Pet outing support app 「Wan!Pass（ワンパス）」 updates ticket sales feature!
ペッツオーライ株式会社 has updated the facility ticket sales feature in its pet outing support app 「Wan!Pass」. Users can now sell 「回数券」 and 「年間パスポート」 and set expiration dates.
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AI-native next-generation ERP 「PROACTIVE」 launches 「不動産管理システム」 compatible with new lease accounting standards
SCSK has launched 「不動産管理システム」, a system specializing in real estate leases for its AI-native ERP 「PROACTIVE」 that complies with the new lease accounting standards taking effect in 2027.
Companies mentioned：SCSK株式会社
「carelect」, a beauty appliance brand combining functionality and style, launches ultrasonic treatment penetration device 「トリートメントプロ」
株式会社多田 will launch 「トリートメントプロ」, a brush-style device featuring ultrasonic treatment, EMS and vibration functions, under its beauty appliance brand 「carelect」 on May 1, 2026.
Original東海オンエア・てつや、きぃぃりぷ、むめい など人気インフルエンサーが泡・泡・アワ！ LIPPS『スタイリストシャンプー&トリートメント』
株式会社LIPPS will run a large-scale campaign for 「スタイリストシャンプー&トリートメント」 featuring 7 popular influencers, including 東海オンエア・てつや, at Shinjuku Station starting May 4, 2026. The campaign will strengthen its appeal to younger Gen Z consumers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リップス、UUUM、MargauxWorks Inc.、Netflix
Meat festival 'Niku Matsuri presents Hot Dog Grand Prix 2026' set to take place!
「肉祭presentsホットドッググランプリ2026」, a spin-off of the meat dishes festival 「肉祭」, is set to take place. A wide range of carefully selected hot dog shops from across Japan will gather, and visitors will vote to choose the No.1.
Companies mentioned：STATION東京、D’sチーズステーキ、DIVERTENTE、HOTDOG'SCLUB、TACHIBANAYA、まんぷくキッチンカー、biru、BOULANGERIE le RASE、チグサミート、川島屋
Toray’s 「NANODESIGN®」 technology powers 「SAKASANANO」, an “ultimate water-repellent umbrella” with an inverted design and replaceable fabric for lasting water repellency
株式会社ウォーターフロント has unveiled 「SAKASANANO」, an “ultimate water-repellent umbrella” featuring Toray’s advanced 「NANODESIGN®」 technology. With its inverted design and replaceable fabric, the umbrella proposes a new sustainable value without relying on PFAS, which pose a high environmental burden.
Companies mentioned：東レ株式会社
Original「ノラネコぐんだん マーミーちゃんちょきんばこ」2026年10月発売決定＆予約スタート
中空工房 of 株式会社ケンエレファント will release a soft vinyl coin bank featuring popular picture book character 「マーミーちゃん」 from 「ノラネコぐんだん」 in October 2026. Preorders are now being accepted at the official store.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケンエレファント、中空工房、白泉社
【SPLYZA】 3D motion analysis app 「SPLYZA Motion」 wins the chairperson’s award at the 38th 「中小企業優秀新技術・新製品賞」
SPLYZA’s 3D motion analysis app 「SPLYZA Motion」 has won the 「理事長賞」 in the software category at the 38th 「中小企業優秀新技術・新製品賞」. Its practical applications in healthcare and manufacturing were highly praised.
Companies mentioned：中小企業基盤整備機構
Original【過去最多を動員＆大阪初開催】春の「DH就活フェス」（合同就職説明会）を東京・大阪の2会場で盛況裏に開催！
株式会社クオキャリア held 「DH就活フェス」, a joint job fair for dental hygienists, in Tokyo and Osaka. Amid growing demand for early job hunting, the Tokyo venue recorded its highest-ever attendance.
「ダミア カバ ブルット NV」, a cava for gourmets, receives 有機JAS certification
「ダミア カバ ブルット NV」, a premium cava made by アルティーガ・フステル and sold by liquor wholesaler 株式会社モトックス, has newly received 有機JAS certification.
Companies mentioned：株式会社モトックス、アルティーガ・フステル
「Wハイボール祭」 extended through May 14 following strong demand!
日高屋 has extended its ongoing 「Wハイボール祭」 through May 14 following strong customer response. 「陸ハイボール」 and 「ドラゴンハイボール®」 are available at special prices.
The third 「go slow caravan」 × “electric fiber” 「ピエクレックス」 series features a corn motif
ピエクレックス, a subsidiary of 村田製作所, released a new T-shirt in collaboration with apparel brand 「go slow caravan」 on April 17, 2026. It features a corn motif and the expansion of collection sites for 「P-FACTS」, an environmentally conscious circular infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：株式会社村田製作所、株式会社ピエクレックス、go slow caravan (SANKO BAZAAR)
AI image generation service 「FitModel.AI」 recreates even “size” — メイキップ handles everything from generation to quality control and delivery
株式会社メイキップ has launched 「FitModel.AI」, an AI service that generates images of models wearing garments based on flat-lay images, reflecting garment measurements to the nearest 1 cm.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メイキップ
【Fukuoka】 Full lineup announced for all-night music festival 「SBI MUSIC CIRCUS FUKUOKA -Beat Drop- partner with SoftBank HAWKS」
The full lineup has been announced for 「SBI MUSIC CIRCUS FUKUOKA -Beat Drop-」, to be held at みずほPayPayドーム福岡 on June 27, 2026. The all-night music festival marks the launch of a new series centered on HIPHOP.
Companies mentioned：福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社
【Event report】 Discovering a way of life beyond “偏差値”: Around 100 people attend 「進路フェス2026」, where high school students talk candidly with university students and working adults from diverse backgrounds!
さとのば大学 held 「進路フェス2026」 in April 2026, giving high school students a chance to explore a variety of future pathways. Around 100 people took part.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アスノオト、リクルート
【GRAPHT】 New items to mark 「どこでもいっしょ」 character Toro’s birthday event 「トロフェス」; online preorders open April 24, with in-person sales at the event venue and 東京ソラマチ(R) on May 2
「GRAPHT」, a brand of MSY株式会社, is releasing new items to celebrate the birthday of Toro from the popular IP 「どこでもいっしょ」. Online preorders open April 24, with in-person sales at the event venue and 東京ソラマチ on May 2.
