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Toju Holdings and Miyasaka Construction Industry have unveiled the concept for 'Nanmo Nanmo Obihiro,' a commercial and public space facility opening in spring 2028. Located on the former Nagasakiya site at Obihiro Station's south exit, the project, produced by Smiles Inc., will feature three buildings (Food/Market, Education/Services, Clinics) and a public square to revitalize the area and create a community hub.
Kintetsu Department Store is launching its 2026 summer gift campaign, starting earliest among Osaka department stores. The campaign focuses on three pillars: 'Harukas Nippon Expo' featuring gourmet items from four prefectures, exclusive Kintetsu-developed products like mangoes and craft beer, and items positioned as 'communication tools' for family gatherings, aiming to meet last year's sales figures with approximately 1,450 items.
JR Nagoya Takashimaya is launching its annual summer gift event, '2026 Takashimaya Summer Gifts,' starting June 5th. Key initiatives include the introduction of new products such as exclusive sweets and local eel, a new category of non-alcoholic beverages, and the largest-ever expansion of 'for home use' items to counter inflation. The event will also feature enhanced customer service with more order terminals and special promotions like point-up campaigns for cardholders.
Hotai Motor confirms that Kuozui Motors' Guanyin factory in Taiwan will begin producing Toyota Noah and Voxy models from October, supplying the Japanese market, marking a rare strategic move for Toyota.
Café Tanaka, a Nagoya-based café and patisserie founded in 1963, is opening a new permanent store in Isetan Shinjuku on June 17th. To celebrate, they are releasing two exclusive cookie tins: 'Bijou de Biscuit Petit MacMillan' in a can featuring Isetan's MacMillan tartan, and 'Biscuit Witch Ensemble' with two types of cookie sandwiches, all under the theme of 'Living Together'.
RemitAid announced its international payment service, 'Rakuyasu Kessai Furikomi,' has exceeded 20 billion JPY in monthly transaction volume. This rapid growth is driven by the service's ability to solve key issues for SMEs in traditional banking, such as slow settlement times, high fees, and opaque exchange rates, thereby enabling more agile international business operations.
Shimachu Co., Ltd. has expanded its new furniture brand 'yutoria' to 10 stores as of April 1st, and also commenced online sales via Shimahonet and Nitori Net in late April, enabling nationwide delivery. The brand offers three distinct interior design styles—Natural, Natural Modern, and Modern—to help customers create a coordinated and comfortable living space.
Nihon Ceremony, part of Ai Group, announced the grand reopening of its Tsurumi Tenrei Kaikan funeral hall in Osaka in May 2026. The renovation addresses the societal shift towards smaller 'family funerals' by adding a dedicated hall, enhancing family waiting rooms, and optimizing the layout to create a more serene environment for grieving families. An opening fair is scheduled to showcase the new facilities to the local community.