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Original株式会社アイアットOECは、ノーコード業務アプリ作成ツール「@pocket」のエコシステム拡大のため、株式会社ＳＩＴシステム経営とパートナー契約を締結した。両社は連携し、カスタマイズ開発や導入・伴走支援を通じて企業のDX推進と業務効率化に貢献する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＳＩＴシステム経営、株式会社アイアットOEC
株式会社MONO BRAIN announced enhancements to its AI security platform MODEL SAFE and the full-scale launch of its AI development business, AI Dev, which involves co-creation with customers. The integrated approach to vulnerability measures and AI governance supports the safe use of AI.
Real estate technology company TRUSTART analyzed condominium ownership using registry data. It found that owners with overseas addresses are concentrated in central Tokyo, while corporate ownership is spread nationwide, with corporations accounting for a particularly high share of upper-floor units in central Tokyo’s high-rise condominiums.
ホリイフードサービス, a group company of 株式会社CCH, and ジャパネット have partnered on shareholder benefits through the network of soccer club STVV. After the announcement, the share price hit the daily limit-up for 2 consecutive days, making this a successful example of practical business matching sparked by sports sponsorship.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CCH、ホリイフードサービス株式会社、株式会社ジャパネットたかた、シント＝トロイデンVV (STVV)、株式会社ジャパネットグループ
IJOOZ, a fresh-squeezed orange juice vending machine brand from Singapore, has begun operating outside the long-established 浜弥鰹節 store in Ikuno Ward, Osaka. This unusual collaboration between a traditional bonito flake shop and a vending machine powered by the latest IoT technology offers fresh drink experiences to local residents and tourists.
Companies mentioned：浜弥鰹節、IJOOZ株式会社
Unwanted-item collection service まるっと本舗 ran a campaign in May 2025, limited to Chofu City, offering bundled collection of video equipment and related cables. It offered a ¥1,000 discount for disposing of items such as VHS decks and video cameras, helping with estate and storage-unit clear-outs after Golden Week.
Companies mentioned：SYSTR株式会社
株式会社immedio has launched an integration between its AI inside sales service immedio and Cybozu’s groupware, cloud version Garoon. This enables mid-sized and large companies using Garoon to automatically show sales representatives’ available times immediately after an inquiry, allowing meetings to be confirmed right away.
Companies mentioned：株式会社immedio、サイボウズ株式会社
ガリレイ株式会社 has resolved to change its company name to ガリレイホールディングス株式会社 effective July 1, 2026. The change clarifies its role as the overseeing company under the holding company structure, with the aim of strengthening governance and management efficiency across the group.
東京エレクトロン デバイス株式会社 finalized its results for the fiscal year ended March 2026 and announced a revision to its year-end dividend forecast, increasing the dividend. Detailed financial results and presentation materials are available on the company’s official website.
株式会社on the bakery used its Croissant tool at an exhibition to generate 601 leads in 1 day. A visitor flow built around an online lottery helped avoid booth congestion while also creating high-quality business meeting opportunities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社on the bakery
OriginalIDEATECHの調査により、広報担当者の約8割が過去1年でPR活動の方針に変化を感じており、特に84.4%が生成AIによる引用を意識していることが判明しました。一次情報の重要性が高まり、調査PRが有効な手段として再評価されています。
Companies mentioned：IDEATECH
株式会社ファミワン announced that, under commission from 山梨県, it will continue providing its “FamiOne” service for the “Yamanashi Prefecture Online Health Support Program for Fertility and More” in FY2026 (Reiwa 8). The program offers online consultations with specialists on health concerns across a wide range of life stages, from trying to conceive through menopause.
Companies mentioned：山梨県、山梨県愛育連合会
Suntory’s coffee brand BOSS is teaming up with Pokémon for its 30th anniversary. A campaign offering BOSS jackets with special features and designs inspired by Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle will launch on June 1, 2026, and 5 flagship products will also be relaunched as “Pokédex cans.”