Companies mentioned：MSY株式会社、ASOBI GRAPHT
株式会社ハートビーツ to co-host webinar on May 14: Tackling the “Supply Chain Security Assessment System” with a small team—sustainable, manageable measures through AI diagnostics and professional operations
株式会社ハートビーツ and 株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ will co-host a webinar on May 14 about measures for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s 「サプライチェーンセキュリティ評価制度」.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハートビーツ、株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ、経済産業省、IPA
WOTA signs memorandum of cooperation with 4 Ukrainian cities as part of a UNIDO project
On January 28, 2026, WOTA signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with 4 municipalities in Ukraine to rebuild water infrastructure as part of a United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) project.
Companies mentioned：国連工業開発機関（UNIDO）、経済産業省（METI）、Mykolaiv Water Hub（MWH）、有限責任監査法人トーマツ（Deloitte）
熊本市 “data utilization platform”: first full-scale adoption of “Snowflake” by a public-sector organization in Japan
Snowflake has completed registration under the government’s security assessment system (ISMAP) and has been adopted for 熊本市’s data utilization platform. This is the first full-scale adoption of Snowflake by a public-sector organization in Japan.
Companies mentioned：熊本市、株式会社NTTデータ九州、AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Datadog announces 「GPU Monitoring」 to help optimize costs and improve performance as AI projects scale
Datadog has launched GPU Monitoring to help optimize AI project costs and improve performance. It visualizes GPU resource health, cost and performance on a single screen, helping businesses use AI more efficiently.
Companies mentioned：Datadog, Inc.、Hyperbolic
Avanti’s domestically grown cotton project DoCoTToN aims to boost Japan’s textile self-sufficiency rate and will appear at the 38th T-shirt Art Exhibition at 砂浜美術館 in Kochi.
Avanti Co., Ltd. will exhibit a special booth for its domestically grown cotton project DoCoTToN at the 38th T-shirt Art Exhibition. The booth will distribute seeds to participants and sell T-shirts made from a blend of domestically grown cotton.
Companies mentioned：砂浜美術館
[Run with a former Hakone Ekiden runner] Free JLab running event at 二子玉川 蔦屋家電 to be held; try all 8 products, including open-ear headphones that do not cover the ears, while running
JLab Japan will hold a free running event at 二子玉川 蔦屋家電 on May 17, 2026, featuring former Hakone Ekiden runner Junya Uemura. Participants can try all 8 of JLab’s sports headphones.
Companies mentioned：JLab Japan株式会社、二子玉川 蔦屋家電、e-moshicom
Invoices and other documents created with third-party services, including “PCA Hub Transaction Details,” “Sales Cost Pro,” “Dot Cost 3” and “Let’s Cost Management Go 2,” can now be distributed
ピー・シー・エー株式会社 released a new “File Distribution Tool” feature for its electronic document distribution service, “PCA Hub Transaction Details,” on April 8, 2026, enabling distribution of files created with third-party services. This will make it easier to distribute invoices and delivery slips from multiple cost management software products, including “Sales Cost Pro,” and strengthen integration with a variety of business systems.
Companies mentioned：ピー・シー・エー株式会社、株式会社アイ・ジェイ・エス、株式会社建設ドットウェブ、株式会社レッツ
Bike O has unveiled an experiential exhibit featuring a real motorcycle recreated from “Bari Bari Densetsu” and fitted with the latest VR simulator
Bike O will hold “Bari Bari Densetsu VR RIDE,” an experiential exhibit featuring a real CB750F recreated from the popular manga “Bari Bari Densetsu” and fitted with the latest VR simulator, at Bikers Paradise Minami-Hakone from April 24 to July 5, 2026. The exhibit offers a realistic riding experience and will also include an SNS posting campaign, with collaboration merchandise as prizes.
Companies mentioned：PROTOTYPE Inc.
[Event announced] The 13th Monpe Exhibition: “Learn, Wear, Buy, Use” to pass Kurume Kasuri on to the future
Regional culture company うなぎの寝床 will hold the 13th Monpe Exhibition nationwide starting May 22, 2026. The event will showcase monpe trousers made from fabrics from across Japan, including Kurume Kasuri, with the aim of sharing the appeal of traditional crafts and encouraging their continued use and transmission to the next generation.
Companies mentioned：うなぎの寝床、ららぽーと福岡、おもちゃ美術館
Expanding the applications of Shokz “OpenComm2 PTT Standard”
Shokz Japan announced that its business bone-conduction headset “OpenComm2 PTT Standard” now works with LINE WORKS’ smartphone app “LINE WORKS Rajā.” The integration will improve the safety and efficiency of voice communications in field operations such as logistics, manufacturing, construction and caregiving.
Companies mentioned：LINE WORKS株式会社
“More happiness with Riken Wakame!” receipt campaign to begin April 24
To mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of “Fueru Wakame-chan®,” Riken Vitamin will hold a receipt campaign from April 24 to May 31, 2026. A total of 1,000 people who purchase eligible products will be selected by lottery to win either 2,000 “Eraberu Pay” points or a gift assortment.
