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HAPPYJOINT Co., Ltd. has upgraded its high-performance solar light brand “LUNAXIA DX.” The lights now use lithium iron phosphate batteries, improving heat resistance in extreme heat and extending illumination at night, while delivering greater safety and a longer service life.
Companies mentioned：楽天
Nagoya Grampus Eight Co., Ltd. has decided on new executive appointments at its regular shareholders’ meeting and board meeting. Sumito Sakurai and Naoki Ando are stepping down, while Takahiro Yagi and Yasuto Yokoi have joined the board as directors.
Interg Co., Ltd., a digital media operator, is sponsoring “Akita Dream Kids DAY” hosted by B.LEAGUE club 秋田ノーザンハピネッツ. It will invite elementary, junior high and high school students from the prefecture to the May 3, 2026 game free of charge, bringing the excitement of professional sports to children.
Companies mentioned：秋田ノーザンハピネッツ、佐賀バルーナーズ
“Fujinokuni Camping Car & Outdoor Show 2026” will be held at Twin Messe Shizuoka in Shizuoka City on June 13 and 14, 2026. Organizers announced a record-high display of about 100 vehicles, along with appearances by popular comedians including Doburock.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネオプロジェクト、日本RV協会
Cbase Inc. will hold a special discussion seminar with 株式会社MIXI at “HR Conference 2026 (Spring).” Drawing on MIXI’s real-world examples, the seminar will explain how to keep 360-degree feedback from becoming a mere formality and design initiatives that help organizations continuously develop people and bring about behavior change.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MIXI、日本の人事部、エン・ジャパン
Takeei, a subsidiary of TRE Holdings, is expanding its “Circular Economy Partnership” in the Soma area of Fukushima Prefecture. With 4 new companies joining, the partnership now comprises 14 organizations. Its scope is also expanding from general waste to all waste, accelerating the real-world implementation of resource circulation.
Companies mentioned：山形大学、相馬市、南相馬市
FEELCYCLE, the dark fitness studio operated by 株式会社FEEL CONNECTION, will launch a limited-time collaboration program, “BSW LSF,” with K-pop group “LE SSERAFIM” on May 23, 2026. The program features 13 tracks, including the group’s latest and hit songs, and will run alongside a social media campaign offering original merchandise.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FEEL CONNECTION、SOURCE MUSIC (LE SSERAFIM所属)
株式会社VOISING, a 2.5-dimensional idol agency, has launched “VOISING THE NEXT PLAYERS,” an audition to form a new group. It is seeking male applicants aged 18–30 to become a new kind of performer who transcends the boundaries between the internet and the real world, with a live performance planned soon after the group’s formation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社VOISING
A special collaboration with BE:FIRST has been announced for Janet Jackson’s 2026 Japan tour. The opening act and a joint performance during the main show will take place at the Yokohama concert on June 14.
Companies mentioned：BE:FIRST、Ticket Port
T.T Saitama has announced that it renewed its contract with table tennis player Hiromu Arinobu for the 2026-2027 season. Last season, Arinobu recorded 15 wins and 8 losses in singles and 10 wins and 10 losses in doubles, and received the regular-season MVP and Best Order awards.
Original株式会社コインパレスは、英国王立造幣局による「くまのプーさん100周年記念」第2弾プルーフ金/銀貨を2026年4月28日に発売。ディズニーデザインチームが手掛けた「忠誠」をテーマにした限定コインです。
Companies mentioned：英国王立造幣局（ロイヤルミント）、ディズニー、PCGS、NGC
Originalニッチフレグランス専門店「NOSE SHOP」が2026年4月29日より伊勢丹新宿店メンズ館での常設展開を開始。先行発売商品「ローズ マグニチュード」を含む厳選された12ブランドをラインアップします。
Companies mentioned：伊勢丹新宿店、Goldfield & Banks、Art Meets Art、Nishane、Bdk Parfums、Amouage、Etat Libre d'Orange、Jeroboam、Kerzon、Laboratorio Olfattivo、Nomenclature、Reserve en Afrique、Thoo
Professional esports team DetonatioN FocusMe (DFM) has announced that its players will compete at EVO Japan 2026, scheduled for May 2026, and that the team will set up a booth for the first time. It will be a crucial match with a place at the world championships at stake.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GameWith、株式会社DetonatioN、カプコン、SNK、ライアットゲームズ、セガ
A film capturing the One to One Concert, John Lennon’s only full concert after the Beatles broke up, will be released worldwide starting April 29. Comments from Sean Ono Lennon and other notable figures have also been released.
