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株式会社CINCA provided hands-on support to address resource shortages as JR東日本 launched a new business in the agricultural sector.
Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社（JR東日本）
宮崎酒造店, founded 160 years ago, won 2 gold awards and a special prize at “Bangkok Sake Challenge 2026” with “サーモン結び” and “まぐろ結び,” Japanese sake specially crafted for seafood dishes. The company achieved this feat at its first overseas competition.
Companies mentioned：株式会社穴太ホールディングス、株式会社宮崎酒造店
Artisan Co., Ltd. has launched its “SharePoint Accompaniment Partner Service,” which addresses challenges in implementing and operating SharePoint and maximizes its use. Ongoing expert support and proprietary extensions will help companies improve operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：Microsoft
M&A advisory firm Clesio Partners and Fukuyama City FC have signed a partnership agreement to support startups in the Bingo-Fukuyama area. They aim to create new industries through collaboration between local companies and startups.
Companies mentioned：クレジオ・パートナーズ株式会社、福山シティフットボールクラブ
株式会社トラジ has opened Yakiniku Ushijirushi, a full-attendance yakiniku restaurant where dedicated grill chefs serve meat at its best, in Ginza and Nishi-Azabu. The restaurant serves meat-focused courses in an elegant setting, centered on carefully selected Masuda Wagyu.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トラジ
GN Hearing Japan announced on May 12, 2026, an expanded lineup of its new ReSound Savi hearing aids and the launch of ReSound Enzo Core. The company is introducing the industry’s first Auracast™-compatible in-the-ear model in the Essential class to meet a wide range of needs.
Companies mentioned：GN Hearing A/S、日本補聴器工業会
一般社団法人Nancy and others will hold a free economics class for middle school students and their parents, “Learning About Daily Life and Household Budgeting Together,” in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on May 9, with Taizo Sugimura and others as instructors.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Nancy、株式会社インシュアランス･パートナーズ、MS&Hコンサルティング株式会社、アテナリードプラス株式会社
eatas Inc. is providing companies using Mitsui Fudosan’s “&well” service with a dietary improvement program combining registered dietitians and an app. The program emphasizes quantifying results and has achieved a high completion rate of 99%.
Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社
特定非営利活動法人マラリア・ノーモア・ジャパン announced that it will present the 13th Zero Malaria Award 2026 to Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. The award recognizes the development and real-world implementation of a malaria DNA diagnostic method using the simple, highly sensitive LAMP method.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人マラリア・ノーモア・ジャパン、（現）特殊法人 国立健康危機管理研究機構 (JIHS)、国際感染症センター（DCC）、マヒドン大学熱帯医学部、独立行政法人医薬品医療機器総合機構（PMDA）
VicOne, a subsidiary of Trend Micro, will exhibit at “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA,” held May 27–29, 2026. The company will showcase products including xZETA and xCarbon and give presentations on automotive cybersecurity measures for the SDV era, including live demonstrations using actual equipment.
Companies mentioned：トレンドマイクロ株式会社、Intellias Mobility、Qualcomm、Black Harbor
Village House Management is accelerating its use of AI and digital technology, enabling inquiries to be handled 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, as well as viewing reservations and initial cost estimates. It aims to combine greater convenience with improved operational efficiency and is currently rolling out phase 2 of its process automation.
HRbase is providing Yayoi with an AI labor consultation service on an OEM basis and launched “Yayoi’s Anytime Labor Consultation AI” on April 23, 2026. The groundbreaking service combines expert-supervised reliability with 24-hour availability to support HR and labor operations at small and medium-sized businesses.
Companies mentioned：弥生株式会社、株式会社HRbase
Originalグンゼが実施した調査で、約9割の人がアウトドア時のインナー選びに悩んでいることが判明。同社は解決策として、吸放湿性やUVカット機能を持つ「アセドロン」シリーズを推奨している。
Companies mentioned：グンゼ株式会社、環境省
株式会社キャピタルメディカ・ベンチャーズ has released the “Healthcare New Frontier Fund 2025 Impact Report,” which aims to address challenges in a super-aged society. The report has been published for 8 consecutive years since its inaugural edition in 2019, and details the achievement of a cumulative 1.91 million beneficiaries as well as high recognition from specialized institutions in Japan and abroad.