[April 2026 Real Estate Market Report] Spring 2026: Real estate at a “turning point” — report examines trends in owner-occupied and income-generating properties and rankings of popular stations among consumers and professionals
TERASS Inc. has released its April 2026 real estate market report. Analyzing the sharp rise in mortgage rates, market trends in owner-occupied and investment properties, and rankings of popular stations, the report points to a “turning point” in the real estate market.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人東日本不動産流通機構、楽待（株式会社ファーストロジック）、ダイヤモンド不動産研究所
Relax, discover the town and savor the moment. Spend a day reconnecting with yourself in Kamakura. BIRD HOTEL × 御成桑拿 collaboration: “Kamakura Sauna and Stroll Plan”
BIRD HOTEL in Kamakura and community sauna 御成桑拿 have teamed up to launch the “Kamakura Sauna and Stroll Plan” on May 1, 2026. Guests can enjoy a sauna experience to refresh body and mind, explore Kamakura and savor a special “sa-meshi” meal. The plan is available for day trips or overnight stays, offering a chance to unwind away from the bustle of the city center.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GREENING、BIRD HOTEL、御成桑拿
“KING OF TIME” wins the top “Leader” rating in the ITreview Grid Award for 28 consecutive terms
“KING OF TIME” has won the “Leader” rating for the 28th consecutive term in the attendance management system category of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring.” This top rating is given to products with high customer satisfaction and market recognition, demonstrating that the company’s cloud-based attendance management and HR/payroll systems have established a strong position in the market.
Companies mentioned：アイティクラウド株式会社、富士キメラ総研
[Participating companies announced] Leading companies, VCs and major corporations gather for a 1-day event offering end-to-end support for fundraising, M&A and IPOs
THE JSSA TOKYO Meetup Vol.63 will be held on May 21, 2026, at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Center. The 1-day event will bring together leading companies, VCs and major corporations to promote fundraising, M&A and business partnerships.
Companies mentioned：ヤマハ株式会社、東急不動産HD株式会社、川崎重工業株式会社、UBE株式会社、古河産業株式会社、株式会社日本経済新聞社、株式会社LOOPLACE、TIS株式会社、株式会社kubell、株式会社ビジョン、フォースタートアップス株式会社、株式会社QUICK、東海東京証券、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、クレアシオンキャピタル株式会社、ＳＭＢＣ日興証券株式会社、RSM清和監査法人、EY新日本有限責任監査法人、ブリッジコンサルティンググループ株式会社、法律事務所ZeLo、Ｇｅｍｓｔｏｎｅ税理士法人、ESネクスト有限責任監査法人、デロイトトーマツベンチャーサポート株式会社、株式会社M&Aミライ・パートナーズ、株式会社日本M&Aセンター、株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン、SBI大学院大学、ジャフコ グループ株式会社、株式会社海外需要開拓支援機構、三菱UFJキャピタル株式会社、株式会社ちゅうぎんキャピタルパートナーズ、NES株式会社、株式会社プロトベンチャーズ、DIMENSION株式会社、株式会社テラスカイベンチャーズ、ニッセイ・キャピタル株式会社、株式会社上組、株式会社イノベーション、楽天グループ株式会社、アニマルスピリッツ、農林中金キャピタル株式会社、ユナイテッド株式会社、株式会社mint、イノベーション・エンジン株式会社、地域創生ソリューション株式会社、UTEC(UTokyo Edge Capital Partners)、日本郵政キャピタル株式会社、ABCドリームベンチャーズ株式会社、アルコニックスベンチャーズ株式会社、ソニーベンチャーズ株式会社、マネックスベンチャーズ株式会社、東北大学ベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社、PARTNERS FUND株式会社、東芝テック株式会社、Saisei Ventures、株式会社ＮＴＴドコモ・ベンチャーズ、西武しんきんキャピタル株式会社、宝印刷、株式会社Waris（ベネッセグループ）、株式会社レックスアドバイザーズ、CPAエクセレントパートナーズ株式会社、合同会社DMM.com、阪急阪神不動産株式会社、株式会社エアトリ、株式会社エアトリCXOサロン
Liny launches integration with no-code automation platform Yoom
Social Databank has launched an integration between its LINE marketing tool Liny and the no-code automation platform Yoom. The integration will enable users to automate LINE operations without specialized knowledge, helping improve work efficiency.
Companies mentioned：ソーシャルデータバンク株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社
Supporting the certified nonprofit 横浜こどもホスピス～うみとそらのおうち, run by 認定NPO法人横浜こどもホスピスプロジェクト. Related book fair, panel exhibition, photo exhibition and book cover distribution to be held.
Yurindo Co., Ltd. will support 認定NPO法人横浜こどもホスピスプロジェクト by holding a related book fair, panel exhibition and photo exhibition, and distributing limited-edition book covers from April 28 to May 5, 2026. The project supports children facing life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人横浜こどもホスピスプロジェクト、横浜こどもホスピス～うみとそらのおうち
〈Yamanashi Prefecture’s Tabayama Village × Yakiniku KINTAN〉“Mirai Sakaba” and “Craft Beer & Yakiniku Festival” bring together special experiences, including a one-night-only village and a deer butchering demonstration
Original株式会社カルネヴァーレが山梨県丹波山村で「丹波山村みらい酒場」（5月2日）と「クラフトビール＆焼肉フェス」（5月3日）を開催。地域資源を活かした食文化と交流を提供するイベントで、KINTANの焼肉や限定クラフトビール、鹿の解体ショーなどが楽しめる。
Companies mentioned：株式会社カルネヴァーレ、GEEKSTILL、Wolves Brewing、Far Yeast Brewing、KINTAN
[Fashion and astrology editor Yoshifumi Aoki × H.P.FRANCE] “Guide to Wearing Jewelry for Good Luck” for 2026 released
H.P.FRANCE has teamed up with fashion and astrology editor Yoshifumi Aoki to release a “Guide to Wearing Jewelry for Good Luck” that embraces the “water” energy of 2026. A lucky jewelry fair will also be held at participating stores nationwide, proposing new ways to enjoy jewelry under the theme of “self-love.”
Companies mentioned：アッシュ・ペー・フランス株式会社、H.P.FRANCE BIJOUX、GEROCHRISTO、Vaincourt、Redline、Carolina Bucci、Roxanne First、Bea Bongiasca、ATELIER VM、PREEK、LIA DI GREGORIO、We by WHITEbIRD、Sweet Pea
[Tomica × BREEZE] Tomica and children’s clothing brand BREEZE launch collaboration items for Golden Week! Enjoy summer with Tomica! A new collection for outdoor fun and outings is here!
