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A survey by the General Incorporated Association for Improving Snoring and Sleep Apnea found that about 90% of patients with sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) experienced severe daytime sleepiness before diagnosis, and faced reduced work performance and difficulties in daily life.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 いびき無呼吸改善協会
The original soundtrack for NHK’s serialized TV drama Kaze, Kaoru, featuring music by Yuji Nomi, will be released on June 3. It includes 32 tracks by Yuji Nomi, who has worked on films such as Whisper of the Heart, and brings the drama’s world to life.
Companies mentioned：NHK、スタジオジブリ、日本コロムビア、Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Prazto Co., Ltd. has officially launched AI agent features on its data integration platform Passwork. The features automate the building and operation of data integrations through natural-language instructions. The company is also beginning to offer implementation support packages tailored to business management and advertising operations.
Nihon Jinzai News Co., Ltd. has launched a special page featuring companies and services selected 15 or more times for the “100 Selected HR Consulting Companies & Services Guide, 2026 Edition,” for recruitment leaders and staff. The guide introduces outstanding HR consulting firms and supports companies’ recruitment efforts.
Companies mentioned：アクシスコンサルティング、アンテロープキャリアコンサルティング、キャリアインキュベーション、キャリア・デベロプメント・アソシエイツ、コンコードエグゼクティブグループ、コンシェル、ジェイ エイ シー リクルートメント、シグニアムインターナショナル、パーソルキャリア、ヒューマンリソシア、リクルートエージェント、レックスアドバイザーズ
BA Rental Office Okinawa, operated by 株式会社バルテックコミュニケーションズ, will mark its 10th anniversary in May 2026. It has served at least 574 companies and continues to support diverse working styles as a business hub in Okinawa.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バルテック、株式会社バルテックコミュニケーションズ
SP Tech has released Sanpo Nikki, an app designed to discreetly help family members look after the health of relatives who live apart. The app lets users quietly share step counts and walking records with family, and exchange “signs of well-being” with simple stamp reactions, without a comment feature.
Togane Chuo Diabetes and Kidney Clinic in Togane, Chiba Prefecture, will open a dermatology outpatient service led by a female dermatology specialist on 令和7年8月22日. The clinic will treat a wide range of skin conditions in patients from newborns to adults, and will also offer specialized foot care through an outpatient foot-care service.
Companies mentioned：フルガキ・メディカルグループ
Culturely Inc. has launched Bunka Meiseki, a podcast focused on the practical side of corporate culture. Through interviews with practitioners, it explores how to put corporate culture into practice in day-to-day work. Against a backdrop of growing interest in human capital management, the podcast aims to address challenges such as recruitment difficulties and early employee turnover.
Companies mentioned：株式会社We Are The People
Iinjan Co., Ltd. has begun offering ADiOS, an agent OS that uses AI to automate digital marketing, from analysis through reporting. The platform enables marketing organizations to adopt AI and automate the generation of results.
Tokyo Steel Industries has launched AURAL SONIC LAB, a new brand using its proprietary acoustic tuning technology, and installed an ideal acoustic environment at BAR purest note in Oji, Tokyo, its first certified venue. The result is a comfortable space where music and conversation can coexist.
Companies mentioned：東京鋼鐵工業株式会社、BAR purest note、株式会社CUP
BS Code株式会社 exhibited smart AI glasses and its NASRECO care-record system at the Medical, Nursing Care and Welfare EXPO, where more than 300 people tried them over 3 days. The company made real-time improvements during the event and released new features that can also be used outside the care sector.
Companies mentioned：BS Code株式会社、Rokid
A9, a modern Mexican bar in Ebisu operated by 株式会社RIQ, will launch the A9 Signature Parfait Series on May 1, 2026. The first offering is Melztli (メルツリ), a parfait designed to pair with tequila and mezcal, under the supervision of pastry chef and sommelier Mako Yoshida. The series offers a dessert experience for adults that can only be enjoyed at a bar at night.
Companies mentioned：株式会社RIQ、A9、盤天（Banten）、A10
WTEA, WMATCHA & CO.’s direct-trade platform for Japanese tea, has been selected as a finalist for Minna no Yume AWARD16, one of Japan’s largest social entrepreneurship pitch competitions, and also presented at Boost Pitch KOBE No. 4. The recognition highlights its efforts to address structural challenges in Japan’s tea industry and expand into international markets, demonstrating its potential as a new industrial foundation.