Companies mentioned：神奈川県、Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)、金融財政事情研究会
株式会社BLANC, which operates nature-positive hotels, will grand open “BLANC YATSUGATAKE” on April 24. Partnering with the 300-year-old sake brewery Shichiken, local hunters and organic farmers, it aims to become a platform for community partnership that goes beyond accommodations.
Companies mentioned：山梨銘醸株式会社（七賢）、株式会社ファーマン、株式会社イェーガー
As Terrace Mall Shonan, directly connected to JR Tsujido Station, marks its 15th anniversary in November 2026, it is launching a commemorative project under the banner “Update Our Blue Pride.” The project will include the launch of a special website and three initiatives centered on community contributions, SDGs and nurturing the next generation.
Companies mentioned：住商アーバン開発株式会社
株式会社Reaplus has announced the results of a qualitative survey on Gen Z’s cosmetics purchasing behavior. The findings reveal a shift from trying products in stores to a failure-avoidance purchasing process based on thoroughly comparing information across multiple social media platforms.
Companies mentioned：Qoo10、TikTok、YouTube、LIPS
株式会社アサンテ has published its 2026 “Termite Alert,” which provides information on the emergence of winged termites, along with a live status map, on its corporate website.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アサンテ、株式会社ウェザーマップ
Japan Home Shield has launched “Homille Renovation Navi,” an AI-powered system supporting the purchase and resale of detached houses and renovation projects. It conducts deterioration assessments and real estate valuations at the same time.
Companies mentioned：ジャパンホームシールド株式会社
Trust Five Co., Ltd. completed the small commercial building “Koretasu Kyodo” in Kyodo, Setagaya Ward, on March 19, 2026. It is conveniently located a 2-minute walk from Kyodo Station on the Odakyu Line and features one tenant per floor.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルコデザインスタジオ、友伸建設株式会社、洋食バル ウルトラ、FINETIME COFFEE ROASTERS
Nexwill Co., Ltd. has signed a partnership agreement with 岐阜県中津川市 to promote measures addressing vacant homes. Drawing on its expertise in purchasing and revitalizing properties with issues, the company aims to put vacant homes to use and revitalize the community.
Companies mentioned：岐阜県中津川市
The attendance management system “Chronos Performance” and the financial accounting system “FX Cloud Series” have begun CSV integration. Payroll data no longer needs to be entered manually, improving accounting efficiency.
Companies mentioned：クロノス株式会社、株式会社TKC
Coupa株式会社 has begun offering テックタッチ株式会社’s AI-powered next-generation DAP, テックタッチ, through the Coupa App Marketplace, which expands the capabilities of its corporate spend management platform.
Companies mentioned：Coupa株式会社、テックタッチ株式会社、Coupa Software Inc.
The Kadokawa Culture Promotion Foundation will hold “Galaxy Express 999 THE GALAXY EXPERIENCE” at the Kadokawa Musashino Museum starting April 25, 2026. The event will offer an immersive experience using the latest video technology.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 角川文化振興財団
Denkyosha Co., Ltd. will launch a spherical LED Ball Light with dimming, color-temperature adjustment and color modes under its ZEPEAL brand in late May 2026. The company is positioning it as an ambient lighting item to enhance time spent at home.
Companies mentioned：株式会社デンキョーグループホールディングス
Krossa WOOD, a wooden folding chair jointly developed by Karimoku Furniture and Itoki, has won the international Red Dot Design Award 2026.
Companies mentioned：カリモク家具株式会社、株式会社イトーキ、有限会社バウデザイン
ロールス・ロイス・モーター・カーズ Osaka has been named the 2025 Global Dealer of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding results in business performance and customer service, as well as the luxury experience offered at its new showroom.
