Christian Louboutin to launch new BETTINA tote bag first in Japan
Christian Louboutin will launch its new BETTINA tote bag (ベッティーナ) first in Japan as part of its latest 2026 collection.
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Marubun to exhibit at the 17th EDIX (Education Expo) Tokyo, opening May 13
Electronics trading company 丸文株式会社 will exhibit at the 17th EDIX Tokyo, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight starting May 13, 2026, showcasing the AI robot Kebbi Air. The company will present ways to use it in STEAM education, special needs education and other settings, aiming to help address challenges in education.
Companies mentioned：丸文株式会社、EDIX実行委員会、RX Japan 合同会社
Parinko to turn winning entries from its “Create Together Contest” into products; first selection chosen from 602 entries
Sanko Seika selected 18 outstanding entries from 602 submissions in the 1st round of its 50th-anniversary “Parinko for Everyone” contest. The designs will be made into actual snack-bag packaging for a limited time starting in late July 2026.
Scenario-based “voice bot feature” officially launched for AI call center system “VLOOM”
株式会社コラボス has officially launched a “voice bot feature” using generative AI in its “VLOOM” AI call center system. The AI automatically completes routine tasks such as verifying callers’ identities and taking reservations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コラボス、Google、Salesforce
With labor shortages continuing in the disability welfare sector, the “3rd wage increase” draws attention | TwooCa adopted by ラブパラオ株式会社
ラブパラオ, which provides disability welfare services, has adopted Kort Valuta’s next-generation wallet “TwooCa” to address labor shortages and employee turnover. It aims to effectively increase take-home pay by awarding points.
Companies mentioned：ラブパラオ株式会社
OriginalBURGER REVOLUTION TOKYO｜『キーマカレーエッグバーガー』を５月限定で発売！
Original和牛プレミアムバーガー専門店「BURGER REVOLUTION TOKYO」が、5月限定で『キーマカレーエッグバーガー』を発売する。特製キーマカレーと半熟卵を組み合わせた新商品。
Companies mentioned：Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社
Do dogs endure while cats resist? Survey examines pets’ reactions at veterinary clinics: conducted by Pet Medical Support Co., Ltd., provider of “PS Insurance”
Originalペットメディカルサポートが全国の犬猫飼い主1,732名を対象に、動物病院でのペットの反応に関する調査を実施。犬は約4割が落ち着きをなくし、猫は約75%が普段と違う様子を見せ、強い抵抗を示す傾向が明らかになった。
【一建設株式会社】Developed by 一建設株式会社! A new accommodation-and-retail landmark, “JMF Building Okinawa Kokusai-dori 01,” opens in the heart of Kokusai-dori in Naha!
The mixed-use complex “JMF Building Okinawa Kokusai-dori 01,” developed by 一建設株式会社, will open on April 23, 2026, on Kokusai-dori in Naha. It brings together accommodation and retail outlets, including ビックカメラ and 一風堂.
Companies mentioned：一建設株式会社、日本都市ファンド投資法人、伊藤忠アーバンコミュニティ株式会社、ビックカメラ、一風堂、大衆とり酒場 とりいちず、Cat Café MOFF、東京月島 もんじゃ酒場 だしや、matsuri technologies、飯田グループホールディングス
OriginalＮＸワンビシアーカイブズ、北九州市「子どもの居場所づくり応援基金」へ寄付
Original株式会社ＮＸワンビシアーカイブズが、電子契約サービス「WAN-Sign」の売上の一部を北九州市の「子どもの居場所づくり応援基金」に寄付した。DX支援と地域社会への貢献を両立するCSR活動の一環。
Companies mentioned：北九州市、社会福祉法人北九州市社会福祉協議会
1 in 2 people in their 20s interested in “relocation matchmaking”! What are people seeking in relocation today? [Omicale Matchmaking Survey 2026]
Omicale surveyed 599 people about “relocation matchmaking.” While 53.6% of people in their 20s expressed interest, only 3.7% had actually participated, and living conditions emerged as the top priority.
Survey of large-scale office building supply in Tokyo’s 23 wards, 2026
Mori Trust released its 2026 survey of large-scale office building supply in Tokyo’s 23 wards. While future supply is expected to remain constrained, growing tenant demand is accelerating the absorption of vacant space, and rents are also trending upward.
Companies mentioned：森トラスト株式会社
Original【1日3組限定】bar hotel箱根香山 大人の「キャンプ」をテーマにした夏季限定ディナーコースが登場
Originalシマダハウスが運営する「bar hotel箱根香山」は、1日3組限定で「箱根・夏・キャンプ」をテーマにした夏季限定ディナーコースの提供を開始する。期間は2026年6月5日から8月30日までの週末・祝日。
Companies mentioned：シマダハウス株式会社
High difficulty! Final skills check 1 month before the exam: applications open for the “Class 1 Architect Academic Exam Climax Mock Test”
Nikken Gakuin, operated by 株式会社建築資料研究社, will offer the “Climax Mock Test” online in June for candidates taking the 2026 Class 1 Architect academic exam. It features high-difficulty questions to assess candidates’ abilities 1 month before the actual exam.
