

Through this experience, Mr. Kaneko strongly felt that "the support needed by society begins not only with knowledge, but also with an "attitude of trying to know." In addition to this donation, he has decided to become a support member in order to provide ongoing support for the activities.

Continuous Support, Not One-Stop-Shop Support

It takes a long time and a lot of support to raise eye-mates. We will support the activities of the Eye Mate Association over the long term by not only making a one-time donation but also making continuous donations as a Support Member.

We believe that facing social issues as a company and continuing to provide sustainable support will lead to the realization of a better society.

Shinya Kaneko, Representative Director

I am very grateful for the opportunity to experience the activities of the Eye Mate Association, and I have learned anew about the daily lives of visually impaired people and the important role that guide dogs play in their daily lives. I realized that Eye Mate is not just a guide dog or assistance dog, but an irreplaceable partner who accompanies them in their lives.

Although what we can do as a company is limited, we believe that it is meaningful to act first and continue to do so. As a company that supports people's lives through housing, Relize Home will continue to face social issues and provide ongoing support.

■Relize Home's social contribution activities

Based on our philosophy of "enriching the lives of our clients and their families through real estate," in addition to providing value related to housing, as a company we are actively involved in contributing to local communities and social issues.

We will continue to work toward the realization of a sustainable society by creating a better future through both our business activities and social contribution activities.

Outline of the donation

Date of donation: June 1, 2026 (Monday)

Donation to: Eye Mate Association

　　　　　 https://www.eyemate.org/

Purpose: To promote understanding of the visually impaired and contribute to the realization of a symbiotic society

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 / Buying and reselling of used condominiums / 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

Produced by the food consulting group "hanninmae", this will be the 32nd Milk Do Drake store in Japan (5 stores in Hokkaido and 27 stores outside of Hokkaido).

The "Caramel Glaze" (420 yen) is available only at the store in front of Toritsudaigaku Ekimae. The doughnut is made by blending fresh cream from Hokkaido with richly flavored caramel and coating it with Hokkaido raw milk flavored with caramel, allowing customers to enjoy two different caramel flavors in the cream and coating.

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. In addition, since we can see the face of the company from production to sales, everyone from children to the elderly can enjoy Milked Drake's fresh doughnuts with peace of mind and safety.

Caramel Glaze" limited to stores

Milk Drake expanding to 32 stores nationwide

Smiling staff at the store in front of Toritsudaigaku Ekimae

Dairy cows from our partner dairy farm

Line of the Toritsudaigaku Ekimae store.

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, with customers lining up every day to get their doughnuts.

Unlike conventional doughnuts, "raw doughnuts" have a texture that disappears in your mouth and is so soft that it almost crumbles when you hold it in your 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 does not contain preservatives, gives the dough a rich, sweet taste. The cream is made from fresh milk from the Nekushiro region of Hokkaido, and various flavored creams are prepared based on the rich fresh cream. The cake is deep-fried at high temperature to make the outside crispy and the inside melt in your 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

Pure whip

Chocolat Nut

Mixed sugar: 320 yen

Pure whip : 380 yen

Earl Grey : 420 yen

Homemade custard : 380 yen

Homemade tiramisu ：420 yen

Milked Glaze ：380 yen

Chocolat Nuts ：480 yen

Happy An Butter ：460 yen

Pistachio ： 520 yen

Soft soybean flour ：320 yen

Caramel Glaze" limited to stores : 420 yen

All prices include tax.

Store Outline

Store name ： "MILK DO dore iku? Toritsudaigaku Ekimae Store

Location ： 1F Toritsudaigaku YF Building, 1-9-3 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0031

Closed: None

Business hours: 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. *Close as soon as all of the items are gone.

Form of service ： Take-out

Price range including tax ： 320 yen to 520 yen

TEL ： 03-6421-3863

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

SiOKUMA BAKERY

Gyu-Yotei

Ebi Senjin

Company Profile

Company name: DS Co.

Representative: Ryohei Shimada, President

Address: 401, Aitex Building, 1-15-9 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 542-0082

Phone ： 06-7777-8693

Business : Operation of restaurants

Company name: MILK DO dore iku Co.

Representative ： Naohiro Nobuta, Representative Director

Location ： 1-10, Kita 8-jo Nishi 23-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0008, Japan

Phone: 011-688-5994

Business : Operation and franchising of doughnut specialty stores

URL : https://milkdo-doreiku.com/

For inquiries from customers regarding the store and products handled, please contact

MILK DO dore iku Co.

Tel: 011-688-5994

Product image of Hoya-Pla

Ingredient "Plasmalogen

Plasmalogen is a type of lipid found in the human brain, nerves, heart, and muscles, and plays an important role in protecting the body from inflammation and oxidative stress. However, it has been reported (DOI: 10.5551/jat.14.12) that plasmalogens in the brain decrease with age, and plasmalogens have been attracting attention as an ingredient for brain care in recent years.

Features

The greatest feature of this product is that it contains stabilized plasmalogen.

While plasmalogen has been the focus of much attention for its functionality, its unique structure makes it highly reactive and unstable, making it difficult to use in industry.

By making full use of our proprietary powder technology (enzyme cross-linked gelatin microencapsulation technology), we have succeeded in significantly improving the plasmalogen residual rate in products and stabilizing plasmalogen, leading to the launch of the "Hoya-Pla" supplement.

Regional and Industry-Academia Collaboration

Hoya is a familiar food in Miyagi and other parts of the Tohoku region, and is a rare food that contains all the five basic tastes of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, taurine, DHA, and other nutrients, and is also reported to contain high levels of plasmalogens, which have the same structure as the human brain (DOI: 10.1007/s11745-015-4112-y). Hoya-Pla is made entirely from the peeled (edible) parts of hoya without extracting any components, and the rich nutrients of hoya, including plasmalogen, are contained in the product as a whole.

Together with Professor Miyazawa of Tohoku University's New Industry Creation Hatchery Center (NICHe), who has long been studying plasmalogens in sea squirt, we began research and development of plasmalogen powder (R3 Support-in Project), and with the cooperation of local companies and universities, we finally succeeded in bringing "Hoya-Pla" to market. We will deliver products filled with the charms of Tohoku to all over Japan.

Product Information

Plasmalogen content: 1,000 μg (per 1 g of powder, per 4 capsules)

Shelf life ： 10 months at room temperature (after production)

Volume ： (1) 6.5g (20 capsules) for 5 days (2) 26g (80 capsules) for 20 days

Ingredients: Hoya extract (manufactured in Japan), dextrin,

　　　　　　　　　　　　 Vegetable oils/gelatin, processed starch, sodium phosphate,

　　　　　　　　　　　　 pH adjuster, emulsifier, cellulose, stabilizer (CMC),

　　　　　　　　　　　　 Antioxidant (rosemary extract), enzyme

Sales website : https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ajisou-kurabu/

Hoya-pla is a registered trademark of Aobakasei Co.

Company Profile

Company name: Aobakasei Co.

Representative: Yoshi Ishida, President and Representative Director

Location: 3-2-5 Osawa, Izumi-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 981-3137, Japan

Founded: August 1956

Business activities: Manufacturing, sales, and wholesale of food additives and food ingredients

Capital ： 40 million yen

URL ： https://www.aobakasei.co.jp/

For inquiries regarding products, please contact

Development and Sales Section

TEL: 022-346-1377

The theme of the exhibition is "penguins" and "goldfish," which have contrasting charms, yet somehow soothe the heart and bring a cool feeling to the senses. The exhibition will offer a cool worldview where healing and art blend together for this summer only.

Exhibited work: Valley Traveler

Exhibited work: Yuuki Nakatsubara (1)

Pen Gyoten 2026" official website: http://tgs.jp.net/event/pengyo

What is "Pen Gyo Exhibition"?

This is an exhibition of "healing" artworks based on the theme of two contrasting creatures: penguins, which swim lightly in the sea, and goldfish, which dance gracefully and slowly in the water. Although they live in different environments, both creatures bring a sense of relaxation and coolness to the hearts of those who see them.

With the arrival of summer in full swing, a collection of cool and relaxing works of art will be gathered together. Through photographs and artwork, the exhibition will present a unique worldview that blends the dynamism of penguins with the elegance of goldfish, capturing fleeting moments of beauty and the rich expressions of these creatures that the naked eye misses. The exhibition will offer visitors new discoveries and impressions.

A cool art competition between goldfish and penguins. A collection of new exhibits and limited edition works!

The exhibition will be decorated by "Koki Shinoda (@kokishnd)," who has more than 12,000 followers on SNS, with his photographs of unique penguins from all over the world. Yuuki Nakatsuhara (@goldfish_yuki) will show his new works featuring a variety of goldfish, including the Dutch pond smelt, for the first time at this exhibition. In addition, new works by "Kuwapen (@98pen)" and "Rurunakku (@ruru79)" will also be on display, allowing visitors to enjoy the world view expressed by their own sensibilities.

In the sales corner, where you can enjoy a cool feeling in the hot summer, "Yogiba Kaziko (@marik0.iwam0t0)", popular for her transparent accessories that seem to trap a moment of the water scene, will exhibit her works. In addition, "erakuro-ya (@erakuro.kingyo)," which creates each piece by hand, plans to produce and sell its largest-ever aquarium piece for this exhibition. In addition, penguin goods will include "Glass Studio Frozen Ocean (@frozenocean_ruriko)," which expresses the transparency and loveliness of glasswork, "Komame.sha" which produces goods using cloth and paper, and "Penginya (@penguin_ya)" and others.

A variety of creators, including nine groups that are exhibiting for the first time, have gathered to present a lineup of new works and limited items that can only be found here. Please enjoy the cool world of goldfish and penguins this summer.

Participating artists: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/releases/602693/att_602693_1.pdf

■Books by popular creator "Ozone" will be on sale and autographed by lottery!

Popular creator "Ozone" (@aika.ozone), who has more than 140,000 followers on SNS, will be selling his book "Pepe in the City! Emptiness Cute Adelie Penguin" will be sold at the venue only. In addition, there will be a special event in which a total of six winners will be selected by drawing from among those who purchase the book to win an autographed copy.

■Supreme Battle of the Sea Creatures! A special screening of the popular ranking video will be held!

At a special space in the venue, special videos will be shown to show the attractiveness of sea creatures. Penguins, jellyfish, dolphins, seals, and Chinese eels, all of which are popular in aquariums, will appear in a ranking format. Visitors can enjoy the adorable behavior and powerful appearance of these creatures with the realistic sensation that only the large screen can provide.

What is your favorite sea creature? "What is your favorite sea creature? This is a video project that can be enjoyed by a wide range of visitors, from adults to children.

Visitors only! Post on SNS and receive a limited sticker and an original special offer for first-come, first-served visitors only!

After taking pictures, those who post on SNS with the designated hashtag will receive a limited edition sticker, newly drawn by illustrator "Chikyuudou Hanko (@chikyuudouhanko)," limited to 10 pairs per day. *End as soon as they are gone.

In addition, an original postcard drawn by Haru Nishimura (@papagazyo) will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to participate

Take a picture of the exhibition and post it on Instagram or X with the hashtag #Pen Gyo Exhibition. Show the post screen to the reception staff to participate in the campaign.

*Following the official SNS is required.

Each prize is limited in quantity and will be distributed only when all the prizes are gone.

Limited-edition goods of penguis that can only be purchased here!

At the venue, many limited-edition goods and new items featuring penguins and goldfish by popular creators will be on sale. A wide range of accessories, sundries, stationery, and three-dimensional works will be available, offering a unique world view of the "Pen-Gyo Exhibition" that can only be found here.

