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Teshima Yokoo House, operated by 公益財団法人 福武財団, reopened on April 8, 2026, following renovation work. Based on the vision of artist Tadanori Yokoo, the space has evolved to embody the theme of “life and death” more deeply, with the tower’s exterior given a new red-brick color and more cypress trees added to the garden.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 福武財団、有限会社永山祐子建築設計、株式会社ナイカイアーキット、荻野景観設計株式会社
KENTEM (株式会社建設システム) is sponsoring the 1st Shizuoka Film Festival, planned and produced by actor Hayato Isomura. The company is supporting efforts to promote film culture and revitalize the region.
Companies mentioned：株式会社建設システム、しずおか映画祭実行委員会
タウンライフ株式会社 and 株式会社コンベックス will hold a free web seminar for homebuilders on May 18, 2026. The seminar aims to improve visitor and contract conversion rates from online inquiries through AI-powered customer follow-up and a “pole position strategy.”
Companies mentioned：タウンライフ株式会社、株式会社コンベックス
Career Mom Co., Ltd. will exhibit at “Local Government and Public Week 2026,” showcasing solutions to local government challenges that combine AI with its network of 120,000 members. At a joint exhibit with Impact Cell, it will also present the voice guidance system “Answer IQ” and the AI robot “Kebbi Air,” supporting digital transformation and regional revitalization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Impact Cell、丸文株式会社、株式会社TAGラボ
Early Reflection Inc. has launched a maintenance data utilization solution combining the facility management cloud service “BIMSTOK” with the enterprise data integration tool “Early IO.” The solution will address the divide between BIM/CIM and maintenance data in the construction industry, promoting centralized data management and efficient use.
Saison Global Balance Fund, managed by Saison Asset Management, received the Outstanding Fund Award at the R&I Fund Awards 2026. This marks its 6th consecutive year receiving the award, with its track record of stable international diversification investing in a 50:50 mix of stocks and bonds highly rated from an independent standpoint.
Companies mentioned：格付投資情報センター（R&I）
Good Smile Company will hold “Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo” at Bellesalle Akihabara on June 6 and 7, 2026. Lottery sales of “paid early-entry tickets,” which allow entry ahead of the general public, began today, April 28. The event will showcase more than 1,000 of the latest figures and plastic models, and offer limited-edition products for sale.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー
To address challenges in the bridal industry, freelance planner Yuji Okubo will launch “Hitokara Wedding,” a wedding brand focused on the Yokohama and Kamakura areas, in April 2026. The brand aims to eliminate opaque pricing and mismatches with creators, helping couples create their ideal wedding with trusted professionals.
Companies mentioned：ug partners
TryHard Japan Inc. began advance sales on April 27 for paid viewing seats at “SBI Mai Hanabi in Osaka and Sennan,” to be held in Osaka’s Sennan on August 22, 2026. The event is a rebranded version of “Senshu Yume Hanabi” and features fireworks entertainment combining music and light.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 TryHard Japan、TryHard Holdings Limited、チケットぴあ
Tacticart Inc. will present artist Kanisare Ayako’s debut recital, “Yume Jushichiya,” at Hamarikyu Asahi Hall on May 5, 2026. The innovative program blends gagaku, classical music, literature and improvisation to offer a new musical experience to a wide audience.
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Ogori Tanabata Taiko “Shirasagikai,” celebrating its 30th anniversary, will hold a free commemorative performance on Sunday, May 31, at the Tanabata Hall in the Ogori Lifelong Learning Center to share the appeal of Japanese taiko drumming and showcase its achievements. A Japanese taiko drumming experience class will also be held.