Actual exam level! Final skills check 1 month before the exam: applications open for the “Class 2 Architect Academic Exam Climax Mock Test”!
Original株式会社建築資料研究社が運営する日建学院は、2026年度2級建築士学科試験に向けた「クライマックス模擬試験」の申込受付を開始した。試験1ヶ月前の実力確認を目的としたWeb模試である。
Companies mentioned：株式会社建築資料研究社、日建学院
Future Financial Innovation Lab (FFIL) established
フューチャー株式会社 has established the Future Financial Innovation Lab (FFIL), a research organization focused on financial innovation using AI and advanced technologies. Former Bank of Japan official Hiromi Yamaoka will serve as director.
Companies mentioned：フューチャーアーキテクト株式会社
Tameny’s matchmaking support service for local governments selected for “Japan Service Innovation 2025”
Tameny株式会社’s AI matchmaking support service for local governments, “parms,” and other initiatives have been selected as leading examples for “Japan Service Innovation 2025.” They were recognized for using technology and expert support to enhance municipal efforts to address the declining birthrate and support matchmaking.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本生産性本部、サービス産業生産性協議会
【Shin Nihonkai Ferry】Summer boarding reservations open soon!
Shin Nihonkai Ferry will begin accepting reservations for summer sailings, including the Obon holiday period, in stages from 9 a.m. on the same date 3 months before each sailing. With a maximum 9-day holiday period possible in 2026, the company is encouraging customers to book early.
Companies mentioned：ＳＨＫライングループ、関光ロジNEXT、阪九フェリー、関釜フェリー
From “Mobile Suit Gundam” and “Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash — The Witch of Circe,” collaboration caps with global sports and lifestyle brand “NEW ERA®” arrive!
Bandai’s “STRICT-G” has collaborated with “NEW ERA®” to release 3 types of Gundam-design caps. Reservations open on Premium Bandai on April 23, 2026, and the caps will go on sale in stores from May 16.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイ、NEW ERA
Original野々村友紀子氏・２丁拳銃・キンタロー。氏ら登壇「しゅふ川柳2026」大賞発表、過去最多応募で見えた“しゅふのリアル”
株式会社ビースタイルメディア held an event to announce the grand prize for “Shufu Senryu 2026.” Yukiko Nonomura and others attended, and poems capturing the realities of rising prices and child-rearing received awards.
Companies mentioned：ビースタイルグループ
5 characters from “Chara is” make their capsule toy debut! Nostalgic “Chara is All Stars Retro Coin Case” launches at “Kapuebo” from April 29 (Wednesday, public holiday)!
Originalイオンファンタジーのキャラクター特化型プラットフォーム「キャラ is」発の5キャラクターが、初のカプセルトイとして商品化された。4月29日より全国のアミューズメント施設などで順次展開される。
The annual “Kamakura Gorō Week” is back! New limited-edition “Rabbit Tin” celebrates the season of Kamakura’s hydrangeas 【May 6 is Kamakura Gorō Day】
Kamakura Gorō Honten, operated by 株式会社鎌倉座, will hold “Kamakura Gorō Week” to mark “Kamakura Gorō Day” on May 6. The event will feature the launch of the limited-edition “Rabbit Tin <Colorful Hydrangeas>” and a giveaway campaign.
Companies mentioned：株式会社鎌倉座、一般社団法人 日本記念日協会
Original【1955 東京ベイ】気分は50年代のアメリカのスター！2室限定の新しいコンセプトルーム「50sスターダムルーム」2026年4月22日予約開始
Original1955 東京ベイ by 星野リゾートが、50年代のアメリカのスターになりきれる2室限定のコンセプトルーム「50sスターダムルーム」の予約を4月22日より開始する。
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート
A “forest in the lake” appears only in spring: Nishiwaga Town’s submerged forest reaches its peak viewing season
Original岩手県西和賀町の錦秋湖にて、雪解け水で木々が水没する春限定の絶景「水没林」が4月下旬から5月下旬まで見頃を迎える。
Companies mentioned：西和賀町観光協会、NISHIWAGA STYLE、Water＆Snow SPICE、ネビラキ、JR東日本（JR北上線）
See and compare before buying: latest DJI drone briefing and sales event to be held in Osaka on May 9 (Saturday)
株式会社セキド, an authorized DJI dealer, will hold a free drone briefing and sales event in Osaka on May 9. The event will offer demo flights of the latest models and hands-on comparisons.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セキド、株式会社アイテム、DJI
“Flavors enhanced by aging and cutting”: Media workshop offers a taste of the appeal of Grana Padano PDO
The Grana Padano Cheese Protection Consortium held a media workshop in cooperation with the EU, offering participants an opportunity to experience how flavor changes with aging periods and cutting methods.
Companies mentioned：欧州連合（EU）
Newly illustrated Takagi-san in period fashion from Teasing Master Takagi-san: orders now open for trading acrylic cards and more! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
Alma Bianca Co., Ltd. has begun taking orders through its online store AMNIBUS for 14 new merchandise items featuring newly illustrated period-fashion designs from Teasing Master Takagi-san.
