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Tottori University Admissions Prep School, operated by Study Chain Co., Ltd., has thoroughly analyzed 25 years of past Tottori University entrance exams and revamped its instructional curriculum and customized study plans for the 2027 admissions cycle. The aim is to maximize applicants' chances of admission.
Original「創作大賞2025」レタスクラブ賞受賞者・峯鳥子さんの作品が、4月24日発売の『レタスクラブ5月号』より連載を開始します。季節の手仕事と夫婦の日常を描いたコミックエッセイで、読者に丁寧な暮らしのヒントを提供します。
Companies mentioned：KADOKAWA、note
DJI has launched the Japan-exclusive Mini White color of its popular DJI Power 1000 Mini portable power station for ¥56,210 (tax included). This spring-and-summer limited-edition model features a design inspired by Japanese aesthetics.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、ビックカメラ、ヨドバシカメラ、Joshin、防災安全協会
Cream puff specialty shop ビアードパパ will offer its ever-popular limited-time Gyokuro Matcha Cream Puff starting May 1, 2026. This special treat features matcha cream blended with Uji matcha and premium gyokuro tea, packed into a crunchy pastry shell for an authentic flavor perfect for the new tea season.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DAY TO LIFE、ビアードパパ
Originalビアードパパが2026年5月1日より、パリパリ食感の「ミルフィーユシュー」を苺風味に進化させた「プレミアム苺ミルフィーユシュー」を5月限定で全国販売。母の日ギフトや自分へのご褒美に最適な、音までおいしい特別なシュークリームです。
OriginalGOSSO株式会社は、「0秒レモンサワー® 仙台ホルモン焼肉酒場 ときわ亭」で5月に期間限定キャンペーン『5月の超TOKIWA祭り』を開催。GW期間中に500円お食事券をプレゼントし、GW明けには人気メニューを1.5倍量で提供する。
Companies mentioned：GOSSO株式会社
TechTouch Inc. announced that Naoki Nakanishi, head of its Public and Public Interest Business Division, will speak at the “Practical Generative AI Training for Non-Engineers in Local Government and the Public Sector” seminar in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. Leaders from デジタル庁 and 東京都 will also participate, discussing safe and effective ways for local governments to use generative AI.
Companies mentioned：デジタル庁、東京都、学校法人先端教育機構 月刊「事業構想」、GovTech東京、セールスフォース・ジャパン、アマゾンジャパン
株式会社バトンズ, operator of the BATONZ M&A and business succession support platform, began offering “Deep Matching” (beta), a new feature that uses AI to automatically recommend M&A opportunities suited to each prospective buyer, in April 2026. The feature helps buyers reduce the time spent searching for deals and receive more accurate recommendations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バトンズ、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所
The official documentary video for “Moving Yokai Exhibition TOKYO,” produced by 株式会社一旗, has been released. The world's first immersive digital art museum brings together Japanese yokai art and cutting-edge digital technology.
Companies mentioned：株式会社一旗、西尾市岩瀬文庫、小豆島の妖怪美術館
株式会社トランジットホールディングス will hold “TRANSIT WINE FES’ 2026 Vol.8,” a wine event hosted by its sommelier team, on May 31, 2026, at THE UPPER in Marunouchi Terrace. Guests can enjoy about 120 wines from Japan and abroad alongside French cuisine, and attend an exclusive seminar led by top Japanese sommelier Takashi Iguro.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トランジットホールディングス、ENIW, LLC
EV charging service Terra Charge launched a campaign on April 24, 2026, offering residents of rental apartments 6 months of free use of standard chargers already installed at their buildings. The campaign aims to accelerate the development of home-charging infrastructure to promote EV adoption and achieve carbon neutrality.
Original5月20日に心斎橋角座で、団長安田がMCを務める第3回ユーポスカップ（ショートネタ№1決定戦）が開催される。松竹芸能70周年を記念し、無料観覧席70席が用意される。
Companies mentioned：ユーポス、松竹芸能
A contract management system and AI lease determination feature provided by TOKIUM Inc. have been adopted to help Bookoff comply with the new lease accounting standards.
