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Veteran radio writer Tao Xiaoqing, known as the “mother of folk songs,” has published a new book, “Living with Enthusiasm.” It presents her philosophy of living energetically even at 80, including taking up dance at 60, overcoming cancer and launching an online radio station at 70.
びわこ箱館山, operated by 株式会社マックアース, has announced special Golden Week events. The attractions include 130 carp streamers, a 100m rainbow slide and sweets made with strawberries from Takashima, along with activities and food for families and their pets.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マックアース、びわこ箱館山、パフェ専門店LAMP
Original岡山大学は、岡山県内の新型コロナウイルス感染状況と医療提供体制に関する分析結果を公開しました。感染報告数は減少傾向にあり、季節性インフルエンザも前週より減少していますが、A群溶血性レンサ球菌咽頭炎は増加傾向にあることを示しています。
FOOMYS, an interactive disco, has opened in Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture, and is drawing attention as a Golden Week highlight. For just 3,000 yen, guests can eat and drink all they want, while music from the 70s and 80s offers a place to relieve stress in a healthy way and socialize.
Companies mentioned：東急リゾートタウン勝浦
The idol group STU48 handed out tissues in Hiroshima during Golden Week as part of a “return to roots” campaign, promoting its daily performances at STU48 Hiroshima Theater and its appearance at the Hiroshima Flower Festival. Through the tissue handout campaign, its first in about 8 years, the group aims to attract new fans.
Companies mentioned：STU48
The “Early Summer Tenjin Peacock Festival” will be held for 5 days at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin. The event will feature a wide range of exclusive items, new products and bargain gourmet offerings, along with special events across a broad range of categories.
Companies mentioned：カンペール、NIKE、KEEN、UGG、前原光栄商店、オーロラ、東レ、パーセル、アンテプリマ、鈴懸、十勝あんこのサザエ
Zen Land Co., Ltd. has released its annual 2025 report on the retail sales capacity of 20 central Tokyo areas, or “potential store rent affordability.” Using pedestrian traffic data, the report analyzes trends in retail sales and sales efficiency in commercial districts across the 6 major wards. Ginza and the west exit of Shinjuku Station remain stable, while the east exit of Ikebukuro Station is trending downward, though signs of recovery are emerging.
Nagoya-based 3-piece rock band Maki has announced its festival, “Maki presents. MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘Tenwa’ 2026.” The festival sold out on the day of its announcement last year; this year, it will move to COMTEC PORTBASE, expand in scale and take place on Sunday, Nov. 22.
Companies mentioned：KUZIRA、TETORA、w.o.d.、SIX LOUNGE、キュウソネコカミ、BLUE ENCOUNT、SHE'll SLEEP、the奥歯's、THE FOREVER YOUNG、ENTH、Recca、kurage、HERO COMPLEX、Northern19、dustbox、サバシスター、HONEST、Blue Mash、カライドスコープ、KOTORI
Artist Kasukonneu, who has over 1.6 million total social media followers, has released the music video for the major-label 3rd single “Shukumei Otome-do.” The song responds to the pressures faced by women today, and the video features the artist's biological father, OT3, and the latest generative AI technology.
Companies mentioned：日本コロムビア、Stardust Promotion
With smart locks becoming more popular in Taiwan, チャットロック株式会社 is strengthening its standardization of installation quality and its after-sales service system. Through specialized training for local technicians and standardized troubleshooting processes, the company aims to improve the user experience and prevent installation problems.
Companies mentioned：チャットロック株式会社
岡山大学 held a diversity lecture on March 6, 2026, titled “Girls’ choices of STEM pathways: trends and strategies.” Professor Ginko Kono of 九州大学 was invited to discuss gender equality in STEM education and challenges in women's career choices, and to encourage support for faculty, staff and students.
Companies mentioned：岡山大学、九州大学
株式会社グッドヌードルイノベーション, which operates “Tai Shio Soba Toka,” has introduced a new set of “Five Promises to Our Customers” to improve the customer experience. The promises redefine its commitment to quality and hospitality and aim to provide customers with a delicious experience they can enjoy with peace of mind.