Companies mentioned：夢源～Ｍｕｇｅｎ～
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Tokyo Dome Hotel and SCRAP have partnered to present “Escape from the Midnight Mystery Wedding,” the 4th installment in the stay-based real escape game series “Hotel Escape,” starting June 17, 2026. The experience offers immersive puzzle-solving throughout the hotel while it is open for business.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SCRAP、株式会社東京ドームホテル
The restaurant Sol Poniente in Sanyo-Onoda, Yamaguchi Prefecture, will offer special menu items, including “Japanese Beef Roast Beef Arrabbiata,” exclusively during Golden Week 2026. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine alongside spectacular views at the restaurant designed by architect Kengo Kuma.
Companies mentioned：富士商グループホールディングス株式会社、富士商株式会社
The NPO “Minna no Kaeru Land” in Ogori, Fukuoka Prefecture, received the Soroptimist Foundation of Japan’s Social Volunteer Award in recognition of 40 years of supporting people with disabilities. Its community-based educational support and daily living consultations were recognized.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人ソロプチミスト日本財団、国際ソロプチミスト小郡
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Companies mentioned：西日本鉄道株式会社
Original小郡市は令和8年5月10日に、出水期を前にした水防訓練を実施します。消防団員や市職員が参加し、土のう作成やボート訓練等を通じて、地域住民の水防意識向上と現場対応力の強化を図ります。
Companies mentioned：小郡市役所、国土交通省、陸上自衛隊、久留米広域消防本部
Japanese sake brand SAKE HUNDRED will hold a pairing event for 2 days only at Macau Michelin-starred restaurant Sushi Kissho by Miyakawa. As part of efforts to accelerate expansion into the Asian market, the 5 products served have been added to the restaurant’s regular menu.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Clear、Sakaya.co、ラッフルズ・マカオ、楯の川酒造
Originalデノンは「DENON HOMEシリーズ」のクラウドファンディングが3週間で3,000万円を突破したことを受け、展示店舗を拡大。梅田 蔦屋書店やビックカメラ12店舗で、空間オーディオの体験が可能になります。
Companies mentioned：CCCグループ、GREEN FUNDING、蔦屋家電、SHIBUYA TSUTAYA、蔦屋書店、ビックカメラ
Aisin has joined the Kyoto Humanoid Association (KyoHA), with Ark joining as a special sponsor. The initiative aims to develop and commercialize humanoid robots made entirely in Japan through industry-academia collaboration.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイシン、株式会社アーク、株式会社テムザック、株式会社村田製作所、SREホールディングス株式会社、早稲田大学、沖縄科学技術大学院大学 (OIST)
The new Kyoto-based organization “KyoHA” unveiled “SEIMEI,” a prototype for a humanoid robot made entirely in Japan. The announcement marked the first step in an initiative to bring together Japan’s technological capabilities and pursue rapid development and implementation in society.
Companies mentioned：KyoHA（京都ヒューマノイドアソシエーション）
Originalマツダのドキュメンタリー動画「RX-7と過ごした25年間」が、国際自動車映画祭IAFF 2026で最高賞のグランプリと特別賞の二冠を達成。80歳で免許返納を決意した女性と愛車の最後の3日間を描いた感動作で、5月に東京・南青山で記念上映会が開催される。
Companies mentioned：LUCK株式会社
The large mixed-use complex Quartz Shinsaibashi opened in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, on April 25, 2026. Actor Rio Uchida appeared at the ceremony the previous day, where talks reflecting the facility’s concept, “BEYOND LUXURY (a richer experience beyond the ordinary),” and a ribbon-cutting ceremony were held.