Companies mentioned：ロールス・ロイス・モーター・カーズ、コーンズ・モータース株式会社、BMWグループ、ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
“Meadol Yae,” jointly developed by Vena Energy and HONEY CRAFT, won the Kagoshima Mayor’s Award at the 2025 Kagoshima New Specialty Products Contest. The award recognizes efforts to foster community ties and revitalize mountainous and semi-mountainous areas.
Companies mentioned：ヴィーナ・エナジー (Vena Energy)、株式会社HONEY CRAFT、一般社団法人カザミドリ、公益社団法人鹿児島県特産品協会
株式会社森未来 has begun limited availability of a beta version of its AI specialized in timber for architects and designers. To mark the launch, it will hold a special event on May 26 at Google for Startups Campus in Shibuya on the theme of AI and spatial design.
Companies mentioned：株式会社森未来、乃村工藝社、ジェットデザイン
G-Place Inc. will launch demo and free versions of “My Evacuation Shelter DX Lite,” a shelter management system that requires no personal information, on April 27, 2026. The system supports rapid initial response and digital transformation in disaster preparedness for local governments.
Aoyama Decarbo will open its first permanent store at Isetan Shinjuku on May 20, 2026. It will offer an Isetan-exclusive “Cat Playing Cards Tin” design and miniature figurines.
Companies mentioned：伊勢丹（株式会社三越伊勢丹）
株式会社バイタリフィ has joined 一般社団法人Dify協会, which aims to promote the no-code AI development platform Dify, and will strengthen its hands-on AI agent development support service.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バイタリフィ、一般社団法人Dify協会
Originalキラナガーデン豊洲が「飲食レジャー施設」から「都市型レジャー施設」へ進化し、年間100のイベントを企画。5月の韓国フェアや新BBQメニューを開始する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kiranah Resort
Sneaker brand SPINGLE has collaborated with flower shop DILIGENCE PARLOUR on 2 new sneaker styles made with original leather printed with 4 types of flowers. They go on sale May 1, alongside a campaign celebrating the joy of walking, including for Mother’s Day.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スピングルカンパニー、DILIGENCE PARLOUR (ディリジェンスパーラー)
Originalセント レジス ホテル 大阪が、イタリアのレザーブランド「ヴァレクストラ」とコラボしたアジサイテーマのアフタヌーンティーを5月限定で提供する。
Companies mentioned：セント レジス ホテル 大阪、ヴァレクストラ (Valextra)
Yokohama Marine Tower will hold an exhibition of “12-color carp streamers swimming through the birth months” for Children’s Day as the third event in its 65th anniversary program. It will also sell original cocktails and bring back its annual passes.
Companies mentioned：リスト株式会社、リストプロパティーズ株式会社、Bar Noble MARINE TOWER
UiPath has announced new agentic AI solutions for retail and manufacturing that optimize merchandising, pricing and inventory management.
Companies mentioned：UiPath、Debenhams Group
Remote-work school Remolabo will launch the new Remolabo Pro AI Director Course in April 2026 to develop professionals who can use generative AI to solve problems.
Layers Consulting will hold a free online seminar on “New Pricing Strategies to Thrive in an Era of Inflation” on May 21, 2026. Guest speaker Takeshi Abe, former CMO of 横河電機, will discuss pricing strategy challenges facing Japanese companies and the keys to maximizing revenue.
Companies mentioned：横河電機、オフィスアベツマ合同会社、インテル株式会社、アーサーアンダーセン、アクセンチュア
ホテルワイナリーヒル will host a dinner event titled “A Pairing of Chopsticks and Glasses” for 3 days, from June 15 to 17, 2026, featuring pairings of Japanese cuisine and Izu wines. The menu will include a Japanese kaiseki course highlighting local ingredients and 7 varieties of Izu wine. Accommodation packages will also be available.