株式会社Mavericks is updating the slide-generation feature of its video-generation AI “NoLang” to support automatically creating visually rich, diagram-filled slides for 4:5 social media feeds. This will allow users without design expertise to quickly create engaging social media content, such as Instagram carousels, and address the production workload facing companies managing social media accounts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Mavericks、株式会社eclore、Socialinsider、日経クロストレンド、Web担当者Forum、KnowledgeBox
“Re: Crescendo!,” a multimedia project in which popular voice actors cover songs by Daisuke Asakura, has announced that its new track, “KISS FOR SALOME,” will be released digitally on May 8. Previous cover songs have ranked high on the iTunes charts, and members of the original team are also involved in production.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イーエスピー、エイベックス・ピクチャーズ株式会社、Great Romance Records、株式会社kibatsu、株式会社クィーンズアベニュー、株式会社アンシェリ、ビーフェクト合同会社、株式会社テイルポット、ダーウィンレコード、株式会社ぐあんばーる
ISARIBI株式会社's creator label METEORA st. will release the digital photo book “TOY BOX ~Another Edition~” by anime-song dance performer Ryuu (REAL AKIBA BOYZ) on April 29, 2026. It features previously unreleased photos from his 1st print photo book and about 30 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage, offering fans an in-depth look at Ryuu.
Companies mentioned：ISARIBI株式会社、METEORA st.、REAL AKIBA BOYZ、集英社
The new TCG “NEXUS -ザ・フェイブカードゲーム-” will take part in “VTUBER EXPO 2026” and hold an advance on-site sale of its first starter deck, “NEXUS スターターデッキ～Life Like a Live!～.” The deck is a collaboration with virtual idol festival “えるすりー” and features more than 70 Vtubers.
Companies mentioned：VTUBER EXPO実行委員会、株式会社VEXZ
株式会社えねこ has launched a “No-Risk Early Application Scheme” under which it will bear customers’ risk of subsidy reductions, following the announcement of the FY Reiwa 8 proposal for solar power and battery storage subsidies. The scheme aims to redesign the industry’s fragmented structure, ease customer concerns and encourage early subsidy applications.
株式会社スプリックス, エジプト教育技術教育省 and Hiroshima University have signed an MOU on comprehensive cooperation in education and human resource development in Egypt. They will promote financial literacy education, teacher training, vocational and STEM education, and the development of secondary education materials, while using TOFAS to improve foundational academic skills.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スプリックス、エジプト教育技術教育省、国立大学法人広島大学、エジプト証券取引所
U-NEXT will exclusively livestream the SHOW-YA-produced music festival “NAONのBUNTAI 2026” on June 13. A total of 47 top artists, including Sachiko Kobayashi and Nanase Aikawa, will perform on a high-energy stage, available to watch in high-quality video and audio.
Companies mentioned：SHOW-YA、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、GEM Partners
Japanese fashion brand “神戸レタス” is now available on the EC site “amood” and will launch simultaneously in South Korea through a partnership with the country’s No. 1 fashion app, “ABLY.” This will enable 神戸レタス to efficiently reach a broad customer base in both Japan and South Korea.
Companies mentioned：神戸レタス、ABLY Corporation、ABLY
“アイコットリョーワ Headquarters Office,” designed and supervised by Nagaya Architectural Research Institute and ddessin, has won the “iF DESIGN AWARD 2026,” one of the world’s 3 major design awards. The project was recognized for its original architectural design, which places a nested frame structure inside an existing factory.
Companies mentioned：アイコットリョーワ、ddessin
CEARVOL is holding a special GW sale, offering popular AI hearing amplifiers at up to 22% off. Through products equipped with its proprietary “NeuroFlow AI 2.0” technology, which have earned high ratings on Amazon Japan, the company aims to improve quality of life for people with hearing difficulties.
