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The online lottery “eeo Lottery” for Battle Girl High School has gone on sale on “eeo.today,” an anime and manga platform operated by 株式会社A3. Premium prizes feature elegant illustrations of the Star Guardians.
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3
Soccer club Thespa Gunma announced that player 加々美登生 has been injured. The information is important when considering the team's operations and the impact on upcoming matches.
イメージスタジオ109 has opened a new MA room in Tokyo. The move strengthens its ability to support every stage of video production, from filming and post-production to livestreaming, meeting creators' diverse needs.
Companies mentioned：イメージスタジオ109
New toe-stretching socks designed for self-care after a long day feature a heel section made with 100% silk. The product comes from a company that promotes a comfortable lifestyle through beauty, health and household goods.
A limited-edition custom-wrapped cycle computer created in collaboration with VTuber 白妙とき has launched, and a giveaway campaign has begun on X (formerly Twitter). It is being rolled out by a company that operates esports tournaments.
Domestic sauna brand MySauna is seeking business succession partners among companies that operate public baths and hot spring facilities or work in wood processing. It offers high-quality barrel and box-style saunas that can be installed simply by placing them on-site, helping facilities attract customers and increase spending per customer.
Direct Cars Co., Ltd. will grand-open the expanded 9000-square-meter RV Mall Suzuka in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture. Opening events will be held on May 9 and 10, as the company strengthens its camper van manufacturing and sales business.
ノジマ has begun accepting 楽天ペイ at all its stores. Customers can now choose from a wider range of payment methods, with the aim of improving convenience alongside ノジマ's “consultative sales” approach.
Companies mentioned：ノジマ、楽天ペイ
The number of brands available through TimeShelf, a vintage watch rental service operated by Cross One, has surpassed 30. Mr. Kawaguchi of アダムとイブ tried on a watch in his capacity as the company's PR and legal affairs representative.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロスワン、株式会社アダムとイブ
Fitness brand VITAS has launched Soyeets, a new kind of soybean sweet offering 3 different textures to suit your mood. The product is designed for health-conscious consumers seeking a tasty, convenient way to get protein.
TANO, a system for supporting independent living and motion training, won an award in the “Brain Training and Rehabilitation Equipment” category at Ageing Asia 2026 in Singapore.
シェアフル株式会社 has launched “Casual Game Town for Sharefull,” a new feature within its short-term staffing platform Sharefull that lets users play games and earn points.
Companies mentioned：シェアフル株式会社、パーソルホールディングス株式会社
XREAL will exhibit at “LODGE XR Talk Vol.38,” a special event focused on smart glasses, demonstrating video output with the XREAL 1S AR glasses connected to a PC and the XREAL One Pro connected to a smartphone. The exhibit is part of the company's efforts to popularize AR technology and transform augmented reality experiences.
スポオク will hold an auction of collaboration uniforms from 大阪エヴェッサ and 551蓬莱. The initiative combines charity and auctions to help address social issues and achieve the SDGs.
Companies mentioned：大阪エヴェッサ、551蓬莱
Specialty chocolate brand “Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate -” will launch its Mother's Day-exclusive “bouquet-inspired chocolate” on April 21 (Tuesday). Featuring the scent of roses and the fruity flavor of berries, it offers a new chocolate experience.
TOCCA Beauty has refreshed its hand and body care products in its iconic scents and launched a new wash and lotion. The launch is part of a lifestyle concept centered on Beauty&Wellness, offering “happiness, joy and pleasure” across 4 areas: aroma, beauty, health and food.
COEDO KAWAGOE F.C, an adult soccer team based in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, has signed a 2026 season support partner agreement with 鶴瀬ヒロデンタルクリニック. The partnership will support the club's efforts to join the J.League.
Companies mentioned：鶴瀬ヒロデンタルクリニック
A pop-up shop for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers and Puyo Puyo is set to open on the 6th floor of 新宿マルイ アネックス. It is being planned and operated by a company involved in anime, game and comic merchandising.
Companies mentioned：新宿マルイ アネックス
The Japan Futsal League and Japan Women's Futsal League separated from 一般財団法人日本フットサル連盟 in April 2022 and established 一般社団法人日本フットサルトップリーグ. They will operate as a top league to promote the sport of futsal.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本フットサル連盟、一般社団法人日本フットサルトップリーグ、メットライフ生命
株式会社A3 has announced new merchandise for the popular game Kemono Friends 3. The products feature original illustrations of the Friends in Chinese-style outfits and POP Art designs, targeting anime and manga fans.