Companies mentioned：サントリービバレッジ＆フード（株）、株式会社ポケモン
Popular character Quokka-chan is being adapted into an all-color comic by 誠文堂新光社. Set in a shared house where plush toys live together, the heartwarming story depicts their everyday lives and memories with their owners.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 誠文堂新光社、サンリオ、全国LOFT、しまむら、ラウンドワン
A regular event celebrating the Boys’ Festival will be held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store for 2 days, May 4 and 5, 2026. The first 400 people in total to beat a staff member at rock-paper-scissors will receive irises and a “Hanshin Tigers paper helmet”; seasonal Japanese sweets will also be on sale.
Companies mentioned：たねや、菓心 小望月、赤坂柿山
F.A.R LLC’s craft gin ZINE GIN is participating as a supporting company in an associated program of the Kyoto International Photography Festival 2026. On May 9 and 10, 2026, it will set up a special booth at ROHM Theatre Kyoto, support next-generation creators, offer tastings and announce limited-edition collaborative products.
Companies mentioned：KYOTOGRAPHIE 京都国際写真祭
合同会社fortitude surveyed 1,400 people on their satisfaction with termite extermination companies. シロアリ110番 ranked No. 1 overall, while キャッツ led on price and アサンテ on reliability, showing that preferences differed by evaluation category.
Companies mentioned：合同会社fortitude、シロアリ110番、アサンテ、ダスキン、サニックス、キャッツ、生活救急車、中部シロアリ、三共消毒、ジャパンアットレスキュー、ムシプロテック、コープランド東京、雨宮、アイジーコンサルティング、大洋防疫研究所、ピコイ
The social art project BackArt. is launching BackArt. Table Gallery, a permanent exhibition program at a restaurant in Fuji-Kawaguchiko. The program adds a quiet touch of color to the dining space and allows visitors to purchase works by talented artists from around the world on site. It is an initiative led by representative Kento Fujii to create a space for expression unaffected by its surroundings.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セレソン
JAPAN AX PROJECT and 北海道コンサドーレ札幌 are co-hosting “SAPPORO XMURAL 2026,” bringing mural art to the redevelopment area around Sapporo Station starting May 11. As part of the club’s 30th anniversary project, the initiative aims to create new value in urban spaces through art.
Companies mentioned：北海道コンサドーレ札幌、一般社団法人 SAPPORO PLACE MAKING LABO
A-Studio, a Pilates studio in Tokyo’s Arakawa Ward, has installed JUNO Pilates machines, drawing on its team of physical therapists and medical partnerships. With preventive exercise at its core, the studio aims to improve physical health at its roots for a broad range of people, from children to older adults.
Companies mentioned：A-Studio、JUNO PILATES
株式会社ザオバ, which operates the training machine brand BULL, has decided to support comedian Yoshinari Fukushima of Garittochu, a World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship winner, in his jiu-jitsu activities. Fukushima will compete in Brazil for the first time, aiming to win the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ザオバ、吉本興業
Higo Pet Friendly has begun selling Royal Canin therapeutic diets for dogs and cats at its 48 stores nationwide as an authorized brick-and-mortar retailer. Under a new distribution system in partnership with veterinary clinics, the company will strengthen specialized nutrition management and education on proper use.
Companies mentioned：ロイヤルカナン ジャポン合同会社、共立製薬株式会社
株式会社同人 has launched GreenHorn, a platform that enables companies to commission Japanese manga artists directly. By eliminating intermediary costs, the platform cuts production costs to approximately 1/3 while redefining the value of “content drawn through human sensibility” in the AI era and supporting corporate marketing and recruitment communications.
Companies mentioned：株式会社同人
株式会社lean has overhauled the audio features of its AI interview service Geny. The update enables emotional expression and tone adjustment suited to the context, as well as support for difficult-to-read Japanese, providing empathetic conversations that ease the psychological resistance often associated with AI interviews.
Companies mentioned：日本経済新聞
AI agent Rakuripu has released Rakuripu Walk, a Chrome extension designed to improve the efficiency of e-commerce operations. Its 20 features, including product management and competitor analysis on Rakuten Ichiba, reduce the burden of everyday tasks, and it has already received high user ratings.