Companies mentioned：Amazon Japan
For Golden Week, Amiyaki-tei will serve its popular Matsusaka beef premium loin steak at all of its Chubu-area locations. To mark its 30th anniversary, the steak will be offered at a special price of 1,280 yen (1,408 yen including tax) from May 1 through 6.
Noir Maison has launched full-scale social media marketing for the Chinese market using RED (Xiaohongshu), along with influencer PR services in the beauty, travel and gourmet sectors. The company is stepping up its support for businesses expanding overseas.
株式会社Mavericks has announced an update to its video-generation AI “NoLang.” Starting in late April 2026, it will support the generation of vertical 9:16 slides rich in diagrams and infographics, enabling the automated creation of high-quality content for social media.
Companies mentioned：株式会社PLAN-B、GLAPentertainment、KnowledgeBox、VideoWorks
Okayama University held the 13th meeting of “Microbial Explorers,” an initiative promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. A workshop on plant stress and microbe interactions featuring researchers from Taiwan is accelerating international academic exchange and the establishment of a research hub.
Companies mentioned：中央研究院植物暨微生物学研究所 (IPMB, Academia Sinica)、国立台湾大学
舶来亭, a Western-style restaurant in Yonago, is stepping up its bento delivery service for businesses and organizations in western Tottori Prefecture through its EC site, “HAKURAI BENTO.” The service is suitable for a range of occasions, including meetings, training sessions and construction sites.
According to the latest data from Kalodata Japan, Japan’s TikTok Shop market recorded GMV of 13.45億 yen in the week of April 20, its highest sales in the past 1 month. While the number of items sold remained flat, the average selling price rose significantly to 1,872 yen, indicating healthy market growth driven by a shift “beyond discounting.”
Companies mentioned：Kalodata Japan、株式会社Kalowave Japan、TikTok Shop
WHATAWON, an entertainment mall in Kishiwada, Osaka, has released the timetable for its major festival, “Good Times Good People,” marking its 2nd anniversary. Each of the 3 days offers a distinct experience, and the event is drawing attention as a stay-all-day festival offering not only music but also food, shopping, pet-friendly access and car camping.
Companies mentioned：WHATAWON、ANTIQUA、株式会社antiqua
The 40th Kawate Arakawa Festival was held in grand style at Minamisenju Baseball Stadium, drawing large crowds to Arakawa Ward’s biggest event. A shopping district festival organized by 荒川区商店街連合会 was held at the same time, contributing to local economic revitalization and stronger ties with partner cities.
Companies mentioned：荒川区商店街連合会、よしもと
ミラフェート株式会社 will hold “OKINAWA FES Milafete” at Yoyogi Park on May 16 and 17, 2026, and has released the timetables for the MATSURI STAGE and CHURA STAGE. The event, celebrating its 10th anniversary, offers 2 days of Okinawan music, culture and performing arts.
Companies mentioned：ミラフェート株式会社
CONBEAU, a character shop operated by 株式会社GEONation, will release a USB cable featuring the popular character Esther Bunny on May 1, 2026. Combining cuteness and practicality, the item will be available at the CONBEAU Shibuya store and online.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GEONation、CONBEAU
“TORYUMON TOKYO 2026 焔,” a startup event for the U25 generation, has opened applications for “TORYUMONスカラシップ 2026 焔,” a scholarship program for U25s living outside major urban areas. Through travel and accommodation support and roundtable discussions exclusively for scholarship recipients, the program aims to encourage young people in regional areas to start businesses and take on new challenges, while building a long-term community.
Companies mentioned：TORYUMON運営事務局
Albirex Niigata Singapore is partnering with ホロライブプロダクション to hold a special collaboration event in Singapore on May 16, 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore (SJ60). The event combines VTuber culture with live sports to promote next-generation cultural exchange.
Companies mentioned：ホロライブプロダクション、DOU Creations Pte Ltd、Trip.com、ヤングライオンズ
Takanori Iwata of 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE and EXILE will appear on the finale of interfm’s April limited-run program “The Creators: My Life, Your Life.” The special program, hosted by next-generation creator Shori Amano as DJ, offers fresh perspectives on how to live through the life stories of leading figures.