＜PENGUIN-YA

Pen Gyo Pouch: 2,420 yen

Tote bag with divider pocket: 5,940 yen

＜Glass Studio Frozen Ocean

Charms: 3,300 yen

Ornaments: from 4,400 yen

<Azukisha> Card pouch

Card pouch: price undecided

Stickers (round) 330 yen

Flake stickers in a can 880 yen

Mini towels 880 yen

＜_Raiku＞

Crab Koroppe brooch: 3,500 yen

Strawberry hat Koroppe strap: 3,080 yen

＜_Marmerry

Coaster 1,100 yen

Miniature original painting: 2,500 yen

Compact mirror: price undecided

<Elacro shop

Small bubble earrings: 2,750 yen

Goldfish scoop earrings/goldfish tail earrings: ¥3,080

Small goldfish dish: 3,850 yen

Miniature aquarium: 3,850 yen

＜Kazunoko

Swing goldfish earrings: 2,310 yen

Magellan penguin mobile-like earrings: 3,300 yen

＜Haru Nishimura

Goldfish illustrated book clear file: 400 yen

Masking tape: 500 yen

Penguin illustrated book: 800 yen

＜Fish farm Kajiko

Line art goldfish hair bands - Ryukin - 2,500 yen

<Hara Pecot sae.

Acrylic clip: 800 yen

Penguin mascot: 1,870 yen

Mittens: 3,100 yen

<toma> Stickers

Stickers: 270 yen

Clear file: 660 yen

Acrylic key chains: 710 yen

Masking tape: 770 yen

<Otona

Postcards 220 yen

Design paper and stickers: 550 yen each

Notepad 660 yen

T-shirts 3,500 yen

Manga book 1,800 yen

Miniature original drawings 4,000 yen

＜Creative Motion

Penguin Cafe Notepad 550 yen

＜Penguin Cafe Notepad 550 yen

Key chain price undecided

Kureishi figure

Kotei Chicks figure price undecided

Scene Figure (Child Rearing)

＜KOMACHI

Waterproof and weatherproof stickers for your enjoyment 300 yen

Ogoregokko stickers - ¥880 each

Okegoregokko action keys - 990 yen each

Hand towel 1,100 yen

Ice cream mascot: 1,100 yen

＜Pets making things

Esa-kare Penguins tote bag with inside pocket 2,000 yen

＜OZONE

New stickers Price undecided

Die-cut Emptiness stickers: 350 yen

Dancing Adelie Penguins Clear File: 660 yen

Pepe penguins in the city! Cute Adelie Penguins in Emptiness" book 1,320 yen

The above are just some of the items that will be released. All prices include tax.

Outline of the exhibition

Tokyo

Exhibition name: Penguin and goldfish joint photo exhibition and illustration sales exhibition

　　　　　 Pen Fish Exhibition 2026" Date & Time: July 10, 2026 (Fri.)

Date & Time: July 10 (Fri.) - July 26 (Sun.), 2026

Hours of operation: Weekdays and Sundays 11:00-17:00 / Saturdays and holidays 11:00-18:00

Closed: Mondays (Open on Monday, July 20 (national holiday))

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 : 36 groups

Sponsor : BACON Co.

URL : http://tgs.jp.net/event/pengyo

Nagoya

Exhibition Title： Joint Exhibition of Penguin and Goldfish Photographs and Illustrations for Sale

　　　　　 Pen Fish Exhibition 2026 in Nagoya

Date & Time： August 1 (Sat) - August 16 (Sun), 2026

Hours of operation: 11:00-17:00

Closed: Every Monday and Tuesday

　　　　　 (Open on August 11 (Tue., national holiday) and closed on August 12 (Wed., substitute holiday))

Venue ： TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.

　　　　　 1-17-12 Shinsakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0007, Japan

Admission: 700 yen / children under 3 years old are admitted for free

Exhibitors : 36 groups

Sponsor : BACON Co.

URL : http://tgs.jp.net/event/pengyo

The above is a schedule and is subject to change.

What is BACON Co.

BACON offers proposals for exhibition planning with the aim of organizing, proposing, and promoting high-quality exhibitions in Japan and abroad, increasing the number of visitors, and enhancing 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

This event will be held in cooperation with Dig Bowl Kichijoji (Dig Co., Ltd.), a bowling alley in Kichijoji, and will be a new event in Kichijoji in June. The theme of the event is "Scandinavian" because Scandinavian culture, which values "rich everyday life," is highly compatible with the nature-loving and humane lifestyle of Kichijoji.

At the GREENING Plaza on the 3rd floor of Coppice Kichijoji A, visitors can enjoy dancing to traditional music around a maypole, an essential part of the Midsummer celebration to celebrate the blessings of the sun and enjoy the arrival of summer. The event also includes a marché with fashionable Scandinavian goods and delicious Scandinavian cuisine, allowing visitors to enjoy Scandinavian culture while touring the streets of Kichijoji and discovering new attractions of the area.

Kichijoji Midsummer Visual

Kichijoji Midsummer / Coppis Kichijoji Greening Plaza Event

At the GREENING plaza on the 3rd floor of Coppice Kichijoji A building, there will be many contents to enjoy Scandinavian culture.

Kichijoji Mid-Summer in Coppice Kichijoji

Date & Time: June 20 (Sat.) & 21 (Sun.), 2026, 11:00-17:00

Stage Booths

Midsummer Greening Stage

Date & Time: June 20 (Sat.) & 21 (Sun.), 2026 14:00-16:00

Venue: Coppice Kichijoji A Bldg. 3F GREENING Plaza (Maypole area)

Description: A participatory stage to experience the traditional music and dance that are essential to the Midsummer celebrations in Scandinavian Sweden.

　　　 Participatory stage to experience the traditional music and dance that is an essential part of Midsummer in Scandinavian Sweden. Children and adults can dance in a circle together,

　　　 The performance will include 8 songs and dance pieces with familiar choreography that can be danced in a circle with children and adults alike.

　　　 The live music will be performed by three talented artists.

Profile of performers:

Nyckelharpa Performers: Ms. Akane Minemura / Ms. Mikako Mizuno

Ms. Akane Minemura is a player of the Nyckelharpa, a traditional Scandinavian instrument. She has performed at many large Scandinavian events such as Metza. Currently, she is teaching Nyckelharpa at a Nyckelharpa school and making efforts to popularize Scandinavian music in Japan.

Singing and Dance Instruction: Mr. IKUMI

Ikumi is a vocalist who graduated from Musashino Academia Musicae. Having lived in Sweden for 13 years, she is deeply familiar with the local culture and music. Her overwhelming singing ability and warm dance lectures that bring smiles to everyone's faces will enliven the audience.

LIVE Performers

Rasmus Krumpf Greeting

Date & Time : June 20 (Sat.) & 21 (Sun.), 2026

　　　　　 Each day (1) 11:30-12:00 / (2) 13:15-13:45 / (3) 15:00-15:30

Program Description: Since its birth in Denmark in 1951, the bear "Ras" has been loved all over the world.

　　　　　 Rasmuskrump, a bear that has been loved around the world since its birth in Denmark in 1951, will come to GREENING Plaza.

　　　　　 Rasmuskrump, a bear with red and white polka dots, will come to GREENING Square to play. Rasmus, with his trademark red and white polka-dot pants

　　　　　 Rasmus is curious, adventurous, and loves pancakes.

　　　　　 and pancakes are his favorite food. This time, to bring even more smiles to Kichijoji in early summer,

　　　　　 three meet and greets per day. Of course, you can take pictures,

　　　　　 high-fives, hugs, and other fun activities with Rasmus.

　　　　　 and hugs, and create the most enjoyable memories with Rasmus.

　　　　　 Children and adults are of course welcome.

Rasmus Krumpf Costume

Scandinavian Marche Booth

●ILLUMS (interior goods, tableware)

ILLUMS is a lifestyle store dealing in interior goods and catalog gifts centering on Scandinavian design.

We offer a wide variety of items that add comfort and color to your life.

ILLUMS Image

Kettunen (bags, sundries)

Kettunen offers a variety of Scandinavian items that have been carefully selected by a couple living in Scandinavian Finland and a staff member living in Japan.

Scandinavian goods koloni (Vintage Scandinavian goods)

Please enjoy good old ceramics, glass, fabrics, and handicrafts collected from Finland and Sweden.

Scandinavian goods koloni image

Inne nordic life (Vintage Scandinavian tableware)

We introduce attractive Scandinavian vintage tableware mainly from Arabia in Finland.

We deal in rare items that are not seen very often, so please come and visit us.

inne nordic life image

Atelier Gallery Kurragomma (brooches, Swedish stamps, wooden goods)

Located in Nakamichi-dori, Kichijoji, kurragomma offers children's atelier, Swedish language classes, and artists' goods, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Kurragomma means "hide-and-seek" in Swedish.

Atelier Gallery Kurragomma image

Swedish confectionery Lilla Katten (baked sweets of Swedish origin)

Lilla Katten offers handmade Swedish confectioneries, mainly cookies of Swedish origin.

Svente (Lithuanian honey wine, whiskey, fruit wine, snacks, etc.)

Direct import of carefully selected items from Lithuania. We introduce the charm of Lithuania in a wide range of genres such as unique liquors, vegan food, amber accessories, and Lithuanian goods. We will be selling alcoholic beverages and snacks.

Svente image

Bellbet (Scandinavian goods)

Selling Scandinavian vintage furniture and other items purchased in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe.

Bergs Potter, a pottery brand born in Denmark during World War II in 1942, and other items will be sold.

Bellbet image

Hiroslojd (Sami bracelets, earrings, necklaces)

Hiroslojd produces and sells Sami bracelets, earrings, and necklaces, which are traditional handicrafts of the Sami, reindeer nomads living in the Lapland region of Northern Europe.

Hiroslojd image

Norrhem (daily necessities made by weaving, embroidery, and wool)*Only on Saturday, June 20

Hemslojd (handicrafts) from Dalarna, the "spiritual home" of the Swedes, and traditional Swedish crafts that are rooted in daily life and bring comfort.

Handicrafts such as weaving, embroidery and wool spinning will be on sale.

Norrhem image

Petitio (Scandinavian vintage textiles, embroidery, textiles, tableware)*Only on Saturday, June 20

The unique warmth of timelessly loved Scandinavian handcrafts will be presented along with their stories.

Pietio Image

Kitchen Wagon Booth

puputtaa metsa (Scandinavian open sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, soups, etc.)

Puputtaa metsa, a twice-a-month cafe that opened in Kichijoji in September 2025, makes its first appearance at Coppis Kichijoji.

We make Scandinavian style open sandwiches, soups, cinnamon rolls, etc. with carefully selected ingredients from Gunma.

puputtaa metsa image

MIKKELLER JAPAN (hot dogs, beer)

MIKKELLER is a craft beer brand from Copenhagen, Denmark.

Collaborating with breweries around the world, MIKKELLER has created innovative beers with a free spirit and is now present in more than 40 countries.

The beer lineup includes three types from MIKKELLER NZ, a MIKKELLER JAPAN project.

All beers are light and easy to drink, yet have a strong character that will make you want to have another one.

As for food, authentic Danish-style hot dogs will be on sale. The sausage, pickles, and fried onion hot dogs with spices and herbs are a perfect match for beer.

MIKKELLER JAPAN Image

Arnold (doughnuts)

Arnold's is a doughnut and coffee shop originating from Finland. Arnold's original doughnuts are a combination of the traditional Finnish fried pastry "Munkki" and American doughnuts, and have a unique texture. The combination of a less sweet doughnut and a sweet glaze of various flavors makes for a unique taste experience.

