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“Subsidy Flash,” an AI-powered subsidy search service, analyzed public application data for the 2nd week of April 2026. Subsidies for wage increases rose to about 1.9 times the previous week’s level, highlighting the potential of applications that combine store renovations with improved employee benefits.
meet tree will run the 2nd edition of its special postcard giveaway campaign featuring ambassador Park Seo-joon, starting April 27, 2026.
株式会社Nwith conducted a survey for Mother’s Day. It found that about 75% of mothers worry about their own health and 72% put their own meals last, while only about 30% of adult children intend to give health-related gifts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Nwith
オンラインスナック横丁文化株式会社 held the first edition of the urban snack bar festival “YOKOCHO WONDERLAND in TOKYO” in Kyobashi. About 1,000 people attended over 3 days, and tickets sold out. The event redefined Japan’s snack bar culture as a tourism resource and promoted exchanges between people in Japan and abroad.
Companies mentioned：オンラインスナック横丁文化株式会社、三幸製菓株式会社、サントリー株式会社、株式会社ひとまいる、株式会社エクシング、株式会社JTBグローバルマーケティング＆トラベル、東京建物株式会社
Original十六銀行はAML/CFT対策強化のため、コンプライアンス・データラボの「コンプライアンス・ステーションUBOシリーズ」を導入。法人の実質的支配者情報の効率的な取得・管理を実現する。
Companies mentioned：十六銀行、株式会社東京商工リサーチ (TSR)
株式会社As-meエステール will hold a Mother’s Day limited-time campaign from April 24 to May 10. Customers who purchase gifts will receive a carnation-design message card, helping them express their gratitude.
株式会社ジーピー is releasing a refreshed edition of the board game “Catan: Standard Edition” today. The designs of the cards and components have been revamped to improve visibility and ease of play. Expansions are also scheduled for release in due course.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジーピー
“Yellowfin,” the BI platform provided by Yellowfin Japan株式会社, has received “Leader,” the highest rating in the BI tools category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring, for the 8th consecutive period.
Companies mentioned：アイティクラウド株式会社
A navy version of the “530” sneaker created exclusively for lifestyle magazine 『Safari』 by ニューバランス will go on sale May 1, 2026. Advance reservations open April 24.
Companies mentioned：ニューバランス、株式会社日之出出版
The 2nd survey on the realities of “self-restraint and loss” caused by irregular periods, conducted by クリニックフォア, found that about half of mothers had raised their voices at family members due to feeling unwell, highlighting how they put themselves last.
Companies mentioned：クリニックフォア、ネオマーケティング
株式会社アジャイルHR has added a new feature to the “A&I Standard Engagement Survey,” jointly developed with インテージ, that predicts future figures for each department. This enables organizations to consider effective improvement initiatives in advance.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インテージ、東京大学
“eスポGOMI in 岡山,” the first event in Okayama Prefecture to combine esports and litter pickup, will be held on May 30, 2026. A regional revitalization event, it aims to energize the community while engaging participants in environmental conservation in a fun way.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Life Reversal Gaming.、株式会社ヒトミー、一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、横濱OneMM、株式会社グロップサンセリテ
The works to be displayed at “動き出す浮世絵展 HIROSHIMA,” an immersive digital art museum organized by 株式会社シーズ・ライブ, have been announced. The exhibition will open in Hiroshima on July 18, 2026, and advance tickets go on sale May 16.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シーズ・ライブ、広島テレビ、一旗、テレビ愛知、パナソニックコネクト、キャライノベイト、ヤマハ
Original株式会社坂ノ途中が、特定の地域の有機農業の実態をデータ化した「地域版・有機農業白書」の提供を開始した。第一号となる山梨県北杜市版では、新規就農者の割合や経営実態が明らかになった。
Companies mentioned：農林水産省、山梨県北杜市
マゼックス has extended its “Battery Campaign” for new agricultural drone buyers by 1 month due to popular demand. The campaign will now run through May 31, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マゼックス
ANA Cargo and サティスファクトリー will launch a resource recycling scheme for plastic waste generated in air cargo transportation in April 2026. The companies will collect and reuse 255t of plastic annually at both airports, with the goal of creating sustainable air logistics.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ANA Cargo、株式会社サティスファクトリー、ANAグループ
株式会社人機一体 will unveil its “Jinki Bilateral Arm” (two-arm model), a collaborative robot that supports heavy-duty work through intuitive operation, for the first time at SusHi Tech TOKYO 2026. It has also begun recruiting test users.