Companies mentioned：カルチャー・ヴィル
The 3rd edition of the House/Tech House party DLIGHT is set for May 15, 2026, at Shinjuku’s ZEROTOKYO. Led by rising DJ ALEXANDER M, the next generation of DJs will create an immersive, sci-fi-like space.
Companies mentioned：ZEROTOKYO
TryHard Japan Co., Ltd. will hold SBI Maihanabi at the Sakai Daigyo Yoiichi in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on July 31, 2026. The event brings together the Sakai Daigyo Yoiichi, with a history of about 700 years, and SBI Maihanabi, a community-focused fireworks festival, in an effort to revitalize the region.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 TryHard Japan、TryHard Holdings Limited、株式会社 SBI MUSIC CIRCUS
松竹株式会社 has released a free demo of its first original romance visual novel, Algorithm Prescription, on Steam. Through a story told from a third-person perspective that differs from the main game, players can experience its distinctive world and addictive romance elements.
Companies mentioned：松竹株式会社、Leona Software、GameBridge、合同会社Re,AER、Steam
株式会社アズメーカー has opened preorders through the online store CharaON! for a new product from the TV anime The Children of Shiunji Family: an acrylic coaster with a stand. The product comes in 5 designs modeled on the 5 Shiunji siblings.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アズメーカー、白泉社
株式会社アズメーカー has opened orders through the online store CharaON! for new products from the popular anime Bocchi the Rock!—acrylic coasters, acrylic stands, and stickers. The items feature limited-edition designs for fans, including characters in maid outfits.
Companies mentioned：芳文社、アニプレックス
The limited-edition THE 3RD EYE COLLECTION collaboration between FREAK'S STORE and POLER goes on sale April 28. The lineup includes 6 styles, such as a cap with a USB-rechargeable light and reflective apparel, combining nighttime visibility with a sense of fun.
Companies mentioned：POLER、FREAK'S STORE、株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル
Otomate, a game brand for women, has announced additional cast members Daisuke Namikawa and Shuichiro Umeda, as well as the performing artists, for its September 2026 event Otomate Party 2026. A campaign to give away game software in celebration of the event has also begun.
Companies mentioned：アイディアファクトリー株式会社、ぴあ株式会社
The 1st volume of the manga adaptation of Yukiya Shoji’s popular novel National Route Diner, illustrated by Kumagami Shaka, went on sale April 13 through Tokuma Shoten’s COMIC Ryu WEB. Set at a diner along a national highway run by a former professional wrestler, the work features a heartwarming human drama and delicious food.
Companies mentioned：株式会社C-パブリッシングサービス
株式会社主婦と生活社 has released the 4th issue of its new women’s magazine DIGVII. Actor Neru Nagahama graces the cover wearing looks from KENZO’s 2026 SS collection, and the issue includes an interview in which she discusses her self-expression and outlook as an actor.
Companies mentioned：株式会社主婦と生活社
VIDA Hollywood, a production team whose members studied music in Los Angeles, will release its 1st EP, Episode 0, on May 27, 2026. Featuring a hit song that recorded 300 million plays on social media, the EP is a culmination that brings their “prologue” to a close.
Companies mentioned：Spotify、TikTok、ロッキング・オン
Kamogawa Sea World has announced its annual summer event, Summer Splash 2026, and revealed its official logo. A Splash T-shirt featuring the logo will go on advance sale starting April 29, exclusively at the facility and through stays booked under official hotel plans, building excitement for the height of summer.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート
Actor Michael B. Jordan attended the premiere of the film Swapped (original title) in Los Angeles wearing a beige cardigan and trousers by ルイ・ヴィトン. His look embodied the brand’s elegant and practical “art of travel.”