Companies mentioned：サントリー、三陽物産、Creww株式会社、京都キャピタルパートナーズ、神戸新聞社、株式会社OS、TOA株式会社、川崎重工業株式会社
Originalニュートンワークス株式会社は、宇宙開発の第一人者である筑波大学の大門教授を招き、「なぜ1Dなのか？」をテーマにした熱・エネマネセミナーを開催しました。本セミナーでは、1Dシミュレーションが3Dの簡略版ではなく、設計者の「思考の解像度」を高める戦略的ツールであるという本質が語られました。
Companies mentioned：ニュートンワークス株式会社、JAXA、Keysight Technologies
TELESA Inc. will launch a makeup-removing pack under its yurutto brand on May 1, 2026. One sheet takes users from makeup removal through skincare. To celebrate, the company will hold a 30-hour livestream and a 100km marathon on May 2–3 on its YouTube channel, “車谷セナ 〜年商1000億円への道〜 byTELESA.”
Graat supported reforms to planning and requirements definition using AI agents in the in-house agile development of KDDI’s QR code payment service au PAY. The initiative incorporated experienced professionals’ know-how into AI, improving communication quality and the efficiency of requirements definition.
Companies mentioned：Graat、グロースエクスパートナーズ株式会社、グロース・アーキテクチャ＆チームス株式会社、KDDI株式会社
CODATUM has published a case study on Codatum’s adoption as the data utilization platform for the Shibaura Project, led by Nomura Real Estate. The tool is used to analyze data from BLUE FRONT APP, an app for employees of tenant companies. Its integration with KARTE, flexible analytics environment and intuitive sharing features were cited as strengths.
Companies mentioned：野村不動産株式会社、株式会社CODATUM、株式会社プレイド
Nihon Keiei will hold an online special discussion seminar on the crisis in hospital management and sustainability strategies on May 7 and 8, 2026, featuring Eiji Imamura, chairman of Jiaikai. The free seminar is for medical institutions seeking to establish sustainable management amid population decline and aging in Japan.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本経営、公益財団法人慈愛会、日本医師会
Originaleスポーツ企業CELLORBは、新たなミッション「ゲームの力で、世界をつなぐ」を掲げ、グローバル展開加速のため5月1日付で新経営体制へ移行します。佐久間衡氏が代表取締役CEO、豊田風佑氏が代表取締役CESOに就任し、共同代表制で事業を推進します。
Companies mentioned：DFC Intelligence、UBS証券、株式会社ユーザベース、TOPANGA、VARREL、日本赤十字社
Seiko Estate & Development has adopted the 3D architectural CAD system “ARCHITREND ZERO” to reform architects’ working practices and accelerate digital transformation in construction. The company aims to improve operational efficiency and provide customers with information more quickly by strengthening integration between CAD and estimate preparation.
Tax return app “TaxSnap” ranked No. 1 in the App Store’s tax return app rankings for all 29 days of the 2026 tax filing period. Offering intuitive, smartphone-based services for sole proprietors and people with side jobs, it speeds up expense processing and reduces the burden of filing tax returns.
Companies mentioned：Sensor Tower
The second half of the special exhibition “Mikazuki Kanemitsu and Famous Bizen Swords” at Nagoya Touken World opens on April 27 (Monday), revealing the reverse side of sword blades, which is not usually on view. With photo spots, a puzzle-solving event and gallery talks, the exhibition offers a multifaceted opportunity to experience the appeal of Japanese swords.
株式会社クオキャリア has released a free new resource explaining the importance of “in-person opportunities” in recruiting dental hygienists and dentists. It emphasizes that, at a time when it is difficult to stand out based on pay and holidays alone, career events help job seekers form an image of what it would be like to work at an organization and contribute to successful recruitment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クオキャリア
求龍堂 began distribution and sales on April 22 of the catalog-book for “Katsura Funakoshi: Sculpture and Drawings,” an exhibition of sculptor Katsura Funakoshi’s work currently on view at 西村画廊. The book features Funakoshi’s mystical wooden sculptures and outstanding drawings, as well as a conversation with Kenzaburo Oe, offering an in-depth look at his creative work and thought.