Companies mentioned：ヒューリック株式会社、L Catterton Real Estate、J．フロント都市開発株式会社、株式会社竹中工務店、JR西日本不動産開発株式会社
Original日本発の国際映画祭「IAFF 2026」の受賞作品が発表され、小川凜一監督のMAZDA RX-7ドキュメンタリーが史上初の二冠を達成。世界73カ国から519本が集まり、5月には青山で特別上映会も開催されます。
Companies mentioned：マツダ株式会社、住友ゴム工業株式会社（DUNLOP）、LUCK株式会社、Auto Bild Japan、PRONEWS
The hotel-style art fair “KOBE ART MARCHÉ 2026” will be held at Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel from May 22 to 24, 2026. 43 galleries will exhibit, along with works selected for open-call exhibitions, including “AI ART meets Art Fair,” newly introduced this year.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ハイム、Gallery ACCESS、Artist in Residence KOBE (AiRK)
Korean travel-gear brand “RAWROW” will hold the pop-up “R TRUNK STATION” at 大丸東京店 from April 29 to May 5, 2026. With travel between Tokyo and Seoul as its theme, the event will feature sales and displays of products such as high-strength aluminum suitcases, as well as an interactive event offering a chance to win airline tickets, to expand brand awareness in the Japanese market.
Companies mentioned：大丸東京店、六本木ヒルズ
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Companies mentioned：国立公文書館
Artist DJ KOO is set to appear at “VTUBER EXPO 2026,” to be held in May 2026. The event in Akihabara will feature the unveiling of a new project, a live performance by parallel singer Urara Nanami, and a diverse lineup of stage programs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社VEXZ、muchoo、エイベックス・マネジメント
PassCreate Co., Ltd. has revamped the packaging for its “meeta” syringe kit for people trying to conceive, with sales set to begin in May 2026. The kit is up to 28.6% more compact to better fit into everyday life, improving storage and portability.
Webull Securities launched account linking with “Money Forward ME” in April 2026. Users can now manage their securities account assets and cash balances together in one place on the household finance app, significantly improving convenience.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マネーフォワード、Webull Corporation
Kabaya Foods has signed an exclusive business partnership agreement with Yoren, a Japan-based startup, as it prepares for a full-scale entry into the Chinese market. Starting in May 2026, it will begin operations in China, focusing on its flagship product, “Tough Gummy.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社Yoren
Gentosha Gold Online Inc. will hold a free webinar on May 16, 2026, led by real estate appraiser and tax accountant Toyoaki Okita. He will explain a real estate investment process that combines return maximization with tax savings for those aiming to build assets of ¥500 million.
Companies mentioned：沖田不動産鑑定士・税理士・行政書士事務所
Nakao Jinroku HOTEL and JIN6 Sauna in Yobuko, Saga Prefecture, are collaborating with cosmetics brand THREE for Golden Week 2026 only. The collaboration offers a refined stay in the port town through experiences such as a löyly session using “Yobuko Blend Essential Oil,” developed by a THREE perfumer, and bath amenities provided in every guest room.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アミナコレクション、THREE
Starting in April of Reiwa 8, Saga City will introduce a new incentive program providing ¥100,000 to local small and midsize businesses whose male employees take 5 or more days of parental leave. The program aims to lower barriers to taking leave, help local businesses break the “zero track record” barrier, and strongly support improvements to workplace conditions.
Volkswagen Japan will hold “GTI FAN FEST 2026,” a fan event marking the 50th anniversary of the GTI, at its Toyohashi headquarters on June 13, 2026. In appreciation of owners, the event will offer a wide range of programs, including tours of normally closed facilities, an exhibition of historic vehicles and test-drive experiences.
Companies mentioned：フォルクスワーゲン グループ ジャパン
Original株式会社Oshicocoが推し活層を対象に「ランダムグッズ」に関する調査を実施。約4割が肯定的である一方、ジャンル（界隈）によって受容性に大きな差があり、種類数は「10種以内」が許容ラインであることが判明しました。
Companies mentioned：株式会社Oshicoco
Bears Rock has launched the “Cheeky Bunny Sleeping Bag,” designed for use by parents and children. Its design combines kid-friendly cuteness with a more grown-up feel, offering a camping experience that helps strengthen bonds between parents and children.