Arnold Image

An exhibition that brings a sense of Scandinavia to the Coppice Kichijoji building is also being held.

Rasmus Krump Exhibition

Date: June 1 (Mon.) - June 21 (Sun.)

Location： Building A, 3rd floor, in front of the escalator

Description： A character of a bear who loves pancakes created by Danish artists, Mr. and Mrs. Hansen.

　　　 The character is a bear who loves pancakes created by the Danish artists, Mr. and Mrs. Hansen. Copenhagen, Denmark.

　　　 It is also the official mascot of Tivoli Park, the world's oldest amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark,

　　　 Rasmuskrump, the official mascot of Tivoli Park, the world's oldest amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark, is celebrating his 75th anniversary,

　　　 Rasmuskrump is also the official mascot of Tivoli Park, the world's oldest amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Rasmuskrump Exhibit

Memory drawers: Scandinavian photo exhibition of people related to Scandinavia & Yukiko Kitagawa's solo exhibition

Date: Monday, June 1 - Tuesday, June 30

Location： 4th floor, liaison corridor

Description： Works that evoke memories of Scandinavia will be exhibited.

Drawing Memory

■Kichijoji Midsummer Collaborative Event

A stamp rally will be held at Coppice Kichijoji and Dig Bowl Kichijoji, the main venues of Kichijoji Midsummer.

By stamping the stamp column on the inside of the Kichijoji Midsummer flyer, you will receive one of the limited edition Kichijoji Midsummer stickers.

Date ： June 20 (Sat.) and 21 (Sun.), 2026

Stamp location ： In front of the escalator on the 3rd floor of Coppis Kichijoji A building / inside Dig Bowl Kichijoji

Privilege exchange location: Coppis Kichijoji B Bldg. 1F Information Desk / Dig Bowl Kichijoji Reception Desk

Kichijoji Midsummer/Dig Bowl Kichijoji Event

Flower crown & dried flower wreath workshop taught by a florist in town

Date ： June 20 (Sat.) & 21 (Sun.), 2026, 10:00-16:00

Venue ： Dig Bowl Kichijoji

Fee: 1,800 yen (tax included) for reservations / 2,000 yen (tax included) on the day of registration

　　　　 Includes an invitation ticket for the next bowling event

　　　　 For reservations, please contact Dig Bowl Kichijoji.

Description: A workshop to make flower crowns with real flowers. After making flower crowns

　　　　 Join the dance around the maypole at Coppice Kichijoji.

Cooperation ： Flower Shop Hayashi

Flower crown workshop

Coppice BOWL Challenge

Date: June 20 (Sat.) and 21 (Sun.), 2026

Venue: Dig Bowl Kichijoji

Description: Participants will receive a prize if they can leave only one of the randomly generated Kopis pins (green pins) during the game of bowling.

First time molook experience

Date : Saturday, June 20, 2026, 13:00-16:00

Venue: Dig Bowl Kichijoji

Participation fee: Free of charge

Description ： Let's try Molok on the bowling lane.

　　　　 Even if you are a beginner, you will be taught!

　　　　 You can enjoy with your friends and family.

Cooperation ： Nishi-Tokyo Mollock Club (Japan Mollock Association Regional Registration Organization)

MORUCK

Viking Life Game

Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026

Venue: Dig Bowl Kichijoji

Description: A life game event by the Nordic Studies Group of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies!

　　　 You can play board games with your children. There will be prizes for those who complete the game!

　　　 Please join us while waiting for bowling or before/after bowling.

Nordic Potatoes", a limited time menu of the Nordic WALK

Date: Monday, June 1 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

Venue: Dig Bowl Kichijoji restaurant space

Description: The Nordic region is associated with potatoes. During the Nordic Walk, we will be offering an original menu item called "Nordic Potatoes" for a limited time only.

　　　 The "Nordic Potato" will be on sale for a limited time during the Nordic Walk. Two types of truffle salt and homemade salmon dip are available.

　　　 and homemade salmon dip.

Price: 750 yen (tax included)

Nordic Potato

What is "Nordic Walk"?

A place where you can find vintage furniture, general merchandise stores, cafes, restaurants, and more... There are many Scandinavian things to see and do in Kichijoji.

This is an event where people can come into contact with Scandinavian things and culture in Kichijoji and connect them to a richer lifestyle.

What is ■Dig Bowl Kichijoji?

Located in the basement of the Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu, Dig Bowl Kichijoji is a facility where bowling, dining, and parties can be enjoyed. The restaurant offers a special atmosphere in a calmly lit space, where you can enjoy a special moment with food prepared by an authentic chef.

◆Summary of the event

Kichijoji Midsummer

Dates: June 20 (Sat.) and 21 (Sun.), 2026

Time ： 11:00 - 17:00

Venue: Coppice Kichijoji A 3rd Floor Greening Plaza / Dig Bowl Kichijoji

Admission: Free

Co-sponsor ： Coppice Kichijoji / Dig Bowl Kichijoji

Cooperation ： Kichijoji Scandinavian Walk Executive Committee

*For details of the event, please check the Coppice Kichijoji website (https://www.coppice.jp/newsandevent/coppice/29234).

*Please note that items 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), Coppis 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/

Muscle mass calculation tool [Average comparison between men and women]｜Mednor Free Health Care Tool

This tool, "Muscle mass calculation tool," is a free tool that collectively calculates five indices: lean body mass (LBM), muscle mass/skeletal muscle mass (SMM), FFMI, corrected FFMI, and skeletal muscle index (SMI) by simply entering body fat percentage, gender, age, height, and weight. The tool also displays comparisons with age-specific averages for men and women, as well as an FFMI evaluation chart and sarcopenia symptom assessment, allowing you to grasp the level of your own muscle mass from multiple perspectives.

The main functions of this tool are as follows.

Batch calculation of 5 indicators related to muscle mass

The following five indicators are calculated and displayed simultaneously based on the input of body fat percentage, sex, age, height, and weight.

Lean Body Mass (LBM): Weight minus fat mass

Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM): Weight of skeletal muscles responsible for body movement.

FFMI (Fat-Free Mass Index): An index of lean body mass corrected for height.

Adjusted FFMI (FFMI): FFMI normalized to 180 cm height.

Skeletal Muscle Mass Index (SMI): An index of skeletal muscle mass corrected for height.

Comparison with averages by sex and age

Displays comparisons with the average values for the entered gender and age. You can check at a glance where your muscle mass, FFMI, and SMI stand in comparison to the average.

FFMI evaluation chart (based on Kouri 1995)

Based on the FFMI value, a judgment such as "thin/below average/average/above average/high" is displayed based on the Kouri 1995 evaluation table.

■Sarcopenia Signs Determination (AWGS 2019)

Based on SMI values, determine signs of sarcopenia, an indicator of age-related muscle mass loss, based on the Asian Sarcopenia Working Group (AWGS) 2019 criteria.

■Fast Facts by Age

The tool provides a quick reference table of average muscle mass, FFMI, and SMI by age group for men and women, respectively, so that you can refer to the standard values for other age groups than your own.

The tool can be used in the following situations.

When you want to know the difference between your current muscle mass and the average in training or body composition management.

When you want to check specialized indices such as FFMI and SMI all at once.

When you want to check the signs of sarcopenia (risk of losing muscle mass in old age) in a simple self-check.

When you want to quickly check the calculation formulas and evaluation criteria for lean body mass, FFMI, SMI, etc.

Tool Information

Tool name: Muscle mass calculation tool [Comparison of male and female averages

URL ： https://www.edsnv.com/tools/kinniku-ryou-keisan/

Calculation indices: lean body mass (LBM) / muscle mass and skeletal muscle mass (SMM) / FFMI / corrected FFMI / SMI

　　　　　　 FFMI / corrected FFMI / skeletal muscle index (SMI)

Evaluation criteria: FFMI evaluation chart (Kouri 1995)/Sarcopenia sign assessment (AWGS 2019)

How to use : Completely free of charge from PCs and smartphones, no registration required

Release Date : June 2, 2026

■Medical Reliability

The validity of the use of data references in this tool and the text in the tool pages have been checked for any unnatural medical descriptions or expressions by a nurse with experience editing medical journals.

We hope you will use this tool for muscle mass management, training goal setting, and early detection of signs of sarcopenia.

We will continue to release free tools to help you manage your health, so please stay tuned.

Mednor Free Health Care Tools (https://www.edsnv.com/tools/)

BMI Calculator - Average weight comparison of men and women:

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/bmi-keisan/

Basal metabolic rate calculation (BMR calculation) tool:

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/kisotaisya-keisan/

Body fat percentage calculation tool (average and comparison):

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/taisibouritu-keisan/

Body fat percentage calculation tool (compare with average):

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/hyouzyun-taizyuu-keisan/

Beauty Weight Calculator - Comparison of average weights of men and women:

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/biyou-taizyuu-keisan/

Cinderella weight calculation - BMI and average weight comparison of men and women:

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/sinderera-taizyuu-keisan/

Walking calorie consumption calculation:

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/uxo-kingu-syouhi-karori-keisan/

Maintenance Calorie Calculator:

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/mentenansu-karori-keisan/

Running calorie consumption calculator:

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/ranninngu-syouhi-karori-keisan/

Kaup Index Calculator [Calculates obesity and overweight in children]:

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/kaup-keisan/

・Muscle mass calculation tool [average comparison of men and women]:

　 https://www.edsnv.com/tools/kinniku-ryou-keisan/

ROY Corporation offers a wide range of services related to housing, including home remodeling, building repair, leak repair, and roofing and exterior wall work.

In recent years, issues related to housing maintenance and the construction industry have become increasingly complex, including aging buildings, increasing natural disasters, problems with vacant houses, a shortage of craftsmen, and rising material prices.

Against this backdrop, ROY Corporation has appointed Mr. Keiichiro Aoki, who has deep knowledge of the housing and building materials distribution and construction fields, as a special advisor to strengthen its building business foundation with the aim of enhancing its ability to provide comprehensive housing-related services.

Background of Appointment as Special Advisor

Mr. Aoki has extensive experience in the housing and building materials industry, including sales, overseas assignments, direct import of building materials, management improvement of manufacturing companies, and restructuring of sales companies after M&A. At JK Holdings, Inc.

He has also been deeply involved in the distribution of building materials both domestically and internationally, including the establishment of a local subsidiary in Malaysia, procurement of building materials, quality control, and logistics systems.

In light of these changes in the environment surrounding the housing industry, ROY Corporation is working to improve construction quality, strengthen its building materials procurement system, and improve its on-site management system, among other important themes.

With the appointment of Mr. Aoki, who has extensive knowledge and network in the housing construction materials industry, as a special advisor, ROY Corporation will improve the quality of its overall construction services and strengthen its business foundation.

Areas to be strengthened

ROY Corporation will utilize Mr. Aoki's knowledge and experience to strengthen its building service system with a focus on the following areas.

Improvement of expertise in home remodeling and repair work

Strengthening the building diagnosis system for roofing, exterior walls, leaks, etc.

Expansion of procurement routes for building materials

Strengthening of construction quality and on-site management system

Develop new services in response to changes in the housing industry

Developing new services in response to changes in the housing industry

In recent years, soaring building material prices and supply concerns have become issues for the building industry as a whole.

ROY Corporation will utilize Mr. Aoki's knowledge of building materials distribution and procurement network to promote the creation of a system that can flexibly respond to such changes in the market environment.

This will not only improve the stability of building materials procurement, but also enhance the overall service, including construction quality, price, and speed of response.