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3
Originalタワーレコードのレコメン企画「タワレコメン」の5月度ラインナップが発表され、セカンドバッカー、野口文、Maverick Mom、S.A.R.の4組が選出されました。これは音楽ファンと音楽をつなぐ新たな入口を提供するものです。
The Noguchi Kanko Group is a tourism and resort company operating 21 lodging facilities in Hokkaido and Kanagawa Prefecture, including luxury inns, hot spring inns and business hotels. It is running a campaign offering affordable stays away from the crowds, and also focuses on staff development and operates a vocational training school.
Popular character “Hoppe-chan” is celebrating its 16th anniversary and will make its debut at 105 Photoism locations nationwide. Developed by the Sunhoseki division of Mittomeruhensha Co., Ltd., “Hoppe-chan” is the original character of Sunhoseki, an accessories and small-goods brand enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Companies mentioned：Photoism
The Ueno Forest Parent-Child Book Festival, to be held in 2026, is one of Japan’s largest book events for parents and children. Organized by the publishing industry’s only cross-sector organization, it promotes reading and offers learning opportunities.
KADOKAWA will significantly increase the first print run of “Here’s How People in Their 40s Can Get a Defined Waist—As a Matter of Course,” which ranked No. 1 on Amazon, and release it on April 20, 2026. The move is part of the company’s “Global Media Mix with Technology” strategy, which aims to maximize IP value.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、KADOKAWA
OriginalＮＸグループのNIPPON EXPRESSホールディングスが、Metro Supply Chain Groupの株式を取得し子会社化することを発表しました。これにより、NXグループはグローバルロジスティクス事業をさらに強化し、世界的なサービス提供体制を拡充します。
Companies mentioned：NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス、日本通運、Metro Supply Chain Group
Originalメゾンカイザーの姉妹ブランド「Pain au Traditionnel」が、万博で人気を博した限定パンを携え、4月22日に札幌円山店をフルリニューアルオープンします。天然酵母と長時間発酵による伝統製法で、親しみやすいパンと豊かな食生活を提案します。
Companies mentioned：メゾンカイザー
Original経済産業省が日本植物燃料を採択し、日本主導でエネルギー安全保障強化とGX（グリーントランスフォーメーション）を目指す大型実証プロジェクトが始動。資源作物からのバイオ燃料生産を通じて、海運バイオ燃料の新たなサプライチェーン構築を推進します。
Companies mentioned：日本植物燃料、経済産業省
Technology company Incerto has launched a support package to help implement online payments, including JPYC (Japanese yen stablecoin) payments.
Companies mentioned：JPYC株式会社
An auto repair and bodywork company conducted its own survey and reported that 99.3% of shops nationwide are being seriously affected by restrictions on paint and thinner supplies.
Shimane Prefectural University will hold “JFA Nadeshiko Hiroba” at its Matsue Campus on April 25 (Saturday). The event is part of its efforts to build community ties and develop talent.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本サッカー協会（JFA）
Furuno Systems Co., Ltd. announced a change of representative director and executive appointments. The company has operated for more than 40 years as a specialist manufacturer of commercial wireless equipment.
An optical startup originating from the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) has been selected as the first member of Denmark’s Quantum Denmark Supply Chain Partnership Program. The selection is expected to support international expansion in the quantum technology field.
Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構、Quantum Denmark
Public Technologies announced that “PubTech AI Dispatch” now supports LINE integration. Users can now book public rideshare and on-demand transportation through LINE without a dedicated app.
Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社
Originalコモンズ投信が長期投資思考と意思決定をテーマにしたイベント「COMMONS MEETS 2026」を6月14日に開催します。
Companies mentioned：コモンズ投信
OriginalPolimillが青森県野辺地町と連携協定を締結し、AIとSNSを活用した市民参加型の政策づくりを推進します。
Companies mentioned：Polimill、青森県野辺地町
The “Nadachi GW Festa 2026” has been announced at Umiterasu Nadachi roadside station in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy food and activities at a location overlooking the Sea of Japan.
Global software provider Virtuozzo is expanding its investment in Japan. It will open a domestic technical support center to help customers smoothly migrate from legacy virtualization platforms such as VMware.