BREEZE, a children’s brand operated by 株式会社F・O・インターナショナル, will launch collaboration items with Takara Tomy’s Tomica miniature cars on April 24, 2026. The children’s clothing collection is ideal for summer outings during Golden Week and offers ideas for fun family excursions.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タカラトミー、株式会社F・O・インターナショナル
Original横浜FC×旅友 新チームバス導入のお知らせ
Original横浜FCは、オフィシャルパートナーである旅友と連携し、環境配慮型の新チームバス2台を導入しました。これにより、選手やアカデミーの移動が快適になるほか、地域環境への配慮とファンとの接点強化を図ります。新バスは4月25日より順次運用を開始します。
Companies mentioned：横浜FC、株式会社旅友、株式会社横浜フリエスポーツクラブ
Make Golden Week a “perfect occasion” with family and loved ones at ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE. Enjoy special moments for Golden Week and Mother’s Day. From April 24, offerings include live music, experiential stay plans and a Mother’s Day limited-time plan.
Espacio Nagoya Castle is rolling out special promotions for Golden Week and Mother's Day. Through live music performances, collaborative desserts with ピエール・エルメ・パリ, experiential stay plans and Mother's Day restaurant plans, it will offer the “ultimate celebration,” combining fine dining, music and art.
Companies mentioned：ピエール・エルメ・パリ、いしかわ製茶、祇園 さゝ木
NOK applies its “Sotto” Brain technology to safety management at logistics sites; joins development and pilot testing of a forklift accident prevention program
NOK has applied its “Sotto” Brain technology, developed for dementia prevention, to safety management at logistics sites and joined the development and pilot testing of a forklift accident prevention program. The initiative aims to visualize operators’ brainwave data and reduce the risk of accidents.
Companies mentioned：損害保険ジャパン株式会社、ＳＯＭＰＯリスクマネジメント株式会社、株式会社リトルソフトウェア、トヨタエルアンドエフ神奈川株式会社
OriginalＢＳテレ東「全力YELL！ボートレーススピリッツ」５月前半放送内容のお知らせ
Originalボートレース振興会は、BSテレビ東京で放送される「全力YELL！ボートレーススピリッツ」の5月前半の放送内容を発表しました。5月3日には須田亜香里がゲスト出演し、5月10日にはGⅡレディースオールスターの特集が組まれます。
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会、BSテレビ東京、京急開発グループ、スポーツニッポン
Ke Huy Quan, Sofia Coppola and Displacement Film Fund join the initiative; new designs for UNIQLO’s charity T-shirts “PEACE FOR ALL” to go on sale Friday, June 19
UNIQLO will release new designs for its charity T-shirts “PEACE FOR ALL” on June 19, 2026. New participants, including Ke Huy Quan, have joined the initiative, and proceeds from sales will be donated to support refugees and other causes.
Companies mentioned：PEANUTS、ディック・ブルーナ、Displacement Film Fund
New campaign for sports lottery “MEGA BIG”: Space pirate Gō☆Jas pitches “Where could you go if you won 1.2 billion yen!? The dream Gō☆Jas trip”; special video also available on Gō☆Jas’s official YouTube channel
The Japan Sport Council will run the new “Dream Gō☆Jas Trip” campaign for the “MEGA BIG” sports lottery, which offers a top prize of 1.2 billion yen, starting April 25. In collaboration with space pirate Gō☆Jas, the campaign will hold a drawing on X for an overseas mystery tour and release related videos on YouTube.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＪＴＢ
Membership surpasses 500,000! “The HUGE CLUB,” the members-only official reservation system, reaches a new scale! New “CLASSY MEMBERSHIP” tier system launches today to elevate the restaurant experience further
Membership in “The HUGE CLUB,” the members-only official reservation system operated by HUGE Inc., surpassed 500,000 as of March 2026. The company is also launching “CLASSY MEMBERSHIP” today, a new tier system that offers more benefits based on usage.
Kyoto’s Gion restaurant 天ぷら八坂圓堂 and キンプトン新宿東京 to hold a one-night-only premium dinner event
Kyoto’s long-established Gion tempura restaurant 天ぷら八坂圓堂 and キンプトン新宿東京 will hold a one-night-only premium dinner event on May 28. A special full-course meal blending the distinctive features of both establishments will be served to a limited 30 guests, creating a luxurious dining experience.
Companies mentioned：天ぷら八坂圓堂、キンプトン新宿東京、IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ
“Book Cafe 125” to celebrate Japan Women’s University’s 125th anniversary and a new chapter for its Faculty of Humanities at the university’s 45th Homecoming Day
Japan Women’s University held “Book Cafe 125” at its 45th Homecoming Day to mark the university’s 125th anniversary. The event celebrated a change in the names of departments in the Faculty of Humanities. Students and faculty from the Faculty of Architectural Design and the Faculty of Food Science, along with an alumna pastry chef, also took part, presenting an initiative that connects the history of learning with new challenges.
Companies mentioned：プチ・コウァン（山梨県甲府市）、パティスリー エマリュール（埼玉県草加市）
Super Hotel’s 30th anniversary: two major participatory initiatives launch! “Super Hotel 30th Anniversary: Make Your Dream Come True” campaign and “Seeking Original Characters for the 30th Anniversary”
Super Hotel Co., Ltd. launched two major participatory initiatives on April 24, 2026, to mark its 30th anniversary: the “Make Your Dream Come True” campaign and “Seeking Original Characters.” The initiatives aim to deepen ties with customers and enhance brand value.
