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再春館製薬所 and 星野リゾート’s OMO5 Kumamoto launch a joint project. Combining Kumamoto’s 100% groundwater with the wisdom of Kampo medicine, the project offers bathing in guest rooms as a special self-care experience. Launching April 29, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社再春館製薬所、星野リゾート、OMO5熊本 by 星野リゾート
Maisen will sell limited-edition “Pocket Sandwiches” in collaboration with コベルコ神戸スティーラーズ at a rugby match held at Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Saturday, May 2. Two designs will be available, featuring the team emblem and its mascot, Korokun. The sandwiches offer a special dining experience for rugby fans and are also promoted as a good-luck charm for “winning.”
Companies mentioned：井筒まい泉株式会社、コベルコ神戸スティーラーズ、三重ホンダヒート、株式会社エース
Fileforce has published a case study on Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited. Fileforce resolved challenges with distributed file management, enabling the company to organize 20 years of data and manage it centrally.
Companies mentioned：ファイルフォース株式会社、株式会社サマンサタバサジャパンリミテッド
NOK Corporation will hold the international symposium “Sustainable Sealing Materials for Hydrogen” on May 12, 2026, in collaboration with the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), 九州大学, and フロイデンベルグ・グループ. The event will present joint research findings on sustainable sealing materials for realizing a hydrogen society, and online participation is available.
Companies mentioned：ドイツ連邦材料試験研究所 (BAM)、九州大学、フロイデンベルグ・グループ
IFS Japan and BayCurrent have launched a strategic collaboration to advance digital transformation in manufacturing and the aerospace and defense sectors. By combining their strengths, IFS solutions and BayCurrent’s consulting capabilities will accelerate corporate transformation.
Companies mentioned：IFSジャパン株式会社、株式会社ベイカレント
Location AI Co., Ltd. has announced new features for its cloud-based foot-traffic data platform, Location AI Platform® (LAP). The features enable analysis of visitor behavior by facility category and delivery of targeted ads based on potential interests.
“JX Metal Copper-kun Forest / Yoshino,” which received technical support from Pacific Consultants, has been certified by 環境省 as a “Site for Nature Coexistence.” The certification recognizes corporate efforts to conserve biodiversity and contributes to nature-positive initiatives and achievement of the 30by30 target.
Companies mentioned：JX金属株式会社、環境省
Ebara Foods Industry will begin airing a new commercial nationwide on May 1 for its new product, “Ogon no Aji Yakiniku Sauce Ponzu.” Featuring Gaku Hamada and Hiyori Sakurada, the commercial highlights a new “kokkiri!” taste, combining the richness of fruit with the refreshing lightness of citrus.
Companies mentioned：エバラ食品工業株式会社、ゆず
Five new spring Sumikko Gurashi cotton goods will go on sale from April 30, 2026, at Sumikko Gurashi-do and Kaiun Sumikko Gurashi-an, operated by Terakoya Co., Ltd. The lineup includes drawstring pouches, coin purses and tissue cases themed around cherry blossom fairies, available at stores nationwide and online.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 寺子屋、サンエックス株式会社
SUSHI TOP MARKETING Co., Ltd. has released an explainer video on solutions for local governments: “Explained in Manga: How NFTs × Hometown Tax Donations Are Changing Regional Tourism! The Front Lines of Local Government DX.” The video shows how NFTs can help address challenges with hometown tax donations by maintaining connections with donors and revitalizing local communities.
Fujiya Hotel has launched “Matcha Saison,” a matcha mousse cake featuring fruits that change with the seasons. Available for summer only, it features refreshing apricot mousse and is served at the lounge and Bakery & Sweets Picot.
Companies mentioned：富士屋ホテル株式会社、国際興業グループ
Daybreak Inc. will unveil a new prepared-food operation combining special freezing and top sealing at FOOMA JAPAN 2026. The company will propose a model for producing and serving frozen prepared foods that improves efficiency and quality while addressing labor shortages and food waste.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラショナル・ジャパン、株式会社テクノリサーチ
World Fit Co., Ltd. holds a monthly community cleanup, “Clean Day,” in the Tomigaya area around its headquarters. Employees participate voluntarily, expressing gratitude to the community and promoting well-being. Joint events with nearby companies are also strengthening local ties.