GenX株式会社 has launched a free 1-on-1 brainstorming campaign for companies considering adopting AI agents. Experts will hear about business challenges from the first 20 companies and provide a free 1-hour session to identify areas where AI can improve efficiency.
Companies mentioned：GenX株式会社、GMO AI & Web3株式会社、グリーベンチャーズ株式会社、株式会社セレス、gmjp、01Booster Capital、イーストベンチャーズ株式会社、株式会社ゼロワンブースター、スカイラ
Binary Haze Interactive is holding the first-ever post-launch sale of its Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive survival puzzle action game TOKYO SCRAMBLE, with 25% off during Golden Week 2026. The regular price of 3,278 yen will be reduced to 2,458 yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Binary Haze Interactive
株式会社プランベース made a corporate hometown tax donation to 岩手県北上市, supporting the preservation of the cherry tree-lined paths at the renowned Tenshochi site. The company received a letter of appreciation from the mayor of Kitakami on April 23, 2026, and affirmed its commitment to preserving local assets and revitalizing the region.
Companies mentioned：岩手県北上市
株式会社グルスタ has launched a new “Ticket Plan” on its restaurant-focused job site Gurusuta, charging only when an application is successful. The plan helps the restaurant industry, which faces chronic labor shortages, reduce recruitment costs and minimize workload.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グルスタ
Hagukumi Plus Co., Ltd.’s hair care brand “cocone” will release a limited-edition Mickey Mouse design clay cream shampoo in limited quantities starting May 20, 2026, commemorating cumulative sales surpassing 10 million units. This special edition all-in-one product delivers time-saving beauty care.
Companies mentioned：Disney
The Chiba Prefecture Public Relations Study Group will hold a “Recruitment PR” seminar in Chiba City on May 29, 2026, for companies struggling to secure talent. Drawing on insights from recruitment video production, the seminar will offer free guidance on strategies to differentiate from major companies and concrete action plans.
Companies mentioned：株式会社千葉日報社、株式会社千葉日報デジタル、株式会社富楽ファイン
株式会社あるやうむ held a “DAO Management Study Session” in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, for regional revitalization cooperation team members. The session showcased an SNS strategy using LINE OpenChat, which is easy for local residents to use, along with community management tips, drawing attention as an example of applying Web3 technology locally.
Companies mentioned：株式会社あるやうむ
Shimamura Co., Ltd. will hold “Grand Founding Festival, Part 2” starting April 29. The lineup includes exclusive collaboration products with Natsume Mito and popular influencers, discounted outerwear and home furnishings, and a free Mother’s Day gift-wrapping service.
Companies mentioned：SEASON REASON by Lin.＆Red (ブランド名)
合同会社セブンツー’s “Sauna Toreca” has surpassed 250 types issued cumulatively. The company has launched “Sauna Toreca For USER,” a new service that lets users create original trading cards using their own images, encouraging interaction among sauna enthusiasts.
Companies mentioned：合同会社セブンツー
Seisei African Foods raised 32 million yen in a seed round. It operates “KOFIRICE,” a Ghanaian fast-food chain, in Africa and is advancing its multi-location expansion and central kitchen development. The company is introducing Japan’s QSCA model to meet growth in the African market.
Companies mentioned：株式会社成勢アフリカンフーズ、TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL、F Ventures
TechTrain (株式会社TechBowl) has launched “Hono Railway: Introductory Course,” a hands-on development course for the TypeScript-based web framework “Hono.” Across 19 steps, learners can systematically acquire practical skills, including database integration and validation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TechBowl、Cloudflare
一般社団法人MOVO will open “MOVO GALLERY,” a new gallery with an adjoining bar and library, in Jimbocho in May 2026. Its inaugural exhibition will feature Haruna Shinagawa and Tomo Kihara, exploring themes of AI and chance.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人MOVO
The “Shizuoka Canicross,” a new kind of sporting event where participants run with their dogs, will be held in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, on September 26, 2026. The event will take place on a nature-rich course at the foot of Mt. Fuji and feature competitions compliant with international standards, as well as booths offering local specialties.