Comment from Keiichiro Aoki

I have decided to join ROY Corporation as a special advisor because I share ROY's vision amidst the drastic changes in the environment surrounding the construction industry. I will contribute to the further enhancement of the architectural field by utilizing the knowledge I have cultivated so far.

■ROY Corporation comments

With the environment surrounding the housing industry undergoing major changes, it is becoming increasingly important to strengthen our overall capabilities, including construction quality, procurement of construction materials, and on-site response capabilities. We will utilize Mr. Aoki's wealth of experience and expertise to improve the quality of our services and strengthen our business foundation in the construction field.

Keiichiro Aoki's Brief History

Mr. Aoki joined Maruyoshi (now JK Holdings, Inc.) in 1992.

After serving in the Accounting Department, Sales Department, Overseas Representative, and Tokyo Sales Manager, he was in charge of improving the management of group manufacturing companies and restructuring sales companies after M&A. In 2014, he became President and Representative Director of JK Holdings, Inc.

In 2014, he was appointed President and Representative Director of JK Holdings, Inc.

About ROY Corporation

ROY Corporation offers a wide range of services related to the home, including home remodeling, building repairs, leak repairs, roofing and exterior wall work, and vermin and pest control.

ROY Corporation will continue to contribute to the safe and secure lives of local communities by providing solutions to housing-related issues.

Company Profile

Head office: 3-16-1 Sakado, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture

Representative: Ryuji Oishi, Representative Director

Establishment: January 23, 2009

Official website: https://roy-g.com/

Hokusai Soap

Hokusai Soap is a product born in Ryogoku and Sumida, the two areas associated with Hokusai, while placing importance on "human- and environment-friendly manufacturing," which is typical of ktp.labo.

The pattern expressing the flow and fluctuation of waves is handmade by craftsmen one by one, and the shape and pattern of the waves are all different. As a soap that looks like a small art piece, it turns your daily bath time or face-washing time into something a little special.

This product uses the "cold process manufacturing method," in which heat is not added and the soap is slowly aged. The moisturizing ingredients contained in plant-derived oils are not easily destroyed, and the product is rich in glycerin, which is naturally produced during the manufacturing process, resulting in a moisturizing and cleansing experience. In cooperation with a soap factory specializing in the cold process method, each soap is carefully manufactured one by one, paying close attention to the materials, manufacturing process, and design.

The fragrance is a refreshing and calming herbal citrus blend of bergamot, tea tree, and rosemary. It has a clean and pleasant fragrance that reminds one of a clear sea breeze.

Furthermore, wastewater discharged into the natural world is easily biodegradable and environmentally friendly. We aim to create products that are friendly not only to users but also to the environment.

Against the backdrop of the growing inbound demand in recent years, we recommend this product as a souvenir of both countries and as a unique Tokyo gift. The product can be enjoyed by people in Japan and abroad as "art to be used" born in a place associated with Hokusai.

Package

Product Outline

Product name: Hokusai Soap

Launch date: June 5, 2026

Retail price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

Standard weight ：90g

Sales location】 【Sales location

Stores or online store

Location ： 2-8-6 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Tsukutsuku store ： https://tsuku2.jp/ktplabo

BASE store ： https://ktplabo.thebase.in/

Brand Overview

We deliver carefully selected Japanese-made sundries with the theme of "friendly to people and the environment. We are a company that usually sells fabrics to apparel makers, and we are developing products that utilize this knowledge, as well as sundries made of eco-friendly materials that are environmentally friendly.

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ktp.labo

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@ktplabochannel

Company Profile

Since its establishment in 1968, Fujisaki Textile Co., Ltd. has grown over the past half century as a materials company supplying a wide range of textiles, mainly cut-and-sewn and woven fabrics.

In addition to in-house planning and manufacturing, the company has enhanced its function as a backyard for those who pioneer the future of fashion based on close relationships with various textile manufacturers.

With the head office in Ryogoku, the Shibuya store, and the Osaka store as its bases, the company's great strength is its ability to respond accurately and speedily to customer needs. Today, we have formed the Fujisaki Group, which consists of five companies, and have created a system that can respond to the needs of each region and each company with whom we do business.

Company name: Fujisaki Textile Co.

Establishment: January 1971

Representative: Tadashi Fujinabe, President and Representative Director

Location: 2-8-5 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0014, Japan

Official website : https://fujisaki-tex.co.jp/

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

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URL for details

https://aluna.co.jp/products/cut/

https://aluna.co.jp/products/lumiframe/

https://aluna.co.jp/products/flap-2/

Main Exhibits

CUT" (Cut)

CUT" is a sharp-looking frame with its edges cut off. When viewed from the front, the viewer can concentrate on the work without much attention to the frame. When viewed from an angle, the beveled sides give the frame a light impression as if it were floating on the wall. The surface is shot-blasted and coated with a matte finish to give the aluminum a sense of materiality and luxury.

iF Design Award, Good Design Award

CUT corner close-up image

CUT lock lever image

Lumiframe

Inspired by the beautiful cross section of extruded aluminum, this light system was created by combining functionality and design. The culture of "decorating" that we have cultivated as a picture frame manufacturer has been redefined as an interior product. It offers a new form of light that accompanies people in their daily lives.

It is an environmentally friendly product that uses a structure that can be disassembled into a single material, improving maintainability.

Lumiframe image 1

Lumiframe image 2

Lumiframe suspended image

Lumiframe cross-sectional image

Lumiframe physical image

FLAP" (Flap)

FLAP has a three-dimensional structure that slopes gently from the center to the outer edge.

This frame, with its triangular cross section, gives the impression of being wide and elegant from the front and surprisingly thin and light from an angle.

Newly developed corner parts (design registration No. 1806708) are standard equipment.

In addition to accentuating the design, it gently guards the corners, which tend to be sharp, without spoiling the design.

FLAP image

FLAP corner image

FLAP matte black image

About "Interior Lifestyle 2026

Name ： Interior Lifestyle 2026

Dates : June 10 (Wed) - 12 (Fri), 2026 10:00 - 18:00 (until 16:30 on the last day)

Venue : Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 1 & 2 + Atrium

Sponsor : Messe Frankfurt Japan K.K.

Official Website : https://interiorlifestyle-tokyo.jp.messefrankfurt.com/tokyo/ja.html

Aluna Co., Ltd. booth: Atrium

Booth No. ： D-16

Pre-registration (free of charge) is required to visit the exhibition.

■Company Profile

Company Name ： Aluna Co., Ltd.

Representative: Takeshi Yukiyama, President and Representative Director

Head office: Room 7, Shimane Building 22, 2-2-2 Higashi-Kawaguchi, Kawaguchi, Saitama 333-0801, Japan

Plant location: 551-7, Kamitoko, Kami-toko, Kisarumi-machi, Satsumasendai-shi, Kagoshima, 895-0053, Japan

Establishment ： July 1, 1967

Business activities: Planning, manufacturing, and sales of picture frames

URL : https://aluna.co.jp/

During the event, alongside original IPs such "AngryBabyz" and "Umiushi-san", the new content "U-MAZ" will make its first appearance.

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■Exhibition Overview

Event Name : 19th LICENSING JAPAN (Part of Content Tokyo)

Date            : June 17 (Wed.) - 19 (Fri.), 2026

Venue          : Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 2, West Exhibition Hall

Booth          : 16-10

Details         : https://www.content-tokyo.jp/hub/ja-jp/visit/lj.html

<Exhibition Highlight>

◆AngryBabyz(アングリーベイビーズ)

Introductory Image: AngryBabyz

"AngryBabyz", or "AnBabyz", consists of ten babies living on Wara-Wara Island. Their iconic grumpy eyes are inspired by the serious expressions of children when they are deeply focused on something.

While each character has a unique personality, they all share one thing in common: they give their absolute best to everything they do! The series has been long-loved and continues to grow as a popular content, primarily on Instagram.

Official Website.       : https://www.ch-pocket.co.jp/angrybabyz/

Official Online Store : https://angrybabyz.stores.jp/

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

YouTube                 ： https://www.youtube.com/@AngryBabyz

X                            ： https://x.com/anbaby_10

◆Umiushi-san（かわいそかわいいウミウシさん）

Introductory Image: Umiushi-san

"Umiushi-san" is a mysterious creature that blends a sea slug with a ranch cow. While they are a bit pitiable, it is exactly that clumsy and "poor thing" quality that makes them so addictive to fans. As it is active primarily across social media platforms, the character has captured the hearts of teens and young adults in their 20s who adore quirky and laid-back characters.

Official Website        : https://www.ch-pocket.co.jp/umiushi-san/

Official Online Store : https://umiushi-san.stores.jp/

X                           ： https://x.com/umiushi_san_

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

◆U-MAZ（ウソつきユーマーズ）

Introductory Image: U-MAZ

A brand-new original IP, inspired by UMA (Unidentified Mysterious Animals), has officially launched.

The story follows a group of clumsy local animals who happen to be mistaken for UMAs. 

To save their declining hometown, these small animals and their human companions decide to "perform" as real UMAs in this humor-filled comedy!

The series is set to expand primarily on social media through upcoming manga and illustrations.

Creative House Pocket produces everything in-house—from character design and merchandise design to animation. This fully integrated production system allows us to deliver high-quality, creative content featuring our uniquely charming characters.

We are currently seeking licensing partners to help us grow the brand value of these characters and develop them into the next generation of popular content.

Visitors to our booth will get an exclusive first look at new merchandise samples and design materials.

We invite you to visit us and experience the charm of our characters in person.

Rooted in our core philosophy of "creating enduring characters", we will continue to introduce diverse and captivating content to the world.

■For Business Inquiries and Press Interviews

To book a meeting or an interview at our booth (16-10), please reach out to us via the contact information below.

MAIL : license@ch-pocket.co.jp

TEL   : 042-426-7791

■Company Overview

Company name: Creative House Pocket Co., Ltd

Representative : Norikazu Noguchi, President and CEO

Address           : 〒182-0026 4F Keio Chofu Kojimacho Bldg.,1-32-2 

                        Kojimacho, Chofu City, Tokyo, Japan

Established      : December 17, 1996

Core Business : Game Illustration・Character Design・2D motion・

                        Graphic Design・Specification Document Creation・

                        Manga Production・Game Asset Creation・UI Design・

                        Animation Production・Scenario& Scirpwriting

                       ・3DCG Modeling・VR Content Development・Interactive Art

URL                 : https://ch-pocket.co.jp/

Under the concept of "Drink the sky. Under the concept of "drinking the sea," we will begin offering bottled beers so that more people can enjoy a glass of beer to be savored with the waterside scenery of Shibaura.

The four beers to be released this time are Sky Pale Ale, which is refreshing and suitable for toasting, Nimbus Weizen, which accompanies a peaceful afternoon, Thunder IPA, which lets you enjoy the vibrancy of hops, and Moon Stout, which adds color to the afterglow of the evening. Each of these beers has its own unique flavor and aroma, and is presented here with suggestions for recommended occasions.

Four beers: "Drink the Sky. Drink the Sea "1

Product Outline

Date of release: June 8 (Monday)

Products (4 types) / Price including tax (price without tax): From the left in the photo above

SKY PALE ALE / SKY PALE ALE Aozora 876 yen (797 yen)

NIMBUS WEIZEN / NIMBUS WEIZEN Iridogumo 920 yen (837 yen)

THUNDER IPA / THUNDER IPA Lightning 1,188 yen (1,080 yen)

Moon Stout / MOON STOUT 920 yen (837 yen)

4 kinds of beer "Drink the sky. Drink the Sea" 2

Prices in parentheses are tax included.

Sold directly at the brewery located at BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA. Will also be available on the official website in the future.