Companies mentioned：西日本旅客鉄道株式会社（JR西日本）、日本信号株式会社、アドバンテック株式会社
Wine importer モトックス will launch “Crescent Moon Brut 2020,” the first traditional-method sparkling wine from Australia’s ソウマ Winery, on April 20, 2026. The notable wine won a gold medal at an international wine competition with its debut vintage.
Companies mentioned：ソウマ、コールド・ストリーム・ヒルズ、ヤラ・イエリング
ラーニングス株式会社 has begun selling “AI Apo,” a service that uses AI and cold emails to help businesses secure B2B meetings. Combined with publishing and information outreach support, the service provides end-to-end assistance, from generating business meetings to improving conversion rates.
Companies mentioned：セールスプロセス株式会社
La Roche-Posay has released content explaining the truth about UV rays in collaboration with popular YouTuber Sumisho, timed to “Zero Blemish Day” on April 30. The campaign raises awareness of “photoaging,” which accounts for 8割 of skin aging, and offers a limited-time promotion.
Companies mentioned：日本ロレアル株式会社、一般社団法人・日本記念日協会
BLBG株式会社 will hold the “Cars Loved by the British Royal Family” exhibition at “Vulcanize London Aoyama” from April 28 to May 10, 2026, to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth 2. The exhibition will feature the latest Bentley models and a photo display related to the Imperial Family.
Companies mentioned：ベントレー (Bentley)
戸田建設 has invested in ハイレゾ, which operates GPU data centers for generative AI, and established a cooperative framework to support regional development and decarbonization. The companies aim to realize “watt-bit collaboration,” linking renewable energy with data centers.
Companies mentioned：戸田建設株式会社、株式会社ハイレゾ
サン電子’s gaming brand “SUNSOFT” has announced that its new title “Hard Edge - War Zone” will launch on Steam in 2026. A real-time tactical card battle in a distinctive 4-on-4 format, the game tells a prequel story to the original “Hard Edge.”
Companies mentioned：サン電子株式会社、Steam
Autonomous driving startup T2 has established hubs called “Transgate” in Ayase, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, to switch Level 4 autonomous trucks between unmanned and manned operation. The hubs will serve as key infrastructure for the full-scale launch of trunk-line transport services in fiscal 2027.
Companies mentioned：L4 Truck Operation Conference参画企業15社
OriginalUCCグループのユーシーシーフードサービスシステムズは、上島珈琲店にて初夏限定メニュー「オレンジミルク珈琲」と「ダブルネルドリップ アイスコーヒー〜エチオピア グジ G1〜」を4月27日より発売します。歴代売上No.1の季節限定メニューの復活と、最高等級豆を使用した本格アイスコーヒーで「日常の休息」を提案します。
Companies mentioned：ユーシーシーフードサービスシステムズ株式会社、UCCグループ
Original2026年3月に世田谷区で初開催された小中学生向け職業体験イベント「世田谷こどもおしごとフェス!!」の開催レポート。5,000人以上が来場し、次回参加意向が77%を超える大盛況となり、2026年秋の第2回開催が決定しました。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケシオン、教育の環、HOME/WORK VILLAGE
Original北海道の果樹生産法人として初めて、TRAILIXがスマート農業技術活用促進法に基づく「生産方式革新実施計画」の認定を取得。高密植栽培と自動操舵トラクタの導入により、りんご生産の省力化と生産性向上を目指す。
Companies mentioned：西本Wismettacホールディングス株式会社、ノルデックス株式会社
Original三菱ＵＦＪファクターの請求管理プラットフォーム「ビルコレ」が、三菱ＵＦＪ銀行の入金消込サービス「けしこみ超人」と連携開始。シームレスな自動消込により経理業務の効率化と精度向上を実現する。
Companies mentioned：三菱ＵＦＪ銀行
Book wholesaler Tohan will revise the pricing plans for its bookstore web system TONETS V in April 2026, making the “Smart Plan,” which focuses on core features, free of charge. Smartphone logins will also become free on all plans, helping bookstores cut costs and digitize their operations.
Uchida Yoko IT Solutions will hold an online seminar from May 21, 2026, for construction-industry accounting staff, explaining practical ESG points on decarbonization, workplace safety and subcontractor management. Experts from RSM Shiodome Partners will share specific solutions from an accounting perspective.
