This Golden Week, make it 『RED STONE』! Experience unprecedented fun with the latest update and events!
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L&K JAPAN has rolled out the latest update for the MMORPG 『RED STONE』, adding the new field “Festival of Honor,” and launched special events exclusive to Golden Week.
[Case Study] 株式会社サンゲツ Uses Locotabi for a Visit to an Exhibition in Paris
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株式会社サンゲツ used the overseas Japanese network of 株式会社ロコタビ during a visit to an interior design exhibition in Paris. A case study has been published showing how support from local bilingual guides helped the company gather firsthand information on the latest trends and apply it to product development.
2026 Mother’s Day Gift Trend Forecast Released! Trends for 2026 include the “2 dominant flower-gift era,” “flowers as an extra,” “the rise of beautiful gifts,” “recovery gifts,” “social gifts (e-gifts) becoming standard,” and “gift fatigue.”
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“Mother’s Day.me” has released its forecast of Mother’s Day gift trends for 2026. The most common budget is 4,000–5,000 yen, unaffected by rising prices, while gifts are increasingly polarized between practical items and gifts other than flowers.
Applications Open for the “Project to Promote Behavioral Change Among Shippers and Logistics Operators Through the Use of Digital Technology”
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Japan Management Association Consulting (JMAC) has been selected as the implementing organization for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Project to Promote Behavioral Change Among Shippers and Logistics Operators Through the Use of Digital Technology” and has begun soliciting applications from businesses.
[Ehime・Matsuyama] Free “P・SPO Lounge” to Open at the Tourist Port on April 25
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The fitness brand “P・SPO” from 株式会社三福ホールディングス will open a free lounge at Matsuyama Tourist Port on April 25, 2026. It will provide members with a more comfortable place to spend time while waiting.
Morisawa athlete Tomoki Sato wins 3 events—the 100m, 400m and 1500m—at the “WPA-sanctioned 2026 Aichi Para Athletics Festival” held on April 18
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Morisawa para-athlete Tomoki Sato won 3 events—the 100m, 400m and 1500m—at the “2026 Aichi Para Athletics Festival.” In the 400m, he set a new Japanese record, improving on his own previous mark.
神奈川県 will hold “3033 Fitness Assessment Events” at Asante Sports Park and other venues to help residents maintain their health and improve their pre-disease health status. Exercise programs based on assessment results and support via social media will be offered free of charge.
[Haneda Airport exclusive] 『オリエンタルショコラサンド<レモン>』 from オリエンタルショコラ by コートクール goes on sale for a limited time!
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『オリエンタルショコラサンド<レモン>』 from “オリエンタルショコラ by コートクール,” operated by 株式会社シュクレイ, has gone on sale for a limited time exclusively at the Haneda Airport Terminal 1 store.
From the TV anime 『Sentenced to Be a Hero: Penal Warrior 9004 Unit Prison Record』, Teoritta, the Sword Goddess, is brought to life as a striking figure.
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AmiAmi has begun accepting preorders for a 1/7-scale figure of Teoritta from the anime 『Sentenced to Be a Hero』. Made by Kotobukiya, it is priced at 27,500 yen.
Concept featuring ReFa HYDRAID installed in a LEXUS vehicle to be exhibited at Auto China 2026 (Beijing International Automotive Exhibition)
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株式会社アイシン will exhibit a concept vehicle equipped with the micro-water penetration technology Hydraid at Auto China 2026 in Beijing, in collaboration with LEXUS and beauty brand ReFa.
Video Ad Analysis Pro (DPro) achieves full automation of social media ad operations through AI agent integration, recording a single-day ROAS of 1400%
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株式会社KASHIKA has successfully achieved full automation of social media ad operations by integrating its video ad analysis tool “DPro” with AI agents. An internal test recorded a single-day ROAS of 1400%.
2 days to encounter music as you walk through Takatsuki: Jazz Street returns this year
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On May 3 and 4, Reiwa 8, the “Takatsuki Jazz Street” and “Tomita Jazz Street” events, among Japan’s largest independently organized music festivals, will be held at 69 venues across Takatsuki, all with free admission. Around 800 artists from Japan and abroad will gather.
『Immersive Planetarium — Monet』, tracing Monet’s life through masterpieces, extended through July 12, from June 1 (Monday)!