Companies mentioned：株式会社白寿生科学研究所
Evorani will exhibit as a Silver Sponsor at the LINE Yahoo-hosted event “Hello Friends! W!th LINE Yahoo.” Visitors can get an early hands-on experience with the LINE Mini App “anybot” and an AI-powered app creation tool currently in development, promoting the use of LINE Official Accounts.
Companies mentioned：エボラニ株式会社、LINEヤフー社
SOMPO Himawari Life has launched “SOMPO Himawari Life Life Ending Support” in partnership with Kamakura Shinsho. The service provides comprehensive support for end-of-life planning, including funerals and inheritance, and aims to ease concerns in an aging society.
Companies mentioned：ＳＯＭＰＯホールディングス株式会社、株式会社鎌倉新書
OriginalPRIZMAが2026年版BtoBホワイトペーパー実態調査を発表。ダウンロード数は約6割が増加し需要拡大を示す一方、商談化率は約7割が5%未満と伸び悩みが明らかに。コンテンツの質だけでなくリード獲得後のアプローチ設計が重要視される。
Companies mentioned：PRIZMA
As demand for iced coffee grows amid a climate shift toward “two seasons” driven by climate change, Ajinomoto AGF released a new TV commercial for “Blendy®” Stick Black on April 28, 2026. The commercial highlights how easily it dissolves in water and presents it as a new summer staple.
Companies mentioned：味の素AGF株式会社
Digital Data Solution held “Vietnam Data Security Summit 2026” in Vietnam. Against a backdrop of rising cyberattacks and tighter regulations, experts from Japan and Vietnam discussed data protection, and the company’s president, Kumagai, emphasized the importance of defense in depth. The event highlighted growing efforts to strengthen security measures in Vietnam.
Companies mentioned：FSI TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND TRADING INVESTMENT JSC、FSI Digital Data Solutions JSC、NCA（国家サイバーセキュリティ協会）
株式会社V and monoAI technology株式会社 have announced a business partnership. By combining the XR platform “XR CLOUD” with V’s expertise in designing metaverse experiences, they will offer an integrated metaverse solution package spanning user acquisition through continued use.
Companies mentioned：monoAI technology株式会社、株式会社V
Peak Design will run its Golden Week-only “Make the Switch” campaign from April 29 to May 6, 2026, offering more than 100 products in its mobile series for smartphones at 30% off. Its proprietary SlimLink system lets users attach a smartphone quickly and securely.
Peak Design will run “FIND YOUR COLOR,” a limited-time campaign giving camera strap “Leash” to customers who purchase eligible Everyday Backpacks, from April 29 to June 15, 2026. The new backpack and strap colors will enhance mobility for camera enthusiasts and creators.
monoAI technology Inc. has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社V. Combining “XR CLOUD,” which users can access through a web browser, with V’s expertise in highly immersive metaverse experiences, the companies will offer a metaverse solutions package designed to cover the entire user journey, from attracting new users to encouraging continued use.
Companies mentioned：株式会社V
TSP太陽株式会社 will co-host the 26th Thai Festival Tokyo with 在東京タイ王国大使館 and others at Yoyogi Park on May 9 and 10, 2026. The event will showcase new Thai industries and traditional culture, with numerous artist performances and around 170 booths, offering a week immersed in Thai entertainment.
Companies mentioned：TSP太陽株式会社、在東京タイ王国大使館、株式会社キョードー大阪、株式会社オン・ザ・ライン、日本国外務省、株式会社JTB、ワンナポップ、プラカーン、カゴメ株式会社、タイ国際航空、タイ・エアアジア X、REBOO、AMPOL FOOD PROCESSING LTD.、ジェントス株式会社、タイ国政府観光庁、Creative Economy Agency (CEA)
Toyota Motor Corporation will unveil customized concept models of the Land Cruiser “70” and “250” for the first time at FIELD STYLE TOKYO 2026. The company will also introduce new attractions of the brand, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, as well as lifestyle items.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車株式会社、DULTON
INTLOOP株式会社 announced that Soichiro Imaeda, Deputy Minister for Digital Affairs; Mikiko Ujihara of Recursive; and Seiichiro Nukui, executive strategist at INTLOOP, will join the lineup for “INTLOOP Ventures MIX 2026,” a conference focused on implementing AI across society. Key figures in policy, global AI and digital transformation at major companies will gather to discuss practical ways to put AI into use across society and foster collaboration.