Companies mentioned：ホテルワイナリーヒル、中伊豆EAST WINDS VILLAGE、中伊豆ワイナリーシャトーT.S
JapanTicket has launched an API integration with Myrealtrip, South Korea’s largest travel platform. Korean visitors to Japan can now instantly book and pay for Japanese restaurants and cultural experiences.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパンチケットホールディングス、株式会社Japanticket、株式会社エビソル、Myrealtrip
Global cosmetics brand SHEGLAM will begin advance sales in Japan of its new-feel lip gloss, Glass Lock Air Gloss, on April 24, 2026. The next-generation lip product, which has attracted attention on social media for its lasting shine and resistance to color transfer, will be available at variety stores nationwide.
Companies mentioned：SHEGLAM
Originalサポーターズが2027年卒エンジニア志望学生を対象にしたサマーインターンシップランキング2026を発表。LINEヤフーが2年連続で総合1位を獲得した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社サポーターズ、LINEヤフー株式会社、株式会社リクルート、株式会社SmartHR、株式会社村田製作所
IPSA today launched “The Time R Aqua e,” the 5th-generation version of its long-selling lotion “The Time R Aqua,” based on years of research into skin hydration. The medicated lotion contains proprietary moisturizing ingredients and plant extracts, and addresses 6 skin concerns, including dryness, acne and irritation, as well as skin-brightening care.
Payke announced that its analysis of product-viewing data from foreign visitors to Japan in March 2026 found growing interest in “functional products unique to Japan” and “limited-edition and new products” in the health, beauty and skincare sectors.
Companies mentioned：サントリー食品インターナショナル株式会社、株式会社H2O、ロート製薬株式会社、ユニリーバ・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社資生堂
株式会社ストリームライン published a case study on implementing its IR materials preparation support service “LEAD” for 株式会社クレオ. The service helped クレオ improve the quality of its earnings presentation materials, earn higher ratings from investors and streamline internal updates.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クレオ、株式会社ストリームライン
As Satonoba University prepares to graduate its first class, it is transitioning its operating organization, 株式会社アスノオト, to a nonprofit-type corporation and introducing a “Co-Creation Owner” program. It has raised more than 100 million yen in support from more than 100 Co-Creation Owners who seek no financial returns, advancing a new form of co-creation aimed at updating education and revitalizing local communities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アスノオト、リクルートホールディングス、株式会社CAP、株式会社コーチェット、OWB株式会社
FAVORRIC launched a new bath towel featuring designs based on works by artists from Japan and abroad on April 23, 2026. Combining high-quality cotton with the traditional techniques of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, it brings the joy of incorporating art into everyday life and is ideal as a gift.
株式会社ディライト announced that its analysis of more than 20,000 reviews on its “Funeral Reviews” website found that “being moved” is what distinguishes 5-star from 4-star ratings. The analysis also found that prompt procedures tend to encourage people to post reviews.
Butters will begin selling a limited-quantity “Craft Butter Cake Amaou” for Golden Week on April 19. Its online shop is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day gifts and is offering free shipping on orders placed by April 30. It will also offer products exclusive to its Shin-Yokohama Cubic Plaza store, appealing to a wide range of customers.
GRAPHT, a brand of MSY株式会社, will launch a range of new collaboration products with “Street Fighter 6” to coincide with the fighting game event EVO Japan 2026. The lineup includes apparel and goods featuring original artwork, gaming earphones and panels for arcade controllers. Preorders began today.
Companies mentioned：MSY株式会社、株式会社カプコン
MSY株式会社, which operates the GRAPHT brand, has added a new “L” size and 4 “Street Fighter 6” collaboration top panels to its semi-custom iO arcade controller, and began accepting orders on its e-commerce site on April 23. The new products will also be displayed and available for trial at EVO Japan 2026.
Companies mentioned：MSY株式会社
British fragrance brand Molton Brown is holding a limited-time café truck event in collaboration with THE MATCHA TOKYO in Marunouchi and Karuizawa to mark the launch of its new Tea Ceremony collection. Matcha drinks and sweets will be served, and purchasers will receive a voucher to redeem for a Molton Brown sample.