Companies mentioned：アニコム損害保険、クリロン化成
Shinagawa book cafe “KAIDO books & coffee” has begun full-scale online sales of its signature “nama scones,” commemorating its award at Pan no Fes 2026. As a pioneer of nama scones, which it has served since opening in 2015, the cafe is bringing its carefully crafted flavor to customers nationwide.
Companies mentioned：株式会社しながわ街づくり計画、リクルート、三越伊勢丹、高島屋、松屋銀座、STORES
The “Andrew Wyeth Exhibition,” marking the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, opened on April 28, 2026. Actor Michiko Kise, who narrates the audio guide, visited and spoke about the profound spirituality of Wyeth’s works and the appeal of the theme of “boundaries.”
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ
Colorful Box Inc. has released a “Remote MCP Server” for its HR evaluation SaaS “Scale HR Evaluation,” enabling AI agents to access evaluation data directly. This makes it possible to fully automate evaluation work through AI tools such as Claude.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic
YBS Bilingual School in Yokosuka and Kanagawa Dental University have formed an affiliated-school partnership. They plan to establish a preparatory office on the university campus in April 2026, with the aim of providing continuous education from age 0 to 18 and advanced STEM education using university resources.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LaLaLand Education、学校法人神奈川歯科大学
一般社団法人Horse Value has launched “Umabi,” Japan’s first live-streaming app for horses. Combining support for second careers for retired racehorses with mental wellness care for people today, the app surpassed 2,500 users in 3 days after its release.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Horse Value
Jonetsu Club General Incorporated Association will hold the pet disaster preparedness event “Jonetsu Pet Disaster Preparedness in Iwaki” in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, on May 5, 2026. Featuring Mr. Urban Legend Akio Seki, the immersive event aims to promote evacuating with pets during disasters and revitalize local communities.
Companies mentioned：ベジタブルテック株式会社、高橋商店、FAV Reactive株式会社、公益財団法人東日本盲導犬協会、NPO法人サーチドッグふくしま
株式会社グロースターズ will open the “Kobe Distillery Visitor & Tasting Center” at a roadside station in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in May 2026. Aiming to revive distilling culture interrupted after the earthquake, the center will showcase the appeal of craft spirits through interactive experiences.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グロースターズ
Naoki Hashimoto, representative of 株式会社Kumanomics, will speak at the “4th Related Population Summit,” to be held in Fukushima Prefecture on June 3, 2026. He will join educator and designer Takashi Yoshida in a cross talk on creating a related population and designing a symbiotic economy through community development for reconstruction.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kumanomics、一般社団法人みちをつくる、公益社団法人福島相双復興推進機構、アトリエe.f.t.、経済産業省、特許庁、デジタル庁
Hokkaido sauce maker Sorachi has announced 4 new products for spring and summer 2026, including an all-purpose sauce made with Hokkaido-grown chives and a sauce supervised by popular yakiniku restaurant “羅山.” The products will go on sale sequentially starting April 20.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソラチ、羅山
PISOLA Inc. will offer the limited-time menu item “Risotto with Baby Octopus, Sakura Shrimp and Various Vegetables” at all locations starting May 1, 2026. The company is committed to preparing the dish in-house at every location and using no chemical seasonings, serving craft risotto that brings out the ingredients’ natural umami.
Dr.JOY’s medical workflow support tool now integrates with NEC’s “MegaOak Cloud Gateway,” enabling secure access from electronic medical record terminals within a closed network. It can be deployed without additional hardware and is an important partnership supporting greater efficiency for healthcare professionals.
Companies mentioned：日本電気株式会社（NEC）
ハタス株式会社 has brought on Senior Inheritance Advisor Furukawa, who has more than 20 years of experience at a major trust bank. The company has launched its “Family Asset Project” for local real estate owners in Kariya, combining construction with financial and inheritance planning to provide advanced wealth succession consulting.