Features of each product

●SKY PALE ALE Blue Sky

SKY PALE ALE (Pale Ale)

A toast worthy of a toast that begins with a refreshing blue sky. The beer has a gorgeous aroma of tropical fruits and citrus, a refined white wine-like flavor, and a robust bitterness that is typical of pale ales. With its complex and mellow aroma and taste, it is a "light pale ale for adults".

ABV (alcohol by volume): 4.5%.

Usage scenarios

Toast or first sip

Under the blue sky at noon.

Refreshing after a long day at work.

Characteristics

Refreshing + Floral aroma

Complex and mellow, not too tiring to drink.

Foods it goes well with

Fried white fish (fish & chips)

Seafood marinade/carpaccio

Salad, herb chicken, salty nuts

Oyster and shellfish appetizers with lemon

SKY PALE ALE / SKY PALE ALE Blue Sky

NIMBUS WEIZEN Iridocumulus

Nimbus Weizen (Weizen)

A German-style weizen made with more than 50% wheat malt, characterized by a cloudy, wheat-derived cloud that rises like an iridescent cloud. The gentle aroma of banana and clove spreads, and the mild flavor with little bitterness can be enjoyed. It is the perfect drink for a peaceful afternoon, sipped slowly while gazing at the clouds.

ABV (alcohol by volume): 5%.

Occasions for use

On a walk, or in a chill mood.

Relaxing at noon on a holiday.

Enjoying the gorgeous aroma.

Characteristics

Mild with little bitterness + gentle aroma of banana/clove

A good entry point for craft beer beginners.

Foods that go well with this beer

Sausages (white sausage type) / Ham

Fried chicken, fried chicken, fritters

Fruits and cheese (Brie, Camembert)

Shrimp fritters + herb mayonnaise

Nimbus Weizen / NIMBUS WEIZEN Iridocumo

THUNDER IPA Lightning

Thunder IPA

A beautiful amber-colored English style IPA with a powerful hop bitterness like a thunderous roar and intense aromas of citrus and tropical fruits. The richness and sweetness of the malt give it depth, and it is very satisfying to drink. It is a premium brew that combines traditional style with modern fruity flavors.

ABV (alcohol by volume): 6%.

Occasions for use: ・With a solid dinner

With a solid dinner.

During an uplifting event that stimulates the senses.

With music to heighten the tension.

Characteristics

Strong bitterness + intense citrus and tropical aroma

Full-bodied malt flavor with sweetness and drinkability

Fruity and premium taste with an image of "traditional and modern".

Foods that go well with it

Spices (tacos, jerk chicken, hot sauce, curry)

Grilled meat, lamb

Blue cheese, aged cheese

Seafood with spices and herbs (carpaccio/grilled)

THUNDER IPA Lightning

MOON STOUT Moon

Moon Stout (Stout)

A black beer with roasted malts and a coffee or chocolate-like aroma. It has both a rich taste and a light, refreshing mouthfeel, which are contradictory characteristics. This light and sophisticated new stout is reminiscent of a bright night lit by the neon lights of Tokyo or a moonlit night by the water.

ABV (alcohol by volume): 5%.

[Occasions for use

With a relaxing time.

Indoors on a rainy day, etc.

Enjoying quiet conversation and afterglow

Enjoying the moon by the water.

Characteristics

Roasted aroma like coffee/chocolate

Richness and lightness at the same time.

Foods that go well with it

Chocolate, brownie, tiramisu

Smoked, smoked, roast beef

Mussels steamed with white wine

Raw oysters

Salted caramelized nuts

MOON STOUT Moon

SHIBAURA BREWING Brewer Profile: Koichi Takahashi

From August 1997 to September 2009, Koichi Takahashi worked as a craft beer brewer at Kiuchi Sake Brewery Limited Partnership in Ibaraki Prefecture, where he was in charge of brewing Hitachi-no-Nest Beer. After that, he was involved in the start-up of Aoi Brewing's brewery in Shizuoka, as well as the start-up of the Shizuoka distillery, whiskey production, and training of production staff. Most recently, he served as a brewing advisor for Niseko Brewery's start-up and brewer training, and has been brewing for SHIBAURA BREWING since 2025.

He is a brewing specialist with extensive experience and knowledge, and has won many awards at beer competitions in Japan and abroad.

Brewer Profile: Koichi Ko Ko

About SHIBAURA BREWING

SHIBAURA BREWING is a brewery with the slogan "Drink the sky. Under the slogan "Drink the sky, drink the sea," SHIBAURA BREWING brews craft beers at BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA in Shibaura to be enjoyed together with the waterside scenery of Shibaura. As a community drink in Shibaura and Hamamatsucho, where the city and nature intersect, we take inspiration from the sky and the sea and incorporate them into the aroma and flavor of our beer, which can be enjoyed by the sea, on a boat, or while admiring the view of Tokyo.

SHIBAURA BREWING Brewery

4 kinds of beer

Company Profile

Company name: 111 Co.

Representative: Sachiko Miyashita

Location: 1-1-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0023 (2F in BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA)

TEL : 03-6435-0336

Email ： info@111tokyo.com

Establishment : March 2025

Website : https://111tokyo.com/

For inquiries about products, etc., please contact

Email : takahashi@111tokyo.com

Contact : Miyashita, Takahashi

tel : 03-6435-0336

We can provide photo data of the performances. Please contact us if you are a media company that would like to use this service.

During this period, purchases of 1,080 yen or more including tax at the online store and directly-managed stores will be eligible for free shipping, excluding some areas.

30th Anniversary Special Program Starts!

Free Shipping Campaign" for all products, the second special project for the 30th anniversary

Starting on June 1, 2026 (Monday), Grand Marble Co., Ltd. will offer a free shipping campaign for all products for a limited time.

Grand Marble's marble Danish has been well received by many customers, who say that it is a "little treat for themselves" or "a nice gift to receive as a gift. With its moist texture and gorgeous flavor, it is a Danish that makes everyday life a little more special, and is popular for a wide range of uses from home use to gifts.

As a token of our gratitude for celebrating our 30th anniversary, we have prepared an opportunity for more customers to enjoy Grand Marble's marble Danish.

During the period, purchases of 1,080 yen or more including tax at the online store and directly managed stores will be delivered free of charge (half off the regular shipping charge in Hokkaido and Okinawa).

During this period, the new "Acai Berry" and the online store exclusive "An Butter Black Bean" will be available, as well as the very popular "Orange Mango" in summer. Please take advantage of this opportunity to try them with free shipping.

We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to purchase summer gifts such as mid-year gifts or souvenirs from back home.

Only now you can enjoy the new June release "Acai Berry" with free shipping!

An Butter Black Beans" only available in June and only at the online store

■Outline of the 30th Anniversary Special Project Vol. 2 "Free Shipping Campaign

Period: June 1, 2026 (Monday) - (limited to delivery by September 30, 2026 (Wednesday))

Applicable stores : Official online store

　　　　　Directly-managed stores (Grand Marble Gion main store, Grand Marble Factory store)

Eligible products : All products

Description ： Free shipping on purchases of 1,080 yen or more, tax included, during the period.

　　　　　(Half the normal shipping fee for Hokkaido and Okinawa)

Stores eligible for the 2nd "Free Shipping Campaign" of the 30th Anniversary Special Project

Grand Marble Gion Main Store

570-238, Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan

https://grandmarble.com/gion

Grand Marble Factory Store

93 Kamitoba Kitashimada-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8182

https://grandmarble.com/factory

Grand Marble Online Shop

https://grandmarble.com/onlineshop/

GRAMMABLE celebrates its 30th anniversary thanks to your support!

Grand Marble will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, thanks to the patronage of many people since its establishment in October 1996.

To express our gratitude to our customers who have supported us, we will bring you a variety of projects unique to our 30th anniversary.

Details of future plans and campaigns will be posted on our official website as they become available. Please stay tuned.

With our gratitude, we will bring you our 30th anniversary plans.

About Grand Marble

Marble Danish born in Kyoto

Grand Marble was established in 1996 as a specialty store for "Marble Danish" and will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026.

In addition to its regular products, Grand Marble offers a wide variety of flavors, including about 12 seasonal and store-specific varieties.

In addition to two directly managed stores in Kyoto City, the company also operates sales booths in Arashiyama, Kyoto Station, and the restricted area of the Osaka International Airport terminal.

They are also popular at department store events and as bridal gifts.

In addition, Grand Marble has been ranked No. 1 in the number of applications in the bread category for five consecutive years since fiscal year 2021 as Kyoto City's hometown tax return gift.

Grand Marble's official website

https://www.grandmarble.com

Company Profile

Company name: Grand Marble Co.

Representative: Masanori Yamamoto, Representative Director

Location: 93 Kamitoba Kitashimada-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8182, Japan

Establishment: October 1996

Business description: Production and sales of marble Danish pastries

Capital ： 10 million yen

Lifestyle brand "Herz

Award Summary

Award name: The Best Brand Awards

Award Category: Identity New

Description of Award: Asia & Oceania BRONZE

Description of work: Brand design for the lifestyle brand "Herz

About The Best Brand Awards

The Best Brand Awards is an international design award based in Germany that specializes in brand design and visual identity. The Best Brand Awards are international design awards based in Germany, specializing in brand design and visual identity. The awards mainly evaluate brand expressions of companies and products, such as logos, brand identities, and rebranding.

About the production

IGI, Taki Corporation's branding and production division company, designed the logo and packaging for "Herz," a lifestyle emotional brand launched by Kumiko Funayama, known as "Kumikki. Herz" is a brand that proposes "what is truly valuable" to people's lifestyles in general, which Kumiko Funayama has realized through her own experiences. The brand not only offers products to its customers, but also considers it important to create bonds and a chain of happiness that is created through human interaction.

Product packaging for "Herz skin," a skincare line

Official Herz web page

https://herz-jp.com/

For more information on how we created the brand design for "Herz", please refer to the following website.

https://igi.taki.co.jp/case/case25.html

From Kotaro Yoneyama, Art Director, IGI, Taki Corporation

We wanted to visualize as a visual identity the concept of "What you can't see has value", which is important for a brand. --When I first heard these words from Mr. Funayama, the owner of the brand, I still remember that I reflexively felt that I had been given a difficult task.

For about two years, the whole team at LIENA and I have been carefully and earnestly thinking about how we should present the "Herz skin" brand to users and what kind of packaging and worldview it should have to achieve this.

We are honestly happy that these days have been recognized in such an international competition.

I would like to use this experience as a springboard to create the next brand, and I would like to work with the team to face the next challenge with sincerity.

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/

Asia & Oceania BRONZE Award in the Identity New category of "The Best Brand Awards" Certificate of commendation

The main speaker will be Dr. YAMAGIWA Juichi, primatologist and former president of Kyoto University, who will join young practitioners from various fields in a dialogue on the theme of "What is human 'awareness' in the age of AI?

As a starting point for questions for the next 100 years

◆Introduction

Since when have we lost the time to ask questions for ourselves?

AI provides answers, but it does not tell us the meaning of our questions.

In this event, we will delve into "surprise," "discomfort," "empathy," and "action," which are at the root of human nature, from various perspectives, placing value not on "providing answers" but on "continuing to ask questions. We will delve into "surprise," "discomfort," "empathy," and "action," which are at the root of human nature, from various angles.

◆In this age of AI, we must confront "questions that are not immediately useful.

The evolution of AI, including ChatGPT, is beginning to change the way we live and work. On the other hand,

Why did I feel something strange?

Why did my mind move?

Why did I want to take action?

and "impulses unique to human beings" may be becoming more difficult to verbalize.