Companies mentioned：THE MATCHA TOKYO
Kinokuniya Bookstore and Yondemy, an online reading education service, have launched a partnership. They aim to address children’s declining interest in reading and create new reading experiences at bookstores and a new revenue model.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Yondemy、株式会社紀伊國屋書店
OriginalXGIMIは、2025年にホームプロジェクター市場で世界1位の出荷量を3年連続で達成したことを発表しました。主力シリーズ「Elfin」から新製品「Elfin Flip 4K」と「Elfin Flip Laser」を4月23日よりMakuakeで先行販売開始します。
Companies mentioned：XGIMI、Makuake、RUNTO、日亜化学工業、Harman Kardon、Google TV
A subsidiary of AirTrip Co., Ltd. has decided to acquire the business of Travel.jp, one of Japan’s largest travel information websites. As a result, the AirTrip Group will launch a new “portal site business” and aims to expand its operations by generating synergies with its existing travel business.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベンチャーリパブリック、株式会社トラベルjp、株式会社ハイブリッドテクノロジーズ、EVOLABLE ASIA CO., LTD.
Original王子ネピアは、北海道限定トイレットロール「ネピア アネモネHG」のリニューアルを記念し、北海道日本ハムファイターズとコラボした「どっさりご褒美キャンペーン」を2026年5月1日より開始します。商品購入とSNS応募の2つのキャンペーンで、合計1,200名にオリジナルグッズやティシュ3年分、観戦チケットなどが当たります。
Companies mentioned：北海道日本ハムファイターズ
Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS has been certified for the 5th consecutive year as a “Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization,” a program promoted by 経済産業省 and 日本健康会議. The recognition reflects the company’s efforts to make employee health a foundation of management and pursue sustainable growth and social contributions.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、日本健康会議
Sogo Career Option has made its recruitment site available to the public for “Career Fund,” an employment-based program that trains people with no prior experience to become AI and DX engineers. Participants acquire generative AI and no-code development skills through an intensive training course of about 2 months, while gaining practical experience and earning a salary as full-time employees.
Companies mentioned：キャムコムグループ、株式会社綜合キャリアオプション
Original伊勢市にて、伊勢神宮の社殿建て替えに使う木材を運ぶ伝統行事「お木曳」の第1次行事が5月から開始される。
Companies mentioned：伊勢市、伊勢御遷宮委員会、伊勢神宮
Skater Co., Ltd. will launch 5 types of “die-cut mugs,” three-dimensionally shaped like the faces of Sanrio characters, in April 2026. They are designed to be easy for children to hold.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンリオ
株式会社農業総合研究所 analyzed shipment data from direct-sales outlets following the addition of broccoli to the list of “designated vegetables” in April 2026. The number of shipments in February 2026 was the highest in the past 3 years, and the data indicated that prices and volumes are moving toward stability.
Companies mentioned：農林水産省
Konica Minolta Japan announced that it will add dialogue log analysis and standard classroom prompts to “Chatto mo Think,” the generative AI feature in “tomoLinks.” Launch is planned during fiscal 2026.
Companies mentioned：大阪市、RX Japan株式会社
Nacht Co., Ltd. announced that it achieved consolidated sales of ¥31 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and is entering a “second founding phase.” To accelerate growth, it established 2 new companies responsible for consulting (blueprint consulting and Nacht Z Sales) and has fully embarked on its evolution from an advertising agency into a “business creation marketing” company. It aims to reach group sales of ¥200 billion and 3,000 employees by 2040.
Companies mentioned：株式会社blueprint consulting、株式会社ナハトZセールス、Meta、TikTok for Business Japan、Google、X広告、LINEヤフー
Zoho Japan announced “Lite Device Option,” a new add-on for its network monitoring tool “OpManager.” It provides availability monitoring for endpoint devices such as IoT devices and IP cameras at about 1/3 the previous price.