Companies mentioned：ハタス株式会社、一般社団法人相続診断士協会、公益財団法人日本証券アナリスト協会
Digital Grid Co., Ltd. announced that the volume of grid-scale battery capacity it handles topped 100MW in April 2026. The milestone came about 1 year and 4 months after the service launched. Against a backdrop of growing demand for a decarbonized society, the company is accelerating its business through both aggregation services and its own investments.
Companies mentioned：デジタルグリッドアセットマネジメント
株式会社Green AI has signed a solution-use partnership agreement with Toshiba. Using Green AI’s system for developing CO2 reduction roadmaps, the partnership aims to streamline Toshiba’s decarbonization consulting for its business partners and strengthen the implementation of measures.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Green AI、株式会社東芝
特定非営利活動法人リバリューライフ will hold an interactive dialogue event in Kawagoe using the Open Dialogue method originating in Finland. The event will provide a safe space for dialogue where participants are “not judged or interrupted,” creating an opportunity for them to discover a new side of themselves.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人リバリューライフ
Pathos Logos, which provides HR SaaS for large enterprises, has completed a Series B funding round totaling 3.1 billion yen. SBI Investment and Rheos Capital Partners served as lead investors, bringing the company’s cumulative funding to 6.8 billion yen. The funding will support the expansion of AI products and upgrades to existing services, accelerating the digital shift in Japan’s human resources sector.
Companies mentioned：SBIインベストメント株式会社、レオス・キャピタルパートナーズ株式会社
株式会社パレットグループ is launching “1-tsubo entertainment,” a solution that makes use of idle space, in the 7th-floor food hall of “KYOTO KAWARAMACHI GARDEN.” The service aims to offer visitors a new experience and improve the facility’s revenue and ability to attract visitors. Installation is generally free, and the service is fully operated by the provider.
Companies mentioned：株式会社パレットグループ、KYOTO KAWARAMACHI GARDEN
株式会社トリビュー, operator of the “Tribyu” beauty-treatment review and booking app, launched “Tribyu Online” on April 6, 2026, a new service that supports online prescriptions for oral beauty medications in partnership with affiliated medical institutions. The service helps users balance treatments and home care affordably, and features personalized recommendations tailored to individual concerns and a unique points ecosystem.
“Mapepe,” the hair goods brand of 株式会社シャンティ, is launching the self-standing “Flex Stand Brush” on April 28, 2026. Its self-standing design lets users keep it upright, making it easy to use even during busy times.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シャンティ
Prossell Holdings is set to pitch at the Pitch Arena of “B Dash Camp 2026 Spring in Sapporo,” a launchpad for startups. The company is developing an AI roll-up business that aims to transform Japan’s manufacturing industry through proprietary AI and M&A of small factories. It will present its concept for an “FA Engineering OS” that turns skilled workers’ expertise into data.
Companies mentioned：B Dash Ventures株式会社、株式会社タイミー
株式会社ゼスト has launched full-scale research and development of its AI-native SaaS “AI Agent” features for home nursing, care, medical practices and facilities. The company aims for a test release within 2026 and seeks to move beyond the limitations of conventional SaaS, evolving into a partner that passes on business management expertise.
株式会社Review has launched “YOROZU AI,” which automates data processing based on natural-language instructions. AI takes over data preparation tasks previously dependent on manual work in Excel and other tools, creating a data environment ready for immediate business use without requiring specialized knowledge.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Review
Newton Consulting will launch its “Risk Appetite Framework (RAF) Implementation Support Service” on April 28, 2026. The service visualizes the risks companies should accept and pursue, supporting sustainability disclosures and proactive management decisions made across the organization.
Korean brand “SLOWAND” will hold its first limited-time pop-up store in Osaka at nugu on the 6th floor of LUCUA Osaka. The event will run from May 1 to June 30, 2026, with buyer perks, promotions and gifts based on purchase amount.