Daifuku adopts Teachme Biz and begins using it to standardize global procurement and manufacturing quality
Daifuku, a major material-handling company, has adopted Studist’s “Teachme Biz” for its car-wash machine business. With overseas sales accounting for more than 70% of its total, the company aims to standardize manufacturing quality globally and accelerate skills transfer through video manuals and AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタディスト、株式会社ダイフク
Originalマッチングアプリ「with」「Omiai」、高知県の「マッチングアプリ利用料等助成制度」の対象アプリに選定
Originalマッチングアプリ「with」と「Omiai」が、高知県が2026年4月に開始した「マッチングアプリ利用料等助成制度」の対象アプリに選定されました。この制度は、出会いや結婚を希望する高知県内の独身者を支援するため、IMS認証を受けたアプリの利用料を助成するものです。エニトグループは、高知県との連携を通じて、地域での出会いの機会創出に貢献します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社エニトグループ、高知県、特定非営利活動法人結婚相手紹介サービス業認証機構、こども家庭庁、警察庁
Second Tenjin-area location: Gold Award-winning chicken wings are the specialty! Entertainment-focused izakaya “Izakaya Kakumei Yotteba” to OPEN on Tenjin Nishi-dori on Thursday, April 30! Draft beer for 1 yen from 17:00 on opening day!
Popular izakaya brand “Izakaya Kakumei Yotteba” will open a new location on Tenjin Nishi-dori in Fukuoka on April 30, 2026. The menu will center on its signature chicken wings, and an event on opening day will offer 1 glass of draft beer for 1 yen.
Original「主食改革」のはくばく、三井住友銀行主幹事の「ESG/SDGs推進分析融資」によるシンジケートローンを締結
Hakubaku has signed a syndicated loan under “ESG/SDGs Promotion Analysis Financing,” led by 三井住友銀行. The funds will go toward relocation costs for a new factory and capital investment, with the aim of strengthening production capacity and helping realize a sustainable society.
Companies mentioned：三井住友銀行
NetApp strengthens collaboration with Google Cloud, offering unified storage that integrates file and block storage
NetApp has strengthened its partnership with Google Cloud and is offering unified storage that integrates file and block storage through services such as Google Cloud NetApp Volumes. This will enable customers to use AI capabilities and access enterprise data efficiently in the cloud.
Companies mentioned：NetApp、Google Cloud
Establishes the NN Life Disaster Recovery Support Fund with Shizuoka Prefecture and the Fujinokuni Mirai Foundation
NN Life donated 5 million yen to 公益財団法人ふじのくに未来財団 and established the NN Life Disaster Recovery Support Fund. The fund will support organizations in Shizuoka Prefecture affected by Typhoon No. 15 in 2025, with the aim of revitalizing the regional economy and building communities resilient to disasters.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人ふじのくに未来財団
Special program with graphic designer Yui Takada to be held at BUG for junior and senior high school students! (June 7, June 14 and June 28)
BUG, operated by Recruit Holdings, will host a special program for “Summer Studio 2026,” a workshop for junior and senior high school students. Graphic designer Yui Takada will lead the program.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リクルートホールディングス、BUG、Peatix、Allright、東京造形大学、桑沢デザイン研究所
Denso Kotsu begins fare integration with Futaba Keiki taxi meters
Denso Kotsu has begun integrating fares between Futaba Keiki’s “R9-6” taxi meter and its “DS” dispatch system. The integration eliminates the need for drivers to enter fares manually when using the dispatch app, reducing their workload and streamlining payments.
Companies mentioned：二葉計器株式会社、阿波銀キャピタル株式会社、株式会社阿波銀行、いよぎんキャピタル株式会社、Uber Technologies, Inc.、株式会社NTTドコモ・ベンチャーズ、ENEOSイノベーションパートナーズ合同会社、エムケイ株式会社、株式会社沖東交通、国際自動車株式会社、GO株式会社、三和交通株式会社、株式会社JR西日本イノベーションズ、JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社、四国旅客鉄道株式会社、第一交通産業株式会社、大和自動車交通株式会社
Monster Lab partners with Fivetran, a data pipeline automation service
Monster Lab Inc. has partnered with U.S.-based Fivetran on its data pipeline automation service. The partnership will provide end-to-end support for companies building modern data stacks and deploying AI agents.
Companies mentioned：Fivetran, Inc.
New design made to fit sticker books: “World Designers PET Sticker BINDERFIT,” featuring 13 creator groups from around the world, goes on sale
Pinkoi will release “BINDERFIT,” a sticker-style product, on May 1, 2026, as the 3rd installment in its “World Designers PET Tape” series. Designed to fit in sticker books and binders, the product features 13 international creator groups.
Companies mentioned：ロフト、文具女子博
TBi Inc. launches the 7-inch facial recognition reader “WFT-1670”
株式会社ティービーアイ, part of 東京貿易グループ, has launched the WFT-1670, a high-precision facial recognition reader. It achieves 99.99% accuracy even in low-light environments, helping improve security and reduce administrative workloads in offices and factories.
Companies mentioned：東京貿易グループ、東京貿易ホールディングス株式会社
国立大学法人一橋大学 adopts HRBrain Talent Management.
株式会社HRBrain has begun providing 国立大学法人一橋大学 with its cloud service, HRBrain Talent Management.
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人一橋大学、株式会社HRBrain
Original【30代キャリアチェンジ経験者110名調査】最大のハードルは「収入減」ではなく「年齢への不安」52.7%。4割超が「体系的に学べばよかった」と後悔。
Original株式会社日本デザインは、30代で異業種やフリーランスへキャリアチェンジした110名を対象とした実態調査の結果を発表した。最大のハードルは「年齢への不安」であり、約4割が「体系的に学べばよかった」と後悔していることが分かった。
Companies mentioned：IDEATECH
Original「ホームルーターとポケット型WiFiが2つ同時に14日間550円で試せちゃう！」WiFiストア限定プランのお知らせ。毎月セット数限定で提供開始！
WiFi Store, operated by 株式会社Eleven, began offering “Try Net,” an exclusive plan that lets customers try a WiMAX home router and pocket Wi-Fi device at the same time for 14 days for 550 yen, on April 15, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Eleven、株式会社ALL CONNECT
[iBasso Audio] The CB19C, a power-separation OTG cable model with a Type-C connector that draws clean power from a mobile battery, goes on sale April 24, 2026 (Friday).
株式会社MUSIN will launch the CB19C, a power-separation OTG cable with a Type-C connector from iBasso Audio, on April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MUSIN、iBasso Audio
[ONIX] A new color, “XM2 Magnetic Case Black,” joins the lineup of magnetic leather cases for the compact Tocata XM2 player, going on sale April 24, 2026 (Friday).