Companies mentioned：VMware
OriginalAsabis株式会社が「CBD白書 2026」の制作を決定し、調査協力者やパートナー企業の募集を開始。75年ぶりの法改正を受け、業界初のAIインタビューを導入しヘンプ産業全体を調査します。
Companies mentioned：Asabis株式会社
During Golden Week, Sapporo TV Tower will offer free admission to its 90m observation deck for elementary school students and hold a giant raffle event for those who climb all 456 steps.
The Itabashi Culture and International Exchange Foundation has announced the launch of a new jazz project by saxophonist Tomoaki Baba, “Tomoaki Baba 88 Soundscape -Evolving Jazz.” The innovative project fuses sound and visuals, and a video message and performance by Baba have also been released.
FSC Japan has launched the information portal “FSC-Certified Wood Market Hub (FSC Moku-Hub),” connecting FSC-certified forests, wood and products. The portal is part of FSC’s efforts to promote environmentally responsible, sustainable forest management.
Companies mentioned：FSC（Forest Stewardship Council, 森林管理協議会）、FSCジャパン（NPO法人 日本森林管理協議会）
Wasabi Co., Ltd.’s e-commerce management system for reuse businesses, “Wasabi Switch,” now automatically generates watch sheets and shipping documents, streamlining cross-border e-commerce operations.
KADODE OOIGAWA will hold “Cha Fest,” its annual tea festival, to mark the start of the new tea season. The experiential event showcases the attractions of the Oi River basin in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：KADODE OOIGAWA
Publisher 創元社 has released “What Is Death?,” a book that answers questions about death from children around the world.
Companies mentioned：創元社
Zept presented at the AI Expo a case of organizational transformation that achieved ROI of 1300% by treating AI not merely as a tool, but as an “employee.”
Companies mentioned：Zept
The Korean Cultural Center in Osaka will hold the “K-Pop Cover Dance National Competition” in Osaka, with a place on the Japanese national team at stake. Since opening in 1999, the center has organized a wide range of Korean cultural programs.
A case study on the appointment of an external CAIO (chief AI officer) in the housing industry has been released. A company supporting digitalization at small and midsize businesses is sharing its know-how on making AI use take root on the front lines.
SUMiTAS announced that it will expand its practical and basic manuals for beginners to address the education gap in the real estate industry.
Women’s fitness studio REDY’S GYM will hold a special event with glute trainer KEN. The event is part of the studio’s efforts to support women’s beauty and health from multiple perspectives.
Companies mentioned：REDY’S GYM
Water treatment facilities operator 水ing announced that it will carry out a major overhaul of sanitation infrastructure in Nachikatsuura and Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：水ing
A company operating home nursing and other services in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, will hold an event on May 10 to present an oil painting by Yoko Koga, an artist who worked on the film “Loving Vincent,” to a man with ALS.
A company working to address environmental issues has begun considering entry into renewable energy generation in Sri Lanka, which has set a 70% renewable energy target for 2030 as national policy.
Japan-based Web3 company Startale Group has been selected for Abu Dhabi’s technology ecosystem, Hub71. The company is collaborating with SBI and Sony and aims to build next-generation financial and social infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：Startale Group、Hub71、SBIホールディングス、ソニーグループ
Audio brand Marshall has added a new “Cream” color to its flagship “Monitor III A.N.C.” active noise-canceling headphones.
Companies mentioned：Marshall Group
Tadano Ltd. has launched the “AC 5.250-2,” an all-terrain crane for the Japanese market with a 250t lifting capacity and the class’s longest 70m boom. The new model helps improve efficiency and safety at construction sites.
Companies mentioned：FAUN社、Demag
Vareal Co., Ltd. has launched development and implementation services for an “AI Automated Call Answering System,” combining its expertise in web system development with AI technology.
The AI security DX tool “Asilla” has been introduced at セレオ国分寺, directly connected to JR Kokubunji Station.
Companies mentioned：セレオ国分寺、JR、ナビタ
Originalクリタグループは米Cyclopure社へ出資し、同社の吸着材「DEXSORB」を活用したPFAS（有機フッ素化合物）対策事業を米国で加速させます。
Companies mentioned：クリタグループ、Cyclopure社
Global X Japan株式会社 has ranked No. 1 for the number of new ETF listings on the 東京証券取引所 for 6 consecutive years. Through ETFs tracking nontraditional indexes, it aims to continue developing Japan’s ETF market and growing its assets.