Companies mentioned：ゾーホージャパン株式会社
一般社団法人リノベーション協議会 has announced the “Renovation of the Year 2026,” one of the industry’s largest awards. This year, businesses that are not members of the council may also enter, and a new “COUNCIL’S VISION AWARD” will be introduced to recognize projects that embody its vision.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人リノベーション協議会
北杜市 and 地方創生ラボ株式会社 signed a dispatch agreement under the Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur Program, effective April 1, 2026. The agreement will strengthen the city’s public relations strategy and city promotion.
Companies mentioned：北杜市、地方創生ラボ株式会社
門真市 held a regular meeting of the “Kadoma Charm Promotion Team” and conducted camera training in collaboration with Panasonic.
Companies mentioned：門真市、パナソニック エンターテインメント＆コミュニケーション株式会社、摂南大学、大阪国際大学
Smart Soudan-shitsu will host a free in-person event on May 26 featuring MIMIGURI’s Yuki Anzai, focusing on “dialogue” as a way to bring out organizational creativity.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Smart相談室、株式会社MIMIGURI、株式会社SmartHR、東京大学
A new romantic comedy manga about VTubers began serialization on April 23 on “Corona EX,” the manga distribution site operated by TO Books.
Snowflake will hold its largest user conference to date, “Snowflake Summit 26,” in San Francisco starting June 1, 2026, with speakers including Daniela Amodei of Anthropic.
Companies mentioned：Snowflake、Anthropic、Accenture、Sanofi、Thomson Reuters、Under Armour
SMART GOLF Co., Ltd. opened its first indoor golf practice facility in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on April 14, 2026: “SMART GOLF Maruyama Park.”
Skincare brand “Fleuri,” operated by メディカルコート株式会社, will launch 5 new products focused on pore care on May 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イングリウッド、メディカルコート株式会社、ロフト、モンドセレクション
BLUETTI JAPAN will hold a Golden Week sale from April 23, 2026, with discounts of up to 63%. Portable power stations for heatwave preparedness and disaster readiness will be offered at special prices.
Companies mentioned：Frost & Sullivan、ヤフーニュース、日本気象協会
“Lian,” a women’s center in Kochi Prefecture, and childcare workers in Fukushima Prefecture are collaborating to hold an online roundtable for modern mothers on May 9, 2026.
Switch Media Co., Ltd. has launched “Digital Sales Impact,” a new service that visualizes across media the sales impact of entire campaigns integrating TV commercials and digital advertising. The service will support advertisers’ data-driven media planning.
Companies mentioned：インテージ社
Jinbei Co., Ltd., which promotes business DX using generative AI technology, has expanded its office in Yokohama City in response to business growth.
Companies mentioned：Google社
CRISP Co., Ltd. will open “Shinagawa Seaside Forest,” the 57th location of its custom salad shop “CRISP SALAD WORKS,” on May 7, 2026.
Phil Company has completed “Phil Park Minami-Urawa,” a commercial tenant building located 2 minutes on foot from Minami-Urawa Station in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.
Murakami Farm will release “The Complete Bean Sprout Guide” on April 30, 2026, celebrating 30 years since the launch of its sprouted vegetable, bean sprouts. The book includes an interview with the comedy duo Asagaya Sisters and tips on regrowing bean sprouts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社村上農園、株式会社アスコム、緑藤生機、株式会社沖縄村上農園
Sankei Building and Haseko Real Estate have partnered with ヒルトン to open the luxury hotel LXR Hotels & Resorts in Hakone Gora in summer 2028.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンケイビル、株式会社長谷工不動産、ヒルトン
Phiten is partnering with the Ronald McDonald House Charities to launch health support activities for families of sick children, with a focus on body care.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人ドナルド・マクドナルド・ハウス・チャリティーズ・ジャパン、ファイテン株式会社
A survey by “Jukusen,” operated by 株式会社DeltaX, found that about 70% of elementary school students said they “enjoy reading.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社DeltaX、朝日新聞出版、ポプラ社、高橋書店
Footmark Co., Ltd. will launch “Pittaseru,” a fabric school backpack with a magnetic closure instead of a zipper, on April 23 for children with difficulties such as limited dexterity.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GKダイナミックス、インクルーシブデザインスタジオCULUMU（株式会社STYZ）
SecureNavi’s SOC 2 compliance automation platform “Fit&Gap” has launched single sign-on (SSO) integration with HENNGE One. This will enable companies to access cloud services for security audits securely and efficiently.