[Patou] Pop-up event Patou JOY runs at 阪急うめだ本店 through April 28
Paris-based brand Patou is holding its Spring/Summer 2026 pop-up event Patou JOY at 阪急うめだ本店. The event will feature advance-sale items and limited-edition shopping bags, showcasing the brand’s world.
Companies mentioned：阪急うめだ本店、I Z A
Sayings from the Bakumatsu-era bestseller Genshi Shiroku, by Sato Issai, delivered to you: LINE service Issai-kun launches in partnership with 岐阜県恵那市!
Saikou Co., Ltd. has launched Issai-kun, a service that delivers sayings by Sato Issai, a Confucian scholar of the Bakumatsu period, via LINE in partnership with 岐阜県恵那市. The service aims to attract visitors to the region by encouraging everyday engagement with history.
Companies mentioned：岐阜県恵那市
April 26, 2026, is “a once-in-a-millennium Good Bath Day.” Tamagawa Onsen, a retro Showa-era hot spring bathhouse, will offer free admission for children and special programs including a hot spring water pack.
Tamagawa Onsen, a retro Showa-era hot spring bathhouse, will hold special programs, including free admission for children, to mark “a once-in-a-millennium Good Bath Day” on April 26, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと、株式会社埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ
A long-awaited intensive at-home treatment joins the MOGO salon-inspired haircare line, which has sold more than 100,000 units! This new approach to haircare is used between shampoo and conditioner, leaving damaged ends after coloring exceptionally smooth to the touch.
SALON MOGO Co., Ltd. has launched MOGO Connector, an innovative intensive at-home treatment used between shampoo and conditioner.
About 80% considered “health” when choosing Mother’s Day gifts
A survey by Nichimo Biotics found that about 80% consider “health” when choosing Mother’s Day gifts. In response, the company will launch a limited-edition gift set featuring its health-conscious Koji Fermented Isoflavones.
Companies mentioned：X（旧Twitter）、楽天市場
[Wellness Dining] Mousse Soft Meal wins gold in the Senior Meal Delivery category at the Care Food and Smile Care Food Contest
Wellness Dining’s Mousse Soft Meal won gold in the food for people with swallowing difficulties category at the 11th Care Food and Smile Care Food Contest.
TV anime Nintama Rantaro and All Hearts Company to launch collaboration on May 14 (Thu)!
GK Marketing and All Hearts Company will hold a collaboration campaign with the anime Nintama Rantaro at stores and online starting May 14.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GK Marketing、株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー、セブン-イレブン
[Nintama Rantaro × All Hearts Company] First-ever collaboration! New collaborative breads, puddings and illustrated cakes inspired by Nintama’s first-year students of Class 1 and sixth-year students! Nekoneko Shokupan—Ninja Academy’s Sixth-Years—and merchandise also on sale
All Hearts Company has launched its first collaboration with the TV anime Nintama Rantaro, releasing character-themed breads and sweets. The products will be available for a limited time at stores nationwide and online.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー
AIRBUGGY introduces TEMPO, an all-in-one mesh baby carrier optimized for Japan’s intense summer heat for cool, lightweight movement, on April 23 (Thu).
AIRBUGGY (GMP International Co., Ltd.) will launch TEMPO, a highly breathable all-in-one mesh baby carrier designed for Japan’s harsh summers.
Plasmacluster Owl Flow Hand Fan <PJ-HS01> launched
Sharp will launch the Plasmacluster Owl Flow Hand Fan <PJ-HS01>, combining powerful airflow with quiet operation.
BIOHEAL BOH launches 3D Lifting Eye & Wrinkle Cream from its Probioderm™*¹ 3D Lifting line on April 24 (Fri)
Korean skincare brand BIOHEAL BOH launched Probioderm™ 3D Lifting Eye & Wrinkle Cream on April 24, 2026. Mai Shiraishi has been appointed as ambassador.
Companies mentioned：オリーブヤング
WOWOW and Rakuten launch the ALIUS Project to jointly develop IP, aiming to create new content experiences by linking dramas with vertically scrolling digital comics
WOWOW and Rakuten have launched the ALIUS Project to jointly develop IP. It offers a new content experience by linking live-action dramas with vertically scrolling digital comics.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WOWOW、楽天グループ株式会社、Rakuten Content Central
Industry Alpha offers forklift operations analysis service — sensor kits quantify actual operations and support operational improvements and automation planning
Industry Alpha has launched an analysis service that visualizes forklift operations simply by attaching sensors to existing forklifts. It can collect highly accurate movement data without requiring environmental equipment.
[Event] ＮＰＯ法人ひこうき雲 “Children’s Songs and School Songs Concert: Japan’s Treasures, Melodies to Pass On”
NPO Hikoikigumo will hold a children’s songs and school songs concert at Aoba no Mori Park Arts and Culture Hall on May 22, 2026. The music event aims to foster interaction across generations and pass on Japanese culture.