Companies mentioned：RSM汐留パートナーズ株式会社
Smart Repair, which provides digital transformation services for large-building repairs, held a networking event to mark its monthly repair-estimate support for corporate clients surpassing 3 billion yen. With DeNA Chairman Namba as guest of honor, the company shared results showing cost savings of 20–40% through its proprietary use of data with more than 60 investors and asset management companies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー（DeNA）、外資系不動産アセットマネジメント会社、自動車関連サービス企業
Originalウクライナ国立バレエが2026年夏に「子役プロジェクト2026」を開催。全国13公演で日本のバレエ教室の子どもたちがプロと共演し、『ラ・バヤデール』に出演します。戦禍でも活動を続ける名門との交流を通じ、平和への関心やグローバルな視点を育む貴重な機会となります。
Companies mentioned：ウクライナ国立バレエ、光藍社
Earring accessory brand “mimi33” has unveiled a new category, “Cap Piercing,” which attaches to the brim of a hat. It proposes a new style of adornment that designs the entire head starting from the ears, and is made to be enjoyable even for people with metal allergies.
Companies mentioned：NEW ERA
株式会社Goals has obtained 2 patents related to its “HANZO Automated Ordering” service for automatically ordering ingredients. The technologies cover automated ordering that accounts for supplier constraints and automatic adjustment of target inventory levels, helping restaurants reduce food waste and improve operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Goals
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), an Australian meat producers’ organization, will be a special sponsor of the Hokkaido Genghis Khan Festival 2026, to be held in Sapporo in May 2026. The event will showcase lamb through tastings of 38 varieties of jingisukan from across Japan and limited-time dishes created by Lambassadors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アートピア、ベル食品、サッポロビール、ポッカサッポロ北海道、ソラチ、岩谷マテリアル
Tempur Sealy Japan will launch a campaign on April 24, 2026, to mark the release of its new “Tempur® SmartCool” mattress. Purchasers of eligible mattresses will receive a limited-edition pillow to support better sleep. The company aims to help address Japan’s serious sleep debt problem.
Companies mentioned：NASA
Kantuu Holdings has adopted the next-generation wallet TwooCa, provided by 株式会社Kort Valuta. Forgotten time clock punches, which had occurred 100 times a month, have fallen significantly, helping the company advance logistics digital transformation and improve employee satisfaction at the same time.
Companies mentioned：関通ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社Kort Valuta
KOMODO is holding the NIUHI Indie Manga Contest on ARTStreet. The grand prize includes ¥200,000 in prize money, translation support, feedback from professionals and an opportunity to publish the work. Entries are open to creators worldwide through May 31.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MediBang、株式会社講談社、株式会社マッグガーデン
株式会社スマイルリゾート will launch the 1st round of its “2026 Smile Resort Getaway Sweepstakes” on May 1, 2026, featuring 7 highland resorts in Niigata and Tochigi. A total of 156 groups and 412 people will win luxury accommodation and activity vouchers. Entries can be submitted by following the official Instagram account.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホスピタリティオペレーションズ、株式会社スマイルリゾート
OriginalIT教育事業の株式会社divが愛知県の2026年度「中小企業デジタル化実践人材育成事業」を受託。県内中小企業向けに、生成AIやノーコードを活用して自社の業務課題を解決するツールを実際に作成・導入する実践型研修プログラムを開講する。
Companies mentioned：愛知県
株式会社りらいぶ will air a new nationwide commercial featuring Tetsuro Degawa from April 24, 2026, to coincide with the launch of its new “Relive Shirt Core,” which has been registered as a general medical device. The company will highlight the product’s reliability, with expected benefits including improved circulation and relief from stiffness just by wearing it, and will also run a money-back guarantee campaign.
Companies mentioned：株式会社りらいぶ
Vietnam Airlines will launch the “Let’s go to Vietnam from Centrair” campaign on April 24, 2026, for passengers departing from Chubu Centrair International Airport. To mark the introduction of the latest Airbus A350 aircraft, the airline will give away hotel stay vouchers and gift cards.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、インターコンチネンタル ハノイ ランドマーク72、voco Ma Belle Danang、IHG
Kairos Marketing Director and COO Noriyuki Shirai will speak at “THE COMMIT,” an online conference linking B2B marketing and sales strategy with execution. He will discuss the use of SFA data and coordination with marketing initiatives.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マーケティングコミット
文明堂 and Moomin have collaborated on “Moomin Mother’s Day Castella,” which will go on sale in stores starting April 24, 2026. The lineup features 2 types of castella in limited-edition designs depicting Little My and Moominmamma, offered as a special gift for Mother’s Day.