MUSIN will launch a new black version of the magnetic leather case for ONIX’s portable audio player Tocata XM2 on April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MUSIN、ONIX
[MUSIN ORIGINAL] 株式会社MUSIN launches the compact original pouch MUSIN ONIGIRIPOUCH, making it easy to carry your favorite audio safely, starting April 24 (Friday)!!
株式会社MUSIN will launch MUSIN ONIGIRIPOUCH, an onigiri-shaped pouch from its own brand for easily carrying earphones and other audio equipment, on April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Amazon
[Free webinar on 5/19] “A new standard for customer engagement through SMS and RCS”
KDDI and Mico will co-host a free online seminar titled “A new standard for customer engagement through SMS and RCS” on May 19, 2026. The seminar will explain next-generation messaging strategies and successful examples from different industries.
Companies mentioned：KDDI株式会社、株式会社Mico、Supership株式会社、Salesforce
Narumiy Characters and Kutsushitaya launch their first collaboration socks on May 1 (Friday).
Tabio, which operates Kutsushitaya, will launch socks in collaboration with Narumi’s “Angel Blue” and “Mezzo Piano” on May 1.
Companies mentioned：タビオ株式会社、株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル
[Survey release] Travel booking trends ahead of the “double 5-day holidays” in 2026 for Golden Week and Silver Week: Regional preferences come into focus, with “local preference” in Tohoku and “metropolitan-area preference” in Shikoku.
Based on 2025 accommodation booking data, 株式会社ヴァリューズ announced travel trends for Golden Week and Silver Week in 2026. Kanto was the top accommodation destination, while clear regional trends emerged, including a preference for local travel in Tohoku and metropolitan areas in Shikoku.
Survey of trends in the use of information systems and digital technologies by companies expanding overseas
ビジネスエンジニアリング announced its 2026 survey results on the use of IT and digital technologies by companies expanding overseas, under the supervision of デロイトトーマツ. The survey highlighted challenges including the quality of localization and labor shortages.
Companies mentioned：ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社、合同会社デロイト トーマツ、株式会社共同通信デジタル、株式会社ＮＮＡ
Joint study of large-scale CCS for the steelmaking and thermal power generation sectors in the Kansai region
大阪ガス and 神戸製鋼所 have completed an initial study of large-scale CCS (CO2 capture and storage) for the steelmaking and thermal power generation sectors in the Kansai region. They outlined the overall value chain, including overseas geological storage, and its challenges, and will continue their work toward decarbonization.
Companies mentioned：大阪ガス株式会社、株式会社神戸製鋼所、Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd
Exciting days ahead! “Scene stills” from Episode 3 have been added to the convenience store print service for the TV anime “You Are Ms. Servant” as its 3rd installment!
株式会社SAMURAI SWORD has added “scene stills” from Episode 3 to its TV anime “You Are Ms. Servant” print service, available at convenience stores nationwide.
Companies mentioned：講談社、セブンイレブン、ファミリーマート、ローソン、ミニストップ、ポプラ
Originalコンビニでのついで買いは61.1%が経験、若年女性層では7割超（エクスクリエ調べ）
Originalエクスクリエがコンビニ利用者を対象に店頭・商品施策の購買影響調査を実施。61.1%がついで買いを経験し、若年女性層では7割を超えることが明らかになった。
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロス・マーケティンググループ
Original【トヨクモ調査】新入社員の7割超が「社内情報の所在不明」で自信喪失
トヨクモ株式会社 surveyed 111 employees with 3 or fewer years at their companies. It found that 85.6% of new employees had experienced being unable to find internal company information, and about 75% had lost confidence as a result.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロジェクト・モード
[Notice of 30% off enrollment fee campaign] Meidai Exam Prep School is offering 30% off enrollment fees through April 30, 2026.
Meidai Exam Prep School, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering 30% off enrollment fees through April 30, 2026. The campaign aims to ease the burden on students and support their admission to Meiji University.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社
2 community microgrid projects using our energy storage systems begin operations
Originalパワーエックスは、同社蓄電システムを採用した岩手県金ケ崎町と静岡県静岡市の地域マイクログリッド2事業が運用を開始したと発表。平常時の再エネ活用と災害時の電力供給を両立し、国の補助事業にも採択された先進的な取り組みで、エネルギー自給率向上と地域レジリエンス強化に貢献。
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車東日本株式会社、金ケ崎町、鈴与商事株式会社
[ヒルトン東京] Metropolitan Grill “Hawaiian Meat Afternoon Tea”
ヒルトン東京’s Metropolitan Grill will offer the “Hawaiian Meat Afternoon Tea” starting May 8, featuring meat-focused dishes by a chef from Hawaii. This new afternoon tea features savory dishes combining traditional Hawaiian cuisine with French influences, wood-fired grilled dishes, and 10 kinds of Hawaiian sweets.
Companies mentioned：ヒルトン東京
[Marronnier Gate Ginza 1] “Up to 10% back! Shopping Payback” runs from May 1 (Friday) to May 6 (Wednesday, holiday)!
The “Up to 10% back! Shopping Payback” campaign will run at Marronnier Gate Ginza 1 and 3 from May 1 to 6.
Companies mentioned：三菱地所プロパティマネジメント株式会社
[Survey on springtime loss of personal belongings] People who experienced “changes in their environment in spring”—moving, transfers, and welcome and farewell parties—were about 6 times as likely to lose belongings as those whose circumstances did not change.
NEARIZE株式会社 surveyed how changes in people’s circumstances in spring affect the rate of lost belongings, finding that those who experienced such changes were about 6 times as likely to lose something. The survey indicated that transfers are a major cause of lost belongings and that psychological stress has a greater impact than financial loss.