Companies mentioned：ルイ・ヴィトン
Italian restaurant Cassolo in Toranomon, Tokyo, is offering its fresh Snowberry Tiramisu, made with sustainable frozen strawberries called Snowberry, for a limited time from April 1 to May 31, 2026. The dessert is part of a project promoting food sustainability through the use of proprietary freezing technology.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク･アンド･リバー社、株式会社Chef’s value、XEN GROUP
Pianist Matthew Law will release “Dreaming Windmill,” the theme music for NHK AM’s Mainichi Reading, digitally on April 29, 2026. Featuring an ensemble of acclaimed musicians including Ishida-gumi and Junko Suzuki, the release contains 4 tracks, including arrangements with cello and guitar.
Companies mentioned：日本コロムビア、NHK、神奈川フィルハーモニー管弦楽団
An additional 13 acts have been announced for DAIENKAI 2026, a festival combining music and comedy that will take place over 3 days starting July 31, 2026, at Tokyo Garden Theater. Major acts including Taiiku Okazaki and Jarujaru have joined the lineup, and the final advance ticket sale begins April 29.
Companies mentioned：吉本興業
DMM.com LLC will offer the Nijisanji “Good Night” Scratch, an online lottery on DMM Scratch featuring exclusive merchandise from the popular VTuber group Nijisanji, starting May 1, 2026. The campaign will run simultaneously in Taiwan, with premium prizes featuring newly illustrated artwork.
Companies mentioned：ANYCOLOR, Inc.
GMO Pepabo’s “Lolipop! AI Agent Cloud” becomes the first domestic hosting service to support self-improving AI “Hermes Agent.” Users can now run advanced AI agents with long-term memory and accumulated skills affordably in the cloud, with no specialized knowledge required.
Companies mentioned：GMOインターネットグループ、Nous Research
合同会社EXNOA will launch a Golden Week special event for the management RPG “Harem of Tokyo” on April 28, 2026. The event features numerous campaigns for the holiday period, including limited avatars, new character Chizuru Kuchiki, an LR weapon pack, and serial code giveaways on the official X account.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES
Gakken Inc. released “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha the Movie 1st THE COMICS 1・2 New Edition” in 2 volumes simultaneously on April 28, commemorating the new anime airing in July 2026. The books include newly drawn manga and past bonus content, and a free-access campaign for previously published volumes will also be held.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、アニメイト、ゲーマーズ、メロンブックス、とらのあな、Amazon
三菱重工相模原ダイナボアーズ has launched a “Partnership Special Page” to strengthen the club’s partnerships and create new value. The page makes collaboration with companies and organizations visible and promotes smoother cooperation.
Companies mentioned：三菱重工相模原ダイナボアーズ
Digital media “SYNCHRONOUS” will broadcast the 5th live session of “Hiraishi Yosuke no Tankyuron,” featuring baseball coach and commentator Yosuke Hiraishi, on May 7, 2026. Members will be invited to submit topics, with signed merchandise awarded for selected themes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本ビジネスプレス
弓張の丘ホテル has launched a retort food series from 愛グループ, bringing the flavors of the hotel and Zona ITALIA into the home in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Developed over about 2 years in response to customer feedback, the lineup includes curry and Bolognese sauce.
Companies mentioned：弓張の丘ホテル、Zona ITALIA、愛グループ
CRAFTWORKS, the automotive accessories brand of Fun Standard株式会社, will launch an LED add-on luggage lamp for the Alphard/Vellfire 40 series in April 2026. Equipped with high-brightness LEDs and a 2-color switching function, it improves visibility and convenience when working in the cargo area at night or enjoying leisure activities.