Companies mentioned：文明堂、ムーミンショップ
Octopus Energy has partnered with Metaverse Creators to launch “Octopus Energy Tycoon” on Roblox. Targeting young people and families, the company aims to create a positive brand experience that communicates the importance of renewable energy and a sustainable society through gaming.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メタバースクリエイターズ、資源エネルギー庁
AP Communications and Tarlin International announce a project to decide the lineup for the 5th installment of the popular capsule toy “Palm-Sized Network Equipment” through user voting. This is a first for the series, which miniaturizes IT infrastructure equipment, and is attracting attention as an initiative connecting fans and manufacturers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エーピーコミュニケーションズ、株式会社ターリン・インターナショナル、日東工業株式会社
Original一般社団法人AICX協会の代表理事である小澤健祐氏が、経済産業省の「AX時代におけるスキルのあり方検討ワーキンググループ」の委員に就任しました。AIエージェントの社会実装を推進する立場から、次世代のデジタルスキル標準策定に向けた政策議論に貢献します。
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）、株式会社Rejoui、シンシアリー株式会社、SMBC日興証券株式会社、株式会社エクサウィザーズ、株式会社レクター
Nihon Kanzai Holdings began full-scale implementation of the AI interview service “SHaiN” for promotion examinations in April 2026. Replacing the conventional essay examination, the service aims to improve fairness and efficiency in evaluation by providing a multifaceted view of examinees’ qualities and thought processes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タレントアンドアセスメント、日本管財株式会社
株式会社ACES and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation have jointly developed an AI application to support proposal activities in corporate sales, and use has begun within the bank. The application structures customer data and sales expertise to provide specialized business support not available from general-purpose AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ACES、株式会社三井住友銀行
JobRainbow Co., Ltd. will hold an online information session on applying for “D&I AWARD 2026,” one of Japan’s largest D&I certification programs, on May 13, 2026.
A Roland Berger survey of CxOs at 200 Japanese companies found that 60% of executives’ decisions are “decisions that should not have been made.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ローランド・ベルガー
Gyoza no Dandadan and Tenkaippin are collaborating for the first time, and will sell “Rich Soup Clay Pot Juicy Gyoza” in limited quantities starting April 27, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NATTY SWANKYホールディングス、株式会社天一食品商事
An art collection based on “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s New Undersea Devil’s Castle” will go on sale as giclée prints, fabric panels and Echizen washi postcards at the Ukiyoe Kobo online shop starting April 24, and at the Doraemon Future Department Store starting April 28. Recreating moving scenes from the film, the collection offers fans a new way to enjoy its appeal.
Companies mentioned：株式会社版三、藤子プロ、小学館、テレビ朝日、シンエイ、ADK
ALCANTARA® has become an official partner of the “Car Design Award 2026” and unveiled the experiential exhibition “Atelier Alcantara” at Milan Design Week. A talk session on design in the age of AI was also held, advancing collaboration with the next generation of designers.
Companies mentioned：ALCANTARA®、Auto&Design、ERRE Company、ステランティス、ルノー、BMW、フェラーリ、アウディ、ジープデザインEMEA、アルカンターラ社
“Perfect Space Curtain Store,” operated by Tsuhan Dot TOKYO Co., Ltd., will hold a weekend sale starting Friday, April 24. UV-blocking lace curtains will be 10% off, and products with discounts of up to 85% will also be available, offering ideas for creating a comfortable home.
Tokyu Department Store is responding to demand for Golden Week gifts by offering “Early Summer Gourmet” at approximately 240 shops in Shibuya’s “SHIBUYA FOOD ISLANDS” food area. Limited-edition sweets themed around “green-colored sweets” and “yellow-colored sweets,” as well as trial items starting at 428 yen, will be available.
Highreso has raised funds from Toda Corporation and aims to operate regionally distributed AI data centers powered by offshore wind. The initiative will address electricity cost challenges arising from growing demand for GPUs for generative AI, while contributing to regional revitalization and the realization of the “watt-bit collaboration” concept.