Companies mentioned：INTLOOP株式会社、株式会社Recursive、Google、日立製作所、アクセンチュア株式会社、AICX協会、日本マクドナルド、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ、LobbyAI、ロボトラック
Maizuru City’s Kasa Community Center will hold a chestnut tiger butterfly observation event at Kanzaki Beach on May 23. The event will offer participants the chance to mark the migratory butterfly, which travels 2,000 kilometers, and hear explanations from experts, contributing to nature education and local revitalization.
A Wakomono Research survey found that awareness of male kayokyoku group Monaki, which debuted in April 2026, has reached 52.9% among high school students. The findings highlight how a TikTok viral hit spread into classroom conversations, rapidly gaining traction among young people within 1 month of the group’s debut.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワカモノリサーチ
株式会社mighty, operator of the online fashion retailer “Oshare Walker,” unveiled its “Early-Summer T-Shirt Collection” on April 28, featuring T-shirts made with functional fabrics and in on-trend designs. The collection offers a range of options for enjoying summer fashion and aims to spur consumer interest in shopping.
Photographer 山元彩香’s solo exhibition “We are Made of Grass, Soil, and Trees” will be held at WALL_okinawa in Yomitan, Okinawa, from May 8 to September 9, 2026. Exploring the relationship between the memory of the land and the body, the exhibition will feature new works created during an artist residency in Okinawa, along with portraits. It is her first solo exhibition in Okinawa.
Companies mentioned：エイベックス・クリエイター・エージェンシー株式会社、カトープレジャーグループ
Osaka City SC has been featured in Osaka City’s supplementary career education resource “Career Notebook for Elementary School Students, 2026 Edition.” As a community-focused club, it aims to use soccer to help children find inspiration to pursue their dreams and explore future careers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社関西ぱど、大阪市教育委員会、大阪商工会議所、株式会社RAXUS Osaka City SC、ラグザス株式会社
Gigworks Cross IT will speak at the “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference” in Osaka on May 28, 2026. The company will explain how to use CRM and AI to improve call center productivity while maintaining a positive customer experience.
Companies mentioned：ギグワークス株式会社、株式会社リックテレコム、インフォーマ マーケッツ ジャパン株式会社
東日印刷株式会社 (TONICHI) has completed a full redesign of “Asagumo Digital,” the digital edition of Asagumo Shimbun, a newspaper specializing in the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces, and launched it on April 1. The company handles everything from page production and printing to digitization, helping Asagumo Shimbun社 improve the efficiency of information updates and reduce operational workloads.
Companies mentioned：株式会社朝雲新聞社、毎日新聞
株式会社i-plug, operator of the new-graduate recruitment service “OfferBox,” held the 5th OfferBox Partner Award, honoring partner companies and individuals who contributed to the service’s growth. Guests included Shōzō Endō of Cocorico, and the event expressed appreciation for their continued support and a commitment to pursuing greater value in the future.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンベックス、株式会社YAMABE、株式会社ライン、サンクスラボ株式会社、インビジョン株式会社、株式会社ツイング、株式会社ネオキャリア、株式会社プレイス＆アビリティ、ヒトツメ株式会社、株式会社パフ、株式会社採用総研、株式会社シンミドウ、株式会社エルユーエス、Why Do株式会社、株式会社フォロアス、株式会社カツヤク、株式会社アクセスネクステージ、株式会社EISHIN、株式会社Legaseed、株式会社CONSCIENCE、株式会社T3、株式会社イー・ファルコン、株式会社マキシマイズ
An analysis by job review site “Job Change Conference” of reviews from 1,429 companies in Japan found that companies with high satisfaction ratings for work-life balance and sense of purpose provide an environment where employees can make use of self-management and initiative. The analysis concluded that, beyond formal systems, workplace culture and fit with individual values are also important.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リブセンス
株式会社Pictoria, which plans, develops and operates AI characters, has raised a total of 330 million yen through a third-party allotment of shares and loans. The funding will accelerate the company’s full-scale expansion of its AI character business into the corporate sector, as it aims to bring AI character experiences to every part of society.