Companies mentioned：ブックオフグループホールディングス株式会社
Accenture and SAP Japan have stepped up a new program for implementing core systems with AI use built in from the outset. The program will shorten implementation timelines and reduce investment, accelerating the pace of corporate transformation.
Companies mentioned：アクセンチュア株式会社、SAPジャパン株式会社
Originalツナググループ・ホールディングス傘下のツナグ働き方研究所が、2026年2月度の労働市場データレポートを発表しました。有効求人倍率は2か月ぶりに上昇して1.19倍、完全失業率は2.6%に反転低下。新規求人数は前年同月比7.8%減少と、労働市場の変動が顕著です。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ツナググループ・ホールディングス、ツナグ働き方研究所、厚生労働省、総務省統計局
TryHard Japan and Fukuoka SoftBank HAWKS announced the full lineup for the music festival “SBI MUSIC CIRCUS FUKUOKA -Beat Drop-,” to be held on June 27, 2026, at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 TryHard Japan、TryHard Holdings Limited、福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社、SBI
GAORA SPORTS will air a near-live broadcast of DRAGONGATE’s major event “GOLDEN COLOSSEUM 2026,” held at Aichi Prefectural Budokan on April 26. The main event is a cage match in which the losing faction will disband.
Companies mentioned：DRAGONGATE、GAORA SPORTS、琉球ドラゴンプロレスリング
Okayama Prefecture is seeking proposals for a design for its prefectural illustrated license plate to promote the region and tourism. The top design will receive a prize of ¥100,000, and proposals are sought on themes such as Momotaro and local specialties.
Moon Creative Lab, operator of the audio media platform VOOX, has begun streaming Ep45 of a conversational program themed around “life,” featuring anatomist Takeshi Yoro, on Audible.
Companies mentioned：Moon Creative Lab Inc.、三井物産グループ、Audible、新潮社、集英社
Original音声教養メディアVOOXが、東京大学特任研究員の堀越耀介氏とデジタル庁の樫田光氏による対談「Ep30: 制度｜あいだ｜自発性」をSpotifyで配信開始しました。異なる専門性を持つ二人が「白か黒か、どちらか一方に割り切れない物事」について語り、リスナーに新たな気づきを提供します。
Companies mentioned：VOOX、Moon Creative Lab Inc.、Spotify、東京大学、デジタル庁、株式会社メルカリ、三井物産グループ、クロスメディア・パブリッシング、実業之日本社
THE BASEMENT HOTEL Osaka Honmachi, operated by ロイヤルグループ, has launched an Instagram campaign and begun selling original merchandise to mark its 1st anniversary. The campaign, which offers prizes including hotel stays by lottery, will showcase the brand’s appeal.
Companies mentioned：ロイヤルグループ、アールエヌティーホテルズ株式会社
LINE WORKS株式会社’s voice AI intercom app “LINE WORKS Rajer” has begun supporting Shokz Japan’s bone-conduction headset “OpenComm2 PTT Standard.” This will support smooth communication at workplaces in fields such as nursing care, healthcare and construction, while expanding users’ device options.
Companies mentioned：LINE WORKS株式会社、Shokz Japan株式会社、Shokz社
Hareza Ikebukuro Area Management and STUDIO201 will hold an improvisational art event on May 3, where children and artists will create works together. The completed works will be displayed around the city.
Companies mentioned：東京建物株式会社、株式会社サンケイビル、一般社団法人Hareza池袋エリアマネジメント、STUDIO201
The Tokyo Tatemono Group will open the premium zone “圍-Kakoi-” at “Regina Resort Yufuin,” a luxury resort where dogs are welcome, on July 3, 2026. The zone features 10 villas, each with a private dog run and a natural hot spring, offering a refined private retreat.
Companies mentioned：東京建物株式会社、東京建物リゾート株式会社
Original株式会社すららネットの調査で、外国ルーツの子どもへの日本語指導において教員の負担が大きく、8割以上がICT教材の活用を不可欠と考えていることが判明した。
Companies mentioned：アルファ国際学院
BookLive’s entertainment platform “StellaJean” has partnered with overseas creative platform “Inkspired.” Japanese translations of 10 popular works from abroad are now available in Japan.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BookLive、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、Inkspired
Huawei Japan released the “HUAWEI WiFi BE3,” an ultra-fast wireless LAN router compatible with next-generation Wi-Fi 7 and IPv6, on April 24 for ¥8,800 (tax included). It delivers high-speed connectivity of up to 3.6Gbps and a stable connection for a comfortable internet experience.