Companies mentioned：nugu
株式会社エクシード has launched the “Minecraft Master Online Course,” available from 1,430 yen per month. The online learning materials use Minecraft to teach construction and programming at a low price, aiming to address educational inequality, and are among the lowest-priced in the industry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エクシード
スパゲッティーのパンチョ will hold its “Spring Napolitan Festival” nationwide from May 1, supporting “First Time at Pancho” for people who have never tried Napolitan. The campaign will feature discounts, limited-time menu options including mini and giga portions, and an X campaign, aiming to attract new customers and improve satisfaction among existing customers.
Companies mentioned：スパゲッティーのパンチョ、キッチンパンチョ
ペンタセキュリティ株式会社 announced that Chen Jeong-hee, president and representative director of its Japanese subsidiary, will speak at “ITmedia Security Week 2026 Spring,” held from May 25 to June 1, 2026. The talk is titled “Universal Data Security Measures That Stand Firm Against Cyber Threats in the AX Era.” It will highlight the importance of data security in the age of AI and quantum computing.
Companies mentioned：ITmedia、ペンタセキュリティ株式会社、@IT、ITmedia エンタープライズ、ITmedia エグゼクティブ
アセンド株式会社, which promotes logistics digital transformation, will exhibit at “Japan Truck Show 2026.” The company will showcase “AI OCR,” the latest feature of its “Logix” system for digital transformation in the transport industry, and hold a seminar on compliance with the amended Trucking Business Act. The company aims to contribute to change in the logistics industry.
Companies mentioned：アセンド株式会社
Keeper Security has added a new “Confirmation Mode” feature to browser extension v17.8 that blocks fraudulent sites when users enter credentials. Designed to counter phishing attacks, it checks the destination site in real time to prevent passwords from being entered on the wrong site.
Companies mentioned：Keeper Security APAC株式会社、Verizon
株式会社グラファー has made 行政システム研究所, which specializes in public-sector accounting systems, a wholly owned subsidiary. The move aims to accelerate “end-to-end administrative DX,” digitizing everything from resident-facing administrative procedures to internal operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社行政システム研究所、株式会社グラファー
Mirai Research Institute of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has released the results of a survey on the use of single-borrower and joint mortgages. It found that joint mortgage use has increased about 2 times over the past 20 years, and highlighted differences in dual-income rates and household budget management methods.
A research institute at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has released survey results on balancing mortgage repayments with asset building. About 50% of households with joint mortgages are building assets at the same time, and the findings show that they save more systematically and at higher levels than households with single-borrower loans.
Companies mentioned：三井住友信託銀行株式会社
タカノ株式会社 will exhibit at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo in May 2026, showcasing and selling a series of Foods with Function Claims containing salacia to support women's beauty and health. The products are promoted for helping suppress post-meal blood sugar increases, regulate bowel movements and maintain skin moisture.
Companies mentioned：タカノ株式会社
Spring afternoon tea is now being served at Albergo Café Michelangelo, a restaurant in Namba, Osaka. The fully reservation-only course offers signature pudding, colorful sweets and savory dishes in a relaxing space on the first floor of a hotel.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HESTA大倉、株式会社大倉クラブ＆ホテルズ、センタラグランドホテル大阪
A survey by 医療法人社団鉄結会アイシークリニック found that 79.3% did not know where to seek treatment for bumps on the eyelids. Meanwhile, 78.0% of those who had CO2 laser treatment reported no recurrence, underscoring the importance of raising awareness of appropriate dermatological treatment.
Yogibo will launch the “Yogibo Sling Go,” a 2WAY sling bag made from repurposed Yogibo product cover material, in limited quantities starting April 28, 2026, as the first release in its Japan-exclusive upcycled series “Yogibo Re:Cover Wear.” The initiative reuses materials that were slated for disposal and promotes sustainable manufacturing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Yogibo
株式会社Yogibo, ヘラルボニー and パリ・サン＝ジェルマン（PSG） have teamed up to open the immersive space “ICI C'EST PARIS LA MAISON” in Shibuya for a limited time. Yogibo sofas featuring collaborative designs will be installed in the space, where art and sports come together.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Yogibo、株式会社ヘラルボニー、パリ・サン＝ジェルマン（PSG）
Apparel brand OJICO will offer its new yokai-themed T-shirt “NANKAYOUKAI?” for pre-sale at its limited-time shop at Hankyu Umeda starting April 29.