Companies mentioned：キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社、みずほキャピタル株式会社、GOLDEN EGG Ventures株式会社、Skyland Ventures株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行、株式会社きらぼし銀行、株式会社日本政策金融公庫
Malaysia-born photographer Wong Mun Hoo will hold a photography exhibition titled “SANJA: Memories of People, Strength and Time” at 日本写真芸術専門学校. The exhibition will feature works capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the Sanja Festival in Asakusa, photographed for the first time in 30 years.
Companies mentioned：日本写真芸術専門学校、hooElse Studio、Sony Malaysia、HRDCorp
Swiss watch brand Louis Erard will launch its new “Esprit Franke,” featuring openworked hour and seconds disks and a multilayer sunray dial, in mid-May 2026. The design emphasizes light and structure, and the limited-edition model will be available in 99 pieces per color, exploring a new realm of métiers d’art.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 大沢商会
小泉成器株式会社 has launched the Mini Living Room Fan (KLF-2068/G・H), featuring a compact design and a “sleep mode.” Designed for use at bedtime, it is equipped with a function that gradually reduces airflow and an ambient light with 3 brightness settings.
Companies mentioned：小泉成器株式会社
小泉成器株式会社 has launched the USB-powered, foldable Living Room Fan (KLF-1863/G). It features adjustable height and a floor-light function, making it suitable for a range of uses, from desks to living rooms.
小泉成器株式会社 has launched 4 new handheld fans with a range of features, including high-airflow models and versions equipped with cooling plates. They give consumers new options for staying comfortable while out and about in summer.
小泉成器株式会社 has launched the new Tower Fan (KTF-0563/G), equipped with Ion Balance Technology, which deodorizes clothing. Its features include suppressing odors from indoor-dried laundry and age-related body odor.
KDDI, 沖縄セルラー and KDDI Digital Life will hold a campaign in which users of the mobile data service povo2.0 who use “povo Data Oasis” and purchase the “Commuter Pass” add-on will be entered in a drawing to win the same add-on. The campaign runs from May 1 to May 11, 2026, and aims to encourage data use among commuters and students traveling to school.
Companies mentioned：KDDI、沖縄セルラー、KDDI Digital Life
ほっかほっか亭 will open a new concept, “ワンハンドBENTO by ほっかほっか亭,” at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 on April 29, 2026. Building on “ワンハンドBENTO,” which sold more than 22万 meals at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, it will offer new menu items tailored for a department store.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ほっかほっか亭総本部、あべのハルカス近鉄本店、近鉄百貨店
SAMURAI and デジ連 jointly announced the results of a survey on school administration DX, conducted among 714 high school teachers nationwide. In response to teachers’ strong desire to streamline not only routine tasks but also analog work involved in preparing instruction, the organizations will step up their provision of generative AI training programs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SAMURAI、一般社団法人デジタル人材共創連盟
2 “BloomyPLUS” energy drinks made with acai and guava, developed under the supervision of 株式会社フルッタフルッタ, will go on sale exclusively at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 28, 2026. Aimed at health-conscious consumers, they are positioned as healthy energy drinks that provide 1 day's worth of iron and vitamin C.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フルッタフルッタ、セブン－イレブン・ジャパン
株式会社あいプラン ranked 5th in the wedding and funeral services sector and 26th in the Hokkaido region in the “Mynavi-Nikkei 2027 Graduate University Student Company Popularity Ranking.” This marks a 2nd consecutive year of success and reflects its community-based business development and strong support from students.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マイナビ、株式会社日本経済新聞社
株式会社いい生活 has launched a new feature in its real estate business support SaaS, “いい生活売買クラウド 営業支援,” that automatically matches prospective buyers. The feature enables real estate sales representatives to improve customer service and work more efficiently.