Huawei Japan released the affordable “HUAWEI Band 11” smartwatch, featuring a highly durable polymer body, on April 24. It offers a larger screen and a wide range of health management features.
Companies mentioned：華為技術日本株式会社（ファーウェイ・ジャパン）
“LIAQUS Portable,” a compact, lightweight ultrasonic bone-density measurement device by 日本シグマックス株式会社, has won an Encouragement Award at the 38th Small and Medium Enterprise Excellent New Technology and New Product Awards. The product enables osteoporosis screening anywhere and aims to help extend healthy life expectancy.
Companies mentioned：日本シグマックス株式会社、公益財団法人りそな中小企業振興財団、日刊工業新聞社、中小企業庁、中小企業基盤整備機構
Inverse Net began sales on April 24, 2026, of its “FRONTIER” desktop PC equipped with AMD’s latest processor, “AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2.” Featuring the world’s first 2nd-generation Dual AMD 3D V-Cache, it delivers exceptionally low latency and responsiveness for creators and gamers.
Companies mentioned：AMD、MSI、インバースネット株式会社
Original株式会社ヘソプロダクションが、2025年大阪・関西万博の公式キャラクター「黒ミャクミャク」のフロッキーフィギュアを2026年4月下旬に発売。全5種類のシークレット仕様で、万博オフィシャルストアや関西の主要駅などで展開される。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヘソプロダクション
Original京都芸術大学が伝統工芸のエコシステムを学ぶ「藍の學校 2026」を開講。藍の栽培から染めまでを実践し、持続可能な物作りと思考を養うアートマネジメント・プログラムです。
Companies mentioned：京都芸術大学
OriginalAIデータ株式会社は、2026年5月21日に「AIエージェント×AXフォーラム May ～サイバーセキュリティ～」をハイブリッド形式で開催します。サイバーセキュリティを単なるIT対策ではなく「経営判断」として捉え直し、AI参謀による統合セキュリティモデルを提示します。
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、AOSグループ、VicOne株式会社、株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド
Authentic gourmet conveyor-belt sushi restaurant 「にぎりの徳兵衛 鵜沼店」 will reopen after renovations on April 25, 2026. It aims to attract customers with weekly Saturday tuna-cutting demonstrations featuring fresh, domestically caught bluefin tuna and weekday services such as free miso soup.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アトム、コロワイドグループ
Morozoff will release a 「こどもの日 デンマーククリームチーズケーキ」 featuring a limited-time design for Children's Day, starting May 1, 2026.
ポノス株式会社 has launched the limited-time rare gacha event 「超選抜祭」 to mark 「The Battle Cats」' 13 and 1/2 anniversary. The large-scale in-game event features popular characters, commemorative packs and special stages.
Companies mentioned：ポノス株式会社
株式会社セガ フェイブ will launch 「SEGA Lucky Kuji Online」 commemorating the 5th anniversary of the anime 「Jujutsu Kaisen」 on April 24, 2026. The lineup includes a variety of prizes, such as mugs and plush toys with exclusive designs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ フェイブ、集英社
Original貝印がエースホテル京都・新風館と提携し、アースデイを記念した「紙カミソリ®」の限定配布やPOPUPイベント「貝印試作展」を開催。環境配慮型製品の展示や、2026年5月オープンの直営店コンセプトを披露します。
Companies mentioned：貝印株式会社、エースホテル京都、新風館
Taito will release 「Taito Kuji: Tombow Pencil」, featuring limited-edition goods based on popular Tombow Pencil products, on April 25, 2026. The lineup includes unique items sure to delight stationery fans, such as a giant 60 cm 「モノ消しゴム」 plush toy.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トンボ鉛筆
Walt Disney Japan will open a new store at Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C. on May 27, 2026. The store will offer exclusive items and commemorative campaigns, providing experiences tailored to the local community.