Companies mentioned：西村画廊、求龍堂、生活の友社
noco株式会社’s AI manual creation tool “HelpDog Manual” has won “Leader,” the highest rating, for the 18th consecutive term in the manual creation tools category of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring.” The tool has been adopted by more than 2,700 companies, helping improve operational efficiency and knowledge management.
Companies mentioned：アイティクラウド株式会社
株式会社ソーシャル・エックス has launched “Social X Acceleration for AICHI,” a public-private partnership acceleration program using all of Aichi Prefecture as a field for pilot projects, and is inviting companies to participate. The program aims to create businesses that balance social impact and commercial viability through collaboration between local governments and companies, while promoting the development of Aichi Prefecture’s innovation ecosystem.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソーシャル・エックス
フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched a program to support post-health-check PDCA operations and outcome indicator design for companies seeking 2027 Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization status. The program aims to ensure health check results lead to meaningful action, promote employee health and advance corporate health management.
株式会社ファイナンスアイ will hold an M&A investment seminar on income-generating vacation rentals for individual investors on May 1, following the listing of the M&A platform “BATONZ.” Representative 田中琢郎氏 will explain a method for identifying vacation rentals worth buying and present new possibilities for small-scale M&A.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイナンスアイ、株式会社バトンズ
Women Entrepreneurs Support Association FEA has surpassed 2000 members. It is growing as a community that supports women entrepreneurs’ business growth, emphasizing practical support designed to lead to results rather than simply providing information. It also supports the development of communication channels that do not rely on social media.
Resilience tech company Spectee will exhibit at “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight. It will showcase its AI disaster prevention service “Spectee Pro” and supply chain risk management service “Spectee SCR,” proposing ways to strengthen crisis management systems in Japan and overseas.
Companies mentioned：JICA
株式会社LeaguE has launched crowdfunding on Makuake for “Voero,” a smartphone case with an e-paper display on the back. Images can be transferred via NFC, and the display remains visible without power, making it ideal for fandom activities and business use.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LeaguE、Makuake
Original株式会社STPRが、所属する2.5次元アイドルグループ「すとぷり」の結成10周年を記念した公式グッズの発売を発表。2026年5月2日よりオンライン販売を開始し、10周年当日までに届ける特別仕様のラインナップを展開する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社STPR
A survey by 株式会社ニット found that while the rate of AI use in business settings stands at 46.2%, 90.6% of users edit the output, and 13.0% say overtime has actually increased since AI was introduced.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニット、OpenAI、Google、Microsoft
More than 20 new handheld fan models for 2026 are launching at PLAZA stores nationwide. The lineup combines design and practicality, including the company’s own “PLAZA BASICS” brand with cooling plates and multifunctional models, meeting demand for ways to cope with the summer heat.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス、Peanuts Worldwide LLC、株式会社ラドンナ (Toffy)、株式会社イデアインターナショナル (BRUNO)
BS10 has announced that it will air the special program “Mofumofu Traveler” for free from 9 p.m. on May 2 (Sat). The show follows YUMA and MAKI of global group “&TEAM” as they travel around Nishi-Izu with Bond-kun, a Bichon Frise. The soothing travel program shows the 2 animal lovers being led around by the dog.
Companies mentioned：YX LABELS、HYBE、HYBE JAPAN、テイルズ、TVer
Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release “A Class on Speaking to Find Your Voice: Oracy” by Neil Mercer, professor emeritus at the University of Cambridge, on April 28, 2026. The educational book explains the importance of developing “Oracy,” the ability to speak, from childhood through adulthood, and offers practical approaches for use at home and in schools.
Companies mentioned：株式会社河出書房新社
フジテレビ’s FOD original drama “I Was Called an Old Lady the Other Day” will begin broadcasting on terrestrial TV on May 5, following a positive response on FOD. Starring Naoko Iijima, the comedy drama resonates with women in their 50s.
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ、イースト・フィルム、ユニバーサル ミュージック
Harajuku-style creator Shinako’s first style book, “Shinako’s Book,” will be released by 講談社 on July 14, 2026. The book brings together newly shot photos, self-help messages and a look into her private life, revealing the secrets behind her “cuteness.”