Ultraman Series 60th anniversary: First collaboration with Yokohama-style ramen chain Ikkakuya! “Ramen Ultra Daisakusen!!” launches
Ikkakuya will launch “Ramen Ultra Daisakusen!!,” a limited-time collaboration with the Ultraman Series, which marks its 60th anniversary in July 2026, starting April 28. The campaign will offer the collaboration-exclusive “Ultramen” and a chance to win original merchandise, bringing the appeal of the Ultraman Series to a broad range of generations.
Companies mentioned：円谷プロダクション
Immersive gaming event “XREAL Gaming Challenge” to be held
XREAL, a developer and seller of AR glasses, will hold the immersive gaming event “XREAL Gaming Challenge” at Shibuya PARCO on May 9, 2026. Attendees can enjoy games on a virtual screen up to 500 inches wide, with opportunities to compete against popular influencers.
Companies mentioned：XREAL、CAGUUU株式会社
[Held for the First Time in 2 Years] Learn About Preventive Dentistry at キッザニア東京! Lion and the Japan Dental Association Join Forces to Hold an Interactive Event to Protect Children’s Oral Health During the Tooth-Transition Stage
Lion and the Japan Dental Association will jointly hold an interactive event at キッザニア東京 to teach preventive dentistry for the first time in 2 years. Aimed at children transitioning from baby teeth to permanent teeth and their parents, the event seeks to establish proper oral care habits and deepen understanding of dental care.
Companies mentioned：ライオン株式会社、公益社団法人日本歯科医師会、キッザニア東京
Joins B.LEAGUE Toyama Grouses’ Partner Club Gold
Original総合保育テックサービス「はいチーズ！」を運営する千株式会社が、B.LEAGUE所属「富山グラウジーズ」のパートナークラブ ゴールドに加入した。
Companies mentioned：千株式会社、株式会社富山グラウジーズ
[Limited-Time Seasonal Treat] A New Lemon Dessert Packed with the Bounty of Setouchi! Coconut Adds a Refreshing Twist to the “Freshly Baked Tart: Lemon Coconut Cheese”
BAKE CHEESE TART will launch its new early-summer-inspired “Freshly Baked Tart: Lemon Coconut Cheese” for a limited time starting May 15, 2026. Featuring the refreshing taste of Setouchi lemons and the sweetness of coconut, it will be available at stores nationwide.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BAKE、BAKE CHEESE TART、BAKE the SHOP、RINGO、PRESS BUTTER SAND、しろいし洋菓子店、caica、トーキョー煎餅、TeaDrop.
Last-Minute News on Meat Festival® 2026 TOKYO JAPAN Premium20! How to Enjoy Meat Festival 3 Times More. Wait, New Meat Festival News on Sunday, May 3!?
“Meat Festival® 2026 TOKYO JAPAN Premium20” will be held in Odaiba from April 29 to May 10, featuring meat dishes and sweets from 20 carefully selected restaurants, an opening event featuring an attempt at a world record, and booking information for a special premium lounge. New information is also scheduled to be announced on May 3.
Companies mentioned：AATJ株式会社、肉フェスキッチン、焼肉 鈴木せいざえもん、肉匠たけ田、AKASAKA Tan伍、焼肉とどろき
[カルティエ] Releases the “Clash de Cartier” Visual Series. “THE CLASH TEST,” Which Reflects One’s Inner Self, Also Debuts.
カルティエ released a visual series for its “Clash de Cartier” jewelry collection, which blends contrasting elements, on April 24, 2026. Featuring 5 acts, including Yuta Tamamori and JISOO, the campaign also includes the interactive content “THE CLASH TEST.”
Companies mentioned：カルティエ
Part of Efforts to Promote Inclusive Tourism in the Community! License-Free Short-Distance Mobility Service “WHILL” Introduced in Takinoue, Hokkaido
WHILL株式会社 announced that it will launch a mobility service using the license-free short-distance mobility device “WHILL” at Shibazakura Takinoue Park in Takinoue, Hokkaido, starting May 1, 2026. As part of efforts to promote inclusive tourism, the service aims to make sightseeing accessible to everyone, regardless of age or physical condition.
Companies mentioned：WHILL株式会社、一般社団法人 滝上町観光協会
Notice Regarding Pay Increases for Employees and Revisions to the Bonus System
Nextage Co., Ltd. will raise store employees’ pay by up to 53,000 yen per month starting in April 2026 and revise its bonus system to address rising prices and create a secure working environment for employees. The company aims to strengthen recruitment and retention and improve its competitiveness.
プリンセス・クルーズ Signs Partnership Agreement on International Exchange and Community-Based Education Using Cruise Ships
株式会社カーニバル・ジャパン, the Japan office of プリンセス・クルーズ, has signed a partnership agreement with Hakodate City and the Hakodate Campus of Hokkaido University of Education. The partners will promote international exchange and community-based education using cruise ships, contributing to career development for local residents and students.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カーニバル・ジャパン、プリンセス・クルーズ、カーニバル・コーポレーション& plc
Law School Specializing in Hosei University Admissions Rebrands, Aiming to Help 140 Students Pass with the Philosophy “What Not to Do Matters More Than What to Do”
Originalスタディチェーン株式会社が運営する法政大合格特化塾は、「何をやるかより、何をやらないか。」を新スローガンにリブランディングを発表しました。これにより、無駄を省いた効率的な学習で2027年3月までに140名の合格を目指します。
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社
One of Japan’s Largest Events Exclusively for Student-Athletes, “ONE CAREER: Blaze of Glory Career Sports Festival,” to Be Held at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO!
The new graduate recruitment service ONE CAREER will hold “ONE CAREER: Blaze of Glory Career Sports Festival,” a career event featuring athletic competitions for student-athletes, at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on June 1, 2026. The event offers busy student-athletes an efficient way to meet companies and demonstrate through their actions the qualities that are difficult to convey on a résumé.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワンキャリア、株式会社ASSIST、株式会社九州博報堂、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社ZEAL TEAM、JCOM株式会社、全日本空輸株式会社（ANA）、株式会社TENTIAL、トヨタカローラ千葉株式会社、株式会社博報堂
“Yubikara Guiin,” a Moving-Lift-the-Flap Book That Captivates Children Aged 0–2, Goes on Sale!