Companies mentioned：ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、二子玉川ライズ・ショッピングセンター
ABC-Mart has launched 「ABC STAFF PROJECT」, a new initiative that incorporates store staff feedback and conducts wear tests over 1 million steps. As its first release, the company will launch loafers and sneakers and sandals certified with the 「本気印」 mark on April 24.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エービーシー・マート
株式会社eiicon has won a contract from Yamanashi Prefecture to operate 「CINOVA YAMANASHI」. In partnership with フォネット, it will accelerate startup support and open innovation in the prefecture through seminars and meetups.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォネット、一般社団法人日本オープンイノベーション研究会（JOIRA）
UP-T, a custom merchandise creation service, has launched 「スクエアデリバッグ」, a large-capacity eco-bag with a double-hook design that is easy to use at self-checkout counters.
Companies mentioned：丸井織物株式会社
The e-commerce site 「ミチネイル」, operated by 丸井織物株式会社, has announced 3 new nail-tip designs. Featuring muted colors, pastel blue and magnetic nail art, the distinctive designs offer a stylish look for your hands.
Companies mentioned：丸井織物株式会社
Bandai's STRICT-G brand is releasing 2 reversible sukajan jackets featuring 「Mobile Suit Gundam SEED」 designs. Reservations open on Premium Bandai on April 24, with in-store sales beginning on the 25th.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイ、株式会社創通
Kawasaki Motors Japan has begun selling 「Kawasaki Supporter Tickets」 for the Suzuka 8 Hours in July 2026. V2 seating tickets include original supporter merchandise and benefits in a dedicated area.
Companies mentioned：Team Kawasaki Webike Trickstar、Kawasaki Plaza Racing Team
エース株式会社 is launching 「Gadgetable Air V」, a business backpack designed for extreme heat and sudden downpours, with 25% improved heat dissipation and enhanced water resistance.
Companies mentioned：エース株式会社
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay has launched a new plan combining dinner at a restaurant with spectacular views of Tokyo Bay and a proposal in a private chapel.
Qoo10, operated by eBay Japan, and I&Others surveyed 500 working men and women about fatigue and self-care. About half said they experience mental and physical fatigue, and 1 in 4 people in their 20s reported severe physical fatigue.
Companies mentioned：eBay Japan合同会社、一般社団法人I&Others
Crossmedia Publishing has released 「軍師の戦略 増補改訂版」, a new book on applying the strategies of 13 Sengoku-era military tacticians to business.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング、Amazon、楽天ブックス、株式会社ハードオフコーポレーション、株式会社リソー教育、株式会社大戸屋、KADOKAWA、プレジデント社、ダイヤモンド社
「資生堂パーラー ザ・ハラジュク」 will offer its 「新緑メニュー」 lunch course for a limited time from May 1 to 10, accompanied by spectacular views of the Meiji Jingu forest.
Companies mentioned：資生堂
Nakau will begin selling its fragrant 「うな重」, finished with repeated dipping and grilling, from April 28 at prices starting at ¥980 including tax. The menu will also include options such as a large-size eel rice bowl and an eel-and-chicken-and-egg rice bowl, catering to summer demand.
The luxury Kyoto hotel ROKU KYOTO will begin serving special summer menus and a summer afternoon tea at its restaurant TENJIN. The offerings will be available from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts、ヒルトン
The parenting reality show 「TXT's Parenting Diary」, featuring Korean idol group TOMORROW X TOGETHER, will stream exclusively and simultaneously in Japan and South Korea on NTT Docomo's video streaming service Lemino.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、MBC
Outdoor brand LOGOS will hold 「THE LOGOS WEEK」 from May 1 to 7, 2026. Items such as the 「Elecan」 series of outdoor appliances and tents will be offered at special prices.
SeaHorses Mikawa is revamping its fan club program for the 2026-27 season and changing its name to 「MIKAWARIUM」. The club aims to grow its community and build excitement through a new loyalty program and benefits.