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『Immersive Planetarium — Monet』, currently showing at Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO, will be extended through July 12, 2026, due to popular demand. It offers a new dimension of immersive experience, bringing masterpieces to life across a full-dome screen.
Could Nishida of Lalande become a girls’ keirin racer?! Three all-out challenges sure to bring laughs on the Odds Park streaming show featuring Mari Yaguchi and Mami Takagi
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Odds Park has released a streaming show featuring Mari Yaguchi, Nishida of Lalande and Mami Takagi, and announced the launch of a new campaign. The show highlights the appeal of the “Ticket Challenge,” where viewers can win luxurious prizes.
“ANJO Everyone’s Sports Festival 2026” to be co-hosted with Anjo City—Working with 8 Mikawa cities to energize the region through sports
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株式会社アイシン and 愛知県安城市 will co-host “ANJO Everyone’s Sports Festival 2026” on May 10, 2026. In collaboration with 8 cities in the Mikawa area, they aim to revitalize the region through sports.
Takahashi Confectionery in Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture, will launch “Snow Warabi Mochi” on April 25, 2026, as a new product under the regional brand “Yukino Chikara.” The uniquely textured sweet is made with rare Nishiwara bracken starch and local milk.
[Daimaru Umeda] A taste of Hokkaido bliss, available for a limited time. Otaru confectioner LeTAO has opened a pop-up store! Its most popular Double Fromage and spring release “Courant d’Air” are available in limited quantities.
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Hokkaido confectionery brand LeTAO has opened a limited-time pop-up store at Daimaru Umeda. It is selling its signature cheesecake and the spring release “Courant d’Air.”
How to design “using OBOGs through spot work,” a key to securing talent: Free online seminar to explain how to stay connected with departing employees
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株式会社Matchbox Technologies will hold a free online seminar on May 20, 2026, explaining how to use former employees (OB/OGs) as spot workers for their former company.
Enjoy “a drink that takes you around the world” this Golden Week! French premium non-alcoholic sparkling wines 〈1688Grand Rosé & Blanc〉 and 〈Paris’16 Blanc〉 make their debut at Nihombashi Takashimaya’s “World Liquor Festival”
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株式会社YELL will present French premium non-alcoholic sparkling wines “1688” and “Paris’16” at Nihombashi Takashimaya’s “World Liquor Festival.”
Universal Studios Japan’s 25th anniversary: “A summer festival like no other begins!” 『ONE PIECE Premier Summer 2026』 confirmed
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Universal Studios Japan has announced that it will hold “ONE PIECE Premier Summer 2026” from July 30, 2026, to mark its 25th anniversary. The event will feature 3 major attractions, including a live show and restaurants.
Toyo naka’s landscapes to pass on to the future: City Design Awards and Citizens’ Streetscape Awards
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To mark the 90th anniversary of its municipal government, Toyonaka City has begun accepting entries for the “10th Toyonaka City Urban Design Awards” and the “3rd Toyonaka Streetscape Citizens’ Awards,” aimed at preserving the city’s landscapes.
In-depth seminar on Claude Code and corporate DX Copy
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株式会社ノーコードソリューションズ will hold a DX seminar for small and medium-sized businesses on June 17, 2026, in partnership with 神戸商工会議所, featuring the AI agent “Claude Code.”
Kobe Gakuin University Green Festival 2026: “Enjoying Kyogen” — A stage of laughter and tradition
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Kobe Gakuin University will hold the 473rd Green Festival, “Enjoying Kyogen,” free of charge at its Arise Campus on May 16, 2026. Special performances will include “三本柱,” celebrating the completion of a new school building.
A mother whose children have grown developed it in 1 month “without writing a single line of code.” Applications open April 25 for monitors of “SMAPHO Shows On,” a service that brings audiences together through light from smartphones!
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株式会社インフィネット will launch “SMAPHO Shows On,” a light-effects service synchronized with smartphone screens that it developed in 1 month using AI, and begin recruiting monitors on April 25.
Fujitsu株式会社 and eBASE begin collaboration to provide data-driven offerings that combine 富士通株式会社’s AI digital technologies with eBASE’s product information platform, aiming to help enhance corporate value
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Fujitsu and eBASE are collaborating to launch offerings that support supply chain risk visibility and ESG management using “data spaces,” a secure data-sharing infrastructure.