A research group including Tokyo University of Science has developed a new method that uses explainable AI to automatically analyze the Fermi surfaces of Heusler alloys. By combining principal component analysis and outlier detection, the group successfully identified the extrema of spin polarization and the locations where nodal lines appear.
Companies mentioned：京都工芸繊維大学、筑波大学、物質・材料研究機構（NIMS）
“東北大学特化総合型選抜コーチ,” operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, has launched a limited-time campaign offering 30% off the first month's tuition through April 30, 2026. The program supports applicants seeking admission to Tohoku University through strategic study management aimed at helping them pass in the shortest time possible.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
株式会社東洋 will begin rolling out the approximately 80cm “もちふわ餃子ぬいぐるみ” as an “エブリデイ オリジナル景品” crane-game prize from April 15, 2026. This giant prize, designed to stand out on social media, features realistic grill marks supervised by professionals and a soft texture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社東洋
Kandenko, a major integrated facilities company, has adopted TalentX’s AI-native recruitment platform, “MyTalent Platform.” It aims to strategically systematize its strong employee referral culture, strengthen human capital management and secure talented employees on an ongoing basis.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TalentX、株式会社関電工
株式会社コミクス has released free know-how for transforming generative AI image production from a “task” into a reproducible “operation.” It has also launched its “Image Generation Operations Support Plan,” which provides support from environment setup through training for companies without dedicated designers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コミクス
“パンフォーユーオフィス,” offered by 株式会社パンフォーユー, has surpassed 400 adopting companies. It is attracting attention as an employee benefit that supports efforts to improve missed breakfasts and encourage workplace communication, while addressing evaluation criteria for Health and Productivity Management Organization certification.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバネットコーポレーション
茅乃舎, part of 久原本家グループ, will launch “北海道 大地の恵みだし とうもろこし,” a summer-limited Western-style dashi highlighting the sweetness of Hokkaido-grown corn, from May 11, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社久原本家、久原本家グループ
OpenStreet株式会社, which operates HELLO CYCLING, will newly enter Tokyo’s Ota Ward bike-sharing program, joining the existing DOCOMO Bike Share service. It will open its first port in front of Keikyu Kamata Station on May 1, aiming to encourage travel between neighboring municipalities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドコモ・バイクシェア、OpenStreet株式会社
Original埼玉県吉川市、OpenStreet、モビリティプラットフォームの3者がシェアサイクル「HELLO CYCLING」の実証実験協定を締結しました。2026年5月1日より市内15カ所でサービスを開始し、公共交通の補完と利便性向上を目指します。
Companies mentioned：OpenStreet株式会社、モビリティプラットフォーム株式会社、MOBILIXグループ
OriginalOpenStreet、京都府の宮津市・与謝野町・伊根町、WILLER等計8者で連携協定を締結し、シェアサイクル「HELLO CYCLING」を開始。鉄道やバスからのラストワンマイルを補完し、観光客や住民の二次交通の充実を図る。
Companies mentioned：OpenStreet株式会社、WILLER株式会社、丹後海陸交通株式会社、北近畿タンゴ鉄道株式会社、株式会社三洋商事
MILIZE has developed an "AI Legal Consultation Tool" using generative AI for Cosmo Energy Holdings. Drawing on 4,000 past consultation records and internal regulations, the tool aims to speed up legal consultations and standardize the quality of responses.
Companies mentioned：コスモエネルギーホールディングス株式会社
CureApp Inc. held a seminar on the "3rd Data Health Plan," inviting Yuji Furui, a specially appointed professor at the University of Tokyo. Participants discussed shifting from pursuing implementation rates to an "outcome-focused" approach that uses data to address specific health issues, as well as the importance of improving operational efficiency through AI.
Companies mentioned：東京大学未来ビジョン研究センター、自治医科大学
NTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ announced that the second season of Ojisanz 8, a variety show featuring 8 middle-aged comedians, will stream exclusively on FANY Channel starting May 15. The previous season will also be available to watch for free.
Companies mentioned：NTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ、吉本興業、FANYStudio、株式会社よしもとブロードエンタテインメント
A joint venture between Mitsubishi Shokuhin and Eat& Holdings will open OSAKA OHSHO GYOZA & TAPAS in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, on May 8, 2026. As its first flagship store in the United States, it will offer an experiential dining model centered on gyoza, with plans to expand nationwide.