Companies mentioned：ＮＰＯ法人ひこうき雲、ラ・コピーヌ
[三浦工業株式会社] Notice of establishment of MIURA PHILIPPINES CORPORATION, a Miura Industries group company
Miura Industries’ Southeast Asia regional headquarters has established the local subsidiary MIURA PHILIPPINES CORPORATION to meet growing demand for boilers in the Philippine market.
Companies mentioned：三浦工業株式会社、MIURA SOUTH EAST ASIA HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.、ミウラシンガポール、ミウラタイ、ミウラインドネシア、ミウラマレーシア、ミウラバングラデシュ
New from CECILE for Mother’s Day: ripple-textured front-opening pajamas, a shirt that can also be worn as summer 100% cotton pajamas, and gauze crepe pajamas with a double-layered chest to reduce show-through!
Cecile Co., Ltd. has launched 3 new summer pajama and loungewear items for Mother’s Day gifts. They combine functionality and design, with features including comfortable wear and reduced show-through.
Special promotion offers a chance to win skincare serum and cream signed by official ambassador Takagi-san
株式会社アッツ will launch an Instagram campaign on April 23, offering a chance to win products signed by Nana Takagi, official ambassador for CANNA, its CBD-infused skincare brand.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アッツ、株式会社KOTONA
Junichi Yoshida of Tokyo Challenged Plus TOPPAN selected for Japan’s team at the 11th International Abilympics
Junichi Yoshida of Tokyo Challenged Plus TOPPAN has been selected to represent Japan in the website development category at the 11th International Abilympics, to be held in 2027.
Companies mentioned：TOPPANホールディングス株式会社
AR sport HADO begins full-scale expansion into Saudi Arabia
AR sport HADO by 株式会社meleap has begun expanding into Saudi Arabia through local partner X Square社. The company is advancing its introduction in sports and education.
Companies mentioned：株式会社meleap、X Square社
[Delivering more than vegetables! Overcoming adversity to open a dream farm stand!] A couple’s challenge: after the husband was suddenly given 1 month to live, his wife works to protect their 10 chōbu of farmland. The bonds forged and expanded through a coin-operated parking lot by Nikoniko Batake × SUPER PARKING
Narita Airport private parking operator SUPER PARKING has partnered with Nikoniko Batake, a family-run farm whose husband was given 1 month to live and whose dream his wife is trying to fulfill, to open a permanent farm stand in its coin-operated parking lot.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プランエー
81.0% of professional instructors say the quality of their teaching has improved. How has online one-on-one instruction changed their working styles?
株式会社スタディカルテ conducted a survey of professional instructors. With online one-on-one tutoring, 81.0% felt the quality of instruction improved, while 71.4% felt travel time was reduced.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタディカルテ
The crowdfunding page for factory-building roguelite Lazy Witch’s Factory is now live. Applications for support open on May 1. Playtesting also begins at the same time.
株式会社メルトクロック has launched a crowdfunding page on CAMPFIRE for its PC factory-building roguelite game Lazy Witch’s Factory. It will begin accepting support and launch its 2nd Steam playtest on May 1, with early access scheduled for the 3rd quarter of 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メルトクロック
[Tokyo, Shibuya] A new GW staple event is here!! “SHIBUYA ONE PARK”
渋谷公園通り商店街振興組合 will hold “SHIBUYA ONE PARK 2026” at Yoyogi Park from May 2 to 5, 2026. The event revitalizes the community through the intersection of dance, music and art.
Companies mentioned：マテル・インターナショナル、SAVAGE CLUB、TNB TOKYO
Puzzle adventure D-TOPIA from ANNAPURNA INTERACTIVE and マルミッツゲームス set for release on July 14
Annapurna Interactive and マルミッツゲームス announced that their puzzle adventure game D-topia will be released on July 14. A free demo is available on Steam, and the game will launch on multiple platforms.
Companies mentioned：Annapurna Interactive、マルミッツゲームス (Marumittu Games)
“Wake up to happy skin the next morning”: Leeto, a highly moisturizing toner from tukka soin by salon MASHU, launches April 8 to promote a healthy skin foundation
MASHU Group, which operates beauty salons, has launched Leeto, a highly moisturizing toner and the first skincare product from its original brand tukka soin.
Investment opportunities in renewable energy projects on the scale of several tens of MW now available in Hokkaido and Tohoku
グリーン・エナジー・コンサルティング株式会社 (GEC) has begun developing and matching renewable energy investment projects, primarily solar, in the Hokkaido and Tohoku regions.
There can be only 1 winner. Who will be “Queen”? Music project “AIRA,” in which 11 singers compete with 1 song, launches; Japanese and Korean versions of “Let it Echo” to be released May 2
Global music project “AIRA,” which combines AI with human creativity, has launched. 11 singers will perform the same song, “Let it Echo,” in multiple languages, offering a new musical experience in which AI is involved in production and the selection of “Queen.”
Companies mentioned：Spotify
[A new way for women to work] Thrive globally through “work-from-home side jobs,” even while raising children or caring for family! “Samurai Diet Ambassadors” share the health benefits of traditional Japanese foods around the world!