Companies mentioned：Fun Standard株式会社、株式会社RKB毎日ホールディングス、CRAFTWORKS
Fire and disaster prevention manufacturer ファイテック donated 500L of “FOREST DEFENDER,” a fire suppressant for wildfires, following a major forest fire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture. The donation was made in response to a request from 総務省消防庁 and others. Rapid delivery and on-site operational support will provide strong assistance for initial firefighting efforts.
Companies mentioned：釜石大槌地区行政事務組合 消防本部、総務省消防庁、林野庁森林災害対策協会、自衛隊
株式会社公募ガイド社 released “Tsuku Log,” a logging app designed to help users continue their creative activities, on April 28, 2026. The app is available on iOS and Android and is designed for managing submission opportunities, connecting with creators, and maintaining motivation.
株式会社SARAVAH design will begin advance sales on Makuake on April 29 of the “Paper Diffuser (Paddle Type),” made from special paper. The fan-shaped diffuser lets users enjoy fragrance in the breeze and is suited for use in personal spaces.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SARAVAH design、Little Happy Moments、Makuake
親和商事株式会社 has begun sales of the “LHOTSE” collection of Swiss-made mechanical watches as the Japanese authorized distributor for Australian microbrand Ocean To Orbit. The watches feature meticulous design by a former car designer and high reliability backed by field use on a Himalayan expedition.
Companies mentioned：親和商事株式会社、Ocean To Orbit、Ford、Toyota
With support from Kanagawa Prefecture’s “SHIN Minatomirai,” Toy Medical and Green House are advancing the commercialization of “salt-offset foods,” which use seaweed-derived ingredients to promote sodium excretion. A demonstration trial confirmed high satisfaction and a reduction in urinary sodium.
Companies mentioned：トイメディカル株式会社、株式会社グリーンハウス
Original2026年6月7日、品川インターシティ等で地域密着型スポーツフェス「みんなの品川スポーツFES.2026」が開催。3人制バスケの公式戦やパラスポーツ体験会を通じて地域活性化を目指します。
Companies mentioned：日鉄興和不動産、住友生命、大林組、品川カルチャークラブ
CS Home Drama Channel has announced its lineup of Korean dramas launching in May 2024. Alongside popular works featuring Jinyoung, Kim Myung-soo, and Song Joong-ki, the channel will also air an encore broadcast of Seo In-guk’s fan concert.
Companies mentioned：KBS Media Ltd.、STUDIO V PLUS、IDEAFACTORY、SLL Joongang、Raemongraein
“MARK & LONA,” operated by 株式会社キューブ, will open a limited-time pop-up store at 横浜高島屋 starting April 29, 2026. The store will feature the “FER” collection, which blends golf and surfing, along with the latest menswear and exclusive gifts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社キューブ、高島屋
株式会社スペースワン has launched a rental and trial campaign for the “Oculus M750d,” a high-precision multibeam sonar for underwater surveys. The fee for the standard 5-day rental has been reduced from 500,000 yen to 300,000 yen, supporting more efficient and advanced infrastructure inspections and underwater surveys.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スペースワン
“The Japanese Communist Party: A Record of the Devil’s Cases,” an exposé by Itaru Matsuzaki, former secretary-general of the Japanese Communist Party councilors’ group, will be released by Asuka Shinsha on April 24, 2026. The shocking book candidly recounts inconvenient truths within the party, including the capsizing of a Henoko protest boat and alleged tax money kickbacks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社飛鳥新社
日本道路株式会社 supported the 28th Honjo Kodama Thousand Cherry Blossom Marathon, held on April 5, 2026, under a comprehensive partnership agreement with Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture. Professional running coach Tetsuhiko Kin participated in the event, marking the first concrete initiative under the agreement to promote residents’ health and revitalize the region.
Companies mentioned：本庄市スポーツ協会、本庄市陸上競技協会
eBASE株式会社 has decided to make 株式会社KSP-SP, which specializes in POS data analysis, a subsidiary. The companies will integrate eBASE’s precise “product microdata” with KSP-SP’s “purchase microdata” to launch a next-generation micromarketing business for the AI era.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KSP-SP
Whoscall株式会社 has revealed tactics and countermeasures for phishing scams impersonating accommodation booking sites and transportation providers, as well as scams involving people posing as relatives, which increase during long holidays. Against the backdrop of a sharp rise in losses from special fraud in Reiwa 7, the company is urging caution.