株式会社ワニブックス released “Yubikara Guiin,” an interactive moving picture book for children aged 0–2, on April 24, 2026. Children put a finger through a hole and slide it to make various things appear from their fingertips, helping foster communication between adults and babies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワニブックス、主婦の友社、Gakken、小学館
[4 Incredible Days in Nishiki, Nagoya!!] Freshly Grilled Yakitori at Bargain Prices! “とり家ゑび寿” Launches Huge Discounts Starting 4/27
To celebrate its half-year anniversary, the Nishiki branch of Nagoya yakitori pub “とり家ゑび寿” will hold a “Signature Dishes at Special Prices” event for 4 days only, starting April 27, 2026. Popular yakitori, side dishes and drinks will be offered at special prices, giving customers a chance to savor the freshness and flavor of young chicken from Miyazaki.
Companies mentioned：株式会社大庄
[東京ミッドタウン] MIDTOWN OPEN THE PARK 2026 Starts Today: Enjoy an Easy Outdoor Feast Amid Fresh Greenery with “SUNNY PICNIC”
東京ミッドタウン will hold “MIDTOWN OPEN THE PARK 2026,” an event celebrating the season of fresh greenery, from April 24 to May 31. During the event, stores in the complex will run “SUNNY PICNIC,” a takeaway food fair offering special menu items perfect for picnics.
Companies mentioned：東京ミッドタウン、三井不動産株式会社、Pizzeria-Trattoria Napule、UNION SQUARE TOKYO、まるや本店、Le Pain Quotidien、矢澤チキン、宮川町 水簾
KPMG Consulting Launches Digital Marketing Enhancement Support Service Using a Causal Analysis Tool
KPMG Consulting has launched a service to help enhance digital marketing using a causal analysis tool powered by AI and data science. The service visualizes the effects and causal structures of companies’ marketing initiatives, with the aim of improving ROI.
Companies mentioned：KPMGコンサルティング株式会社、KPMGジャパン、アドバイザリーライトハウス
Racing Programs Featuring “Memorial Cards” to Be Distributed on JpnI and GI Race Days! New Design Tracing the Careers of Famous Racehorses Debuts on April 29, a Public Holiday and Wednesday!
Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) will distribute a new racing program featuring “Memorial Cards” of winners of JpnI and GI graded races, commemorating the 40th anniversary of Twinkle Races. The first edition will be distributed to the first 5,000 visitors at Oi Racecourse on April 29, the day of the Haneda Hai (JpnI), with cards of past winners sized to fit smartphone cases.
Free Play Area “Ogaki Kids” Opens at namco イオンモール大垣 Store on Monday, April 27!
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement will open the free indoor play area “Ogaki Kids” at イオンモール大垣 on April 27, 2026. The formerly paid Asobi Park will become free, providing a safe facility that visitors can conveniently enjoy every day, whatever the weather.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント、イオンモール大垣
5 Official Shops from バンダイナムコグループ Companies Coming to Osaka Tsurumi: Opening at イオンモール鶴見緑地 on Monday, April 27!
バンダイナムコグループ will simultaneously open 5 official shops at イオンモール鶴見緑地 in Osaka on April 27, 2026, selling capsule toys, stationery, plush toys, candy and lifestyle goods. The shops will provide a space that brings smiles and happy memories to local residents and enhance the mall’s appeal as an entertainment destination.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント、バンダイナムコグループ、ナムコ、サンスター文具、BANDAI、Sekiguchi Co.,Ltd.、SEKONAO、青山剛昌／小学館・読売テレビ・TMS 1996
“Ootoya Gohan-dokoro イオンモール大和郡山店” Opens in Yamato-Koriyama, Nara Prefecture, on Friday, April 24!
Ootoya will open “Ootoya Gohan-dokoro イオンモール大和郡山店” at イオンモール大和郡山 in Yamato-Koriyama, Nara Prefecture, on April 24, 2026. The bright dining area, filled with natural light, will serve nutritionally balanced set meals and popular menu items, offering local residents meals prepared with their well-being in mind.
Companies mentioned：株式会社大戸屋、コロワイドグループ、イオンモール大和郡山、株式会社コロワイド
Ururu BPO joins the Japan Customer Success Association as a full member
Ururu BPO has joined the Japan Customer Success Association (JCSA) as a full member. It aims to address challenges such as shortages of customer success (CS) talent at SaaS providers and reliance on individual expertise, and contribute to standardizing CS quality and developing the market by sharing and spreading industry-wide the CS knowledge and BPO expertise it has cultivated.
Companies mentioned：株式会社うるる、株式会社うるるBPO、一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会
Make your Golden Week outing plans! Shinko Publishing and Bunken Publishing to exhibit at Ueno no Mori Parent-Child Book Festa 2026! Enjoy hands-on workbook activities, autograph sessions and giveaways!
Shinko Publishing and Bunken Publishing will exhibit at Ueno no Mori Parent-Child Book Festa 2026, offering hands-on workbook activities, autograph sessions, limited-edition sales and giveaways. The event features educational and children's books for the whole family to enjoy during Golden Week.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人 出版文化産業振興財団
Now on sale: Micro Four Thirds mount for the popular LAOWA 90mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
株式会社サイトロンジャパン will release a Micro Four Thirds mount version of the Venus Optics LAOWA 90mm F2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens on April 24, 2026. The lens supports 2x macro photography and features an electronic aperture, excellent optical performance thanks to its APO design, and a compact, lightweight build.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイトロンジャパン、Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology (Venus Optics)
Originalサーマル単眼スコープ「HIKMICRO FALCON 2.0 (ハイクマイクロ・ファルコン2.0)」シリーズを発売
株式会社サイトロンジャパン launched 3 models in HIKMICRO's new FALCON 2.0 thermal monocular series on April 24, 2026. Equipped with a high-sensitivity sensor with NETD below 15 mK and a shutterless imaging system, the series enables uninterrupted observation with high image quality.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイトロンジャパン、Hangzhou Hikmicro Sensing Technology