株式会社セキド began selling the DJI-made 1kWh compact portable power station “DJI POWER 1000 MINI WHITE” and the black model individually on April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：DJI、株式会社セキドパートナーズ
ポプラ社 has added 12 books in Simplified Chinese to its unlimited-reading digital library “Yomokka!” The move aims to support reading among children and students with foreign roots and promote communication across language barriers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポプラ社、横浜市立南吉田小学校
横浜アートグレイス ポートサイドヴィラ has begun offering special plans in 4 areas—weddings, proposals, restaurants and banquets—to mark its 25th anniversary in 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベストブライダル、横浜アートグレイス ポートサイドヴィラ
MSIジャパン has launched a campaign offering up to ¥10,000 worth of “えらべるPay” to customers who purchase an eligible gaming monitor and post a review. Eligible models feature QD-OLED or Mini LED.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギフティ
“ほっともっと,” operated by 株式会社プレナス, will launch “Spicy Asian Fair Part 2” on May 8. New items include “Mala Tang Bento” and “Gapao Rice,” and the brand has unveiled a new visual and commercial song featuring idol group “CANDY TUNE.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社プレナス、アソビシステム
“MKレストラン,” operated by 株式会社プレナス, will launch a spring giveaway campaign exclusively for app members on April 25, 2026. App members can win home appliances and points, while children in elementary school and younger will receive a “toy.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社プレナス
株式会社ユーキャン will release “Illustrated Coloring Book of Western-Style Confections” on April 24, 2026. Supervised by the popular pastry shop “アトリエうかい,” the adult coloring book features exquisite sweets and is also ideal as a gift.
Companies mentioned：アトリエうかい、株式会社自由国民社、amazon、楽天ブックス
株式会社ユーキャン has opened registration for its “Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Practice Exams” for the 2026 qualifying examination. The 3-part series uses automated online grading to build practical exam skills.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーキャン
“Super Delivery,” operated by ラクーンコマース, has released its purchasing price trends report for the first quarter of 2026. Rice price increases have eased, while prices for DIY supplies and bread products have risen significantly.
CTW株式会社 has officially launched the new puzzle game “Kurukuru Rope” on the gaming platform “G123.” A campaign offering the chance to win Amazon gift cards is also underway to celebrate the release.
Companies mentioned：CTW株式会社、Amazon
扶桑社 will offer 2 premium Snoopy giveaways commemorating the 75th anniversary of Peanuts in the 2026 summer issue of “cookpad plus,” on sale May 25, 2026. The regular issue includes a large insulated bag, while the enlarged edition comes with a USB-rechargeable handheld fan. Both feature limited-edition designs celebrating the milestone.
Companies mentioned：扶桑社、ピーナッツ・ワールドワイド
富士急バス will open its newly built, environmentally considerate Otsuki Depot in Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, on April 27, 2026. The public transport hub aims to reduce environmental impact while providing a comfortable workplace through features including wooden construction, solar power generation and the use of thinned timber from group facilities.
Companies mentioned：富士急バス株式会社、富士急行株式会社、株式会社オリバー、株式会社川島織物セルコン
“Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by 東京ばな奈” will open for a limited time at 阪急うめだ本店 starting April 29, 2026. New Baymax sweets, Chip ’n’ Dale chocolate sandwiches making their Kansai debut, and numerous limited-edition goods will be available.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グレープストーン、阪急うめだ本店、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン
沖縄ハーバービューホテル has begun offering a “Stay Plan with Towel Art” to mark its 50th anniversary. Towel art shaped like a swan sets the scene for special occasions, while the hotel’s renovated facilities provide guests with a premium stay.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン
トランスコスモス opened a new “BPO Center Sendai Station East” in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in April 2026, in response to growing demand for back-office BPO services in corporate operations.
Companies mentioned：トランスコスモス株式会社
スターツ出版 will release the latest 3 titles in its “Grast NOVELS” men’s isekai fantasy series on April 24. The new releases cover a range of themes, including the retired life of the strongest adventurer, reforming a kingdom and concealing a forbidden occupation. They will be available at bookstores nationwide.
Companies mentioned：スターツ出版株式会社
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo will hold “Shirokane Summer Buffet 2026 ~Summer Festival~” on July 17 and 18, 2026. Families and friends can enjoy a lavish Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet, festival activities such as shooting-gallery games and scooping superballs, and attractions including a live ice-sculpting demonstration.