Companies mentioned：警察庁
MONO BRAIN社, which develops the AI security platform “MODEL SAFE,” has released a report detailing 8 security incidents involving real-world AI tools. It outlines risks at the design and operational levels, including confidential information leaks and database deletion, and presents countermeasures.
Companies mentioned：Microsoft (M365 Copilot)、OpenAI (ChatGPT)、GitHub (GitHub Copilot)、Lovable、Replit、Vercel、Google
According to a survey by 負動産買取センター on whether leasehold land is a viable investment, about 45% of respondents said it was not. The main reasons cited were complicated property rights, the risk of disputes and a lack of information, highlighting negative perceptions of leasehold land investment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームプランニング、負動産買取センター
株式会社スリーエーコンサルティング has launched “ショットサポート,” an on-demand support service that lets organizations outsource ISO or P-Mark acquisition and operations only when needed. Drawing on a track record of more than 9,000 companies, it provides targeted assistance with specific tasks such as internal audits and standards revisions.
Companies mentioned：日本マーケティングリサーチ機構
Originalスマートフォン向けゲーム『ヒプノシスマイク -Alternative Rap Battle-』にて、サバイバルホラーをテーマにした新イベント「プロジェクト・オリジン 前編」が開始。Buster Bros!!!とMAD TRIGGER CREWのメンバーがVRゲームの世界でゾンビと戦う物語が展開され、限定SSRカードなどが報酬として登場します。
Companies mentioned：キングレコード、アイディアファクトリープラス
HTB北海道テレビ has announced that Season 3 of the popular show “コロネケンの札幌地下グルメ マニアクス” will air for 2 consecutive weeks starting late night May 8. Sapporo-born comedy duo コロネケン explore the city’s underground dining districts, and the show also features their interactions with 2 senior comedians who are preparing to expand into Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：HTB北海道テレビ、TVer、札幌よしもと
Polimill株式会社 has held training in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, on “QommonsAI,” a generative AI tool for local governments. Following a comparison and selection of products from other companies, the city decided to deploy it across the municipal government, marking a first step toward improving staff efficiency and changing attitudes.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、Preferred Networks
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Companies mentioned：株式会社アイモバイル、岩手県大槌町、北海道白糠町、岩手県宮古市、岩手県花巻市、岩手県紫波町
AmiAmi, a major hobby retailer, has begun accepting preorders for a 1/7-scale figure of Virginia, a character from the popular RPG “Unicorn Overlord.” The figure meticulously recreates her Valkyria appearance after her class change.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アトラス、株式会社セガ、有限会社ヴァニラウェア、キューズQ
The second half of the new event “Chaos in casino” has begun in “Muv-Luv Girls Garden.” The new SSR character Saya Shiun [Excited Bunny] has arrived, alongside a commemorative login bonus and a featured gacha.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、株式会社KMS、株式会社aNCHOR、合同会社ストーリィベリー
株式会社コメ兵 has released the “KOMEHYO GW 耳よりMAP,” bringing together Golden Week information for 4 stores in Nagoya’s Osu district. The map condenses each store’s sale information and staff recommendations for local eateries onto 1 page, aiming to revitalize the area and make shopping more convenient.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コメ兵
Kensaku Oka has established a new company, 株式会社新恵社. After stepping down as president of スタディーハッカー, he is taking over media businesses including “STUDY HACKER” from the company. The new company will develop its “オウンドメディア2.0” business, providing outsourced editorial functions for companies’ owned media.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタディーハッカー、株式会社恵学社
南海電設 has reported on the delivery status of its “ProP biz Emergency Earthquake Early Warning Service” following the earthquake of maximum seismic intensity 5 or stronger that struck southern Tokachi on April 27. The company emphasized the importance of BCP support for businesses and highlighted the service’s role in protecting supply chains across Japan.