Companies mentioned：三菱食品株式会社、株式会社イートアンドホールディングス、EAT＆MS USA INC.
Original家計診断サービス「オカネコ」運営の400Fが、NISA利用者の実態調査を実施。物価高による家計圧迫で10人に1人が生活費を削り投資を継続しており、約4割が専門家による「適正投資額の診断」を求めている実態が判明しました。
Companies mentioned：株式会社400F
The GW Waku Waku Kids Days Golden Week event will be held at Sagami-Ono Station Square from May 2 to 6, 2026. Co-hosted with 小田急線相模大野駅, the event will offer a range of programs for families with children, including character photo sessions, a railway model display and Romancecar play equipment.
Companies mentioned：小田急線相模大野駅、山野楽器、ムラサキスポーツ、マーノクレアール、くまざわ書店
A survey of producers conducted by Ame Kaze Taiyo found that 96.7% feel the impact of rising costs, while 85.6% are "considering price increases or waiting to see what happens," showing that they have been unable to pass costs on to consumers. Concern about whether consumers will understand has become a barrier, while shortages of materials are also worsening.
Companies mentioned：株式会社雨風太陽
Starting May 1, 2026, an original 3D video will be shown inside Chiikawa Bakery. A preview will also run on large outdoor screens in Omotesando and Harajuku, enhancing the fan experience with scenes of the characters making bread.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 CL ホールディングス、株式会社エルティーアール、講談社、フジテレビ
Asilla's AI monitoring system asilla care has been selected as a TAIS "care technology." This makes it eligible for municipal implementation subsidies, with expectations that it will ease the burden on care facilities and speed up adoption.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人テクノエイド協会
Fukaya City and 株式会社Kids Public jointly announced the full launch of "in-person pediatric online consultations." In response to a revision of the Medical Care Act, this is the first initiative in Japan to make online consultations with pediatricians available at municipal facilities, with the aim of addressing challenges in regional healthcare and supporting families raising children.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kids Public、深谷寄居医師会
株式会社イーディス is offering merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime The Daily Life of a Torture Part-Timer for presale at select アニメガ×ソフマップ stores and online from April 21 to May 10, 2026. The lineup includes a variety of items, such as acrylic stands, face towels and button badges, with postcards available as a purchase bonus.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イーディス、アニメガ×ソフマップ、次見やをら、白泉社
株式会社イーディス is offering merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class for presale at アニメガ×ソフマップ stores and online. Sales run from April 22 to May 10, 2026, with a wide range of items, including acrylic stands and tapestries.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イーディス、アニメガ×ソフマップ、KADOKAWA
Kimuraya Sohonten will sell 5 varieties of its new Temari An Pie, made with traditional sake yeast, for a limited time at 銀座三越 from May 6 to May 12, 2026. The pies combine Japanese and Western ingredients and have a charming appearance, making them ideal as gifts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社木村屋總本店、銀座三越
A prep school specializing in Keio University admissions has rebranded under the slogan, "When you stop doing what is unnecessary, your true potential awakens." Operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, it aims to help 150 students gain admission by March 2027. Online one-on-one instruction and a strategic curriculum support students in passing exams in a short period.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社
株式会社アトレ will hold a limited-time SONIC THE HEDGEHOG POP-UP SHOP at Atre Ueno from May 9 to June 3, 2026. Merchandise featuring the globally popular character Sonic and his friends will be on offer, including "Wa Sonic" goods with ukiyo-e designs, particularly aimed at inbound visitors. Customers who spend 3,000 yen or more will receive a limited-edition sticker.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アトレ、セガ
Tenda Inc. announced that it will sponsor the U-22 Programming Contest 2026 as a member of the ProCon Supporters, an initiative aimed at discovering and developing young IT talent. The sponsorship aligns with the company's management philosophy and will contribute to nurturing the next generation of IT engineers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社テンダゲームス、株式会社Skyarts
Kaonavi has formed a business partnership with Ijigen Group, which provides DX support services in the Kyushu region. By combining Ijigen Group's regional network and DX capabilities with Kaonavi's expertise in talent management, the partnership will promote human capital management in Kyushu and support companies' sustainable growth.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カオナビ、イジゲングループ株式会社、株式会社西日本フィナンシャルホールディングス
豊郷町役場, NTT Data Luweave and CyberLink will begin visitor demographic analysis using facial recognition technology at the former Toyosato Elementary School buildings on April 29, 2026. As part of efforts to promote tourism DX, the project will visualize visitor age groups, gender and people-flow data to help develop effective tourism promotion measures.
