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Japanese apparel brand antiqua.wa will open a pop-up store for 4 days at “Culture Hub,” a cultural event held at King’s Cross in London. Through an event bringing together fashion, food and culture, the brand will share new styles and experiences from Japan with audiences in London.
Companies mentioned：antiqua.wa、Market Root、JUNG Festival、株式会社 antiqua
Originalスターバックス コーヒー ジャパン、宮崎県都城市、霧島酒造の3者が、コーヒーかすと焼酎かすを再生利用し、循環型地域社会の構築を目指す連携協定を締結。バイオガス利用などを通じ、廃棄物削減と地域資源循環を促進します。
Companies mentioned：宮崎県都城市、霧島酒造株式会社
Original大丸下関店にて、山口県下関市出身の画家みやざきすうじ氏の個展「～海の寓話～みやざきすうじ展」が開催されます。独自の色彩で海や自然を描いた約50点の新作が展示販売され、オリジナルグッズも展開されます。
Companies mentioned：株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸下関店
“Darling,” the new song by 4-member band BILLY BOO, has been selected as the insert song for ABEMA’s original dating reality show “Clockwork Marriage” and will be released digitally on May 8 (Fri). Written for the show, the song portrays the emotions involved in facing love and marriage. The program begins airing on April 28 (Tue).
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、AbemaTV,Inc.
Future Architect has overhauled Urban Research’s core systems. The company introduced its proprietary FutureApparel and OmnibusCore, which went fully operational in March 2026. The systems will help advance Urban Research’s omnichannel strategy and improve operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：フューチャーアーキテクト株式会社、株式会社アーバンリサーチ
The public interest incorporated foundation CIESF will exhibit at “Cambodia Festival 2026” and run a booth in collaboration with high school students from across Japan. The booth will showcase Cambodia’s appeal, introduce educational support activities and encourage young people to take part in international cooperation, with traditional craft experiences and sales of local products.
According to the 2026 edition of the Global Report on Food Crises, acute food insecurity and malnutrition are at alarming levels and are concentrated particularly in conflict zones. Acute hunger has doubled over the past 10 years, and in 2025, 2 famines were declared for the first time ever, in Gaza and Sudan.
Companies mentioned：ユニセフ (国連児童基金)、食料危機に対するグローバルネットワーク (GNAFC)
Japanese furniture and interior brands “AREA” and “OBI PORCELAIN” have collaborated to unveil a “May helmet” designed for contemporary lifestyles. An art-piece-like helmet, it carries on the spirit of traditional seasonal decorations and expresses the wish for children to grow up healthy.
Companies mentioned：OBI PORCELAIN、株式会社 NODA Japan
Originalデジタルメディア運営などを手掛けるインターグが、企業版ふるさと納税制度を通じて秋田市が推進する「若い世代の結婚・出産・子育ての希望をかなえる事業」に150万円を寄付し、秋田市から感謝状が授与された。
Companies mentioned：インターグ株式会社、秋田市
Nogizaka46 member Saya Kanagawa is set to release her eagerly awaited 1st solo photobook on June 30, 2026. Photographed in Dubrovnik, Croatia, the book captures the multifaceted appeal of Kanagawa, who is also active as a model.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DONUTS、株式会社主婦の友社、ソニー・ミュージックショップ
OriginalNJS・ME共同事業体は、北海道登別市の若山浄化センターにPPA方式を活用した太陽光発電設備を導入し、再生可能エネルギー電力の供給を開始しました。これにより、初期投資なしで温室効果ガスを削減し、地域の脱炭素化とレジリエンス強化に貢献します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社エヌ・ティ・ティ エムイー、NJS・ME共同事業体
ou2株式会社 will launch a “self-service model home” on May 1, 2026, in response to rising housing costs in central Tokyo. Using IoT, visitors can unlock the home with a smartphone and tour freely. This new home-hunting experience lets visitors explore, without staff, a rental-housing model that combines a residence and rental units on a lot of 15 tsubo or less.
Companies mentioned：ou2株式会社、クレバリーホーム
A new hotel, Obuse Inn Azumaya, will have its grand opening in Obuse, Nagano Prefecture, on May 16, 2026, following a soft opening on April 25. Expected to serve as a tourism hub in Obuse, a town rich in food, history and culture, it will meet a range of needs, from sightseeing and stays to working, in a modern space crafted by artisans.