Kawasaki City’s waterfront area has been selected by 経済産業省 as a “promising area for a GX Strategic Region.” The national program supports the implementation of new GX technologies, and Kawasaki City is working with JFEHD and others to secure certification around summer 2026.
Companies mentioned：JFEホールディングス株式会社、川崎臨海部ＧＸ戦略推進コンソーシアム、経済産業省、内閣官房、JETRO、ＧＸ推進機構
INAC Kobe Leonessa has announced a major attendance project, aiming to draw more than 20,000 fans to its WE League match on May 16, 2026, in celebration of the club’s 25th anniversary. The club has appointed Tatsuro Kumagai as a fan ambassador and will energize Kobe with a variety of events, including a live performance by ワタナベフラワー and special seats proposed by players.
Companies mentioned：サンフレッチェ広島レジーナ、SOMPO WEリーグ、ワタナベフラワー
国境なき医師団（MSF） has reported that Israel is using water as a weapon in the Gaza Strip and deliberately cutting off supplies as part of collective punishment. MSF is calling on Israel to restore water access immediately and urging its allies to use their influence.
Companies mentioned：国境なき医師団（MSF）
株式会社ベルコ will hold a soccer clinic for girls in grades 1–6 on May 23, 2026, at Rokko Island as part of its community outreach activities. Current INAC神戸 players will provide instruction, supporting community revitalization and the healthy development of children.
Companies mentioned：INAC神戸
JOURNAL STANDARD, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will release “Poketee,” a ringer T-shirt made in collaboration with Champion and featuring a specially designed small chest pocket and relaxed silhouette. Sales begin in early June, and the item is attracting attention for blending a vintage feel with contemporary design.
Companies mentioned：Champion、株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD、Saint James Japon、WILL WORKS、LADUREE JAPON、ル・プチメック
Quolas is providing planning support for “Van Gogh’s Drawbridge and the Impressionist Painters,” an exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Utsunomiya Museum of Art. 70 works by 42 Impressionist painters, including Van Gogh’s “Drawbridge,” are coming to Japan for the first time in about 10 years and will tour Utsunomiya, Osaka and Nagoya. Original merchandise will also be offered, contributing to the promotion of culture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クオラス、ヴァルラフ＝リヒャルツ美術館・コルブー財団、UUUM
Originalスイーツブランド「ラップドクレープ コロット」が、5月限定の新作クレープ4種を販売開始し、公式オンラインストアもオープンしました。これにより、より多くの顧客へ商品を提供し、ギフト需要にも応えます。
Companies mentioned：株式会社コロット、コロット
HYDROLOGY株式会社 will open HYDROLOGY TOKYO, a next-generation wellness salon combining high-concentration hydrogen inhalation and a dry head spa, at Roppongi Hills on April 25, 2026. Focusing on the fatigue experienced by modern people, it will offer high-quality rest through a proprietary method drawing on the expertise of acupuncture and moxibustion clinic Hariup.
Companies mentioned：HYDROLOGY株式会社、L・Kメディカル株式会社、WORLD株式会社
Jonan Pawnshop and Secondhand Dealers Cooperative Association will hold “Shicchi’s Charity Fair” at Tokyo Ryutsu Center from June 5, 2026, with foreign visitors accounting for 70% of attendees amid the weak yen. About 70,000 items, including brand-name goods, will be sold at bargain prices, and proceeds will be donated to social welfare causes. The event is known for attracting an international crowd.
The exhibition “Quiet Territory — The Breath of Rebirth,” a collaboration between 2 ceramic artists and 2 painters, will be held at the Framing NOVANTIQUA Gallery from July 1 to 15, 2026. Centered on memories in everyday life, the works combine ceramics, paintings and framing, and will be exhibited and sold.
Companies mentioned：NOVANTIQUA
The café NOBORITO ROOF PARK CAFÉ＆BAR is opening at Noborito Tsukurito Park in Tama Ward, 川崎市, through a Park-PFI project. It will hold a pre-opening from April 29 (Wednesday) and a grand opening on May 12 (Tuesday). The café aims to be a place where local residents can enrich their everyday lives.