Companies mentioned：Global X、大和証券グループ本社、大和アセットマネジメント、東京証券取引所
An organization supporting the development of construction engineers has released “2026 Edition: First-Stage Exam Questions and Explanations for Grade 1 Plumbing Construction Management” for Reiwa 8 exam candidates.
Long-established Kyoto confectioner 鶴屋吉信 will serve Japanese sweets on weekends and public holidays during the special spring greenery opening at 浄住寺 in Kyoto. The event offers a new way to enjoy Japanese sweets in a traditional setting.
Companies mentioned：鶴屋吉信、浄住寺
Professional basketball club 横浜エクセレンス has reported on its community-based activities (EX Community Project) carried out in March.
Companies mentioned：横浜エクセレンス
Circular economy trading company ECOMMIT has raised approximately ¥1.5 billion in a Series B round. The company will accelerate the expansion of its circular economy business, offering one-stop services from collection through recirculation.
Companies mentioned：ECOMMIT
エイチ・シー・ネットワークス will exhibit at the 29th Annual Spring Meeting of the 日本医療情報学会. The company will strengthen its proposals for network solutions in the medical field.
Companies mentioned：エイチ・シー・ネットワークス株式会社、日本医療情報学会
A newly illustrated visual of Hatsune Miku and the other Piapro Characters dressed as “Cyber Maids” will be featured on premium metal goods, with preorders opening April 27.
Companies mentioned：クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア（推測）
An organization headed by whisky critic Mamoru Tsuchiya announced the sale of The Complete Malt Whisky Guide (POD Edition) with a bonus, as well as the “Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama,” a large-scale tasting event.
A food tech company offering complete nutrition foods has signed a supplier agreement with 大商学園高等学校 women's soccer team.
Companies mentioned：大商学園高等学校
株式会社メディアシーク surveyed 7,968 people about their use of dry cleaning. The largest group used it “only when needed,” while about 30% had never used it.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアシーク
An online research company founded in 2003 has published information to help businesses navigate global markets, drawing on a track record of more than 10,000 surveys a year.
パーソルグループ announced an investment in ECOMMIT, which works to build infrastructure for circulating unwanted goods. The move is seen as part of efforts to realize a sustainable society.
Companies mentioned：パーソルグループ、株式会社ECOMMIT
Online English conversation service Native Camp has launched a free room upgrade promotion at “GLC,” a language school it partners with for its study abroad business.
Companies mentioned：GLC
A business seminar on “optoelectronic convergence,” the next-generation communications infrastructure of the AI era, will be held on June 8, 2026, with Ryoaki Mori of 日本総合研究所 as the speaker.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本総合研究所、新社会システム総合研究所(SSK)
An investment arm of イグニション・ポイントグループ will hold the community event “GLUE! KYOTO” in Kyoto, following events in Tokyo and Osaka. It aims to bring together established and emerging industries.
Companies mentioned：イグニション・ポイントグループ
An online school with more than 30,000 students has released a free learning support tool that uses AI to point out actions on screen. Customization for businesses is also available.
A micro-publisher in Otsu City has published a book about the pioneering “Digital School Nurse’s Office” initiative at Ritsumeikan Moriyama Junior and Senior High School. It uses a unique print-on-demand system.
Companies mentioned：立命館守山中学校・高等学校
Registered dietitian Maki Shibata spoke at a presentation of almond milk menus for spring and summer. 株式会社エミッシュ draws on its network of food experts to add nutritional value to companies’ products.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エミッシュ
Ringrow Corporation announced the results of a photo contest for its preowned PC brand “R∞PC.” Under the theme “A Slightly Better Life with a PC,” the contest highlighted new ways PCs can enrich everyday life.
RAMBIIS株式会社 will hold “ART FAIR LAUNICA 2026,” a new kind of art fair focused on art branding, at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in May 2026, with free admission.
Companies mentioned：RAMBIIS株式会社
International farm animal protection nonprofit Mercy For Animals has launched its “The Hidden Nightmare” awareness campaign in Japan. It aims to improve animal welfare through cage-free practices.
Companies mentioned：Mercy For Animals
情報戦略テクノロジー and DXHR have partnered to offer “AI reskilling” training assets to help companies bring their digital transformation efforts in-house.
Companies mentioned：株式会社情報戦略テクノロジー、DXHR株式会社
ファミリー財団 has opened applications for the 4th cohort of its “Public Leaders Academy,” which supports women aspiring to become politicians.