The housing magazine “Kenchiku Chishiki Builders” has established the 1st Japan Eco Architecture Awards to recognize buildings that combine decarbonization with solutions to local challenges, and has opened applications. The awards are open to buildings other than private residences with a total floor area of 1,000㎡ or less, and entries are sought from across Japan for small-scale architecture combining environmental performance and social value.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エクスナレッジ、ブルースタジオ、旭化成建材、デコス、マーベックス、LIXIL、YKK AP
OriginalAI Power株式会社は、元ソニーセミコンダクタソリューションズ社長の清水照士氏を2026年5月1日付でセミコンダクター・エグゼクティブアドバイザーとして迎え入れると発表しました。次世代セキュリティ半導体「ATOM」の実用化を加速させます。
Companies mentioned：ソニーセミコンダクタソリューションズ株式会社、ソニー、ソニーグループ、SCE、SIE
The housing magazine “Kenchiku Chishiki Builders” has opened applications for the 10th Japan Eco House Awards, which honors homes that combine high energy efficiency with design. In addition to technical merits, the awards assess design and quality of life, seeking outstanding examples from across Japan that will lead homebuilding in the decarbonization era.
Companies mentioned：エクスナレッジ、旭化成建材、硝子繊維協会、代々、日本ボレイト、マーベックス、LIXIL
MOVeLOT株式会社 has begun recruiting exhibition partners for an experience featuring “piloted robots” inspired by the worlds of anime and manga. A new kind of entertainment appealing to a broad audience, it aims to attract eventgoers, extend dwell time and generate buzz on social media.
Companies mentioned：MOVeLOT株式会社、JOYPOLIS
As part of its partnership with DAZN, Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath will hold the special “DAZN FAN ZONE STAND” at its final match, to be played at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium on May 10, 2026. The event offers a new way to enjoy the match, with food and drinks and opportunities to connect with fellow fans. DAZN members can attend for free, while nonmembers can attend for 1,000 yen.
Companies mentioned：DAZN、リコーブラックラムズ東京、サントリースポーツ株式会社
The “Hitachiota Satoyama Festival: Forest Echo in Satomi” will be held in Hitachiota, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 5. The event offers a chance to enjoy the spring countryside, with sales of local specialties, workshops and live music.
Companies mentioned：常陸太田市観光物産協会、常陸太田市観光案内センター
トラストパーク株式会社 has launched its sharing and destination-based tourism DX service “車泊（くるまはく）・RVパークsmart” this spring at 3 privately operated facilities in Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture; Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture; and Kagoshima City, in response to soaring accommodation costs and lodging shortages.
Companies mentioned：トラストパーク株式会社、江﨑汽船（株）
株式会社STRACT, provider of the AI shopping app PLUG, announced that it will speak at the Product Management Summit on April 28. CEO 伊藤輝 and senior product engineer 宇佐美ゆう will discuss organizational design in the AI era and the role of engineers in product development.
Companies mentioned：Findy-Tools、CircleCI、フリー株式会社
株式会社BeBlock has launched “缶マッチテスト,” a free service that recommends suitable pin badges to users on 缶バッジの達人, its specialist website for custom pin badges. The service aims to help users find the right pin badge for them from a wide range of products.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BeBlock、缶バッジの達人
ホリイフードサービス will open 赤から イオンモール水戸内原前店 on April 28, 2026. The restaurant will serve its signature 赤から鍋 and yakiniku in private rooms for every party, catering to a wide range of occasions, from family outings to banquets.
Virtual talent Kizuna AI announced her first collaboration with NICE WEATHER, a South Korean lifestyle shop operated by United Arrows. To mark the grand opening of its Shinsaibashi store on May 22, 2026, the collaboration will offer 5 T-shirt designs reimagining Kizuna AI’s world. The move highlights the blending of virtual and physical worlds and fashion expression that crosses borders.
Companies mentioned：Kizuna AI株式会社、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、NICE WEATHER
radiko has released the 4th episode of its original podcast, “Hikari Ota and 15 Talkers,” to mark the service’s 15th anniversary. In the episode, Hikari Ota of Bakusho Mondai and voice actor Kana Hanazawa discuss anime from the Showa era through the Reiwa era. It is available exclusively on the radiko app and PC website.