In this event, we will discuss themes that will lead to the future of human society, centered on the question, "What does it mean for humans to "notice" in an age when AI provides answers?

◆The Future of "Humanity," as posed by Dr. YAMAGIWA Juichi

The main speaker will be Dr. YAMAGIWA Juichi, a primatologist known as a leading researcher on gorillas.

For more than 30 years, Dr. YANAGIWA has been conducting field research on gorillas in Africa, questioning the nature of "empathy," "solitude," "violence," and "community" in human society.

In recent years, he has influenced a wide range of people including "Generation Z" through his writing of a junior high school Japanese language textbook ("Beyond 'Made-up Stories'": Mitsumura) and appearances on TV programs.

◆ Dr. YAMAGIWA Juichi

Former President of Kyoto University and Director-General of the IResearch Institute for Humanity and Nature

Born in Tokyo in 1952. Specializing in primatology and human evolution, he has been engaged in social ecological research on Japanese monkeys in Yakushima and wild gorillas in Africa. His research focuses on human society based on "connection" and "empathy. After serving as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Science at Kyoto University, he will be the 26th President of Kyoto University (2020). He has served as President of the Science Council of Japan, President of the International Primatological Society, and Senior Advisor to Expo 2025 Osaka/Kansai. He is a recipient of the Minakata Kumagusu Prize and the Academia Award.

◆　A unique dialogue with "areas that should not have crossed paths

This event will feature a number of young, high-profile practitioners in various fields.

Dr. Shion Kubota: Neutrino physicist conducting research at Harvard University

Mr. Kazuki Watanabe, researcher on the Kukai Sea

Dr. Kazuma Kento: Entrepreneur in the AI x XR field

Ms. Arisu Okada: Proprietress of a coffee shop who practices local community building

Beyond the differences in areas of expertise and positions, the major theme of "the future of humankind" is not mere idealism, but rather a realistic expression that emerges from "personal discomfort". The different perspectives will reveal where empathy, technology, and the body can be reconnected.

Young practitioners scheduled to speak

Venue: Yasuda Auditorium at the University of Tokyo, a "symbol of knowledge" with 100 years of history

The venue is the Yasuda Auditorium (official name: University of Tokyo Main Auditorium) on the Hongo Campus of the University of Tokyo, a leading intellectual space in Japan with a 100-year history that has very limited opportunities for public use. In this symbolic place, we will share the question, "Where is humanity headed?

■Outline of the event

Event name: "Where Is Humanity Heading? Where do we want to head?

Date : Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 18:00 - 20:00 (doors open at 17:00)

Venue: Yasuda Auditorium, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo

Program: 　18:00-18:20 Keynote Speech: Dr. YAMAGIWA Juichi 

　　　　　　18:20-18:40 Dialogue: Dr. YAMAGIWA and Dr. Naoki Iwanami

　　　　　　18:40 - 20:00 Talk Session

How to Participate ：Purchase tickets in advance

Price (tax included): 

   General ticket 4,000 yen

　Early-bird discount: General ticket 3,000 yen

　Tickets for college, university and graduate school students 1,500 yen

   Tickets for high school students and younger: 1,000 yen

Co-organizers: 

Gakushikai YELL / Kyoto University Alumni Association Young People's Group / eumo, a non-profit corporation / Genelis Inc. GENERIS Co.

/ Development Office, The University of Tokyo

Details and application Peatix event page

   https://peatix.com/event/4965021/view

○Special site Special event site

   https://inf-npo.github.io/future-co-creation/

GAKUSHIKAI 

The Gakushikai, a general incorporated association, is a joint alumni organization of the seven national universities that predate the former Imperial University of Tokyo, and is dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual exchange that transcends universities, generations, and specialties. Over the years, the association has planned and held lectures and dialogue events that span academia, culture, and society, and has worked to create a community that supports the "emergence of knowledge.

In recent years, we have also focused on connecting with younger generations and practitioners from diverse backgrounds, expanding our value as a place where "questions can be shared. Mr. Yamakami, who will be the main speaker at this event, is also a board member of Gakushikai.

URL ： https://www.gakushikai.or.jp/

Business type: Academic organization

Head Office: 3-28 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Chairman of the board of directors : Koichi Kabayama

Establishment : 1886

At the press conference held in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, Ms. Yukiko Omori, a French pastry researcher, was invited as MC, and speeches by notable chefs were made. This year, too, the summer patisserie tour will be held in various locations.

Event official website: https://francepatisserieweek.com/

Featured chefs who took the stage at the press conference. Fourth from the left is Yukiko Omori, French pastry chef.

What is the theme sweet "Charlotte"?

Charlotte" is a classic French pastry that originated in the 18th and early 19th centuries and is said to have been named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III of England. With its roots in the traditional English pastry trifle, it was refined by the famous French chef Antonin Carême and developed into the elegant chilled dessert we know today.

The beautiful shape of the trifle is reminiscent of an elegant hat, with bavarois and cream in the center and biscuits surrounding it. It is a true "crystal of craftsmanship" that requires a high level of skill for its gorgeous and delicate appearance, beautiful structure, and smooth texture.

Charlotte's basic composition

What is Diners Club France Patisserie Week?

A patisserie festival that has been held since 2021 with the mottos of "supporting French pastry stores and patissiers nationwide" and "rediscovering the charm of traditional French pastries. Craftsmen from confectionery stores and hotels in various regions create their own unique creations according to the common theme confectionery of the year, and offer and sell them for a limited time. The ingredients used, prices, and the number of pastries sold per day are set freely by each store. The best part is that you can "compare" the chefs' creations, which are not mass-produced but handmade one by one.

Charlotte and Diners Club Benefits

During the event period, each restaurant of the featured chefs will offer special benefits when you present your Diners Club card at the time of your visit. (*This offer is not limited to Diners Club members. Anyone can purchase).

Featured Chef Profile: http://greencreate.boo.jp/PR/fpw2026

Charlotte Hojicha Sesamu" using "Kaga Bocha" from "Mont St. Clair

Mont St. Clair, Jiyugaoka, Tokyo

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/montstclair/

Charlotte's Hojicha Sesamu" using Kaga-bocha, a Noto ingredient.

Charlotte Poire" using Noto buckwheat honey at LE CHOCOLAT DE H

LE CHOCOLAT DE H", Yoshikawa, Saitama

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/le-chocolat-de-h/

Charlotte Poire" using Noto's ingredient "Noto Buckwheat Honey

Diners Club Privilege: Drink Ticket Present

Charlotte Parma" using Noto ingredients "blueberries, salt from Suzu, eggs and Noto wine" from "LE MUSEE DE H KANAZAWA

LE MUSEE DE H KANAZAWA" Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/le-musee-de-h/

Charlotte Parma" using Noto ingredients: blueberries, salt from Suzu, eggs, and Noto wine.

This year again, participating restaurants actively used Hokuriku ingredients as part of the "Hokuriku Support Project" to convey the charms of Hokuriku. Renowned chef Hirohiro Tsujiguchi*, a native of Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, called for donations via SNS and other means after the earthquake, and in April 2024, he presented a donation (approximately 30.83 million yen, including 216 organizations and individuals) to the governor of Ishikawa Prefecture. Mr. Tsujiguchi, who operates 11 brands in Japan and Korea, will participate in this event at the above three restaurants and utilize Hokuriku ingredients.

The character "Tsuji" in "Mr. Hirohiro Tsujiguchi" is officially one point shinyou.

On the right is owner-chef Hirohiro Tsujiguchi, and on the left is LE CHOCOLAT DE H sous chef Shinya Kawabata.

Charlotte au Pêche" by Chef Miki Ishiwata, Patisserie Plaisiraile.

Patisserie Plaisiraile" Daizawa, Tokyo

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/plaisiraile/

Chef Patissier Miki Ishiwatari, "Charlotte au Pêche

Diners Club benefit: a free financier

Charlotte au Fraise Mascarpone" by Chef Masaki Nagashima, owner of "L'Artisan Moderne

L'Artisan Moderne, Meguro, Tokyo

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/artisan-moderne/

Owner Chef Masaki Nagashima, "Charlotte au Fraise Mascarpone

Diners Club benefit: 10% off Charlotte

Charlotte Noir" by Ryohei Oguma, owner-chef of Pomme Rouge

Pomme Rouge, Kashiwa, Chiba

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/pomme-rouge/

Owner Chef Ryohei Oguma, "Charlotte Noir

Diners Club benefit: a free financier

Flora" by Yukie Noguchi, pastry chef at Janu Patisserie

Janu Patisserie, Azabudai, Tokyo

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/janu-patisserie/

Pastry Chef Yukie Noguchi, "Flora

Diners Club benefit: a gift of one baked cake (madeleine or financier)

Charlotte Oriantal" by Hiroki Miyaji, owner chef of Patisserie Ondine

Patisserie Ondine, Higashi Azabu, Tokyo

https://francepatisserieweek.com/pastryshops/patisserie-ondine/

Owner Chef Hiroki Miyaji, "Charlotte Oriantal".

Diners Club benefit: Spend 2,000 yen or more and receive one petit gâteau of 450 yen or less.

While the theme is the same, each restaurant is free to come up with their own ideas, so there is a rich variation in both appearance and taste.

New cake tasting event to be held on June 27 at children's cafeterias in Chiba Prefecture.

Date and time: Saturday, June 27, 14:00-16:00

Place ：Amuse Kashiwa 3rd floor, Cooking Practice Room

Number of people ：20 people (advance reservation required ※Reservation has been closed now)

Sweets provided by: Pomme Rouge (Featured chef will speak at the press conference)

Sponsor : Kashiwa City Kodomo Shokudo Liaison Association

Co-sponsor : Diners Club France Patisserie Week Office

The new "Charlotte Noir" uses Valrhona's Guanara. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, this pastry makes the most of the powerful flavor and gorgeous aroma of Guanara cacao. The mousse of mules and creme is wrapped in guanara mousse, which is then coated with guanara glacage chocolate. The outside is also decorated with chocolate biscuit cuirée. Under the theme of "Chocolat to be enjoyed in summer," the cake has a light and fragrant finish while retaining a strong cocoa flavor. The beautiful marriage of chocolate and mules can be enjoyed.

The "Pomme Rouge" charlottes handed out to the children use Valrhona's guanaras.

Event Summary

Event name: Diners Club France Patisserie Week 2026

Period: July 1 (Wed) - July 31 (Fri), 2026

　　　　　　*Period may differ slightly depending on the store.

Summary ：Participating stores nationwide will offer and sell sweets with a common theme to the general public during the period.

　　　　　　Sweets with a common theme will be offered and sold to the general public during the period.

　　　　　　Diners Club members will receive special offers at some stores,

　　　　　　but anyone can purchase them.

Location: 488 stores nationwide (37 stores in Hokkaido and Tohoku, 271 stores in Kanto, 49 stores in Chubu and Hokuriku,

　　　　　　Kinki 69 stores, Chugoku/Shikoku 23 stores, Kyushu/Okinawa 39 stores)

Sponsor : Diners Club France Patisserie Week Secretariat

Special Support : Embassy of France in Japan

Special Sponsor: Diners Club (Issuer: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club Co., Ltd.)