Companies mentioned：川崎市、株式会社 井出コーポレーション
Kanidouraku will hold an advance tasting of its “Aya Crab Sashimi Kaiseki” at its Umeda restaurant from May 18 to 22, 2026, for media representatives and social media creators. The event aims to encourage media coverage by offering a refreshing, memorable experience for all five senses, centered on the “freshness of crab sashimi” for the summer season.
Yamazaki Jitsugyo has released new products to organize living spaces, including a lidded waste-bin wagon that hides garbage bags, a storage box for face-wash powder and samples, and a slim tissue case. Combining functionality and design, the products offer a comfortable lifestyle while saving space.
Companies mentioned：山崎実業株式会社
Originalスマートフォン向けゲームアプリ『ヒプノシスマイク -Alternative Rap Battle-』にて、イベント「プロジェクト・オリジン 前編～HYPNOSIS MICROPHONE QUEST 7～」が本日開始されました。プレイヤーは楽曲プレイでイベントptやアイテムを集め、SSRカードなどの報酬を獲得できます。
Originalホラー作家 梨、株式会社闇、テレビ東京プロデューサー大森時生が手掛ける展覧会『恐怖心展 大阪』が、大好評につき5月17日まで会期延長。チケット販売数5万枚を突破し、大阪会場限定展示やMBS「らいよんチャン」、テレビ大阪「たこるくん」とのコラボグッズも人気を集めている。
Companies mentioned：株式会社闇、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
The traditional university rugby showdown between Waseda and Meiji will be held for the first time in 北九州市 on June 7, 2026. After being canceled in 2020, the event will take place at Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu as a long-awaited rematch for fans.
Companies mentioned：早稲田大学、明治大学、九州ラグビーフットボール協会、北九州市、ラグビー早明戦北九州大会実行委員会、チケットぴあ、チケットラグビー、Infomart
KURAND株式会社 has launched the “Shiba no Ongaeshi” project through its online liquor store Kurand, supporting rescue dog activities through the purchase of alcoholic drinks. The project sells a low-alcohol liqueur named after the Shiba Inu and encourages support for rescue dogs by donating part of the proceeds to NPO法人犬と猫のためのライフボート.
Companies mentioned：KURAND株式会社、白百合醸造、NPO法人犬と猫のためのライフボート、クラファン！
Taiwan Mobile and YouTube have launched an exclusive-in-Taiwan “free channel membership trial” plan, offering users up to 4 months of YouTube Premium free and a free first-month membership to 6 popular creators’ channels.
Companies mentioned：YouTube、Google
英業達（Inventec）’s board approved a NT$3.275 billion expansion of its Daxi plant in Taoyuan, aiming to establish a high-end AI server production base and address capacity constraints.
Companies mentioned：英業達
Fubon Guardians rookie catcher Chang Yu-hao has recently been with the first team to observe and learn, and is expected to stay through the 30th. He said he has learned a great deal from professional baseball, particularly valuing Japanese coaches’ reminders about defensive details. He has also made a habit of taking notes to help remember them.
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將 (Fubon Guardians)
新北市消防局 has introduced a positioning device equipped with AI edge computing for rescue dogs. It will enable faster decision-making and improve safety in disaster-stricken areas.
Companies mentioned：新北市消防局、ERCA
The Keliber lithium mining project in western Finland has begun operations. It is expected to strengthen the autonomy of Europe’s battery industry.
Companies mentioned：Sibanye-Stillwater、Finnish Minerals Group
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics may withdraw from China’s home appliance and television sales market within 2026, reports say, citing declining price competitiveness. However, it is expected to maintain production bases in China for overseas markets.
Companies mentioned：Samsung、日経新聞、中国の家電メーカー各社
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Companies mentioned：穩懋半導體、群益金鼎證券
The Taichung City Fire Department welcomed a delegation from Japan’s Okinawa Governor’s Office and Ishigaki City Fire Department for exchanges on disaster prevention and response systems and practical aspects of online dispatch. The goal is to strengthen the Japan-Taiwan fire service partnership and improve urban resilience.