“Take Off, Let’s Go! Japan Travel Campaign” launches its 4th edition
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Club Tourism has launched the 4th edition of its “Take Off, Let’s Go! Japan Travel Campaign,” with Hokkaido as the destination. The campaign aims to revitalize the region through travel discount coupons and local specialty giveaways.
“Otolio” launches integration with Microsoft Outlook email
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Epic Base’s AI meeting-notes service “Otolio” has launched integration with Microsoft Outlook email. AI-generated emails can now be sent directly via Outlook.
New hub in a building in front of Chino Station, Nagano Prefecture. The gateway to Yatsugatake, traveled by 3.3 million people annually, becomes a hub connecting the region with the world
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株式会社Kotobito and 株式会社ワンモア are partnering to launch hands-on displays of products featured on GREEN FUNDING at “8Peaks living” in Bellvia, in front of Chino Station.
Yosuke Imai, a customer success engineer at Creationline, has been named a “GitLab Champion.” The company now has 2 recognized members and aims to further strengthen its GitLab-related services.
New hub in a building in front of Chino Station, Nagano Prefecture. The gateway to Yatsugatake, traveled by 3.3 million people annually, becomes a hub connecting the region with the world
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Kotobito and GREEN FUNDING are partnering to launch an exhibition at “8Peaks living,” a hub in front of Chino Station in Nagano Prefecture, where visitors can experience innovative products from Japan and abroad.
Givery launches “Claude Cowork implementation support” service, enabling everyone from business professionals to engineers to build and use AI agents
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株式会社ギブリー has launched its “Claude Cowork Implementation Support” service to help companies adopt and use Anthropic’s “Claude Cowork” and “Claude Code.”
Musashino Art University opens applications for “VCP for LIFE PROJECT 2026,” a program for working adults to design a life and career true to themselves. Public talk event to be held Tuesday, May 12
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Musashino Art University has opened applications for “VCP for LIFE PROJECT 2026,” a practical program for working adults to envision a life and career true to themselves by drawing on the power of art and design.
Popular character goods from Sanrio(株) arrive at art museums and museums nationwide!
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TMエンタテインメント will release new Sanrio Characters merchandise exclusively at art museums and museums nationwide starting May 1, 2026. The collections, themed around the fusion of art and characters, include “Beret” and “Japanese Painting” lines.
FY Reiwa 8 Automobile Assessment Awards Ceremony to be held! — Five-Star Grand Prize to be announced
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国土交通省 and NASVA will hold the “FY Reiwa 8 Automobile Assessment Awards Ceremony” on May 28, 2026. The “Five-Star Grand Prize” for the highest-rated vehicles in FY 2025 will be announced.
Care for the “hidden fatigue” of a new chapter in life with light. “lipro” helps reset mind and body with evening lighting to ease springtime tension and the fatigue of adjusting to new routines
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“lipro,” a next-generation ceiling light with “zero blue-light risk” that does not interfere with sleep hormones, proposes a new lighting routine to address the hidden fatigue of starting a new chapter in life. Prices will also be revised from April 20, 2026, due to rising raw material costs, with the price increasing to ¥35,000.
Premium sweets brand “BLANCA” announces its first overseas location! The popular “crepes that celebrate the char” from Azabudai Hills will be recreated in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Japanese premium sweets brand “BLANCA” will open a limited-time pop-up shop at Regent Taipei in Taiwan from May 5, 2026, marking its first international expansion.
[Jennifer Pamela] For those who value time efficiency: roomwear you can wear 24 hours a day, 275/365 days a year! Get an original storage pouch with the purchase of eligible items
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Roomwear brand “Jennifer Pamela” will launch its “Roomwear You Can Wear 24 Hours a Day, 275/365 Days a Year Fair” on April 24, 2026. Customers who purchase eligible items will receive an original pouch.
“Honeys × Sanrio Characters × Special Colors♪” Colorful collaboration items to brighten every day, available exclusively at the online shop!
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株式会社ハニーズホールディングス has launched its “Choose Your MY COLOR Series” collaboration with Sanrio Characters, exclusively at its online shop. The lineup includes T-shirts and tote bags ideal for showing support for your favorites.
Frequently sold out since launch! Parasols made with radiative-cooling material “Radi‐Cool” return this season. Moonbat launches “REIKYAKU Parasol” using T-series fabric from Radi-Cool Japan
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“REIKYAKU Parasol,” a parasol using “Radi-Cool” radiative-cooling technology jointly developed by Radi-Cool Japan and Moonbat, is back on sale this season.