Companies mentioned：Bears Rock
Aqua Clara will hold an upcycling workshop at “Wondaria Yokohama,” operated by DeNA, where participants can reuse used bottles. This hands-on event lets participants learn about protecting marine life while making original trays from recycled bottle material.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、HONOKA
Vixen will temporarily suspend reservations for ZWO’s smart telescope “Seestar S30 Pro” on April 30, 2026, as they have far exceeded expectations. The move is due to difficulties securing sufficient supply.
Companies mentioned：ZWO、株式会社ビクセン
Matsui Securities is holding a follow-and-repost campaign on X offering a chance to win digital gift cards worth up to ¥60,000, celebrating the Nikkei Stock Average’s first-ever rise above ¥60,000. The campaign aims to reward investors and attract new customers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギフティ、Amazon
株式会社ピアラ has announced the establishment of “A Better Case,” a new company in the brand communication field. Taiyo Nagashima, Yuta Oda and Shingo Hara will serve as its 3 representatives, with the aim of creating a new movement that integrates branding and results.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TAIYO、COMPOUND inc.、メルカリ、電通、リクルート、博報堂、NewsPicks、COMME des GARÇONS
株式会社ピアラ will open a Sendai branch on May 1, 2026. It will accelerate its recruitment and retention support (DX business), using its proprietary digital marketing methods to serve essential workers in healthcare, nursing care and logistics in the Tohoku region, where labor shortages remain severe.
サイバーステップ株式会社 announced the winners of the “Creators Grand Prix,” a game development contest themed around “goddesses” held in the sandbox game “テラビット,” on April 28, 2026. Yoruha’s “Asterism” was selected for the Excellence Award.
Companies mentioned：サイバーステップ株式会社
The June 2026 issue of men’s lifestyle magazine “OCEANS” is now on sale. Featuring actor Tadanobu Asano on the cover, it explores the theme “What’s Luxury?” and includes a special feature that redefines luxury not as material value, but as “attachment” and “curiosity.”
Companies mentioned：リンクタイズ株式会社、Amazon、fujisan.co.jp
The June 2026 issue of “LDK” magazine puts 13 of the latest laundry detergents through rigorous testing and announces its top 10 products. 花王’s “Attack Antibacterial EX” was selected as the top “Best Buy” for its balance of cleaning power, deodorizing performance and value.
Companies mentioned：花王、P＆Gジャパン、ライオン、ボーテ・ド・モード、ネイチャーラボ、優LAB
COEDO KAWAGOE F.C株式会社 has signed a gold partner agreement for the 2026 season with 秋山総業株式会社, which handles demolition and civil engineering work. The partnership will be strengthened as the club pursues its locally rooted mission and its goal of joining the J.League in 2030.
Companies mentioned：秋山総業株式会社
株式会社ＴＯＭＡＳ reopened its ＴＯＭＡＳ Kashiwa School in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, after renovations on April 22, 2026. The school has retained its fully one-to-one tutoring system while completely renewing its facilities to provide an ideal learning environment for students aiming to pass entrance exams for top schools.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リソー教育グループ、渋谷教育学園幕張、市川、東邦大東邦、開成、麻布、桜蔭、武蔵、雙葉
Takehisa Inoue of the Curry Research Institute has released a YouTube video explaining the history and craftsmanship behind 新宿中村屋’s “Pure Indian-Style Curry.” The video delves into the story of “love and revolution” brought to Japan by an Indian revolutionary, as well as the company’s rigorous quality standards, including raising its own chickens. A spice giveaway campaign will also be held.
Companies mentioned：新宿中村屋、井上戦略PRコンサルティング事務所
A collaboration has been announced between the theatrical anime “ひゃくえむ。” and the 110th Japan Athletics Championships. The event will be held in Aichi in June 2026, with the anime and competition brought together through specially drawn visuals, limited-edition merchandise, music from the film and exclusive interviews.