Companies mentioned：株式会社radiko、ニッポン放送、J-WAVE、TBSラジオ、文化放送
レシップ announced that it will continue supplying Shizuoka Prefecture with its advance registration system for Mt. Fuji climbers, “LECIP CMP,” and the “静岡県FUJI NAVI” app. New features for fiscal 2026 include app-based end-to-end procedures, expanded map and weather information, and enhanced on-site reception management, aiming to address overtourism and improve climbers’ safety and convenience.
Companies mentioned：レシップホールディングス株式会社、レシップ株式会社
株式会社幻冬舎ゴールドオンライン will host a free online webinar on May 15, 2026, led by Junichi Sakurai, representative of 株式会社ユニバーサルバンク. For business owners who remain profitable but still have little cash on hand, the webinar will explain financial strategies to maximize cash by optimizing travel expense rules and executive bonuses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニバーサルバンク
SMART GOLF held an appreciation event for 30 members to mark the 5th anniversary of its Gotokuji location. Pros Kiichi Mitsuhashi and Ai Shinozaki took part in a talk session addressing golfers’ concerns. The company outlined a growth strategy aimed at a network of 400 locations nationwide.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SMART GOLF
WED株式会社’s receipt data appeared in 4 regional newspapers in Kyushu in February 2026. The coverage shows how data collected through the company’s ONE app was used to analyze supermarket sales and identify customer behavior, highlighting the importance of data-driven marketing.
Companies mentioned：WED株式会社、西日本新聞、南日本新聞、熊本日日新聞、宮崎日日新聞、イオン九州
NTTデータ・エービック will hold 5 web seminars for financial institutions in May 2026. Topics include support for investment trust sales, responses to amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, revisions to the Defined Contribution Pension Act, and an introduction to the new service “F＆Connect,” which uses LINE.
Companies mentioned：NTTデータ・エービック、LINE
Mammut announced that it will be the main sponsor of the “MAMMUT CUP Sapporo Teine Trail 2026,” a trail running race to be held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on June 14, 2026. Registration for the first round closes April 30.
Companies mentioned：SAPPORO★テイネトレイル実行委員会
株式会社ワサビ has integrated eBay’s official shipping service “SpeedPAK” with “ワサビスイッチ,” its resale-focused e-commerce management system. The integration will ease the increased shipping and customs burdens on cross-border e-commerce businesses caused by changes to U.S. tariffs and support sustainable growth.
Companies mentioned：イーベイジャパン、オレンジコネックスジャパン、Orange Connex
ClaN Entertainment will release new concept merchandise for popular characters “らぶいーず” at TSUTAYA京都IP書店 starting April 28, 2026. The original art merchandise is themed around 二十四 solar terms, a traditional Japanese calendar concept, and will include purchase bonuses. The release is part of ClaN’s IP expansion strategy; the company also operates a VTuber business.
Companies mentioned：TSUTAYA、TSUTAYA京都IP書店、株式会社ClaN Entertainment
佐賀バルーナーズ, a B.LEAGUE team, will hold an auction for its 3rd uniforms from the 2025-26 season starting April 27 on スポオク, the official sports team auction service operated by 株式会社モバオク. Proceeds will go toward team operations, with the auction aiming to thank fans and strengthen the team.
Companies mentioned：株式会社モバオク、エンゲート株式会社、佐賀バルーナーズ
NEWT, a travel app operated by 株式会社令和トラベル, has announced its TOP30 under-the-radar domestic destinations recommended for family trips during Golden Week, based on its own survey of 1,741 municipalities nationwide. The ranking offers a guide to finding an ideal destination where families can avoid crowds and enjoy a comfortable trip.
Companies mentioned：株式会社令和トラベル、栃木県壬生町、愛知県豊橋市、島根県大田市
ULTRA JAPAN 2026, one of Japan’s largest urban dance music festivals, will be held in Odaiba, Tokyo, in September. The festival has announced its 1st lineup of 7 artists, including Zedd B2B Knock2, Alesso, and Peggy Gou.