[Toriyoshi Shoten] Grand menu revamped! New signature dish “Chicken Stew” launches April 27 (Monday)!
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SFP Holdings will revamp the grand menu at all Toriyoshi Shoten locations from April 27, 2026, and launch new items including the signature “Chicken Stew.”
[Rainy Season and Heatwave Countermeasures] Original Print.jp Launches 5 Types of Custom Umbrellas, Available from 10 Units
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Image Magic Co., Ltd. has begun selling 5 types of custom umbrellas on Original Print.jp, available to order from 10 units. The products meet demand for small-lot orders for event promotions, giveaways and other uses.
Hyoshito Co., Ltd. has completed the renovation of “Navita,” advertising-supported neighborhood maps installed at 19 Sapporo Municipal Subway stations. The maps have been redesigned with a black color scheme to improve visibility, and digital signage has been introduced at some stations.
Zenrin DataCom and Arealink Sign Strategic Partnership in the Storage Business
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Zenrin DataCom and Arealink have formed a strategic partnership to expand the self-storage business. The companies will jointly develop a data-driven site selection app using maps, foot traffic data and AI analysis.
Nippon Kodo to Sell Limited-Edition Incense Supervised by Model Miyu Kotani, in Collaboration with Podcast “Omiyu’s Favorites Collection Club”
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Nippon Kodo will release “Suki Shushu Club: A Fragrance That Connects What We Love,” a collaboration incense supervised by model Miyu Kotani and inspired by a J-WAVE Podcast program, exclusively online starting May 15, 2026. It will also be available for presale at an event on May 9.
Limited-Edition Special Design Goshoin to Mark 1st Anniversary of Goshoin Sales at Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport
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JALUX will release a special-design Goshoin featuring gold leaf in limited quantities from May 1, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of Goshoin sales at Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport. The initiative aims to encourage use of the route and revitalize the region.
“DS Chatbot” Launches Page for Professional Services Firms, Using Generative AI to Support Online Consultations
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DS Brand has launched a dedicated page for professional services firms for its generative AI chatbot, “DS Chatbot.” The service supports 24-hour responses and operational efficiency on the websites of lawyers, tax accountants and other professionals.
New Condominium for Sale “Crevia Tsurumi Kagetsuen Park” to Hold Grand Opening of Concept Room on Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Itochu Urban Development will open a concept room on April 25, 2026, for “Crevia Tsurumi Kagetsuen Park,” a new condominium in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama. The shared facilities will include Kanagawa Prefecture’s first charging lockers for electric bicycle batteries.
JPR to Exhibit at Asia Seamless Logistics Forum 2026 — Showcasing Products Ideal for International Transport
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Japan Pallet Rental (JPR) will exhibit at “Asia Seamless Logistics Forum 2026.” The company will showcase products that improve international logistics efficiency, including “APP,” an international rental pallet, and Euro pallets.
Companies mentioned:岐阜プラスチック工業株式会社、European Pallet Association (EPAL)
[Minamichita Beachland] Seeking Names for Baby Asian Small-Clawed Otters <Aichi>
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Minamichita Beachland is seeking names for 2 baby Asian small-clawed otters born on February 6. Entries will be accepted online from April 25 through May 17.
[Speaking Engagement Report] TXP Medical’s Tomoya Osumi Speaks on HEOR at 5th Ionized Magnesium Research Association Meeting
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Tomoya Osumi of TXP Medical spoke at the 5th Ionized Magnesium Research Association Meeting on the topic of HEOR (health economics and outcomes research). He highlighted the importance of using medical data and conducting cost-effectiveness analyses.
Promoting Strategic Business Collaboration with Zenrin DataCom, a Provider of High-Precision Map Data
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Arealink, which operates the Hello Storage self-storage service, and Zenrin DataCom, which provides mapping and navigation services, have launched a strategic business collaboration. They aim to jointly develop a next-generation “site selection application” that is more accurate and efficient, using AI and foot traffic data.
Power Used at Ogata Plant Switched to 100% Renewable Energy
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Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku has switched the electricity used at its flagship Ogata Plant to 100% renewable energy through a PPA agreement with Daigas Energy and other measures. This will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 4,000 tons annually.