Companies mentioned：講談社、楽天ブックス、未来屋書店
Noriki Tsukui, who voiced Nyan-chu on Eテレ for 30 years, has published an essay written while living with the intractable disease ALS: “Living with ALS and a Smile: The ‘Ingenuity Factory’ of a Voice Actor Who Lost His Voice.” It also features messages of support from his wife, successive Nyan-chu big sisters, well-known voice actors, directors and many other colleagues.
Companies mentioned：講談社、Eテレ
クラフテクス株式会社 has launched “NEKOTA for kintone,” an AI service for Cybozu’s kintone. The service aims to connect data accumulated in kintone to “action” and “decision-making,” helping drive business forward. Its initial features are “NEKOTA Reminder” and “NEKOTA Summarizer,” and beta pilot users are being recruited.
Companies mentioned：サイボウズ株式会社、クラフテクス株式会社
相思創造研究所株式会社 will launch “Sukusuku (Parent App),” a smartphone app for parents of students at special needs schools, on iOS and Android starting in April 2026. The app streamlines communication between schools and families and supports the management of children’s growth records and information sharing.
“DH LIFE 2026,” a career-support event for dental hygiene students hosted by 株式会社オール・デンタル・ジャパン, will be held. The event serves a broad audience, including students pursuing careers as dental hygienists, their families, practicing dental hygienists, and people considering a career change or return to work. It offers opportunities to explore diverse career paths, share information and connect with others. Partner school 日本医歯薬専門学校 is featured, and the school also supports career choices through its open-campus events.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オール・デンタル・ジャパン、日本医歯薬専門学校
Donburi and Tempura Restaurant さん天 is holding its “Extra Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Campaign” for Golden Week only. During the campaign, customers can add 1 jumbo shrimp tempura for 100 yen with an order of a rice bowl, set meal or bento. Limited-time coupons will also be available through the official app, and existing promotional menu items can be enjoyed at special prices.
Companies mentioned：サトフードサービス株式会社、SRSホールディングス株式会社
Original日本オフサイト建築協会が、林野庁発行の木造応急仮設住宅の事例集に掲載されました。能登半島地震における石川県内での供給実績が評価され、迅速な移築や高い居住性能を特徴とする「オフサイト建築」の有用性が公式に紹介されています。
Companies mentioned：林野庁
株式会社いいオフィス has opened “ii Office Kashiwa,” featuring 23 fully private rooms, a 3-minute walk from JR Kashiwa Station. The facility uses its in-house-developed labor-saving system, “E Solution,” to enable unmanned operation 24 hours a day. It serves demand for focused work and meetings in the Kashiwa area.
Companies mentioned：株式会社いいオフィス
株式会社ドウシシャ will release 2 types of Japanese-made “Lip Pack” products under its original brand “Biorica” on May 1, 2026. They care for dry lips and vertical lines, combining “care benefits” with “social-media appeal.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドウシシャ
在日ドイツ商工会議所 and KPMGドイツ have released the findings of their “German Business in Japan 2026” survey. The results show that 91% of companies were profitable in 2025, and that amid geopolitical tensions, Japan is becoming increasingly important to German companies as a stable and secure base.
Companies mentioned：在日ドイツ商工会議所、AHK Japan、KPMGドイツ
Original和菓子ブランド「とろり天使のわらびもち」から、初夏限定の新フレーバー「生わらびもち夏みかん」と「飲むわらびもちプレミアムマンゴー」が5月上旬に発売されます。爽やかな夏みかんと濃厚なマンゴーが特徴で、全国の一部店舗で提供されます。
Companies mentioned：とろり天使のわらびもち
The rooftop barbecue venue “URBAN EARTH BBQ 本厚木ミロード店,” produced by 株式会社スタンドケイ, will open on April 29, 2026. Directly connected to Hon-Atsugi Station, it offers an urban outdoor space where guests can enjoy themselves without bringing their own supplies, creating special moments with friends and family.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタンドケイ、本厚木ミロード
アンドドット株式会社 and Shiga Prefecture’s 彦根市 held a ceremony for a partnership agreement on improving municipal operations through generative AI. Since signing the agreement in August 2025, approximately 300 彦根市 employees have been using AI regularly, with results including greater work efficiency and improved AI literacy. In fiscal 2026, the city aims to promote 彦根市 as a model case for municipal DX nationwide.