Companies mentioned：豊郷町役場、ＮＴＴデータ ルウィーブ株式会社、サイバーリンク株式会社
Cellar Senka, operated by Izumise Co., Ltd., launched its Spring Wine Cellar Campaign on March 19, 2026, to help prevent wine from deteriorating in summer. Customers who purchase a qualifying wine cellar are guaranteed a premium wine.
Companies mentioned：Lefier (ルフィエール)、EUROCAVE (ユーロカーブ)、deviceSTYLE (デバイスタイル)
Nichiban will hold its “Battlewin(TM) Taping Seminar” starting in May 2026. The hands-on seminars teach proper taping techniques from experts and offer 2 courses, basic and advanced, aiming to prevent sports injuries and their recurrence.
Companies mentioned：ニチバンプリント株式会社
Showa Nishikawa will hold its “Early Summer Comfortable Bedding Fair” at 髙島屋 stores starting Apr. 29, 2026. The fair will feature bedding made with “Omi linen,” available exclusively at 髙島屋, along with products designed for comfort in the humid, hot season. Customers using eligible cards will receive a 15% discount.
Companies mentioned：髙島屋
KCJ GROUP held a space workshop led by middle and high school students at KidZania Tokyo on Apr. 12, 2026, to mark “International Day of Human Space Flight.” The students served as “tutors,” sharing the wonders of space with children and fostering a “chain of inquiry” that sparks interest in science.
Companies mentioned：東京科学大学、株式会社五藤光学研究所
株式会社八天堂 will launch its FamilyMart-exclusive “Chilled, Melting Cream Bun: Izumo Matcha” nationwide on Apr. 28, 2026. Made with “Izumo matcha” from Shimane Prefecture, the product features more of its rare matcha cream and sauce, with an even richer flavor for the 4th year of this popular offering.
Companies mentioned：株式会社八天堂、株式会社ファミリーマート、株式会社桃翠園
株式会社パピレス has launched “What to Read Now! The Next Big BL Comics Awards 2026” on the e-book site Renta! Users can vote in 5 categories to determine the works drawing the most attention. Coupons are also available to participants.
Companies mentioned：株式会社パピレス
Original日本ペイントの重防食用塗料「ダンジオーラE下塗」が、国土交通省の「令和8年度 推奨技術」に選定された。優れた防食性と施工効率の向上が高く評価された。
Companies mentioned：国土交通省
株式会社ウィルオブ・パートナー will hold a free online seminar on generative AI and referral hiring on May 13, 2026. The COO of Algomatic Works will discuss streamlining recruitment with AI and creating value unique to people.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Algomatic Works、株式会社ウィルオブ・ワーク、株式会社ウィルグループ、NTTデータ、ソフトバンク、株式会社グッドパッチ、Sansan株式会社
Shibuya Mirai Design has launched its first licensing business, “I♡SHIBUYA” and “I♡渋谷,” to foster civic pride. On “Shibuya Day,” Apr. 28, 2026, it will open a souvenir shop serving as its flagship store in Shibuya Center-gai.
Companies mentioned：合同会社フジ・コンシューマ・プロダクツ、株式会社dinos、FiLL's Entertainment株式会社
A cram school specializing in Hitotsubashi University admissions has thoroughly analyzed 25 years of past exam questions and significantly revamped its teaching curriculum and customized study plans for the 2027 entrance exams. The changes aim to maximize applicants’ chances of admission.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
Steak no Don, operated by 株式会社アークミール, will hold its “Kids’ Meal Half-Price Coupon Festival” during Golden Week 2026 for children in elementary school and younger. Present a web coupon to get half off eligible menu items as many times as you like during the campaign.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アークミール
Amid forecasts of extreme heat and rising prices, Bondy Dish’s iced coffee sales performed well in April, up 10% year on year. Its strategy of combining in-house roasting with high quality and low prices, guided by “coffee tasters,” is paying off.