Xiaomi Japan will launch the affordable “REDMI Pad 2 9.7,” featuring a 9.7-inch 2K display, on April 28, 2026. Equipped with a high-performance processor, a large-capacity battery and the latest Xiaomi HyperOS 3, it aims to enter the market with strong value for money.
Companies mentioned：小米技術日本株式会社、Google、TÜV Rheinland
Tsuno Oleochemicals will exhibit at the Sustainable Materials Expo Osaka in May 2026. The company will showcase biomass materials made from rice bran and used cooking oil, including Japan's first hydrogenated dimer acid, and present the latest technologies for reducing environmental impact and promoting resource circulation.
Companies mentioned：RX Japan株式会社
株式会社PeopleX has added learning management system (LMS) features to its AI-powered conversational role-play service, “PeopleX AI Roleplay.” The new features enable role-play tasks to be assigned to individual employees, progress to be tracked and records to be managed centrally, helping reduce managers’ workloads while promoting employee development.
Promotool Co., Ltd. has launched the “White Tea & Thyme Natural” aroma bath bomb, made with 100% natural essential oils. The product brings together a top-class perfumer in Japan and product design professionals to offer an immersive, relaxing experience at home, like a luxury spa.
Companies mentioned：コーセー
株式会社マルチブック has released “The Complete Guide to the Philippines” for free, explaining accounting and tax practices for companies expanding into the Philippines. The guide covers topics such as compliance with electronic invoicing, which begins in December 2026, and helps companies build management systems for local subsidiaries.
株式会社クラス will exhibit at “Condominium Expo 2026,” to be held in May 2026. Its representative, Hirotake Kubo, will speak about home-staging strategies to accelerate real estate sales.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラス
Sukesan Udon began selling its “thin noodles” and “chicken cutlet” items nationwide on April 23, excluding some locations; they were previously available only in Kyushu and Yamaguchi. The menu expansion also includes 3 new chicken cutlet items and a larger serving of its sauce chicken cutlet rice bowl, responding to requests from customers across Japan.
Originalカクヤスはサッポロビールの「SORACHI 1984×ホップ生産者応援企画」に賛同し、2026年5月1日から5月31日までキャンペーンを実施します。期間中、「サッポロ SORACHI 1984」の売上1缶につき5円がホップ生産地へ寄付され、深刻な問題に直面するホップ産業の持続可能性を支援します。
Companies mentioned：サッポロビール株式会社、株式会社ひとまいる
Original株式会社メディアシークが「歯ブラシの交換頻度」に関する7,823人規模の意識調査結果を発表しました。最多は「月1回」の28.9％で、僅差で「2〜3ヶ月」が続く結果となりました。同社は生成AI時代のSEO/AIO対策に有効な「一次データ」の受託調査サービスも訴求しています。
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアシーク
Japan-based 株式会社アローリンク has announced on-demand viewing of its seminar on a 3-step follow-up strategy to prevent job offer withdrawals. As verbal acceptance becomes less reliable amid changes in the hiring market, the seminar explains practical ways to address candidates’ changing feelings during the “period without meetings” between receiving an offer and starting work, and reduce the risk of withdrawal.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アローリンク
Nihon Chouzai will launch “Prince Eye” eye drops, which help relieve eye strain and blurred vision, on April 28, 2026, as a new product in its 550-yen fixed-price OTC medicine series “5COINS PHARMA.” The launch expands access to high-quality, low-cost self-medication options amid rising prices.