Companies mentioned：アンドドット株式会社、彦根市、一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会（GUGA）、総務省
一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会 will hold an online seminar, “The Forefront of Human Capital Management,” on June 17, 2026, presenting the results of an AI-based structural analysis of career development data from 20,000 people. The seminar will explain the current state of human capital management and methods for using data to corporate HR professionals and executives.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会、4designs株式会社
仙台市 positions startups as an engine of economic growth and will hold the global startup event “DATERISE！2026” on September 5, 2026. Through networking with investors and supporters from Japan and abroad, the event will support the international expansion of startups in Sendai and Tohoku and aim to invigorate the regional economy.
Companies mentioned：仙台市、東北大学、宮城県、ジェトロ仙台、みちのくアカデミア発スタートアップ共創プラットフォーム、仙台・東北・スタートアップ・エコシステム・コンソーシアム、01booster
A comprehensive guide to the water-treatment business for newcomers and business professionals outside the field, “Illustrated, Ready-to-Use Guide: Understand Water Treatment Systems and Business Thoroughly with This 1 Book,” will be released by 技術評論社 on April 27. It addresses challenges in passing on technical expertise and organizing knowledge in the age of AI.
Companies mentioned：技術評論社、ウォーターデジタル合同会社
SoftwareONE Japan will hold its “Special Free Oracle License Consultation” at its Tokyo office and online from May 18 to 22, 2026. For companies struggling with the complexities of Oracle license management, experts will provide one-on-one consultations, including risk assessments and cost-optimization advice.
Companies mentioned：Oracle、Microsoft、SoftwareONE Japan株式会社
01Booster, which supports business creation, will operate “DATERISE! 2026,” a global startup event hosted by 仙台市. The event aims to promote startups from the Tohoku region in Japan and abroad and accelerate their growth.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゼロワンブースター、仙台市、東北大学、宮城県、ジェトロ仙台、みちのくアカデミア発スタートアップ共創プラットフォーム、仙台・東北・スタートアップ・エコシステム・コンソーシアム
KADOKAWA will release “Hana Comic! ～An Idol Next Door～,” a comic essay by Hana Oba of idol group =LOVE, on August 7, 2026. The book is based on a web series and depicts the everyday life of an idol, behind-the-scenes stories about the creative process, and the members’ charms. A commemorative launch event will also be held.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、＝LOVE（イコールラブ）、WEBメディア「ウォーカープラス」、≠ME（ノットイコールミー）、≒JOY（ニアリーイコールジョイ）、Amazon.co.jp
To mark its 30th anniversary, National Holiday Village Sunrise Kujukuri will offer a Sunrise dinner buffet with sake-steamed clams from Kujukuri from May 1 to July 17. A limited-time BBQ plan will be available during Golden Week, and a singing festival featuring popular celebrity impressionists will be held on July 12.
Taiwan-born player Hao-Yu Lee hit his first home run in MLB, as the デトロイト・タイガース came from behind to beat the シンシナティ・レッズ 4-3 and ultimately won 8-3. The performance lifted the team’s morale, and the crucial hit changed the course of the game.
Companies mentioned：デトロイト・タイガース、シンシナティ・レッズ
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck early on the 27th, with its epicenter in southern Hokkaido. There is no concern about a tsunami, and the focus is estimated to have been about 80 km deep. The Japan Meteorological Agency had previously urged people to be alert for a major earthquake.
Companies mentioned：日本気象庁、米国地質調査所 (USGS)、法新社
The トロント・ラプターズ defeated the クリーブランド・キャバリアーズ 93-89 in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference 1st-round playoffs, tying the series at 2-2. Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram each scored 23 points to lead their team to victory.
Companies mentioned：トロント・ラプターズ、クリーブランド・キャバリアーズ、NBA、AP通信
A suspect who allegedly tried to attack administration officials at the U.S. White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was found to have written an anti-Christian declaration. President Trump criticized the suspect as “a sick person,” and reports said the suspect was stopped from entering the hotel.
EirGenix announced that its partner Sandoz had submitted an additional application to the EMA for a 420mg package of “EG12014,” a biosimilar drug for treating breast cancer and other conditions, in Europe.
Companies mentioned：Sandoz、EMA、Roche (Herceptin)
PharmaEssentia announced that the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt in Germany had rejected a request to partially annul an arbitration ruling between the company and AOP. The company plans to appeal the decision to the Federal Court of Justice of Germany.
Companies mentioned：AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals GmbH、ICC