Companies mentioned：ドトールコーヒー、スターバックス、タリーズコーヒー、サンマルクカフェ、日本気象協会
スリーシェイク announced that it will sponsor the Cloud Native Conference, to be held in Nagoya on May 14 and 15, 2026, as a booth sponsor, and that 2 engineers will speak. The company will introduce services including support for in-house SRE/DevOps operations and hold sessions on container security and Terraform modules.
Companies mentioned：スリーシェイク、CNCF
Bunkeisha and JP Rakuten Logistics have jointly created the booklet “JP Rakuten Logistics × Unko Drill: The Secrets of Warehouses,” which helps children learn about how logistics works in an entertaining way. It explains what happens behind the scenes of online shopping through humorous stories and quizzes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社文響社、JP楽天ロジスティクス株式会社
Original愛媛県松山市の「南道後温泉ていれぎの湯」が、手術痕などをカバーする使い切りタイプの入浴着の販売を開始。乳がん等の手術を受けた方が視線を気にせず入浴できる環境を整え、施設のバリアフリー化と理解促進を目指す。
Companies mentioned：松山市
Eight Surge Co., Ltd. received “White Company Certification” in April 2026 in recognition of its efforts to create a sense of belonging for employees and provide extensive training. Its management approach of focusing on each individual rather than pursuing rapid expansion in the SES industry was recognized.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構（ホワイト財団）
Originalバイウィルが品川区の「GX・脱炭素経営推進支援事業」を受託。区内中小企業のGX推進のため、インナー・アウター両面のブランディング支援やセミナーを通じて、脱炭素経営の定着と企業競争力の強化を図る。
Companies mentioned：品川区
東京東信用金庫 donated 1 million yen to Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture, through the corporate hometown tax program. The donation will support projects related to the “Sakura City Digital Garden City Nation Initiative,” which aims to revitalize the local economy and create attractive employment opportunities.
Companies mentioned：東京東信用金庫
株式会社ヒューマンアジャスト, based in Shinjuku City, Tokyo, received “White Company Certification” in April 2026. The company emphasizes treatments that are not standardized and “creating an environment where people can change,” and promotes workplace reform in the acupuncture and osteopathic clinic industry.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構（ホワイト財団）
Xserver Inc. received “White Company Certification” in April 2026. Its commitment to “User Absolute”—an uncompromising focus on customers—was recognized, along with its emphasis on dialogue in organizational management and its goal of providing cloud services as sustainable social infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構（ホワイト財団）
Care Earth Co., Ltd. of Osaka City received “White Company Certification” in April 2026. Amid rapid growth centered on support services for foreign nationals, the company was recognized for balancing a comfortable and rewarding workplace and valuing the organization’s growth process itself.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構（ホワイト財団）
晋遊舎 has released the June 2026 issue of “LDK.” Featuring the cover story, “The Efficient Rest Bible,” it presents thorough test results for 100-yen shop goods, coffee makers, 49 types of bottled tea and more, offering honest evaluations from the user’s perspective.
Companies mentioned：株式会社晋遊舎
TOMCOM株式会社 received “white company” certification effective April 1, 2026. The company, which develops mobile communications equipment and more, earned Gold rank in recognition of its combination of a supportive workplace and employee development, including at least 125 days off annually and support for obtaining qualifications.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構
Kitakyushu City has released the “Tanga Market Digital Photo Book,” connecting 100 years of memories of Tanga Market, which is being redeveloped, to the next generation. It includes memories shared by residents and student interviews with shop owners.
Companies mentioned：北九州市立大学
Starting April 28, Chiyoda will hold a campaign at Shoe Plaza and Tokyo Shoe Distribution Center locations nationwide, as well as the official online shop “kutsu.com.” Customers who spend at least 3,000 yen (tax included) on GAP shoes will be entered in a draw to win a JTB Nice Gift worth 10,000 yen, with 20 winners. The entry period runs through May 31.
Companies mentioned：JTB