Information Infrastructure Development will rebroadcast the commemorative “Stress Check Awards 2025” webinar on May 21. The program includes a talk session with 2 award-winning organizations and a special lecture by an expert.
Dyson Beauty to Hold Pop-Up Event at Haneda Airport to Mark Launch of “Dyson Supersonic™ Travel Hair Dryer”
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Dyson will hold a pop-up event at Haneda Airport from April 25 to May 6, 2026, to mark the launch of its new “Dyson Supersonic™ Travel Hair Dryer.” Visitors can try the new product, enjoy photo spots and make purchases at the event.
[A Mother's Day dessert gift featuring a flambé performance] A special dinner dessert gift exclusively for female guests | Laguna Garden Hotel, Okinawa
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As a special Mother's Day celebration, Laguna Garden Hotel in Okinawa will present “Baked Alaska Tropical,” flambéed tableside, exclusively to female guests dining on May 9 and 10. The event aims to offer a special occasion for expressing gratitude to beloved mothers.
Ways to get chosen, all in one place! 62 exhibitors offering the latest real-world promotional services; visitor registration now open for the Promotional Materials Utilization Festa 2026, taking place June 24
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Osaka Industrial Promotion Organization and others will hold the trade show “Promotional Materials Utilization Festa 2026” at 大阪産業創造館 on June 24, 2026. A total of 62 companies dealing in POP displays and novelty items will exhibit, providing a venue for businesses to address promotional challenges.
Concur Japan Co., Ltd. secured the top share of Japan's expense management market for the 12th consecutive year, according to ITR's market research report “ITR Market View: Budget, Expense and Subscription Management Market 2026.” Its vendor-based sales share for fiscal 2025 was 42.8%, reaching 45.1% in the SaaS category. The company is expanding its services using AI and big data.
Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku begins supplying all electricity to its Ogata Plant from renewable energy
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Daigas Energy, a subsidiary of Osaka Gas, has signed contracts with Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku for the off-site PPA “D-Green EX” and the renewable energy electricity plan “D-Green” for its Ogata Plant. As a result, the plant will procure all its electricity from renewable energy starting in April 2026, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 4,000 tons annually.
Maruyama Coffee's signature blend, now caffeine-free: “Caffeine-Free Maruyama Coffee Blend” launches Saturday, April 25
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Maruyama Coffee will launch “Caffeine-Free Maruyama Coffee Blend,” a new product recreating its long-loved signature “Maruyama Coffee Blend” without caffeine, on April 25, 2026. The SWISS WATER® process removes caffeine using only water, without chemicals, while preserving the coffee's original flavor. The product offers the familiar blend to those mindful of caffeine intake and brings the coffee experience to more occasions.
[Phoenix Seagaia Resort] New “Splash Area” opens at the garden pool
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Phoenix Seagaia Resort will open a new area, “Splash Area,” exclusively for guests staying at its flagship hotel on July 18, 2026. The area will feature 2 types of slides and play equipment for parents and children to enjoy together. The resort will also begin offering accommodation plans including a summer-only dinosaur buffet.
Children's creativity brings window displays to life: Barneys New York Fukuoka Store to hold “Coloring Award,” a participatory event for kids
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Barneys Japan Co., Ltd. will hold “Coloring Award,” a free participatory event for kids, at its Fukuoka store starting during Golden Week 2026. Participants will color an artist-created outline using Copic markers, and their work will be displayed in the store window at a later date.
Spectee signs disaster response cooperation agreement with 3 parties, including 大阪大学 and RICCC
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Spectee has signed a disaster response cooperation agreement with 大阪大学 and RICCC. By integrating AI technology with the “Future Coexistence Disaster Relief Map,” the partners aim to provide accurate disaster information and strengthen local governments' disaster preparedness.
[A wedding that makes a visual impression] 株式会社ラスイート to begin selling Minato KOBE Wedding Ceremony Plan, offering partial private use of the enchanting space at theater-style aquarium “átoa”
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株式会社ラスイート will begin selling the “Minato KOBE Wedding Ceremony Plan” on April 24, 2026, allowing couples to hold their wedding in the enchanting setting of theater-style aquarium “átoa,” rented exclusively for the occasion. The ceremony will take place in “MIYABI” on the 3rd floor, where Japanese elegance blends with light art, creating a special wedding experience.
Master the trends from 25 years of Kochi University exams. In 2027, dream big like Ryoma Sakamoto.