Companies mentioned：HENNGE株式会社、SecureNavi株式会社
Tamas (Butterfly), a table tennis equipment manufacturer, has signed a regional revitalization partnership agreement with Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where it was founded. It will open “Machitaku Yanai,” a table tennis space making use of a vacant storefront.
株式会社美十 will hold the limited-time event “atelier Tea Time 2026” at atelier京ばあむ, one of Kyoto’s largest confectionery museums, starting June 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：森半
株式会社dazzy will release angel-inspired new lingerie on April 23 from Enfel (エンフェル), a lingerie brand produced by popular model and influencer PyunA.
Companies mentioned：株式会社dazzy
Nagoya Kanko Hotel will launch a natural Italian lunch buffet at its trattoria and pizzeria Canoviano starting April 27, 2026.
Companies mentioned：エスパシオエンタープライズ株式会社
HITOWA Kids Life held an online induction ceremony appointing 980 five-year-olds from its 88 preschools as new employees in its “Children’s Division.” The child-led career education program will expand to all preschools from fiscal 2026.
Companies mentioned：HITOWAキッズライフ株式会社、HITOWAグループ
OXOMOCO (オショモコ), a modern Mexican restaurant born in New York and awarded one Michelin star, will relocate from Hiroo to Roppongi Hills and reopen on April 25, 2026. With an updated space and menu, it will operate as a restaurant and bar.
Companies mentioned：ソルト・コンソーシアム株式会社
Board game maker ClaGla will exhibit at Game Market 2026 Spring and release new mystery-solving and board games.
SUSHI TOP MARKETING and Japan Post Real Estate conducted a proof-of-concept trial using NFTs to attract visitors to Gotanda Marche at Gotanda JP Building. Instant coupons linked to a survey achieved a high redemption rate of 90%.
Companies mentioned：SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社、日本郵政不動産株式会社
株式会社ファイン, which manufactures and sells health foods and pharmaceuticals, will unify its corporate brand under “FINE GROUP” and introduce a new logo on May 1, 2026. The design evolves the squirrel motif used since the company’s founding.
レビックグローバル has published a case study on fully digitizing learning materials spanning 1,000 pages for approximately 50,000 sales representatives at Nippon Life Insurance. The initiative standardized training quality and made learning data visible.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レビックグローバル、日本生命保険相互会社
Originalエンタメ系大衆居酒屋「居酒屋革命 酔っ手羽」が石川県金沢駅前に5月1日オープン。オープン当日は生ビールを1杯1円で提供する記念イベントを開催。
NetApp has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud, signing a 4-year enterprise agreement. By integrating its secure storage into air-gapped environments of Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), the company will provide a secure AI and data infrastructure for government and defense organizations.
Companies mentioned：Google Cloud、World Wide Technology、WWT
パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン and Jo-Works have formed a business partnership. They will promote the use of BPO (business process outsourcing) among companies in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, helping address labor shortages.
Companies mentioned：株式会社女性が働きやすい会社（Jo-Works）、パーソルグループ
株式会社データX has announced “AI Driven CDP,” a data infrastructure for the AI era, within its data marketing cloud “b→dash.” It enables users to integrate and process data optimized for AI without coding.
株式会社エーアイ will release an event-exclusive edition of the voice synthesis software “A.I.VOICE2 唯世かのん,” featuring the new style “咲,” at an event on May 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エーアイ、ラクーンドッグ、株式会社バンピーファクトリー