Companies mentioned：ファミリー財団
A company that plans and proposes beauty, health and lifestyle products has unveiled a new health device that feels like a bamboo-foot massage, relieving tension in the muscles of the soles and supporting the arches. It makes foot care easy to incorporate into daily life.
クレディセゾン and Coincheck have signed a business partnership agreement in the crypto asset sector.
Companies mentioned：クレディセゾン、コインチェック株式会社、AppTweak（データ協力として）
Prodelight published a case study on United Arrows’ adoption of its “INNOVERA” cloud phone system and updated its IR note.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロディライト、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ
A human resource education consultancy will hold “Smile Kids in アドベンチャーワールド,” a 2-day event for children to learn about “life” through close encounters with animals.
Companies mentioned：アドベンチャーワールド、東京商工会議所
NぁんでもYぁりますエヌワイ unveiled “Watatsumi,” an e-commerce site designed to eliminate the need for estimates on ship parts, at Sea Japan 2026. The company focuses on after-sales service and offers a wide range of support, from sourcing parts and dispatching engineers to loading and unloading.
Companies mentioned：NぁんでもYぁりますエヌワイ
Comture won the 2026 SAS Partner Award. The honor recognizes the company as a “Digital Solutions Partner” that uses digital technology to help solve clients’ business challenges and drive innovation.
Companies mentioned：SAS
Original京都のシックスセンシズ京都が、静かな庭園、スパ、レストラン、ウェルネスアクティビティを提供する新たな抹茶体験を紹介。妙法院と豊国神社の前に位置し、洗練された客室で特別な滞在を提供する。
Companies mentioned：シックスセンシズ京都
OriginalRevopointは、ブルーレーザーと赤外線ハイブリッド技術を搭載した新製品3Dスキャナー「POP 4」を5月にCAMPFIREで発表する予定です。この新製品は、多様なシーンでの利用を想定しており、3Dスキャナー市場に新たな選択肢を提供します。
NTT Data Intellilink has begun compatibility testing for “tsuzumi(R) 2,” an AI foundation model developed by NTT, in its “INTELLILINK Private AI Starter Pack,” which makes on-premises AI easy to deploy. The initiative will promote the use of AI in customers’ businesses.
Companies mentioned：NTTデータグループ
Originalrakumoとラクスが戦略的パートナーシップを締結し、「rakumo ワークフロー」と「楽楽精算」の販売で連携を開始した。両社はGoogle WorkspaceやMicrosoft 365と連携するITサービスを顧客に提供し、業務効率化を支援する。
Companies mentioned：rakumo、ラクス、Google、Microsoft、Salesforce
Jack Daniel’s is introducing new flavors for the first time in 12 years and will hold the “JACK’S TERRACE” POP UP event in Tokyo and Osaka, where visitors can try them for free. The event aims to revitalize the brand and promote the new products.
AD Works announced the sales progress of properties it transferred from its real estate fractional ownership business to its whole-building redevelopment sales business. The announcement is an important report on the shift in the company’s business strategy and its progress.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ADワークスグループ
SAGAWA has fully launched “SAGAWA Hands-Free Service,” a temporary baggage storage service with online advance reservations. It aims to improve customer convenience and achieve sustainable logistics.
Founded in 2019, venture capital firm i-nest capital invests in startups in the entertainment and lifestyle sectors through its Fund 1, aiming to create new industries and address social challenges. It has now made an additional investment in JPYC株式会社.
Companies mentioned：i-nest capital、JPYC株式会社
“Good Job,” a staffing management system provided by 株式会社キャムテック, has surpassed 4,400 adopting companies and 100,000 users. This marks an important milestone in advancing HR management DX.
Companies mentioned：株式会社キャムテック
Dual Grit FC will hold a special match against FC Sol Naciente, led by Yoshito Okubo, a former member of Japan’s national soccer team. The match is part of an initiative organized by a group of problem-solving experts focused on individual transformation, with the goals of strengthening the business competitiveness of major companies and producing 1,000 CxO professionals.
Companies mentioned：Dual Grit FC、FC Sol Naciente
Strategic Capital announced shareholder proposals to Mizuho Financial Group and Orient Corporation, along with the launch of a special website.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストラテジックキャピタル、株式会社みずほフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社オリエントコーポレーション
Short-film streaming platform “SAMANSA” has joined the PR TIMES shareholder benefits program for the first time and begun offering investors a 10-month free trial. It aims to promote “making movies more accessible” and attract new users.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SAMANSA、PR TIMES