Companies mentioned：Zedd、Knock2、Alesso、Worship、Sara Landry、¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U、Peggy Gou、The Martinez Brothers、ISOxo、Martin Garrix、Amelie Lens、Sub Focus、Dimension、Culture Shock、1991、Circoloco、YouTube、ローソンチケット
ナッジ株式会社 has partnered with Chanmomo ◎, a member of the popular idol group “バンドじゃないもん！MAXX NAKAYOSHI,” to launch the fan-support credit card “ちゃんももカード.” The card lets fans support the idol through everyday spending and offers exclusive rewards based on cumulative spending.
Companies mentioned：ナッジ株式会社、Nudge、バンドじゃないもん！MAXX NAKAYOSHI、KADOKAWA、ワニブックス
The luxury custom-made pillow “愛あるアイダーまくら” offered by Showa Nishikawa has sold out. Made with 600g of rare down from Iceland’s protected eider duck, it attracted attention after being featured in a TV special late last year and proved so popular that additional orders came in despite being offered as a one-off item for sale at 880,000 yen.
OriginalNen Global株式会社のモダンベトナムレストランNén Tokyoが、5月の週末限定で食の対話プロジェクト「NÉN Dialogues Episode 2：SHOYU & MẮM」を開催。シェフSummer Leと料理家 土井光が日越の発酵調味料「醤油」と「魚醤」をテーマに、伝統と革新を融合した食体験を提供します。
株式会社ドリコム released a new WEB manga site, ドリコミ＋, on April 27, 2026. Readers can access the latest chapters of popular and original works for free, while past episodes are available with coins. 2 new series are also launching, along with a campaign to mark the new site’s debut.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリコム、and factory株式会社
京都芸術大学, 大阪電気通信大学 and 相愛大学 have jointly produced “SHIP'S CAT's Great Adventure,” an arcade-style shooting game inspired by Professor Kenji Yanobe’s signature work “SHIP'S CAT.” The results of this industry-academia-government collaboration will be on display and playable at a special exhibition at 大阪中之島美術館 from April 25, 2026.
Companies mentioned：京都芸術大学、大阪電気通信大学、相愛大学、ホテル アンテルーム 京都、株式会社 Skeleton Crew Studio、大阪中之島美術館
YouTuber group 雷獣’s new regular show, “雷獣の声刀,” will begin airing on ABCラジオ every Tuesday night from May 5. The group, popular especially among young people, is getting its own regular show after success on existing radio programs. Messages from listeners are also being welcomed.
Companies mentioned：ABCラジオ
OriginalCOEDO KAWAGOE F.Cは、2026シーズンに向けてフットサルパーク ラポールとサポートパートナー契約を締結しました。これにより、両社は地域スポーツ振興とビジネス発展を目指します。
Companies mentioned：COEDO KAWAGOE F.C株式会社、Futsal Park Rapport
セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン has announced plans to energize the market with 10 partner companies ahead of Ice Cream Day and will launch 3 high-quality matcha ice creams from April 28. Its premium strategy focuses on nighttime “treat spending.”
Companies mentioned：赤城乳業、アンド栄光、井村屋、セリア・ロイル、ハーゲンダッツ ジャパン、明治、森永製菓、森永乳業、ロッテ、ナナズグリーンティー
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Companies mentioned：三井住友カード株式会社、ビザ・ワールドワイド
ＢＳ日テレ has announced that seasons 1–3 of the Turkish historical drama “The Magnificent Century: The Harem of Love and Desire,” watched in more than 100 countries worldwide, will be available for free on TVer for a limited time. The series features a dramatic rise from slave to empress and lavish visuals.
Companies mentioned：ＢＳ日テレ、Tims Productions、TVer
NTT Docomo’s video streaming service Lemino has begun exclusive streaming of “BTS:The Best Talk Show!,” an original talk show featuring popular group BTS. A new visual for “docomo MAX with BTS” has also been unveiled, and subscribers to the plan can access Lemino Premium at no extra charge.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、BTS
Maison de FLEUR will launch its “Weather Collection,” designed for use in both sunny and rainy weather, on May 8, 2026. The lineup includes multifunctional water-repellent bags, absorbent umbrella cases and UV-protection parasols, bringing style to rainy days.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、Maison de FLEUR
株式会社主婦と生活社 will launch the “5-Minute Books and Comedy Sketches” series on June 19, 2026, written by comedians who reached the King of Conte finals and aimed at elementary and junior high school students. Featuring funny short stories that even children who struggle with reading can enjoy, the series aims to enliven schools’ morning reading sessions.