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高知大合格特化塾 has substantially revamped its teaching curriculum and personalized study plans for the 2027 admissions cycle, based on an exhaustive analysis of 25 years of past Kochi University exam questions. It announced a new teaching system aimed at maximizing pass rates.
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Tobu Railway's current crew members will teach “Train School” at Tobu Zoo
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Tobu Railway and Tobu Leisure Planning will hold “Train School” at Tobu Zoo on May 10, 2026. This hands-on event for railway fans and families will offer a range of activities, including an experience with a 50000 Series driving simulator and a conductor experience, taught by current crew members.
Beauty defined by simplicity and a dignified sparkle for your fingertips: “RAW SOLID” arrives from 4℃ HOMME+
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4℃ HOMME+, operated by F.D.C. Products Inc., will launch its new men's jewelry collection “RAW SOLID” on April 24, 2026. The collection features refined pieces that add individuality and a playful touch to minimal designs.
First deployment in design history analysis at a precision optical equipment maker: “AI IPGenius” supports cross-analysis of accumulated design changes to identify early signs of defects
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リーガルテック株式会社 announced that its AI knowledge base “AI IPGenius” has been adopted for design history analysis at a precision optical equipment manufacturer for the first time. The AI will analyze design change histories and evaluation records across multiple sources, helping identify early signs of defects and detect trends in quality changes.
“TONAL” unveils new summer styles embodying its 2026 SUMMER COLLECTION theme, “Work & Elegance.”
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The women's brand “TONAL,” operated by MARK STYLER, has announced its 2026 summer collection. It is also launching the first phase of its Golden Week sale on its official online store and RUNWAY channel.
[株式会社ラスイート] Begins selling “Minato KOBE Wedding Ceremony Plan,” offering partial private use of the enchanting space at theater-style aquarium “átoa”
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株式会社ラスイート will begin selling the “Minato KOBE Wedding Ceremony Plan,” a wedding package offering partial private use of Kobe's urban aquarium “átoa,” starting April 24, 2026.
[琵琶湖ホテル] Roses grown in Shiga Prefecture bring color to the lobby in early summer: an SDGs initiative supporting local producers through local sourcing
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琵琶湖ホテル will display high-quality roses from 杉本バラ園 in Ryuo, Shiga Prefecture, in its lobby from May 7 to June 3, 2026. As part of its SDGs activities promoting local sourcing and supporting regional producers, the display will offer visitors a relaxing experience.
Mizkan wins the “Commissioner of the 特許庁 Award” in the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Intellectual Property Achievement Awards!
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The Mizkan Group has received the “Commissioner of the 特許庁 Award” in the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Intellectual Property Achievement Awards. Its distinctive intellectual property strategy, which leverages patents as management assets to grow its business and brands, was highly praised, with particular recognition for its advanced initiatives in the food sector.
Applications open for the Sendai Global Startup Campus (SGSC), taking Sendai and Tohoku to the world!
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株式会社ゼロワンブースター has been selected for the 4th consecutive term as the operator of the Sendai Global Startup Campus (SGSC), hosted by 仙台市. Applications for the global entrepreneurship program for young people in Tohoku open on April 24, 2026, and selected teams will be sent to Silicon Valley.
“Castle Combination Oshi-Robots” collaboration between 松本観光コンベンション協会 and 松本山雅FC brings “AR Oshi-Robot Matsumoto Castle” to a home game venue
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MIXI's content “Castle Combination Oshi-Robots” will bring “AR Oshi-Robot Matsumoto Castle” to a 松本山雅FC home game venue on May 10, 2026. In collaboration with 松本観光コンベンション協会 and 松本山雅FC, the initiative aims to promote the region's attractions and encourage visits through an AR experience and sales of limited-edition merchandise.
Luxuriously made with muskmelons delivered directly from 戸田メロン農園 in Chiba Prefecture 🍈 TO THE HERBS’ “Muskmelon Tart,” with its melt-in-your-mouth sweetness. Also on sale: “Muskmelon Sparkling,” made with freshly squeezed muskmelon juice.
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TO THE HERBS will offer its seasonal “Muskmelon Tart” and “Muskmelon Sparkling,” both luxuriously made with muskmelons from 戸田メロン農園 in Chiba Prefecture, for a limited time starting April 24, 2026, at 14 locations nationwide (excluding some stores). The seasonal fruit desserts and drinks aim to enhance the customer experience.