Companies mentioned：サッポロビール株式会社
“Treasures of the South: Kagoshima Fair,” featuring ingredients and local cuisine from 鹿児島県, will be held at Hotel Metropolitan starting in May 2026. Customers who order eligible menu items can also enter a prize draw for local specialties by answering a survey through the official LINE account.
Companies mentioned：鹿児島県
マイナビ has released figures on first-year salaries and job trends for regular employees from January to March 2026. The average first-year salary in March reached a record ¥5.11 million, while the share of job listings for experienced candidates also hit a record high of 46.7%, reflecting rising demand for employees ready to contribute immediately.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マイナビ
A survey on jewelry repairs conducted jointly by 株式会社NEXER and JEWELRY KIKUYA found that half of respondents had experienced breakage, yet more than 30% kept the items as they were. The main reason for hesitating to seek repairs was concern that “it would be expensive.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、JEWELRY KIKUYA
A variety program on テレビ大阪 will air “Naniwa’s Best Long-Established Businesses by Industry,” showcasing the top 3 renowned businesses across a range of fields, including barbershops and butcher shops.
Companies mentioned：テレビ大阪、吉田理容所、ヘアーサロン ツムラ、はり重、お肉のコバヤシ、とり粂、千日館、サトウ花店、玉出花岩號、マツオカクリーニング
Yuka Kamimura’s debut novel “Don’t You Dare Be Saved” won the Ryo Asai Award at the “CINRA Inspiring Awards Edition 2026,” organized by web media outlet CINRA. A new recommendation from Ryo Asai has arrived, and the book is also winning enthusiastic support from booksellers nationwide.
Companies mentioned：新潮社、CINRA、小学館、KADOKAWA、紀伊國屋書店、蔦屋書店、ジュンク堂書店、未来屋書店
A part by, a brand operated by Adastria, will release 4 styles of its first-ever kids’ items on April 24, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of its founding.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アダストリア、アンドエスティHDグループ
A Recruit survey found that while the employment rate for hairdressers is trending upward at 43.6%, inactive hairdressers still account for more than half at 56.4%. The turnover rate within 3 years at a first job is also high, at 42.5%, making the balance between recruitment and retention an industry challenge.
ホテルニューオータニ幕張 will offer “SATSUKI Chocolate & Cookies ~Mother’s Day~” for a limited time at its pastry shop, Patisserie SATSUKI. The cookie tins with messages can also be delivered nationwide.
Companies mentioned：ホテルニューオータニ幕張、石田農園
株式会社丸井 will open the 1st store of “SCENTORIUM,” a new fragrance concept shop for Gen Z and millennials, on the 1F of Yurakucho Marui on April 25, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社丸井、ブルーベル・ジャパン
ecostore JAPAN will launch a campaign offering limited-edition refill bottles created in collaboration with artist Chocomoo on May 1, marking 10 years since the brand arrived in Japan.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ecostore JAPAN、Cosme Kitchen、Biople
ホテル日航成田, in partnership with Itako in Ibaraki Prefecture and Katori and Sakura in Chiba Prefecture, will hold the “Ayame Festival Support Fair Digital Stamp Rally” starting April 25, 2026. Participants can collect stamps by visiting tourist spots and using participating restaurants, then enter a drawing to win local specialty products and hotel accommodation vouchers, among other prizes. The event aims to invigorate regional tourism and raise awareness of local facilities.
Companies mentioned：ホテル日航成田、全国市町村あやめサミット連絡協議会
OriginalGMOグローバルサインの「電子印鑑ソリューションDSS byGMO」が、文部科学省の国際教育プラットフォーム「Japan Virtual Campus」（JV-Campus）のデジタル学修証明書に採用されました。これにより、組織名義のeシールが自動付与され、証明書の信頼性と利便性が向上します。
Companies mentioned：GMOグローバルサイン株式会社、GMOインターネットグループ、GMOグローバルサイン・ホールディングス、文部科学省
An online lottery collaborating with the popular curry chain “カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋” will be available starting April 24, 2026, through Capcom’s online lottery service “Capkuji Online.” Original merchandise featuring CoCo Ichibanya’s logo and menu items is available with no losing tickets.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋、ICHIBANYA CO., LTD.