株式会社侍Super Food Academy has launched a training seminar for “Samurai Diet Ambassadors,” enabling women raising children or providing care to work online. Its health method using traditional Japanese foods is drawing a response in Japan and abroad.
ASC announces new label for “sustainable seafood” packaging
ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) has announced a new ASC label and updated on-pack claims to comply with the EU’s new environmental regulations (EmpCo). The redesign aims to make the label easier for consumers to understand and reduce companies’ regulatory risks.
Companies mentioned：ASC（Aquaculture Stewardship Council：水産養殖管理協議会）、欧州委員会、MSCI
資生堂子ども財団 publishes “50th Shiseido Overseas Child Welfare Study Report (FY2025)”
資生堂子ども財団 has published the “50th Shiseido Overseas Child Welfare Study Report (FY2025),” covering a visit to study advanced child welfare systems in Quebec, Canada.
Companies mentioned：株式会社資生堂
[GW outings] “Trying new experiences” ranks as this year’s No. 1 goal. Special offer lets parents and children take on the challenge of “flying through the sky” | Koshigaya, Saitama
FlyStation Japan, Japan’s only indoor skydiving facility, will hold a campaign for parents and children during the GW period, offering half-price admission for children.
Accelerate store DX with staff affiliate marketing! Woomy launches a new service that uses QR codes to make in-store staff contributions visible. Clarify their impact on e-commerce sales while advancing OMO strategy and improving staff recognition.
株式会社Woomy has launched “Staff Affiliate,” a new service that uses QR codes to make store employees’ contributions to e-commerce sales visible.
Original「心惹かれるチャイナドレス ―― 100年前のモダン都市に生まれた美の装い」 #日中友好会館美術館（東京都文京区）にて 2026.5.29(金)～6.28(日)
A special exhibition featuring qipao from the 1900s through the 1940s will be held at the 日中友好会館美術館 from May 29 to June 28, 2026. It explores changes in the social status of women in modern China and the evolution of fashion.
Whether it’s sunny or rainy, one umbrella with no compromises. The “+TIC HYBRID” launches
株式会社サエラ will launch “+TIC HYBRID,” a new all-weather model with 100% UV protection and light blocking, on April 27, 2026. It is part of the company’s independently developed all-plastic “+TIC” umbrella line.
The crypto assets to win with in 2026: the full picture of the BTC-dominant era
株式会社Clabo surveyed 992 investors and announced cryptocurrency investment trends for 2026. While Bitcoin commands overwhelming support, a trend toward diversification into emerging assets such as Solana and meme coins is also becoming clear.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Clabo
Natural Smile Pizza to run “Same price, extra treat! Get free French fries with an Ebi Ebi Salmon order” campaign from Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, May 10
Natural Smile Pizza will offer free French fries with orders of its popular Ebi Ebi Salmon pizza at 3 locations in Kagoshima City and Hioki City from April 23 to May 10. The campaign aims to encourage family visits during Golden Week.
[New product] “ALCOLOLO Laundry Unit,” dedicated storage for Kanta-kun that blends into simple, modern spaces, launches
アルメタックス株式会社 will launch the “ALCOLOLO Laundry Unit,” a storage system designed for the gas clothes dryer 乾太くん, in April 2026. In response to growing demand for laundry rooms as more households have two working parents, the product combines design and functionality to improve household efficiency and create a comfortable space.
Companies mentioned：東京ガス株式会社
“草刈りヤギちゃん” launches a winter-only “Free Goat Rental Campaign” for schools, businesses and welfare facilities
The goat-based vegetation control service “草刈りヤギちゃん,” operated by 株式会社むじょう, will launch a winter-only free goat rental campaign for schools, businesses and welfare facilities. The community initiative offers opportunities to interact with animals and responds to needs for help amid labor shortages and for comfort.
[Data-driven analysis] Buy or skip long sleeves in summer? A collaborative data analysis project by Vautrail Fashion Academy and 株式会社ニューロープ
Fashion AI company ニューロープ and Vautrail Fashion Academy have conducted a collaborative data analysis project. Students published a report analyzing data from ZOZO and Instagram around the question, “Would you buy a long-sleeved top in summer?” The findings offer insights into how the apparel industry can respond to climate change.
Companies mentioned：学校法人 大阪文化服装学院 ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー、ZOZO、Instagram
[Selling out fast] Popular Korean hat brand WHITE SANDS holds a POPUP shop at Lumine EST Shinjuku!
株式会社MIRAISE has secured the exclusive rights to sell popular Korean hat brand WHITE SANDS in Japan and is holding a POPUP shop at Lumine EST Shinjuku from April 14 to 30. Talent Chihiro Kondo has been named ambassador, and the shop has been bustling with visitors every day.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォーシーズ HD、株式会社MIRAISE、WHITE SANDS
When the clock strikes 13:00, it’s adults’ “after-school” time! rayout introduces a “half-day off” on the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Starting in April 2026, rayout株式会社 introduced its “Half-Day Wednesday” leave program, making the third Wednesday of each month a half-day off. The program aims to boost productivity within limited working hours and give employees a chance to recharge, allowing them to spend their time freely from 13:00 onward. Employees have praised the program for improving work efficiency and enriching their personal lives.