Companies mentioned：戸田建設株式会社、株式会社ハイレゾ、NVIDIA
SpaceData has released “CEPSim,” a custom environmental physics simulation platform for Unreal Engine 5.5, on GitHub. It separates environmental data from physical laws and also supports automatic generation using LLMs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スペースデータ、Epic Games（推測：Unreal Engine開発元）、OpenAI（推測：ChatGPT開発元）
A harassment survey conducted by 日本インフォメーション株式会社 among 1,069 employed people nationwide found that “Fukihara” ranked first among experiences of having harassed others, and that nearly 60% viewed companies taking measures against customer harassment more favorably. Awareness of harassment related to AI use also emerged.
Companies mentioned：日本インフォメーション株式会社
川崎重工業, 損害保険ジャパン and ソフトバンク have reached a basic agreement to provide solutions supporting the safe operation of ships. With an eye toward the social implementation of autonomous navigation, they will develop and provide ship-handling support systems, high-precision positioning services and new marine insurance products, drawing on each company’s strengths.
Companies mentioned：川崎重工業、損害保険ジャパン、ソフトバンク
The Healthcare Business Company of BCC Co., Ltd. promoted caregiving DX support at care facilities in Osaka, Kanagawa and Ishikawa prefectures in Reiwa 7. It provides end-to-end support, from identifying challenges to introducing technology and establishing its use, with the goal of improving operational efficiency and service quality.
Narashino City in Chiba Prefecture has released on YouTube vertical city promotion videos themed around 6 station areas in the city, along with quiz videos featuring PR ambassador Ayako Suzukawa. The videos showcase the region’s attractions and support community interaction and everyday activities.
Daiwa Asset Management announced that its U.S. Infrastructure Builders Equity Fund (Unhedged) won the Grand Prize and its Daiwa New Era Financial Fund and other funds won Excellence Awards at the Diamond ZAi NISA Investment Trust Grand Prix 2026. In particular, the Grand Prize and the Daiwa New Era Financial Fund won for the 2nd consecutive time, demonstrating the high regard individual investors have for the company’s funds.
Companies mentioned：ダイヤモンド社
吉積情報株式会社’s Google Workspace extension Cmosy Pocket won Leader in the File Transfer Service category for the 3rd consecutive year and High Performer in the Google Workspace Extension category for the 5th consecutive year at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring. The awards reflect high praise for its convenient, secure file transfers from Google Drive.
Companies mentioned：吉積情報株式会社、アイティクラウド株式会社、TBSテレビ
HOUSEI Corporation will exhibit alongside its group company アイード株式会社 at the 17th EDIX (Education Expo) Tokyo 2026, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13 to 15, 2026. The companies will showcase a range of education services using AI and DX solutions, contributing to the promotion of DX in education.
Companies mentioned：アイード株式会社、RX Japan合同会社
Originalエバラ食品工業が農林水産省の新制度「食育実践優良法人2026」に認定されました。従業員の食生活改善と健康づくりへの貢献が評価されたもので、2016年から続く食育活動や健康経営の取り組みが実を結びました。
Companies mentioned：農林水産省、経済産業省、日本健康会議
Architect Developer Inc. (ADI) has signed a partnership agreement with 山梨中央銀行. The agreement combines ADI’s track record in rental housing in the Tokyo metropolitan area with 山梨中央銀行’s regional network, offering customers in Yamanashi Prefecture opportunities to purchase properties in the Tokyo metropolitan area and aiming to revitalize regional communities.
Companies mentioned：山梨中央銀行
Original西菱電機株式会社は、奈良県大和郡山市に携帯電話回線を活用した次世代防災無線「IP同報無線システム」を納入しました。これにより、災害時でも住民へ防災情報を一斉かつ確実に配信できるようになり、Jアラート連携やamane Wi-Fi整備で通信体制を強化します。
Companies mentioned：西菱電機株式会社、奈良県大和郡山市、消防庁
Rakus Co., Ltd. updated key features of its cloud-based invoice receipt system, RakuRaku Seikyu, in February and April 2026. The updates include SSO support, expanded receipt methods, editing and exporting of line-item details, and API integration, aiming to improve invoice processing efficiency and strengthen security.
Toshimoto Tashiro of Kantsu Holdings will speak at the TECH+ Forum ODEX Co-located Security 2026 May, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 14 to 15, 2026. Drawing on his experience recovering from 1.7 billion yen in damages caused by a ransomware attack in September 2024, he will discuss concrete responses and preparations for treating cyberattacks as a business risk and rebuilding after an attack.