Companies mentioned：日本陸上競技連盟、ポニーキャニオン、TBSテレビ、アスミック・エース、GKIDS、ロックンロール・マウンテン、講談社
フィットイージー株式会社 opened FIT-EASY Across Plaza Kitakashiwa on April 28, 2026, its first location in Chiba Prefecture. The facility offers “AI Healthcare Automation,” health management through an AI-powered app, to help optimize exercise, diet and sleep.
Companies mentioned：フィットイージー株式会社、Amazon、Apple
フィットイージー株式会社 has opened FIT-EASY Nakamura Iwatsuka in Nagoya. The facility aims to improve community well-being by combining the FIT-EASY app, a health management app powered by AI, with entertainment features such as a sauna and oxygen room.
Companies mentioned：フィットイージー株式会社、Amazon、Apple
フィットイージー株式会社 opened FIT-EASY Tempaku Takasaka, its 4th location in Nagoya’s Tempaku Ward, on April 28, 2026. With “AI Healthcare Automation” for AI-powered health management, the company aims to bring well-being to the community.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Apple
フィットイージー株式会社 will hold the grand opening of FIT-EASY Nabari, its first location in Nabari, Mie Prefecture, on May 12, 2026. This entertainment-focused fitness club features an AI-powered health management app, a sauna and golf simulators, and aims to bring well-being to the community.
Companies mentioned：フィットイージー株式会社、Amazon、Apple
A pop-up shop for the TV anime “氷の城壁” will be held at Ikebukuro P´PARCO from May 1 to 20, 2026. New merchandise featuring specially drawn illustrations and purchase bonuses are planned.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード、集英社
株式会社ＳＮＫ has announced it will exhibit at “EVO Japan 2026.” The booth will host tournaments and playable demos for the new “餓狼伝説CotW” and “KOF XV,” qualifying rounds for the world championship “SWC 2026,” and sales of limited-edition merchandise, strengthening ties with the fighting game community.
Companies mentioned：exA-Arcadia
Select shop TOMORROWLAND will host a pop-up store for Hong Kong-born brand “FUTURE CLASSICS” at its Lumine Shinjuku and Futako-Tamagawa locations. The store will offer new bags and other items, with an original scarf given as a purchase bonus.
Companies mentioned：FUTURE CLASSICS
ワークキャリア株式会社 will launch its e-learning job-seeker training course, “IT Talent Development Course for the AI Era,” on June 26, 2026. The free course covers the basics of Excel macros and web development and supports people with no IT experience in finding work quickly.
Companies mentioned：厚生労働省、ハローワーク
株式会社A3 has launched the online lottery “eeo-kuji” for the popular anime “コレクター・ユイ.” The lineup includes fabulous prizes such as canvas boards and acrylic stands featuring specially drawn illustrations themed around “Japanese attire” and GraffArt.
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3
Asami Kumakiri, known as the original “on-the-brink idol,” will release a photo essay in June 2026, shortly before turning 46, about her eventful life and methods for maintaining physical and emotional well-being. She shares how she overcame bullying and setbacks, as well as her strength-training routine for building a “fully accepted body.”
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ、主婦と生活社（ISBNより推測）
Originalキリンビバレッジは滋賀工場の小型ペットボトル製造設備を約100億円で増強し、2028年7月より100ml飲料の製造を開始。年間生産能力を2割拡大し健康飲料の安定供給を図る。
Companies mentioned：キリンビバレッジ株式会社、キリンホールディングス株式会社
Money Forward has launched API integration with Webull, the online securities trading platform of Webull Securities. Users can automatically retrieve and centrally manage assets such as U.S. stocks and ETFs through services including Money Forward ME.