X Mobile to launch official app on April 23
On April 23, 2026, X Mobile released an official app featuring a members’ page for subscribers and a plan application function for non-subscribers. Users can now complete service use and contract procedures on a single smartphone, improving customer convenience. The company plans to add features such as special offer notifications and points integration, aiming to strengthen customer engagement and improve the service experience.
Companies mentioned：エックスモバイル株式会社、大王製紙株式会社
Axis Inc. CEO Yuta Suenaga’s interview featured in Business Times; discusses structural challenges in the staffing industry and individual-led career development
An interview with Yuta Suenaga, representative director of Axis Inc., was published in Business Times. He discusses structural challenges in the staffing industry and the importance of career development led by individuals.
Companies mentioned：リクルート
Akafuku and Isuzu Chaya make special appearance in Fukuoka | Demonstrations and sales of freshly made Akafuku mochi at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin’s 43rd National Specialty Food Fair; Matcha Cornet makes its Kyushu debut
Akafuku and Isuzu Chaya, long-established businesses based in Ise, Mie Prefecture, will take part in an event at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin starting May 13, 2026. In addition to demonstrations and sales of freshly made Akafuku mochi by artisans, they will offer limited-edition products, including Matcha Cornet, making its Kyushu debut, to raise brand awareness.
Companies mentioned：株式会社赤福、株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店（大丸福岡天神店）
All-you-can-eat yakiniku and sushi restaurant Sutamina Taro Tsuruoka to reopen after a complete renovation on 4/29 (Wed., public holiday) as Sutamina Taro PREMIUM BUFFET Tsuruoka!
Sutamina Taro Tsuruoka, offering all-you-can-eat yakiniku, sushi and sweets, will reopen after a complete renovation on April 29, 2026, as Sutamina Taro PREMIUM BUFFET Tsuruoka. The restaurant will feature a calming, wood-grain-focused interior and limited-time menu items, offering a more premium dining experience.
Companies mentioned：株式会社江戸一
Golden Bear meets YUTAKA NOJIMA: Collaboration T-shirts and headwear to launch
Casualwear brand Golden Bear will launch collaboration T-shirts and headwear with illustrator YUTAKA NOJIMA on April 28. The designs are themed around “adventure” and aim to reach new customers, targeting people in their 20s who are unfamiliar with the brand.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コスギ、Golden Bear
ABB Robotics launches PoWa™, a collaborative robot designed for high-speed operation
ABB Robotics has launched PoWa™, a new family of collaborative robots offering high speed and high payload capacity. With industrial-grade performance, including a maximum speed of 5.8 m/s and a payload capacity of 7 kg to 30 kg, the robots address a market gap and meet a wide range of automation needs, from small and midsize businesses to large enterprises.
Companies mentioned：ABB Robotics
Exhibiting at the 2nd IT & Corporate IT DXPO Nagoya ’26, taking place May 21 (Thu.)–May 22 (Fri.) at Port Messe Nagoya
ファイルフォース株式会社 will exhibit at IT & Corporate IT DXPO Nagoya ’26, taking place at Port Messe Nagoya on May 21 and 22, 2026. The company will demonstrate its wholly Japan-developed cloud file server, Fileforce, and its data-less client service, SecurePC, and offer individual consultations, presenting solutions for information systems and security professionals.
Companies mentioned：ファイルフォース株式会社、ブティックス株式会社
[Vautrail FA] Do long-sleeved tops sell in summer? Current students investigate using AI data — 2026’s 1st data analysis collaboration project with 株式会社ニューロープ
Originalヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミーが株式会社ニューロープと協業し、AIを活用したデータ分析カリキュラム「AIビジネス活用」を導入。その一環として、学生が「夏に長袖カットソーは売れるのか？」というテーマでデータ分析を行ったレポートを公開しました。この取り組みは、ファッション業界におけるAIとデータ活用の重要性を示しています。
Companies mentioned：ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー、学校法人 大阪文化服装学院、株式会社ニューロープ
MSOL to exhibit at AI BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2026 Spring in Tokyo, with the theme “Bringing to life a new form of management that fuses people and technology”
MSOL will exhibit at AI BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2026 Spring in Tokyo, showcasing PROEVER, an AI-powered project management platform. The platform aims to address project management challenges in increasingly complex projects, enabling faster decision-making and strengthening organizations’ ability to drive initiatives forward.
Companies mentioned：スマートキャンプ株式会社
[Survey Report] Just 14% adoption rate for employee retention tools, but 48% of companies using them report improved turnover rates — Survey of 200 managers and executives on workplace turnover and retention
Originalプロトスター株式会社が、管理職・経営者200名を対象にした「職場の離職・定着」に関する実態調査結果を公開。離職防止ツールの導入率はわずか14%に留まるものの、導入企業の48%が離職率の改善を実感している実態が明らかになった。
Companies mentioned：プロトスター株式会社
Original【千葉県市原市】10/3(土)、4(日)「第13回上総いちはら国府祭り」開催決定
Original千葉県市原市で最大級のイベント「第13回上総いちはら国府祭り」が令和8年10月3日、4日に開催決定。練り踊り、よさこい、100以上の店舗出店、花火大会など多彩な催しで2日間で約30万人の来場を見込む。
Companies mentioned：市原市、上総いちはら国府祭り実行委員会
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] 44th Ichihara City Horticultural Festival to be held April 24–26
The 44th Ichihara City Horticultural Festival will be held in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, from April 24 to 26. The family-friendly event will feature sales of local agricultural products and processed goods, food and drink, and activities such as harvesting vegetables and making flower arrangements.