Official Partners:

Valrhona Japon K.K., Nohoy (Valrhona Japon K.K.), Maruhon Sesame Oil (Takemoto Oil & Fat Co., Ltd.), S.Pellegrino (Nichifutsu Boeki Kaisha, Ltd.), Maison Perrier (Nichifutsu Boeki Kaisha, Ltd.), Manfreres/DAMMANN FRERES, Les Vergers Boiron (Nichifutsu Shoji Co., Ltd.), La Rose Noire (La Rose Noire) Rose Noir (Nichifutsu Shoji Co., Ltd.), Galvani (Lactalis Japon), President (Lactalis Japon), Societe (Lactalis Japon), KAIJIN Corporation, Massenet (Dover Wine Trading Co., Ltd.), Sumisho Montblanc Corporation, My Little Box, Institut français

About Diners Club

Diners Club, which celebrated its 75th anniversary worldwide and 65th anniversary in Japan last year, has its origins in food and offers a wide variety of food-related services, such as preferential treatment at selected restaurants and dining events. Diners Club also offers a wide range of services to support its members in areas such as travel, entertainment, and golf. From daily use to special occasions, this is a credit card that will add color to your life.

Soak in hot spring" "Soak in the view" Myogi Fureai Plaza "Myogi Onsen" Momiji no Yu

Detailed URL: https://www.tomioka-silk.jp/_spot/sightseeing/detail/FureaiP-Momiji-no-yu.html

Open-air bath with a view of the Kanto Plain

■Background

The water conservation cooperation is due to the fact that the water level of the upper Kabura River basin and Oshio Reservoir has been declining due to the effects of low rainfall since August 2025, and Oshio Reservoir is in an imminent situation where depletion is anticipated. However, the water level of the Oshio Reservoir is recovering, and Tomioka City has deemed that the critical situation has been averted.

Open-air bath overlooking Mt. Myogi

■ Deployment Details

(1) Resumption of normal business operations

The open-air baths had been closed all day and closed on Thursdays in addition to regular holidays (Mondays), but will be open for regular business from June 2, since the water shortage has been resolved. The open-air baths will also reopen.

Dining with a view of Mt.

(2) Present to commemorate the reopening of normal business hours

To commemorate the reopening of normal business hours, we will present commemorative gifts to those who use the baths on a first-come, first-served basis.

Commemorative gift present ★

Eligible : Those who use the open-air baths

Privilege ：One of the following

　　　　　Clear file

　　　　　Can badge

　　　　　Tengu sticker

Period ： From June 2, 2026 (Tuesday), ends as soon as they are gone

First arrival : 1,104 people (after the altitude of Mt. Myogi)

Clear file

Can badge

Tengu sticker

■About the facilities

Myogi Fureai Plaza Momiji no Yu is a day spa where you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Kanto Plain spreading out below with Mt. In addition to the open-air baths, there is also a sauna, which provides not only the "toning" sensation sought by sauna enthusiasts, but also a relaxing effect.

Facility Overview

Facility name: Myogi Fureai Plaza "Myogi Onsen" Momiji no Yu

Location ： 1-1 Myogi, Myogi-machi, Tomioka-shi, Gunma 379-0201

Business hours ： 10:00 - 20:00 (Entry until 30 minutes before closing)

　　　　　　　　　 Restaurant "Miyamatei" is open from 11:00 to 19:30 (last order is 19:00)

　　　　　　　　　 Each facility closes one hour earlier from December to February.

Bathing fee (3 hours): Adults 620 yen / Seniors 400 yen / Children 400 yen / Disabled 400 yen

Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday), Year-end

Access: 7 minutes from Matsuida Myogi IC on Joshinetsu Expressway

URL ： https://www.tomioka-silk.jp/_spot/sightseeing/detail/FureaiP-Momiji-no-yu.html

Sauna

Great salt lake on February 13, 2026 when water is low

■Company Profile

Trade name ： Tomioka City Tourism Association

Representative ： Tetsuro Takei, Chairman

Location ： 33-4 Tomioka, Tomioka-shi, Gunma 370-2316

Establishment ： July, 2018

Business description: General tourism business

URL ： https://www.tomioka-silk.jp/

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact

Tomioka City Tourism Association

TEL: 0274-62-6001

GOPin official website: https://www.gopin.jp/

GOPin" is a new multilingual navigation application that connects foreign visitors to Japan with cab drivers in Japan via QR code. All you have to do is select the place you want to go on the map and display the QR code. Once the cab driver reads it, the exact route is instantly displayed on Google Maps.

No more typing in addresses or having to worry about pronunciation barriers.

＜GOPin is free and requires no registration. > > GOPin is now available!

GOPin is now available!

Main Functions and Features

For tourists visiting Japan

<For tourists visiting Japan> <Even if you don't speak the language, just show your smartphone to the person you are visiting! > > Multilingual map function: English, Chinese (simplified/traditional characters)

Multilingual map function: English, Chinese (simplified/traditional), and Korean are supported. Easily find your destination in a language you are familiar with.

One-tap QR coding: Simply pin the place you want to visit on the map to generate a dedicated QR code.

No need to worry about being offline: Just show the generated QR code to the screen, so there is no need for conversation.

For Taxi Drivers

<One scan to start navigation! > > Scanning

One-shot scanning by holding up the camera: Just scan the QR code displayed on the customer's smartphone, and the location coordinates of the destination are instantly captured.

Linkage with maps: After reading the code, a route search is automatically started. The optimal route can be smoothly followed to start the operation.

Prevents mishearing and getting lost: Eliminates the need to manually input addresses and check the names of hard-to-understand stations and hotels, preventing problems before they occur.

Easy destination sharing!

This feature is useful in situations such as the following!

For foreign tourists who want to take a Japanese cab but cannot explain their destination in Japanese.

For cab drivers who want to smoothly guide inbound customers and increase sales and turnover.

Background of Development

GOPin" was created by a former cab driver.

It takes a lot of time and effort to confirm the destination of foreign visitors to Japan, and sometimes they end up at the wrong destination.

If there were an app that could easily determine a person's destination without using words or gestures, transportation efficiency could be greatly improved. GOPin" was developed out of the desire to create an application that would assist cab drivers.

GOPin official website: https://www.gopin.jp/

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

GOPin Logo

Click here to install!

QR Code" is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

This exhibition will feature "Shugo Chara! This is the 25th anniversary exhibition where visitors can experience the world of PEACH-PIT's works including "Shugo Chara!

At the Osaka venue, visitors will not only be able to "see" the exhibition, but also "play" and "participate" in it.

PEACH-PIT 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Solving Mysteries

New "ShugoChara! Jewel Joker" corner

■Take on the challenge while touring the exhibition! PEACH-PIT 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition Riddle Solving

At the Osaka venue, an original riddle-solving sheet featuring the exhibition will be distributed as an entrance bonus.

Visitors will collect clues hidden in each area while touring the exhibition, and solve the riddles while enjoying the world view of PEACH-PIT's works.

Those who solve all the riddles will receive a special thank you card (with a 2D code to download wallpaper commemorating the Osaka venue).

Story].

This is the board where the stories intersect. Each person's wishes, choices, and fragments of their stories are scattered throughout.

As you travel around the board, solve the riddles and piece them together, the final move will appear in front of you.

Now, unravel the rest of the story.

Special Thanks Cards will be distributed randomly among 14 types.

You cannot choose the pattern.

The first part of the riddle sheet

Riddle 1

■Every time you visit, you will have fun! Events for each day of the week!

At the merchandise corner in the venue, a different event will be held each day of the week. Every day of the week is a chance to win a special gift.

Monday: "Peach Man Hunt Monday

Find the "Doodle Peachman" hidden in the venue! The event is open to customers who purchase 3,000 yen (including tax) or more of goods.

Those who successfully find the doodle will receive a 16-page booklet of the initial rough sketch and name of "Rozen Maiden" or a 16-page booklet of the first episode of "Shugochara! Jewel Joker" (16 pages).

Tuesday] "Lucky Chance Chews Day

One drawing per purchase of 3,000 yen (including tax) or more of goods.

All winners will receive a Mercury lamp postcard designed by PEACH-PIT.

Wednesday] "Dice Challenge Wednesday

One challenge per purchase of 3,000 yen (including tax) of merchandise.

The lucky number of the day will receive an original sticker (3 kinds in total) at random.

Thursday] "Janken Pon: Sards Day

For every 3,000 yen (including tax) spent on goods, a staff member will challenge you to a rock-paper-scissors-paper game.

All winners will receive an ikto or mercury lamp sticker drawn by PEACH-PIT.

Friday] "Lucky Bingo Friday

One bingo card will be distributed per purchase of 3,000 yen (including tax) or more of goods.

Bingo game will be held to win a poster autographed by PEACH-PIT and other gorgeous prizes.

Time: 12:00 - 15:30 - 19:00

The cards that do not make it to bingo will be exchanged for ikto postcards.

Saturday and Sunday] "Grab and Go Challenge Saturday & Sunday

Limited to elementary school students and younger.

For 1,000 yen, you can try your hand at grabbing a trading can badge.

PEACH-PIT Autograph Session

PEACH-PIT will hold an autograph session on selected days during the exhibition period.

Date: May 30 (Sat), May 31 (Sun), June 13 (Sat), June 14 (Sun), June 27 (Sat), June 28 (Sun)

Conditions for participation: All customers who purchase 7,000 yen (excluding tax) or more at the merchandise corner in the exhibition venue will receive a right to participate in the autograph session.

The date of participation differs depending on the date of purchase.

Please check the official website and official X for details.

The signing session will be held on Saturdays (May 30, June 13, 27) by Shibuko Ebara and on Sundays (May 31, June 14, 28) by Banri Sendo.

Shugo-Chara! Decoration Tower

■Outline of Exhibition

Exhibition Title ： PEACH-PIT 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition Osaka Venue

Venue ： Namba Parks Museum

Location ： Namba Parks 7F, 2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 556-0011

　　　　　　　 Namba Parks 7F

Access ： Nearest station

　　　　　　　 Nankai Railway "Namba Station

　　　　　　　 Subway Midosuji Line "Namba Station

　　　　　　　 Subway Sennichimae Line "Namba Station

Dates: May 30 (Sat) - June 28 (Sun), 2026 *Open throughout the exhibition period

Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 (last admission until 18:30)

Website: https://peachpit2525.jp/

X : https://x.com/peachpit2525

Sponsor : PEACH-PIT 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition Production Committee

Support : Kotobukiya, Good Smile Company

*Information regarding this exhibition is subject to change without notice. Please check the official website for the latest information, details and precautions.

Ticket】 【Ticket Price

Regular Advance Adult (Junior high school students and older)(2,200 yen including tax)

Regular advance tickets Children (elementary school students) (1,100 yen including tax)

Regular same-day ticket Adult (junior high school student and older) (2,310 yen including tax)

Regular same-day ticket Child (elementary school student) (1,210 yen including tax)

Click here to purchase tickets

e+ (e-plus)

https://eplus.jp/peachpit2525/

LivePocket

https://livepocket.jp/t/kimkf

PEACH-PIT Profile

PEACH-PIT is a manga artist unit consisting of two creators, Mari Sendo and Shibuko Ebara. They are highly acclaimed for their delicate and gorgeous visual expressions and storytelling that delves deeply into the inner lives of their characters.

Since their debut in 2001, they have released a succession of high-profile works, including "DearS" and "ZOMBIE-LOAN. Among them, "Rozen Maiden," a gothic fantasy, and "Shugo Chara! which was serialized in the girls' manga magazine Nakayoshi, are widely known as his best-known works. Rozen Maiden" depicts themes such as the meaning of existence and loneliness, centered on the "Alice Game" played by antique dolls, and its detailed worldview and psychological depiction have gained overwhelming support in Japan and abroad. On the other hand, "Shugo Chara! won the Kodansha Manga Award (Children's Division) in 2008, and has also enjoyed great success in the animation and other media. PEACH-PIT's works have also been adapted for animation and other media with great success.

PEACH-PIT's works are characterized by a unique style that combines cuteness and darkness, pop and deep human drama, and consistently depicts the universal theme of "what I am" and continues to attract many readers.