Companies mentioned：Amazon
リーガルテック株式会社 will hold an online seminar on May 14, 2026, on legal tech using intellectual property and AI. The seminar will explain effective communication between inventors and intellectual property departments and patent firms, as well as use cases for the AI tool “MyTokkyo.Ai.” Participation is free.
Companies mentioned：弁理士法人はるか国際特許事務所
株式会社SA announced a case in which land that had been difficult to sell because it illegally occupied the road in front was legalized through negotiations with the owner and discussions with government authorities. The land was made suitable for rebuilding and was successfully sold.
Companies mentioned：アデックスリサーチアンドコンサルティング株式会社
OriginalＴＫＣ全国会は、中小企業45万社超の賃金データを収録した令和８年版「中小企業の賃金指標（賃金ＢＡＳＴ）」をWeb方式で提供開始しました。全国平均賃金が初の400万円台に達し、高校卒の初任給の伸びが大学卒を上回るなど、中小企業の賃金動向を詳細に分析しています。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＴＫＣ
東海テレビ放送 exhibited “Edge,” its new-business development service for companies, at “Start up JAPAN EXPO 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe through April 16. Leveraging the strengths of a TV station, the service facilitated about 150 business card exchanges, demonstrating strong corporate interest in new businesses.
Companies mentioned：東海テレビ放送株式会社、株式会社守屋実事務所、株式会社LEO、株式会社チリコンカン、ミスミ、エムアウト、ラクスル、ケアプロ、JR東日本、日本農業、エクサウィザーズ、デンソー、豊田合成
LayerX will hold the “Back Office AI Summit” on June 19, 2026. As AI-agent business automation enters practical use, the event will explore the need for business workflows and organizational transformation that go beyond efficiency improvements.
Companies mentioned：Google Cloud Japan、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、株式会社SHIFT、株式会社サイバーエージェント、ソフトバンク株式会社
ナイル株式会社 surveyed 419 job seekers nationwide on their use of generative AI in job hunting. More than 70% use AI for interview preparation and company research. The survey found that while AI is becoming a new point of contact with companies, respondents place importance on verifying information against official sources.
Companies mentioned：ナイル株式会社、Fastask
Korean brand “cozy&kitsch” is holding a summer flower event on the fashion e-commerce site “60%.” Summer floral items trending on social media will be on sale for up to 20% off for a limited time.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シックスティーパーセント
株式会社ファミワン announced that it will continue providing the “Online Sexual and Health Consultation Service,” commissioned by Miyazaki Prefecture, in Reiwa 8 fiscal year (2026 fiscal year). The service will continue to offer anonymous access to specialists via LINE for a wide range of health consultations, including fertility, menopause and sexual health concerns.
Companies mentioned：小田急電鉄、TBS厚生会、大成建設、NTT、講談社
LegalOn Technologies has received a SOC2 Type 2 report, an internationally recognized security standard. A third-party organization has verified the effectiveness of internal controls related to the security, availability and confidentiality of its legal AI service “LegalOn.”
Companies mentioned：米国公認会計士協会（AICPA）
Ahead of Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, Gap announced suggestions for new summer items and a Mother’s Day gift event offering special drawing boards on which customers can have a portrait drawn in-store to give as a present.
Companies mentioned：Gap Inc.
Beauty brand “ReFa” has announced the third installment of its “ReFa BEAUTY SHOWCASE” project, expanding the color range of its hair care products. Three new colors, including エムピンク, have been added to popular hair dryers and irons, offering a wider range of beauty experiences.
Outdoor brand “PYKES PEAK,” operated by Fun Standard株式会社, will exhibit at the Regional Disaster Prevention EXPO in May 2026. The company will showcase portable toilets and stockpiling solutions to address toilet shortages in evacuation shelters and strengthen practical implementation support for municipalities and facility managers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社RKB毎日ホールディングス、Amazon、楽天市場
アサヒ飲料 surveyed 1,000 members of Generation Z on their attitudes toward being able to say “no.” About 90% view people who can say “no” to things they do not need as “cool,” revealing a new set of values that emphasizes personal autonomy and smart choices.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バイデンハウス、東京大学