Companies mentioned：株式会社主婦と生活社、シティホテル3号室、タイタン、朝の読書推進協議会
株式会社レンサ and テレシスネットワーク株式会社 began offering numerology content supervised by popular fortune-teller Dr. RYUKO on April 27, 2026, through “Authentic Fortune-Telling | Minori,” which they jointly operate. The content aims to reveal the essence of destiny and offer deep insights into users’ nature, future, relationships and purpose.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レンサ、テレシスネットワーク株式会社
JAL Ground Service and GMO AI & Robotics Trading will begin a demonstration trial in May 2026, marking the first use of humanoid robots in airport ground handling operations in Japan. The project aims to address labor shortages and reduce workloads while building a sustainable operational framework that combines AI and robotics.
Companies mentioned：日本航空株式会社、株式会社JALグランドサービス、GMO AI＆ロボティクス商事株式会社、GMOインターネットグループ
STマイクロエレクトロニクス has announced the “TSB192,” a dual operational amplifier that supports a wide operating voltage range of 4V to 36V and features high precision and low current consumption. It enables high-precision signal processing in industrial, automotive, healthcare and consumer devices.
Companies mentioned：STマイクロエレクトロニクス
Fuji TV’s video streaming service FOD has announced that it will livestream practice sessions and sprint qualifying for Round 4 in Miami, Round 5 in Canada and Round 6 in Monaco of the 2026 F1™ season for free. F1 fans will be able to enjoy the thrilling qualifying sessions at no charge.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フジテレビジョン、FOD、F1® TV
“Heroes of Okinawa: The Islanders’ Koshien” by nonfiction writer Tadahira Suzuki begins in the combined May 4–11 issue of “AERA,” on sale April 27, 2026. Focusing on high school baseball, Suzuki takes an in-depth look at Okinawa Shogaku High School from his own distinctive perspective.
Companies mentioned：朝日新聞出版、文藝春秋
ABEMA’s dating reality show “Clockwork Marriage” will premiere on April 28, with the original song “Darling” by 4-member band BILLY BOO chosen as its insert song. The track portrays the shifting emotions of love and marriage and will be released on May 8.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、BILLY BOO
Downtown's paid content streaming service DOWNTOWN+ will celebrate the half-year anniversary of its launch with a birthday countdown project for Masatoshi Hamada, making 12 original titles available for free for a limited time on its official YouTube channel starting April 29. This is a valuable opportunity for more people to experience content normally reserved for paid subscribers.
KAMIHIME PROJECT, operated by DMM GAMES, a service of 合同会社EXNOA, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the debut of the limited Kamihime “Baal” and “Cybele,” login bonuses offering rewards including 3,000 magic stones, and numerous new events.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES
DMM GAMES announced an April 27 update for the fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL. The new event “Full Bloom with You! Magical Flower” will launch, adding new characters and character quests.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA
The “Arcadia Pottery Retreat Vol. 4,” an electric-wheel pottery experience with a view of the seasonal submerged forest at Lake Shirakawa in Iide, Yamagata Prefecture, will be held on May 16 and 17, 2026, by the Yamagata Arcadia Tourism Bureau, a general incorporated association. The event offers participants a chance to refresh their minds and bodies through pottery in harmony with nature.
French watch brand YEMA has announced “THE FIVE ACTS,” a new collection comprising 5 ultra-limited timepieces. The high-end lineup showcases the best of YEMA’s technology and design, including a diver’s watch with an in-house movement, a tourbillon, and a collaboration model with Alain Silberstein.
Companies mentioned：YEMA、イエマジャパン株式会社
Picaro.ai has officially launched its “AI Agent” feature and “MCP,” offering 20 years of Amazon operations expertise as an AI consultant. The services aim to help businesses address challenges in managing Amazon accounts and analyzing and managing advertising.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Claude、ChatGPT、楽天
After its launch on LINE Manga, Toon Cracker’s original vertical-scroll comic “I’m a Sickly Mom, But I’ll Raise My Son Who’s Fallen to Darkness!” took first place in a total of 6 categories: overall, women’s, new releases, and romance. This is an important success for the company and demonstrates its presence in the vertical-scroll comic market.