Mobaste Sendai Store interior photo

Detailed URL of "Mobaste Sendai Store": https://pastec.net/shop/sendai

What is Mobaste, a smartphone/iPhone purchase specialty store?

Mobaste is a specialty store specializing in the purchase of smartphones and iPhones. It currently operates 11 stores nationwide, and this new store will be its 12th nationwide. All of our stores are operated in-house and purchase iPhones and smartphones. We are able to purchase new phones as well as used and broken phones at high prices. Even if it is your first time to sell your smartphone, our professional staff will guide you with kindness and politeness.

■Differentiation from other companies through expensive purchases and expertise made possible by our own operations

Mobaste's strength is the high level of expertise that comes from the education we receive because we operate our own company.

The fact that we specialize in the purchase of smartphones and iPhones also contributes to our expertise.

In addition, because we have a wide range of sales channels both domestically and internationally, we are able to purchase even scratched or non-powered smartphones at overwhelmingly higher prices compared to other companies. In addition, for iPhone purchases, our two main strengths are that there is no reduction in price even if the iPhone is being sold in installments and no reduction in price if accessories are missing.

Another strength is the purchase of handsets with batteries that are severely depleted. The company's strength is that it can clearly purchase any model with a fixed reduction of 3,000 yen for the amount of battery wear and tear, rather than the common practice of other companies of reducing the purchase price by a percentage, such as a 0% reduction if the battery capacity is less than 80% of the maximum capacity. The higher the purchase price, the larger the percentage reduction, but at our company, the reduction is fixed at a flat rate of 3,000 yen, making it possible to realize a high purchase price.

Our professional staff will answer any questions you may have in a friendly and courteous manner. Of course, assessments are free of charge, so feel free to just ask for an estimate.

In addition, the latest purchase price is posted on the official website, and can be confirmed in advance, which is a point of reassurance.

■Opening Campaign Announcements

In conjunction with the opening of the new store, we will announce the campaign on SNS and other social networking services. In addition to the official website, details will be posted on the SNS X account.

The official website of Mobaste is here

https://pastec.net/

For Mobaste's X-account, please visit

https://x.com/mobasute_

Mobaste's TikTok account is here

https://www.tiktok.com/@mobasute

Summary

Mobaste Sendai is our 12th store, conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from JR Sendai Station and Sendai Station on the Namboku Subway Line, making it a great place to visit while shopping. Mobaste Sendai is also the twelfth store of Mobaste, and is conveniently located within a 3-minute walk from JR Sendai Station and Sendai Station on the Namboku Subway Line, making it possible for customers in Sendai who have been using Mobaste by mail to use the store in person. Mobaste is a smartphone/iPhone store that specializes in the purchase of smartphones and iPhones, and will provide purchase services with the motto of "kindness and politeness" as well as aiming for the highest prices in the region by utilizing its wide sales channels in Japan and overseas.

Outline of the store

Store name ： Mobaste Sendai Store

Opening Date ： June 8, 2026 (Monday)

Location ： 1-10-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0021

　　　　　　 Humos Five 6F

Access ： 3-minute walk from JR Sendai Station and Sendai Station on the Nanboku Subway Line

Business hours: 11:00 - 19:30 on both weekdays and weekends (last admission at 19:00)

Closed: No holidays

URL ： https://pastec.net/shop/sendai

Company Profile

Company name: Pastech Co.

Representative: Torao Yuri, President

Location: 1F Clark Nord, Kita 9 Nishi 3-15, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0809, Japan

Establishment : February 2010

Business : Smartphone purchase business

Capital ： 10 million yen

URL ： http://pastec.net

Japan Preserved Bonsai Association Starts

Background and Vision

Bonsai is a Japanese treasure that takes decades or centuries to form. However, the difficulty of maintaining and managing bonsai, as well as phytosanitary restrictions on exporting bonsai overseas, have limited the opportunities to share the beauty of bonsai with others.

JPBA will promote and standardize "preserved bonsai," which can maintain its beauty for a long period of time by applying its unique and advanced preservation technology, and will transmit the pride of Japan to every space and to the world.

Technical Standards

Recruitment of the first term of "Certified Instructors

The Association will train "inheritors" who will correctly pass on the theory of traditional bonsai modeling and conservation techniques to preserve the beauty of bonsai over time.

Course content: Technical acquisition and understanding of the philosophy through a curriculum appropriate to each rank.

Post-certification activities: After passing the examination, students will start activities such as selling works and holding lectures as JPBA certified instructors according to their respective ranks.

Eligibility: Those who have a desire to connect traditional culture to the future and aim to work in a new artistic field.

For more information, please visit the official website of the association (https://jpba-bonsai.or.jp/).

Cooperation

The Association's activities are supported by the technical cooperation of various companies, including Daichi Noen Co. By incorporating the excellent preservation and processing technology cultivated by Daichi Noen into our theory of modeling, we will strive to supply high-quality materials and standardize our techniques, and provide high quality products that are recognized by professionals.

Comment from Kyoji Kuriki, President

Bonsai is a spiritual culture refined through dialogue with nature. We have decided not to stop this tradition, but to "connect it to the future" with the latest technology. We are looking forward to working with you to bring the dignity of bonsai closer to the world and beyond the limitations of the environment through the new option of technology that enables long-term preservation.

Corporate Profile

Corporate Name : Japan Preserved Bonsai Association

English: Japan Preserved Bonsai Association (JPBA)

Representative Director ： Kyoji Kuriki

Location ： 780-12, Honmachi 15-chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Date of commencement of business : May 18, 2026

Official website : https://jpba-bonsai.or.jp/

iWan Cloud

Background of Development

"iWan" has supported veterinary clinics in Japan for many years. In recent years, however, challenges that are difficult to address with on-premise systems have become apparent in the field — aging in-house servers, the burden of backup management, and increasingly diverse staff work styles.iWan Inc. developed "iWan Cloud" as a cloud platform that solves these challenges without compromising the familiar operation that existing users rely on. The concept is simple: expand what you can do while keeping the usability of the current iWan.

Main Features

1. Reservation management as a standard featureOnline reservations and staff scheduling are included at no additional cost, so hospital directors and managers no longer need a separate system to manage bookings.

2. Access from anywhere with a browserSecure access is available not only from in-hospital computers but also for remote work, house calls, and multi-location use. No special software installation is required.

3. No server management requiredNo need to worry about aging hardware or backups. System updates are applied automatically.

4. Data belongs to the hospitalPatient data belongs to the hospital and is never used for AI training without consent.

Fees

From 8,000 yen/month (excluding tax)Fees vary depending on the size of the facility and how it is used. Please see the URL below for details.

Service Details https://i-wan.jp/cloud/

Migration Support for Existing iWan Users

For facilities currently using the on-premise version of iWan, we provide data migration support free of charge. In addition to a parallel-operation period before and after migration, users can continue using iWan at their current rate until their contract expires. Migration is never forced.

Company Profile

Company name: iWan Inc.

Representative: Yasuyuki Maki, Representative Director

Location: Kami 229-1-302, Nishi-ku, Sakai City, Osaka, Japan

Established: January 5, 2018

Business: Development, sales, and support of management systems for veterinary hospitals

URL: https://i-wan.jp/

Notice flyer for the "Shitamachi Highball Fest" (Japanese only)

Official website URL: https://shitamachi-highball.com/ueno/

This event will create a place where everyone can casually enjoy carefully selected local gourmet foods and a variety of drinks from all over Japan. The concept of this event is to "connect people together" through a standing drinking event. This event is organized by the "Standing Drinking Fest Executive Committee" with the concept of "connecting people through standing drinking events!

The "standing drinking" style brings people closer together, and the events are held throughout the year in a unique and happy atmosphere!

This year's Highball Fest in downtown Tokyo will be a high-spirited event with a total of 65 booths!

(24 sake booths, 32 gourmet booths, 9 fair and other PR booths)

A view of the venue for the Shitamachi Highball Fest

The lineup of highballs has been expanded to include everything from the royal highball to the original shochu highball, which has been widely featured in the media, as well as fruit highballs such as the Aomori apple highball!

There will also be gourmet food that goes well with highballs, and a fair where both adults and children can enjoy old-fashioned shooting games, ring tossing, and ball scooping!

Aomori Bar Apple Highball

Event Summary

Event Name ： Shitamachi Highball Fest 2026 in Ueno Onshi Park

Date ： Thursday, June 11 - Sunday, June 14, 2026

Venue ： Taito City Ueno Onshi Park, Taito Ward, Tokyo

Location: 8-8 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Access ： 3 min. walk from Park Exit of JR Ueno Station, 5-10 min. walk from each Ueno Station

Admission/ticket fee: Free of charge

URL ： https://shitamachi-highball.com/ueno/

Hakata Torikawa Nagamasa - Hakata's specialty Torikawa skewers

　We are promoting the provision of phygital*1 experience value using the latest technology and developing immersive advertising experiences in which consumers can actively participate through our outdoor and transit advertising media brand "TOKYU OOH".

　The immersive OOH advertising series "TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH" utilizes advanced digital technology and IP content to develop three types of immersive advertising experiences: "TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH_SOUND", "TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH_AR" and "TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH_MOVIE". TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH_SOUND

　TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH_SOUND" is a project that allows visitors to easily experience audio content by scanning the 2D barcode inside the design. The sound, which is linked to the design content, is expected to increase interest and promote attitude change by making consumers "want to go see and spread the word".

TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH *Trademark registration pending

TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH_SOUND

TOQ Vision

Eggs × TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH_SOUND

About TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH_SOUND content "Eggs Station" (abbreviated as "Eggs Station")

　Eggs Station" is a content that provides "new music" and "chance encounters" through music videos of next-generation artists. New material is aired on a weekly basis to encourage Tokyu Line users to immerse themselves in the content through music and lyrics, and to arouse their desire to learn more and listen to more.

　Two-dimensional barcodes and a search window are always displayed within the content, providing a flow line for viewing music videos introduced on the linked websites. By linking the in-train vision with the website, we provide sei-katsu-sha with an experience that makes them want to know and share more, and advertisers with a high-profile promotional opportunity.

　Using this content as a starting point, Tokyu Agency will improve advertising effectiveness through measures linked to SNS and technology, as well as through content contact and viewer satisfaction surveys.

　Tokyu Agency will contribute to the revitalization of entertainment along the Tokyu Line through the TOKYU OOH initiative.

Content Outline

Name: TOQ IMMERSIVE OOH_SOUND content "Eggs Station

Broadcast start date: June 1, 2026 (Monday)

Broadcast media: TOQ Vision, an advertising medium inside Tokyu Line trains

Production Company: Tokyu Corporation

Content: 30-second next-generation artist content (scheduled to change weekly)

Objective: To provide an attractive entertainment experience for Tokyu Line passengers

Future Prospects: Digital collaboration using SNS and technology,

　　　　　　 Conduct content contact and viewing satisfaction surveys

Tokyu Corporation

Establishment: September 2, 1922

Representative: Masahiro Horie

Location ： 5-6 Nanpeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Business ： Real estate leasing, real estate sales, and other businesses

Tokyu Corporation

About ■Eggs

One of the largest free independent music platform in Japan with over 30,000 artists and 600,000 listeners registered.

https://eggs.mu/

Eggs

1 "Phygital" = A living space where physical and digital technologies are fused together.

While the use of digital technology is becoming increasingly important these days, at the same time, digital transformation of physical customer contact points is also progressing. The "Phygital Project" is Tokyu Agency's unique solution development project that aims to integrate and optimize the two to realize an inspiring brand experience.

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).