Companies mentioned：関通ホールディングス株式会社、Cyber Govemance Lab株式会社、株式会社マイナビ、TECH+、デジタル化・DX推進展 実行委員会
Yutoristo Park Otoyo, an outdoor accommodation facility in Otoyo Town, Kochi Prefecture, has reopened its renovated dog run. The facility has expanded its amenities, including areas divided by dog size and paw-washing stations, providing a more comfortable environment for dogs and their owners.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FoundingBase
株式会社りらいぶ has adopted RakuRaku Automated Responses, an automated inquiry response system provided by 株式会社ラクス. The system is intended to handle the increase in inquiries accompanying business expansion, establish a fast, high-quality customer support system, and address reliance on individual staff members and missed responses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラクス、株式会社りらいぶ
SHaiN, an AI interview service provided by Talent and Assessment, has been adopted for promotion examinations at Nihon Kanzai Holdings. It is designed to address issues with the traditional essay exam, including similar evaluations and difficulty identifying candidates’ essential qualities, while enabling objective, convincing assessments and faster result notifications.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タレントアンドアセスメント、日本管財ホールディングス株式会社、PKSHA Technology
Enerbank Inc. has launched a “Free Consultation Service for Electricity Price Risks” to address the risk of rising power costs amid changes in the international energy environment. The service helps businesses assess the risk structure of their current electricity contracts and supports appropriate decision-making from a neutral standpoint.
SWITCHBOT Inc. will launch the “Golden Week Welcome Campaign” for its AI partner robot KATA Friends on April 17. The campaign includes 6 months of a plan at no cost, a social media campaign, and in-store experience events at electronics retailers.
Companies mentioned：Amazon社
OriginalCIC Catalyst APACは千葉県から「革新的スタートアップ成長促進事業」を受託し、支援対象企業の公募を開始しました。このプログラムは、シードからシリーズAを目指すスタートアップに対し、メンタリングやマッチングなどのテーラーメイド支援を提供します。
Companies mentioned：CIC Catalyst APAC、CIC Japan Innovation Services合同会社、千葉県
OMRON ranked 5th in the Electronics and Electrical Equipment category of the Mynavi-Nikkei 2027 Graduate Employer Popularity Ranking. The result reflects recognition of the company’s efforts to develop talent and create an attractive work environment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マイナビ、株式会社日本経済新聞社
INNOPHYS will exhibit at the international event SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, to be held in April 2026, with 2 booths. The company will showcase its Muscle Suit® series of assist suits and aims to strengthen collaboration with partners around the world.
Companies mentioned：東京都中小企業振興公社、SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026実行委員会
Shu Uemura will open a new flagship store, “Shu Uemura Omotesando Hills Flagship Store shu:ARTstage,” in Omotesando, the birthplace of the brand, on June 19, 2026. The new store reimagines the beauty boutique opened at the same location in 1983, which changed the concept of makeup, and offers beauty experiences that bring out each person’s individuality.
KIMETE, a new graduate recruitment support service operated by Musashino Co., Ltd., will be the title sponsor of ASTEEDA Executive Salon 2026, one of Japan’s largest business leaders’ conferences, to be held in Nozawaonsen Village from June 11 to 13, 2026. The service will provide recruitment and training expertise for small and medium-sized businesses and foster learning and networking among business leaders.
Companies mentioned：琉球アスティーダスポーツクラブ株式会社、株式会社ロッテホールディングス、株式会社光通信
Original久世福商店とサンクゼールは、2026年4月24日からゴールデンウィークセールを全国の店舗とオンラインショップで開催します。人気商品「いちごミルクの素」と「パンに塗る ピスタチオ」が10%OFFになります。
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンクゼール、久世福商店、サンクゼール
マウンテンハードウェア has launched the Sun Drift Cooling Shirt for summer mountain outings. Featuring cooling and odor-control technology from HeiQ社, it is designed to make summer hikes more comfortable.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン、マウンテンハードウェア、HeiQ社
The “Accounting AI Agent,” jointly developed by Ajinomoto Financial Solutions and First Accounting, has begun operating in production. It automates processes from expense reimbursement decisions to approval and is expected to save about 10,000 hours of work annually.
Companies mentioned：味の素フィナンシャル・ソリューションズ株式会社、ファーストアカウンティング株式会社、味の素株式会社
Dyson’s new “Dyson Supersonic Travel hair dryer” will be installed in all shower booths at ANA SUITE LOUNGE at Haneda and Narita airports. The travel-friendly model is compact and lightweight and supports overseas voltage standards.