Companies mentioned：みどり産業株式会社
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Ichihara City Comprehensive Plan 2035 established — New comprehensive plan launches to realize a future shaped through dialogue with residents
Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, has established the “Ichihara City Comprehensive Plan 2035” through dialogue with residents, in response to changes in the population structure, global instability and advances in digital technology. The plan aims to build a city where every resident can feel happy and will be implemented over 10 years, from fiscal 2024 through fiscal 2035.
Original【千葉県市原市】国内初！乳酸菌飲料容器の水平リサイクルをスタート
Original千葉県市原市は、国内初となる乳酸菌飲料容器の水平リサイクルを本格運用開始しました。市、企業、市民が連携し、使用済みポリスチレンを新たな容器に再生する資源循環システムを構築。SDGs達成に向けた取り組みの一環です。
Companies mentioned：市原市、市原市ポリスチレンケミカルリサイクルシステム推進協議会、株式会社メイナン、東洋スチレン株式会社、株式会社ヤクルト本社、デンカ株式会社
Data engine service COREVIO GRID adds support for after-sales service operations and IoT use cases
YE DIGITAL will launch 2 feature modules for its data engine service COREVIO GRID on April 23, 2026: COREVIO FSM, which supports after-sales service operations, and COREVIO RCM, which supports IoT use cases. The modules will help companies improve the efficiency of after-sales operations and the quality of customer service.
Car air-conditioning cool air reaches the back of your body. Latest project featuring an “all-around cooling system” that cools from the seat and back up to the head now available for presale on Makuake!
三金商事株式会社 has launched a presale on Makuake for the latest model of its SPEEDER fan seat, featuring an “all-around cooling system” that efficiently uses cool air from a car’s air conditioner. Its new design draws in cool air from the footwell to cool the back and head.
Companies mentioned：三金商事株式会社、Makuake
[May 22 (Fri.), from 19:00] A must-attend limited dinner event for business owners struggling to win new customers: Learn relationship-based sales in an era when customers choose you even when you don’t pitch
KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社 will hold a limited dinner networking event for business owners on May 22, 2026, at KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR in Shibuya, focused on learning “sales without selling.” Guest speaker Katsutomo Matsushima will share networking strategies for building relationships that make customers choose you without a sales pitch, while attendees enjoy a meal and craft beer.
Companies mentioned：KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、NOK株式会社、NOKクリューバー株式会社、株式会社メディアコミュニケーション、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、アイピーオー合同会社、ヒバチ株式会社
Mecha Comic launches a Golden Week campaign: All episodes of ROOKIES free for a limited time!
Mecha Comic is holding a limited-time Golden Week campaign offering free access to all episodes of the popular manga “ROOKIES” and up to 2 times the bonus points on monthly subscription plans. Users can enjoy popular titles at a great value.
Companies mentioned：株式会社めちゃコミック
[Pet-friendly trips in Chiba] Make new memories with your beloved dog. NAGARAMI RESORT SOSA in Sosa, Chiba, steps up its offerings in June. Grande, an exclusive 1-villa property embodying the highest standard of dog-first hospitality in Japan, makes its debut.
NAGARAMI RESORT SOSA, a pet-friendly resort in Sosa, Chiba Prefecture, will open its new flagship villa, Grande, in June 2026. Featuring 1.5 times the space of existing villas, a lagoon pool and black-water hot springs, it will offer the ultimate dog-first experience.
A Submariner Date Ref. 1680/8 featuring a rare purple-change dial has arrived. Rarity, provenance and the changes brought by age come together in this exceptional timepiece, now available for purchase.
Originalヴィンテージ時計店「PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro」が、経年変化でパープルに変色した希少なロレックス サブマリーナー デイト Ref.1680/8（通称“青サブ”）の販売を開始しました。この個体は、スイスで製造されロレックスのイギリス支社によって輸入された特別な来歴を持ち、その希少性と美しいパープルチェンジダイヤルが特徴です。
Companies mentioned：PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro、ロレックス、RWC Ltd
Original日本自然保護協会で目録贈呈式 子ども自然体験などに活用
On April 20, 2026, パルシステム連合会 presented a donation of 769,474 yen to 日本自然保護協会. The donation is equivalent to 1% of annual spending on 3 Pal System original soap products and will support children’s nature activities through 日本自然保護協会’s “Nature for Every Child! Project.”