Companies mentioned：ウィブル証券株式会社
To mark the release of Nogizaka46 member Saya Kanagawa’s 1st solo photo book on June 30, a YouTube livestream will be held on April 30. Reservations made that day will come with a poster featuring an unreleased photo and a profile card as limited-time bonuses, in an effort to engage fans and boost sales.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DONUTS、株式会社主婦の友社、Sony Music Shop、ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ
OriginalHIROKO HAYASHIは、2026年4月29日から5月10日まで、銀座店と松屋銀座店の2店舗を巡るスタンプラリーを開催します。2店舗の訪問でステッカー、購入でチャームが進呈されるほか、銀座エリア限定の復刻バッグ「RONDINE」も販売し、GWの集客を狙います。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヒロフ、株式会社ワールド、松屋銀座
“Fear Exhibition Osaka,” currently on view at Grand Front Osaka, has announced that it will extend its run through May 17, 2026, after ticket sales topped 50,000. The exhibition is an immersive display themed around “fear” itself.
Companies mentioned：株式会社闇、株式会社テレビ東京、株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント、株式会社毎日放送、テレビ大阪株式会社、株式会社キョードー関西、ナレッジキャピタル
Originalリーガロイヤルホテル広島は、2026年6月1日から9月30日まで「ビール×食べ放題」をテーマにした『BEER FAIR 2026』を開催します。館内3つのレストランで、天候に左右されない屋内の快適な空間にて多彩な料理とドリンクを1名8,300円で提供します。
Louis Vuitton has released the new Monogram Surplus Canvas series from its 2026 pre-fall men’s collection by Pharrell Williams. The pieces feature fabric-like embossed details and a camouflage-inspired design, and include a range of items such as backpacks and tote bags.
The second half of the 4.5th anniversary event has begun in DMM GAMES’ “れじぇくろ！～レジェンド・クローバー～.” The campaign includes up to 100 free gacha pulls and the debut of new characters Joka & Lu Bu.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES
An executive committee has launched a crowdfunding campaign with a target of 15 million yen to erect a statue of physician Ryoun Takamatsu, a native of Ogori, Fukuoka Prefecture, and a pioneer of medicine and humanitarianism in modern Japan.
Companies mentioned：READYFOR
A sweets and food event themed around “Lovers’ Sanctuary” will be held in Ogori, Fukuoka Prefecture, on May 24. The highlight will be an opening ceremony featuring the cutting of a giant 9-meter Swiss roll. Well-known shops from inside and outside the city will gather for the event, which aims to promote the region.
Companies mentioned：イオン小郡ショッピングセンター、西鉄小郡駅
Original福岡大学は、学生や教員の取り組み、卒業生の活躍を紹介する広報誌『学園通信』（第81号）を発行した。海上自衛隊パイロットや企業社長を務める卒業生の紹介、睡眠やがん治療に関する専門的な特集が組まれている。
Companies mentioned：海上自衛隊、サンワテクノス株式会社、福岡大学病院
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Companies mentioned：イオン小郡ショッピングセンター
At Japanese Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium, YOSHIKI performed an innovative rendition of the U.S. national anthem combining piano and DJ. He also announced a full-scale return performance in LA in July and a Tokyo dinner show in August.
Companies mentioned：Los Angeles Dodgers
The Ajisaka Poppy Festival will be held in Mitsuyuki, Ogori, Fukuoka Prefecture. With around 1 million poppies in bloom, the event will also feature sales of locally grown specialty vegetables and a sketching contest, with the aim of revitalizing the area.
Art platform MODE will present 2 experimental art performance programs at Sogetsu Hall in Akasaka, Tokyo, on June 29 and 30. Highlights include a collaboration between Keiji Haino and Daniel Blumberg, a new work by Ellen Arkbro, and a Japan performance by Charlemagne Palestine.
Companies mentioned：MODE、伶楽舎、A24、YUCK、Cajun Dance Party、Gastr Del Sol、Sonic Youth
Original日本道路株式会社は、モビリティリゾートもてぎで開催される「ゴールデンウィークわくわくライドフェス」に、最新の自動運転アスファルトフィニッシャを出展します。このイベントでは、建設現場で活躍する「働くクルマ」を間近で見たり、無人デモンストレーションを通じて舗装工事の自動化技術を体験できます。
Companies mentioned：日本道路株式会社、モビリティリゾートもてぎ
Xpotential Inc. has announced that Chairman Takahiro Yamashita will speak at “Eight EXPO2026 @ International Forum” about building a successful sales organization using AI. The talk will address challenges such as dependence on top salespeople and training that relies on individual know-how, and the importance of making AI part of the organization’s overall operating model rather than merely a tool for efficiency.