Companies mentioned：ダイソン株式会社、全日本空輸株式会社 (ANA)
Warner Bros. Japan will begin digital sales and rentals of “Wuthering Heights,” starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, on April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Apple TV
Sea Breeze, the body-care brand of 株式会社ファイントゥデイ, will host an experiential booth at the Tokyo venue of the urban outdoor rock festival METROCK 2026. Visitors can enjoy the festival’s energy and a refreshing experience featuring a giant bottle and photo spots.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイントゥデイ
Porters Inc. and ホキラオン株式会社 will rebroadcast an online seminar on launching a recruitment-placement business and strategies for expanding it on May 15 and 20, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ホキラオン株式会社、ソフトバンクグループ
ビー・アンド・プラス has developed a wireless battery monitor module for remotely monitoring battery status in AGVs and AMRs. It tracks voltage, current and other data in real time to support predictive maintenance, with an official release scheduled for June 2026.
Cake.jp will open a limited-time pop-up store for the “Masterpiece Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection” at S-PAL Fukushima starting May 8.
Companies mentioned：仙台ターミナルビル株式会社、株式会社Cake.jp
ファインディ株式会社 has added 3 new engineering job categories—“FDE,” “SET” and “CRE”—to its career-change service Findy in response to changes in development workplaces driven by the spread of generative AI.
株式会社BuySell Technologies announced that it will change its executive officer structure effective May 1, 2026. Goki Takatsuka and Tomoki Shibahara will newly become executive officers, drawing on their extensive experience with the Recruit Group to lead growth and strategic development of the company’s reuse business.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BuySell Technologies、株式会社リクルート、株式会社リクルートホールディングス、Indeed Japan株式会社
The Hitotsubashi University admissions prep school (スタディチェーン株式会社) will offer a campaign for prospective Hitotsubashi University students featuring free enrollment and half-price tuition for the first month through April 30, 2026. Specialists with extensive knowledge of the university’s entrance exams will provide support to help applicants gain admission.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社
A collaborative research group including 東京理科大学 has developed a technology to selectively transport chiral nanoparticles using evanescent circularly polarized light. This marks an important step toward establishing non-contact optical separation technology for chiral molecules, with potential applications in drug discovery.
Companies mentioned：東京理科大学、分子科学研究所、ソウル国立大学校
株式会社ビー・アンド・プラス has launched the “RCS-BTC-7A-LI24” charging expansion unit to maximize AGV and AMR operating time. The product separates an additional battery from the existing battery and, when paired with a fast-charging-compatible battery, extends operating time while reducing charging time.
株式会社ビー・アンド・プラス has added a CE-marking-compliant model to its RCS Series wireless power supply system for AGVs and AMRs and begun sales. The product eases the burden on manufacturers of ensuring that equipment intended for Europe meets local standards.
株式会社玄光社 released issue 250 of the magazine Illustration on April 17, 2026. Its commemorative feature, “These Illustrators Are Outstanding!,” introduces illustrators selected by 107 illustrators and has attracted considerable attention, including earning the No. 1 spot in Amazon’s Art, Architecture & Design magazine bestseller ranking.
Companies mentioned：株式会社玄光社、Amazon、文藝春秋
Uhuru has launched a new service that uses integrated customer data and AI agents to maximize customer experience value and LTV (lifetime customer value). Built on Salesforce’s multicloud platform, it supports more sophisticated customer service and marketing.
Companies mentioned：Salesforce
XREAL, which develops and sells AR glasses, is holding its “Spring Quartet” reuse sale exclusively on its official website. The popular XREAL One is available at a special price, and purchasers can enter to win 4 premium prizes, including XREAL Beam Pro. The sale runs from April 24 to May 8, 2026.
Morishita Jintan has begun strategic investment to strengthen its production capacity in response to rising demand in Japan and overseas. It plans to add a new seamless-capsule formulation line at the Osaka Techno Center and introduce oil-based liquid manufacturing capabilities at MJ Shiga, enabling it to flexibly meet diverse needs and drive business growth.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MJ滋賀
株式会社光響 has expanded the video content available to free members of its OptiVideo video-learning service from 125 titles to more than 560. Specialist lectures in national strategic technology fields such as quantum computers and laser fusion are now available free of charge, helping viewers update their knowledge of lasers and optics.