Companies mentioned：パルシステム連合会、日本自然保護協会、パルシステム東京、パルシステム神奈川、パルシステム千葉、パルシステム埼玉、パルシステム茨城 栃木、パルシステム山梨 長野、パルシステム群馬、パルシステム福島、パルシステム静岡、パルシステム新潟ときめき、パルシステム共済連、埼玉県勤労者生協、あいコープみやぎ
No grammar knowledge needed! Chinese poetry is this fascinating! Learn from Noboru Yasuda how adults can appreciate Chinese poetry in “The Basics of Learning: Chinese Poetry You Can Appreciate Without Knowing the Language.”
OriginalNHK出版は、累計80万部超の人気シリーズ「学びのきほん」から、能楽師・安田登氏による新刊『知らなくても味わえる漢詩』を2026年4月23日に発売します。本書は、文法知識なしで大人も楽しめる漢詩の魅力を紹介し、杜甫、王維、李白、白居易などの作品を通じて、漢詩の世界への入り口を提供します。
Companies mentioned：NHK出版、Amazon
Panasonic products selected to redefine home value through bathroom spaces, interiors and doors (news release)
Cosmos Initia, part of 大和ハウスグループ, has unveiled a model room in Osaka for a renovated condominium featuring Panasonic’s new interior building materials, NEW Veritis.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コスモスイニシア、大和ハウスグループ、パナソニック ハウジングソリューションズ株式会社
[OWNDAYS] The 3rd eyewear collection with FREAK’S STORE! Enjoy comfortable outings during sun-sensitive seasons with photochromic and polarized lenses. 5 styles seamlessly suited to everything from everyday life to leisure.
Eyewear brand OWNDAYS will release its 3rd collaborative collection with select shop FREAK’S STORE on April 23, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オンデーズ、FREAK’S STORE (株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル)
The Sunny Days series charms with cute dogs and cheerful messages. Popular items, including T-shirts and stainless-steel bottles, are finally back in stock.
Popular items from the dog-themed Sunny Days series, including T-shirts and stainless-steel bottles, will be back in stock at lifestyle goods shop deux C (ドゥ・セー) from late April 2026.
Experience PARANORMASIGHT in “real Sumida”! “PARANORMASIGHT Alt FILE23: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo Nyanya, powered by Catrip Sumida” opens on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Square Enix will hold a real-world puzzle-solving event in Sumida Ward, created in collaboration with the game PARANORMASIGHT, starting May 2.
Companies mentioned：よだかのレコード、JR東日本、錦糸町マルイ
TOPPAN Group to exhibit at interpack 2026, the world’s largest packaging exhibition
TOPPAN Group will exhibit at interpack 2026, the world’s largest packaging exhibition, held in Germany, and present packaging solutions for a circular economy.
Companies mentioned：TOPPAN株式会社、TOPPAN Packaging Czech s.r.o.、Toppan Speciality Films Private Limited、Irplast S.p.A.、Messe Duesseldorf GmbH
For those taking on a neighborhood or residents’ association role: move from reluctance to meaningful participation! A “First Steps in Association Management” course for officers, also suitable for local governments and association federations supporting community leaders.
Original株式会社エンパブリックは、町会・自治会の新任役員向けに「地域コミュニティ運営 はじめの一歩講座」を5月よりオンラインで開催する。担い手不足や負担感を解消し、前向きに地域活動に関われるよう支援する内容で、自治体の支援策としても活用できる。
Original「気軽に泊まる」を、もう一度。新しい滞在のかたち「10 stories stay」。新潟・南魚沼、長野・松本、新潟・奥只見に同時開業！ 1泊 7,700円〜！
Original株式会社自遊人が、手頃な価格で本質的な滞在を提供する新ブランド「10 stories stay」を新潟・長野に3施設同時開業。1泊7,700円から。
Companies mentioned：株式会社自遊人
Addressing the need to clear out “unused cameras” that comes to light during seasonal wardrobe changes, Kaikuru Kawasaki Miyamae store expands its in-home appraisal service for cameras and other items
Original出張買取サービス「買いクル川崎宮前店」は、衣替えシーズンの5月・6月に向け、家庭で眠っている古いカメラなどの出張査定サービスを強化する。同時に不用品を1,000円で一括買取するオプションも常設し、子育て世帯の片付けニーズに応える。
A G-SHOCK equipped with heart-rate monitoring and tide graph functions
Casio Computer will release the GBX-H5600 on May 15, a new G-SHOCK model and the first in the G-LIDE series to feature heart-rate monitoring.
Companies mentioned：ポラール・エレクトロ社
How low-concentration hydrogen inhalation may improve myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
MiZ Co., Ltd. and a Keio University research group have outlined how low-concentration hydrogen inhalation may help improve symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and recommended its use as a safe approach.
Companies mentioned：慶應義塾大学
Next-generation distillation system “Column-in-Column®” selected as eligible equipment for energy-saving subsidies under the Reiwa 7 supplementary budget
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Process Equipment’s next-generation distillation system, “Column-in-Column®,” has been selected as eligible equipment for energy-saving subsidies under the Reiwa 7 fiscal year program.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人環境共創イニシアチブ、経済産業省、資源エネルギー庁