Companies mentioned：Eight
“Enjoying Hanatateyama: Spring Tea Gathering” will be held at Shiroyama Park in Ogori, Fukuoka Prefecture, on May 3. The event offers a chance to enjoy the region’s appeal through sales of local specialties, dango soup, a tea gathering and a hyottoko dance.
Companies mentioned：(一社)小郡市観光協会
石川県加賀市 will set up an on-site Furusato Tax donation booth at the 30th Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival, taking place on 令和8年5月3・4日. The booth will use the “Choice Pay” smartphone payment app to make it easy for visitors to purchase traditional crafts. Discount coupons will also be distributed to people who add the city as a LINE friend, promoting the appeal of lacquerware to younger people and tourists.
Companies mentioned：石川県加賀市、ふるさとチョイス
Sumitomo Densetsu Co., Ltd. has announced personnel changes, including executive appointments, effective June 1, 5 and 24, 2026. The changes are an important development that will affect the company’s organizational structure and future management strategy.
Osaka Television’s documentary “Documentary 7” will air its 37th episode featuring Ayumi Nishigawa, representative of the nonprofit organization DEAR ME. The organization holds fashion shows in the Philippines, Cambodia and Japan to help children in impoverished communities experience the joy of self-expression through fashion and build confidence.
Companies mentioned：テレビ大阪、NPO法人DEAR ME、大阪成蹊大学
Departures Japan has established a Medical and Nursing Care Liaison Office to improve end-of-life care in medical and nursing care settings and strengthen collaboration among professionals. Through seminars for nurses and care workers and a consultation service, the office will address coordination challenges between funeral homes and medical and care providers and help families arrange more meaningful farewells.
Wakayama Prefecture announced that it will hold the “WAKAYAMA800 Mobile Stamp Rally 9th season” from May 1, 2026, to March 14, 2027, along WAKAYAMA800, a cycling route more than 800 km long. Participants can join on their smartphones, visit checkpoints by bicycle and collect digital stamps while enjoying sightseeing and cycling.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トラストワイズプロダクション
セレクトホテルズグループ has held a grand opening and opening ceremony for ANA Holiday Inn Tosu, the first foreign-affiliated full-service hotel in Tosu, Saga Prefecture. The hotel will offer a comfortable stay to guests from Japan and abroad and contribute to tourism promotion in the region.
Companies mentioned：セレクトホテルズグループ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHG・ANA・ホテルズグループジャパン、株式会社エフ・イー・ティーシステム
Tokyo Defense’s gaming brand PIXEL PROMO has released the photorealistic horror map “Accident Property 2:33 AM” on Fortnite Creative. Featuring realistic visuals created with UEFN and full voice acting, it aims to reinvent the existing Fortnite horror experience. The company also produces maps for businesses.
Companies mentioned：東京ディフェンス株式会社、PIXEL PROMO
Armani / Casa unveiled its 2026 collection “Origins” in Milan. Bringing together past icons and new creations, the collection was displayed in a space inspired by Giorgio Armani’s residence, expressing the brand’s aesthetic and evolution.
British Hills, in Ten-ei Village, Fukushima Prefecture, will hold “Rose Week” from May 30 to July 5, 2026, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The event offers a taste of early summer in Britain through the opening of the rose garden, rose-themed decorations, special menus, English-language cultural lessons and related merchandise.