Companies mentioned：LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、U-NEXT、TOON CRACKER
Gaitame.com has released an interview video with Yoshiko Matsuzaki, a former foreign exchange trader based in London. The video discusses trends in the foreign exchange market across a range of topics, including the situation in the Middle East, the weak yen, and the European economy, providing information for individual investors.
Companies mentioned：スイス銀行、バークレイズ銀行、メリルリンチ
Mitsubishi Electric has signed a 3-year affiliation agreement with professional golfer Rintaro Nakano. The agreement is part of Mitsubishi Electric’s sports support initiatives and aims to develop the next generation of talent and contribute to society. Nakano will wear clothing bearing the Mitsubishi Electric logo at tournaments in Japan and abroad.
Companies mentioned：三菱電機株式会社、JGTO（日本ゴルフツアー機構）
GenAi Inc. has officially launched Experts Ease, a project referral agency for freelance consultants specializing in AI and IT. It supports the adoption of generative AI and LLMs, providing a platform for high-paying work and flexible working arrangements.
AT NEST LLC has launched LLMO Plus, a service designed to address the shift from Google Search to AI answers. It quantitatively analyzes how prominently a company’s brand appears in leading LLMs such as ChatGPT and Gemini, and provides end-to-end support for creating content that is more likely to be cited by AI.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Google、Perplexity、Anthropic、LINEヤフー
SPRING FESTA 2026 is underway at National Alps Azumino Park in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture. 260,000 tulips and 5 million nanohana flowers are in full bloom, and events including canoeing and a zoo experience will also be held during Golden Week.
Companies mentioned：アルプスあづみの公園管理センター
According to the latest survey for April 2026, freelance Swift engineers earn an average annual income of ¥9.53 million, ranking 6th among programming languages. The remote work rate stands at 88.5%, reflecting a stable, high-paying market centered on iOS app development.
Companies mentioned：Apple
Gift Holdings Inc. has launched THE SANCTUARY, a members-only golf resort project for the wealthy with a total investment of ¥17 billion. It aims to redefine luxury in golf with features including Japan’s first one-on-one caddie system for every group and electric carts equipped with メルセデス・ベンツ specifications.
Companies mentioned：メルセデス・ベンツ
Original商船三井が世界経済フォーラムの海洋スタートアップ支援プログラム「1000 Ocean Startups」に日本企業として初めて参画。2030年までの1,000社創出を目指し、国際的な連携と投資促進を強化する。
Companies mentioned：世界経済フォーラム、OceanHub Africa、SWEN Blue Ocean、Katapult Ocean、GEOS、Builders Vision、Conservation International Ventures
Senior clothing specialty store KITEKO analyzed search trends ahead of Mother’s Day 2026. As “practical” gifts “other than flowers” that mothers in their 70s to 90s will appreciate, it recommends high-quality cardigans made in Japan and UV-protection accessories.
Companies mentioned：有限会社トリニティ
The company has resolved to acquire all shares in 株式会社Roombox and make it a consolidated subsidiary. It aims to combine the company’s strengths in real estate-focused marketing and its owned media outlet “Naiken Joshi” with the group’s AI advertising technology to co-create an “AI marketing model for the real estate industry.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社Roombox
The 3 municipalities of Odawara, Hakone, and Yugawara in Kanagawa Prefecture will hold their first collaboration campaign with the popular manga “Detective Conan.” Timed to coincide with the release of the latest theatrical film, the campaign aims to promote and revitalize tourism across the wider area through a stamp rally and station decorations.
Companies mentioned：小学館、東宝、伊豆箱根鉄道、JR東日本、田むら銀かつ亭
株式会社スペースエイジ has released 25 official T-shirt designs on Amazon Merch on Demand to mark the Japanese release of the movie “Minions & Monsters.” The collection reflects the characters and world of the latest film.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、株式会社スペースエイジ
A special event, “Funtime with Toy Story 5,” celebrating the Japanese release of the film Toy Story 5, will be held at Tokyo Disney Resort from July 2 to September 14, 2026. Visitors can experience the world of the film through a stamp rally, exclusive menu items and merchandise.