Companies mentioned:株式会社フォーシーズ、TO THE HERBS、戸田メロン農園
【Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa】A lively event featuring refreshing early-summer flowers as temperatures rise! An exhibit offering a new perspective on aquatic life, created with floral professionals: “Hibiya Kadan Collaboration”
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Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will hold a collaboration event with Hibiya Kadan from April 25 to June 28, 2026. The event will showcase fantastical displays of early-summer flowers and jellyfish, as well as special evening events for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, highlighting new aspects of aquatic life.
【Saitama Prefecture】Sainokuni Kurashi Plaza Renewal Project: “Parent-Child Monitoring Team Wanted” to Make It More Fun
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Saitama Prefecture is recruiting parent-child monitoring teams as part of plans to renovate 彩の国くらしプラザ. The event aims to make the hands-on facility, where visitors can learn about money and daily life, more enjoyable and effective ahead of its reopening in fiscal 10 of the Reiwa era.
【Saitama Prefecture】Top-sales promotion at Ota Market again this year!
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The Saitama governor and representatives of 全農埼玉県本部 conducted a promotional top-sales event at Ota Market for spring vegetables from Saitama Prefecture, including cucumbers and broccoli.
【Shikigaku × クロスメディアHR総合研究所】Hire the “right people” and build an “organization that gets things done.” Strategy seminar on recruitment and organizational design to be held May 20 (Wednesday)
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クロスメディアHR総合研究所 and Shikigaku will co-host a strategy seminar on May 20 for mid-sized and venture companies, focused on hiring the “right people” and building an “organization that gets things done.” The seminar will present practical methods for bridging the gap between recruitment and management and achieving genuine organizational growth.
【埼玉県】Events to be held at prefectural parks during Golden Week!
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A variety of events will be held at prefectural parks in 埼玉県 during Golden Week. On Children’s Day, admission will be free for visitors in junior high school and younger at some facilities, with activities planned for families and local residents to enjoy.
Kousaido, a renowned Kyoto store sharing the appeal of Kyoto’s fragrances with the world, opens in Terminal 2!!
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The long-established Kyoto store Kousaido will open a new location in Terminal 2 of Narita Airport on May 1, 2026. It will offer incense made from carefully selected ingredients, sharing Japan’s traditional incense culture with the world and giving travelers a special fragrant experience.
Combining an ultra-smooth shave with precise adjustments for different areas. The “ium FACE SHAVER,” a 3-in-1 multi-shaver for grooming the entire face, goes on sale April 27, 2026 (Monday)
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Originalマンダムは、男性向け美容家電ブランド「ium」から、顔全体のうぶ毛、眉毛、鼻毛ケアができる1本3役のマルチシェーバー『ium FACE SHAVER』を2026年4月27日に全国のドン・キホーテ系列店舗で新発売します。肌に優しく、部位ごとの細かい調整が可能なアタッチメントが特徴です。
“WA,” a lighting fixture made using hand straps from the “8500 series” that operated on the Den-en-toshi Line, has won the “Red Dot Design Award 2026”!
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Tokyu and Tokyu Corporation announced that “WA,” a lighting fixture made by reusing hand straps from retired “8500 series” trains, has won several international design awards, including the “Red Dot Design Award 2026.” The awards recognized its contribution to resource circulation and its design.
Marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore, HIS, シンガポール政府観光局, シンガポール航空 and マンダイ・ワイルドライフ・グループ sign memorandum of cooperation to create new demand for leisure travel
Premium sweets brand “BLANCA” to open its first overseas location! The popular “crepes that celebrate the char” from Azabudai Hills will be recreated in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Premium sweets brand “BLANCA” will open a pop-up shop at the Regent Taipei in Taiwan in May 2026, marking its overseas debut. The shop will feature its “crepes that celebrate the char,” which have sold 50,000 portions in Japan, along with limited-edition Basque cheesecakes, as the brand steps up its international expansion.
New Yorker Men publishes a feature on “NEWYORKER Men 2026 Summer Urban Chic Traditional.”
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Daidoh Forward Co., Ltd. has published a feature page for “Urban Chic Traditional,” the 2026 summer collection from its flagship brand “NEWYORKER Men.” The collection offers high-quality casual wear for adults, blending urban sophistication with tradition.