Companies mentioned：JRグループ
Based on its revised material issues (materiality), Ain Group has set specific initiatives, KPIs and targets for the fiscal year ending April 2031. It has established ambitious targets in 7 areas: contributing to community healthcare, providing lifestyle offerings, safety and security, environmental protection, employee development, a sound management foundation and regional partnerships, with the aim of building a sustainable society and growing the company.
Companies mentioned：アインズ＆トルペ、Francfranc
SKYcreation Inc. has unveiled two new products for car dealerships that support wired CarPlay input: “SKY-MT01” and “SKY-HDMI02.” They will provide innovative in-car entertainment solutions that combine safety and convenience, enriching the in-car experience.
DripSquare, which exports matcha, is accelerating its business expansion in North America. With support for its participation in the World Tea Expo and meetings with existing buyers, it has secured new orders and strengthened relationships.
Companies mentioned：鈴木長十商店
“ぷしゅぷしゅ,” the main character of the program “シナぷしゅ” for infants and toddlers, has been named Toyota City’s “Children and Child-Rearing Support Ambassador” in Aichi Prefecture. Toyota City is the first local government to partner with “シナぷしゅ” and will step up its communication of child-rearing policies.
Companies mentioned：テレビ愛知、テレビ東京、テレビ大阪、テレビせとうち、テレビ北海道、TVQ九州放送、TV TOKYO
“Indigo-dyed speakers,” developed jointly by Okinawan audio maker 知名オーディオ and 琉球藍研究所, use Ryukyu indigo powder in their coating. The product combines traditional crafts with industrial manufacturing, offering an experience of Okinawa’s nature through both sight and sound.
Companies mentioned：有限会社知名御多出横、琉球藍研究所
Sounkyo Onsen Asahitei, operated by Noguchi Kanko Management, has announced a lodging plan featuring shabu-shabu made with 3 types of game meat: Ezo deer, wild boar and pheasant. The plan offers a luxurious dining experience that makes it easy to enjoy nature’s bounty.
Kumon Publishing released “Parade of Sky and Flowers,” a coming-of-age novel by Eito Amakawa about transgender themes, on April 20. The book was published in paperback after being serialized in the Asahi Junior and Senior High School Students’ Newspaper and offers an opportunity to deepen understanding of LGBTQ+ people.
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人ReBit、講談社、文研出版、小峰書店
Original長野県松本市を本拠地とする3人制プロバスケットボールチーム『SHINSHU MATSUMOTO TopEVOLVE』が発足しました。株式会社巴屋が運営し、2026年にはRBLに参戦。地域活性化とスポーツ文化の発展、次世代育成を目指します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社巴屋
Nagano Prefecture’s 道の駅 中条 will hold a limited-time “Apricot Fair” featuring apricots from Chikuma City starting May 1, 2026. The event, held in collaboration with local business 手作り工房 旬な菜, will showcase the appeal of apricots, a regional specialty.
Companies mentioned：互恵株式会社、eternal story株式会社、道の駅 中条、手作り工房 旬な菜
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced its Southeast Asia regional strategy and investment in stable-revenue businesses at Singapore Maritime Week 2026, its president’s first overseas event appearance since taking office. The company highlighted shipping’s importance as strategic infrastructure and the priority it places on seafarer safety.
Companies mentioned：株式会社商船三井
“Reading Nature,” a next-generation personal analysis method attracting attention for being “scarily accurate,” has been officially released as a free app. Combining Eastern statistical methods and psychology, it analyzes and visualizes an individual’s personality and thought patterns based on their date of birth, supporting deeper self-understanding and better relationships.
Game company NEOWIZ will open a permanent official shop for the popular RPG “Brown Dust 2” in Akihabara on April 29, 2026. In addition to returning merchandise, 57 new product types will be available, and a grand opening fair will also be held.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEOWIZ
During Golden Week, Hokkaido Wine will operate a free shuttle bus connecting Otaru Port Square and Otaru Wine Gallery in Otaru. The service aims to eliminate drunk driving while promoting wine events and regional revitalization.