Companies mentioned：ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン、ピクサー・アニメーション・スタジオ
エブリライブ株式会社 will hold the next-generation comedy event “every-1 Tatecon Grand Prix 2026 Next Up! vol.2” at Shinjuku Batios on May 12, 2026. The competition features a new format in which performers compete with “vertical-format sketches” designed for smartphone portrait screens.
Companies mentioned：BS12 トゥエルビ、LivePocket
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies will host a screening on June 13, 2026, of the documentary film “Blue Sea, Red Blood,” which depicts traditional practices in Papua New Guinea. A discussion with the director and an emeritus professor will also be held to promote a deeper understanding of multiculturalism.
Companies mentioned：海工房
Listed company Nichiryoku will launch an end-of-life planning service for people living alone in May 2026, offering everything from identity guarantees to funerals and memorial services. The first one-stop model of its kind in Japan aims to address the social challenge of anxiety among older people without family support.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニチリョク
The General Incorporated Foundation Institute for Regional Development Research apologized after discovering numerous misprints in its publication “Class 1 Electrical Work Construction Management: First-Stage Examination Questions and Explanations, 2026 Edition,” and announced that it will offer free exchanges for the corrected new edition, scheduled for publication on May 12. The incident raises serious questions about the reliability of a test-preparation book.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人 地域開発研究所
OriginalELEMENTSグループのポラリファイが、三井住友カードのクレジットカード申込時の本人確認に、デジタル庁の「デジタル認証アプリ」を活用したJPKIサービスを提供開始。開発負荷の軽減とセキュリティ強化を両立し、2027年の法改正対応も見据える。
Companies mentioned：三井住友カード株式会社、株式会社ELEMENTS、株式会社NTTデータ、デジタル庁
Tenorshare has announced the latest features for its AI beauty-editing app “PixPretty” and launched a Golden Week (GW) promotion offering 25% off all products. The new “AI Color Match” feature makes it easy to reproduce the colors of a favorite photo in another image.
Companies mentioned：Tenorshare
株式会社マリモクラフト will hold a limited-time pop-up store celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Tamagotchi” at Tokyo Station Ichibangai from May 1, 2026. The retail event will feature exclusive products and advance sales of the latest merchandise.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マリモクラフト、株式会社バンダイ
“TEDx NIC Youth,” organized by 国際高等学校, will be held in Nagoya on June 6, 2026. Run by students, the event will feature leaders from companies and organizations including 無印良品 and Nvidia, sharing ideas from the next generation with the world under the theme “The Ripple Effect.”
Companies mentioned：国際高等学校、名商大ビジネススクール、無印良品、SpaceBD、Noun、アストラゼネカ、Nvidia、MIT、LFocus
Seven-Eleven Japan will begin rolling out its new “Crunchy Sugar Margarine Toast,” created with an emphasis on generous portions and texture, from April 28. Timed for the outing season, the company is expanding its “Big Bread” lineup of satisfying products at affordable prices, aiming to offer both savings and a sense of excitement amid rising prices.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン
Original三井住友カードは、クレジットカード入会申込にデジタル庁の「デジタル認証アプリ」を活用した公的個人認証サービスを導入。マイナンバーカードを用いた安全な本人確認により、書類提出や顔写真撮影が不要となり、手続きが大幅に簡略化されます。
Companies mentioned：三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、株式会社ポラリファイ、デジタル庁、株式会社NTTデータ、Daon, Inc.
The “Bento Fair for an Asian Travel Experience” will be held at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store from April 24 to May 10, 2026. A variety of Asian foods, including Indian biryani and Thai gapao, will be available on the second basement floor for Golden Week.
Companies mentioned：アジャンタ、チャンロイ、MR.CHICKEN鶏飯店、カンナムキンパ
As part of its Golden Week programming for 2026, ABEMA will offer free back-to-back broadcasts of 11 popular isekai anime series, starting April 28. The lineup includes hits such as Sword Art Online and Mushoku Tensei, in a bid to attract users and increase viewing time.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、KADOKAWA、アスキー・メディアワークス
株式会社ele&company has redefined its mission as “supporting self-reliance” and revamped its Company Deck for recruitment. The company has clarified its commitment to addressing “dependence on outsourcing,” a challenge in the consulting industry, by helping clients build the capacity to achieve results independently.