Originalカプコンは、新作ゲーム『鬼武者 Way of the Sword』のゲーム体験とXR動画体験会を、直営アミューズメント施設2店舗（吉祥寺、あべのHoop）で2026年5月に開催します。参加者にはオリジナルノベルティが配布されます。
Companies mentioned：カプコン
Sanwa Supply Co., Ltd.’s direct-sales site, Sanwa Direct, has launched the “500-USB103,” a USB-A-to-USB-C adapter that rotates 540 degrees. It helps reduce cable breakage and strain on connectors, making it easier to connect devices wherever you are.
OriginalJAF富山支部は2026年5月4日と5日に、となみチューリップフェア会場で交通安全啓発イベントを開催します。大型連休中の交通事故防止のため、シートベルト体験や子ども安全免許証発行を通じて、家族で楽しく学べる機会を提供します。
Companies mentioned：JAF（一般社団法人日本自動車連盟）、JAF富山支部
“The Permanent Downfall of Villainess Clarice Gloria 4: The Battle for the Fortress,” a fantasy book originating as a web novel, will be released on April 24, 2026, by Izumi Novels, an imprint operated by Impress.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヒナプロジェクト、合同会社技術の泉出版、Amazon、楽天、Apple、紀伊國屋書店、Google、honto、Sony
Yama to Keikoku’s stamp rally app “Yamasta” and Keio Corporation are teaming up to hold the 102nd “Takao-Jinba Stamp Hike 2026” in digital format. The campaign features 2 hiking courses and special check-in points, with participants who collect stamps eligible to receive commemorative gifts and enter a prize drawing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社山と溪谷社、京王電鉄株式会社、株式会社デンソーウェーブ
株式会社フロンティアワークス began taking orders on April 24, 2026, for a full lineup of 30 acrylic stands from the “Rune Factory” series through its made-to-order brand “select×collect.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイトグループ、Marvelous Inc.
講談社 will stream all 12 episodes of the TV anime “We Can’t Have a Love Comedy with Our Childhood Friends” for free for a limited time on its YouTube channel “Full☆Anime TV,” from April 24 to May 7. The stream marks the anime’s finale, and the latest 20th volume of the original manga will also go on sale May 8.
Companies mentioned：講談社、テレビ東京
Original株式会社Glats（学研ホールディングスグループ）がHSK1-2級受験者97名を対象に中国語学習に関するアンケート調査を実施。社会人でも1日30-60分の短時間学習を継続することで、1-3ヶ月でHSK初級レベルに到達可能であることが判明し、中国語学習のハードルが高いという認識を覆す結果となった。
Companies mentioned：株式会社学研ホールディングス、株式会社Glats
Children’s author Hisashi Yamanaka has died at the age of 94. He published numerous works with KADOKAWA and was known for such acclaimed titles as “I Am Him and He Is Me.” He continued writing for “the children of today” and was recognized for updating his stories to reflect the times.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA
KADOKAWA and Dwango are holding a campaign during the Golden Week period to make all episodes of 8 popular manga titles free for 24 hours at a time, with a different title featured each day on the smartphone manga app Kadocomi. The campaign aims to encourage app use and attract new users.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社ドワンゴ
Shonan Bellmare Futsal Club will launch the new food-area project “Bellmare FUTSAL FOOD CIRCUS” starting with its home opener on May 30. Centered on food trucks, it will offer food events tailored to the season.
Companies mentioned：Univelホールディングス株式会社
株式会社福田商会 is relocating the Italian restaurant Greccine from Aqua Ignis Sendai in Sendai to Kokubuncho, where it will open on April 28. The restaurant will offer a place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine close to home.
Companies mentioned：株式会社福田商会
株式会社リード技建 will begin taking reservations for “Cool Shelter® Saki,” a mobile cooling room designed to prevent heatstroke, on April 22. It is intended for use in high-temperature environments such as factories and construction sites.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リード技建、大和ハウス、積水ハウス、パナソニック、トヨタ
Japan Pet Hotel Association Co., Ltd. will open its Oita Akeno store in Oita Prefecture on April 25, 2026. It will be the company’s 103rd store nationwide, as it seeks to strengthen pet care services in the Kyushu region.