Companies mentioned：沖縄県産業振興公社台北事務所
While promoting his new film “Cold War 1994,” Daniel Wu revealed that his 13-year-old daughter, Raven, does not idolize him but is instead a fan of Stray Kids leader Bang Chan. He joked that his heartthrob status is in jeopardy.
Companies mentioned：Stray Kids
MOS Burger, marking 35 years in Taiwan, has sold a cumulative total of 100 million rice burgers. It plans to introduce vending machines by the end of 2026, further accelerating its digital transformation.
Companies mentioned：東元（TECO）グループ、台北101
News of a shooting in Athens, the Greek capital, in which an 89-year-old man opened fire at 2 locations—a social security office and a courthouse—leaving multiple people injured.
Companies mentioned：中央社、AP通信、ギリシャ国営放送（ERT）
New Taipei City Councilor Chen Wei-jie proposed that the city government follow Hsinchu City’s lead and subsidize teenagers’ subscriptions to AI tools such as ChatGPT Plus and Midjourney. The city government pledged to estimate the budget within one month.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Midjourney
The LNG tanker Mubaraz, operated by ADNOC, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz. It is the first fully loaded LNG vessel to pass through since the regional conflict began, offering a glimmer of hope for energy markets.
Companies mentioned：ADNOC Logistics & Services、Kpler、ICIS
Former President Tsai Ing-wen gave a talk at National Cheng Kung University on the theme of “a warm decision-maker.” She later went hiking in the Meiling Scenic Area in Tainan and met with residents.
Companies mentioned：国立成功大学、民主進歩党
“Why Can’t Tapioca Be Put in Fried Rice?”, the winning work in a manga adaptation award organized by 台湾角川 and KADOKAWA, has begun simultaneous serialization in Japan and Taiwan. It is an outlandish story about a Japanese influencer reincarnated in Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：KADOKAWA、台湾角川、CCC追漫台、BOOK☆WALKER
Measles cases in Japan have exceeded 300 this year, surpassing last year’s annual total and rising to 4 times the year-earlier level, nearing a 10-year peak. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is urging people to check their vaccination status and avoid going out if they have symptoms.
Companies mentioned：國立健康危機管理研究機構、TBS、富士新聞網 (FNN)、厚生勞動省
Taiwanese-language singer 許富凱 held a listening party for his new album “尪仔物” and spoke about “我的心肝寶貝,” a song about his relationship with his late father. He said the song was influenced by his experience of losing his father in 2023 and described it as a letter to him. The album was produced by 許哲珮, and a concert will be held at Taipei Arena on August 8.
With urea supplies tightening amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade caused by the Middle East war, India is accelerating plans with Russia to build a urea plant. The plan is to bring a new facility producing 2 million tons annually into operation within 2 years, diversifying urea supplies and stabilizing prices.
Companies mentioned：インド鉀肥有限公司 (Indian Potash Limited)、国家化学暨肥料有限公司 (Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited)、国家肥料有限公司 (National Fertilizers Limited)、ウラル化學集團 (Uralchem Group)
Taiwanese professional baseball pitcher Wang Wei-chung of 台鋼雄鷹隊 is suspected of having a mild strain in his left groin after starting on the 26th and needs a detailed examination. His velocity has not been as expected, and the issue needs to be identified.
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、中信兄弟
莊競程, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Hsinchu City mayor, held a youth roundtable and presented a vision for stabilizing transportation, education, social welfare and culture in Hsinchu City while creating an environment where young people can live with peace of mind. He emphasized correcting the excessive concentration of development in the East District and promoting balanced growth that makes use of each administrative district’s strengths.
Taiwanese professional baseball player Chang Yu-cheng had long predicted that young player 李灝宇 would succeed in the major leagues. After 李灝宇 hit his first MLB home run, Chang praised his ability and said he hoped he would break all of Chang’s records within 1 year.
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將、底特律老虎隊