五月女総合プロダクト株式会社 will open the indoor golf facility “Hareclara Golf Club Utsunomiya Frespo Ichiba” at the Frespo Utsunomiya Ichiba shopping complex in Utsunomiya on May 1, 2026. The facility offers unlimited full-scale lessons with professional coaches and is equipped with the latest simulators, providing an approachable setting for beginners.
Companies mentioned：五月女総合プロダクト株式会社
Original兵庫県川西市で、国指定史跡「加茂遺跡」の令和7年度発掘調査成果を紹介する速報展が6月28日まで開催されています。弥生時代中期の集落跡から出土した土器や石器製作の痕跡を示す砥石などが展示され、集落の様相を伝えています。
Companies mentioned：川西市
Starts Publishing will release two new books on April 28, 2026: “The Story You Forgot” by Yozora Fuyuno and “The Sky You and I Saw That Day” by Mai Mochizuki. The moving coming-of-age fantasy and short story collection are aimed at a broad readership.
Companies mentioned：スターツ出版株式会社
Mitsuki Matsunaga, a former advertising agency employee, is opening the gyudon specialty restaurant “GRAND MAISON GYUDON” in Omori, Tokyo, on May 1, following success in Akasaka. Using Mujaki Foods’ “Trust System,” the restaurant will serve the ultimate gyudon, pursuing uncompromising “in-mouth cooking.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ムジャキフーズ
9STAY株式会社 has begun operating “Umi to Mori to Yado mina-to,” an experience-focused exclusive-use villa in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture. The new business model combines the renovation of a 58-year-old traditional house with a wooden trailer home, aiming to maximize the value of underused regional properties.
Companies mentioned：つくる地所株式会社、株式会社SALab.一級建築士事務所、KONアーキテクト工房株式会社、Typoglam
Hankyu Hanshin Properties has signed a business partnership agreement with the Urban Renaissance Agency for the Tobu Hikifune Station Area Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project. Aiming for completion in fiscal 2032, the partners will promote a “plaza-style redevelopment” centered on high-quality public spaces.
Companies mentioned：独立行政法人都市再生機構（UR都市機構）、株式会社ユーデーコンサルタンツ、阪急阪神ホールディングス
Original全国障害学生支援センターが、大学総合評価誌『大学ランキング2027』にて「障害学生支援ランキング」を発表しました。京都大学が総合1位を獲得し、全国の大学における障害学生への配慮や受け入れ状況が数値化されています。
Companies mentioned：京都大学、広島大学、愛媛大学、長崎国際大学、宮城教育大学、朝日新聞出版
Study Pocket Inc. will exhibit at EDIX Tokyo, an education exhibition taking place at Tokyo Big Sight in May 2026. The company will offer hands-on demos of its latest AI English conversation product in development and a generative AI platform being adopted by schools nationwide, proposing ways to use AI in educational settings.
Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社
Material Group expanded its Tokyo headquarters on April 27, 2026, bringing its 7 group companies together on the same floor of Ark Mori Building. With the relocation of Bridge, which handles digital marketing, the group is strengthening collaboration that combines PR and digital capabilities to provide integrated marketing support.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Bridge、株式会社マテリアル、株式会社マテリアルデジタル、株式会社CONNECTED MATERIAL、株式会社マテリアルリンクス、株式会社トレプロ
NEXT STANDARDS Inc. will launch “Interview Mode,” a new feature specialized for interview preparation, in its AI meeting-minutes app DeepNote in May 2026. The feature will provide end-to-end support, from interview preparation to review, transforming interview prep—which had relied on experience—into a data-driven process that can be improved.
The domestic full-marathon category for the 21st Shonan International Marathon, scheduled for December 6, 2026, closed entries in just 20 days, while the 10km fun run also closed early. The response reflects strong interest in the event, and entries remain open for some categories in the domestic and international divisions.
Companies mentioned：湘南国際マラソン実行委員会、ランナーズ・ウェルネス、国際スパルタスロン協会日本支部
Copa Corporation has added a new “Light Gray” color to its hit exfoliating skincare product line, the “Gomupon Tsurutsuru” series, which has sold more than 3.6 million towels to date, in response to customer requests. The new option adds a modern, calming choice and enhances the relaxing effect of bath time.