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“RE:CULTURE” LaunchesA project has launched that fuses cutting-edge technologies such as AI and XR with culture—including art, fashion, and music—to bring “the style of tomorrow” into everyday life. This is an experimental and practical initiative that uses technology to expand and reinvent human sensibilities, envisioning an exciting future for culture.
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◆ Announcement from the B Lab Secretariat:
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The 2nd Neurodiversity Awards Are Confirmed & Applications Are Now Open! We are holding the second edition of this award, which received 177 entries from seven countries around the world last year. The awards recognize outstanding initiatives in research, technology, social activities, and more. The application deadline is Sunday, August 31, 2025. We look forward to receiving applications from a wide range of fields.
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◆ What’s New! for Each Project: |
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“THE★ROBOTS” Dance Performance Tomodachi Robot Project
We’re featuring the dance performance by the robot unit “THE★ROBOTS,” which was showcased at the kickoff symposium. This unit was formed through the collaboration of robots from multiple companies and performed specially at the symposium with the support of each participating firm. Be
sure to check it out.
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[Report] Is Your “Prickly” My “Fluffy”? Touch Test Project A project aimed at identifying tactile characteristics early on to improve the quality of daily life. On October 4, 2024, an event was held to create a “Touch Test Checklist.” Through tactile sensitivity measurements and Q&A sessions with instructors, participants deepened their understanding of individual differences in tactile perception and sensory experiences.
Be sure to check it out.
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Neurodiversity Project Interview Series, Episode 14 For the 14th installment of our interview series, we welcomed Ms. Kayoko Oguri, Director of Oguri Paper Works Co., Ltd., who spoke about how “mahora Notebooks are ‘easy for everyone to use.’” We’ve published the report, so please
take a look!
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FANY 😀 Collaboration: “iU Ideathon” Best Project Selected In collaboration with Minto Co., Ltd., which operates the FANY short drama app “FANY :D,” we held a hackathon where iU students planned and proposed business plans to double the app’s business within five years. Following the judging process, the top team was selected.
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Partnership Agreement Signed with Aichi Prefecture iU signed a partnership agreement with Aichi Prefecture regarding the development of a startup ecosystem, and a signing ceremony was held on May 27, 2025. The two parties will collaborate in the areas of startup support and business growth to promote innovation. The goal is to foster the creation and growth of new industries and to develop the talent that will drive them.
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◆ News from B Lab Chapters: B Lab chapters are spreading across the globe, both virtually and in person. This month, we bring you a report from
B Lab Hong Kong♪
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We exhibited at EDIX Tokyo and received an extremely positive response from Japanese educators regarding Chord Hero’s “Artist Ukulele Set” and the innovative “Van Gogh Explorer Set.”
These educational materials were highly praised for their unique fusion of artistic expression and music education.In particular, there was a great deal of interest in our approach to supporting mental well-being through creative initiatives.
We at B Lab Hong Kong are deeply honored to have received such a warm response. We look forward to continuing to spread educational experiences that nurture both the heart and the mind.
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◆ Announcements
from Participating Organizations and Researchers |
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● Exhibition at the Osaka Expo (AR O-MU-TSU Project (Tokyo Metropolitan University)) ・Project Overview: “O-MU-TSU WORLD EXPO 2025” will be held under the vision of “Toward a Future Where You Can Choose to Be Yourself.” We have completed an AR experience that allows users to feel as if they are actually wearing the products, in line with the expo’s theme, “The Future of O-MU-TSU”!
・Responsible Party: Project 1. Development of an AR experience that lets users “try on” various diapers. *The official website below is scheduled to go live around early June. ⇒ For details,
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● We’ll be speaking at the Mynavi Global Internship & Career EXPO 2025! (Shōichi Ōkawa, Ryugaku Sommelier Co., Ltd.) We will be guest speakers for two days—Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15—at the “Mynavi Global Internship & Career EXPO 2025,” a job-hunting event for students aiming to pursue global careers, held at the Shinjuku NS Building B1 Grand Hall. ⇒ For details,
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● [Kindle Publication] “Pay Your Taxes and Have Money Left Over”: Financial Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises as Seen by a CFO Who Has Experienced Three IPOs (Japan Subscription CFO Association) (Hideaki Kino, CEO and Representative, GU Management Consulting LLC) My book, *Paying Taxes Leaves You with Money*, was published on Kindle on June 1. The author is a rare CFO with a track record of being involved in the IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) of three companies. He is a practitioner who has worked at accounting firms, venture companies, and IT firms, and has navigated numerous high-stakes situations as an IPO specialist.In this book, the author explains in an easy-to-understand manner the “true methods for retaining cash”—gained from real-world management experience—specifically for small and medium-sized business owners. ⇒ For details,
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● Aicong Appointed as the 5th FR High School Image Girl (Masato Mori, Visiting Professor at iU University; Principal and Chairman of FR High School) Aicong Appointed as the 5th FR High School Image Girl—an Idol Produced by Tetsuya Komuro ⇒ For details,
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●Psychology × Neuroscience Seminar
: “How to Use Your Brain to Open the Door to Your Ideal Future” (Yoshiko Tanaka, Mind Trainer, Colette Co., Ltd.) An online seminar featuring 14 highly accomplished female authors! I will be speaking on July 5 during the second session on “How to Use Your Brain to Open the Door to Your Ideal Future.” Leading experts in fields such as nutrition education, marriage, parenting, the future, and etiquette will also be appearing. *When registering, please check the box for “Yoshiko Tanaka” as your referrer. ⇒ For details,
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● We are hosting an online symposium (Learning of Tomorrow) We’ll be holding an online
symposium during lunch hour (12:00 PM – 12:55 PM). We look forward to your participation. ・Wednesday, July 9: “The ‘AI Teacher’ That Empathizes with Every Student’s Feelings—What Is the World’s First Empathetic AI Assistant That Achieves True Individual Optimization?” Ai Seki
, Representative Director and CEO, Logica Education Co., Ltd.
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June 2025, Vol. 37
Publisher: Nanako Ishido Editor: Mikiko KobayashiAddress: 1-18-13 Bunka, Sumida-ku, Tokyo info@blaboratory.org
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