Companies mentioned：interfm、有限会社FATUM、JTB、JFN
The musical reading performance “The Phantom of the Opera,” based on the work by Gaston Leroux, has opened at Kinokuniya Southern Theatre TAKASHIMAYA, directed by Satoshi Taoshita with music by Masamichi Shigeno. A stellar voice cast will appear on a rotating daily basis, with performances running from April 28 to May 4.
Companies mentioned：MAパブリッシング、サンライズプロモーション
The original soundtrack for Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film “Sheep in the Box” will be released on Friday, May 29, the film’s opening day. The film has been officially selected for the competition section of the Cannes Film Festival, and its music, composed by Yudai Bando, portrays family relationships through cello, voice and orchestra.
Companies mentioned：フジテレビジョン、ギャガ、東宝、AOI Pro.、日本コロムビア
KADOKAWA CORPORATION will release “Dakudadeira,” a mockumentary horror novel compiling bizarre documents found online, on April 30, 2026. An advance reprint has been approved, and the much-talked-about book is also recommended by horror writer 梨.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＫＡＤＯＫＡＷＡ
ORICO is offering its multifunctional USB hub “ORICO-M3CU2-G2,” compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2, on Amazon for a limited time at 38% off, for ¥2,429. It has 3 USB-C ports and 2 USB-A ports, enabling ultra-fast data transfer at 10Gbps.
Companies mentioned：ORICO、Amazon
Yohji Yamamoto 西武池袋本店 will reopen after renovation on April 29. The combined womenswear and menswear shop will offer exclusive items and novelty gifts, showcasing the brand’s distinctive world.
Companies mentioned：Yohji Yamamoto、西武池袋本店、横浜そごう店
Starting May 15, 2025, the NIJIN Academy Project will hold 4 sessions of “Protect the Rice Paddies! Rice-Planting Experience and Regional Issues Exploration Project” for elementary school students in Togane City. The project aims to have children think for themselves through hands-on experience and explore solutions to the local issue of increasing abandoned farmland due to the aging of agricultural workers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NIJIN
DPC KOBE will hold a special pickleball event during Golden Week, offering 4 programs ranging from parent-child experiences to team matches and singles. At a full-scale indoor facility opened in July 2025, the event will promote a new racquet-sports culture and aim to build community through “PLAY.”
Companies mentioned：DIADEM、ITC
Original英国発ボディケアブランド「ベイリス＆ハーディング」が、日本全国のコストコ37倉庫店にて日本限定デザインの「ラグジュアリーハンドウォッシュ 500ml×2本セット」を2026年4月13日より新発売。コストコ限定のデザインと特別価格で提供され、英国皮膚科医監修のテスト済みでヴィーガン認証も取得した肌に優しい製品です。
Companies mentioned：コストコ、NielsenIQ、PeTA、The Vegan Society
Recipe site “CookGo” launches today, offering a variety of dishes from home cooking to quick recipes. It also features AI-powered smart meal management tools, including automatic importing from social media recipe URLs, meal planning and automatic shopping-list creation.
CEARVOL has launched a special campaign for Mother’s Day featuring its new AI-powered hearing amplifier, “NeuroFlow AI 2.0.” With noise suppression and high-quality sound, it aims to address hearing difficulties among older adults and enrich conversations with family.
Companies mentioned：TWICE、Forbes
Boro NOGUCHI Noboribetsu has announced a limited-time accommodation plan that includes an original cocktail to celebrate the arrival of spring. Guests can choose from 2 options: “Ouka,” made with cherry blossom liqueur, and “Houga,” made with kiwi and yuzu sake. The plan is available through May 31, 2026. The cocktails feature bright, fruity flavors and are ideal for anniversaries and special celebrations.
SinkCapital LLC has obtained certification to the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), ISO/IEC 27001:2022. The company is strengthening the security of customer data and providing reliable data-use support services.
Companies mentioned：SGSジャパン株式会社
Okayama University will hold an online symposium on May 15, 2026, as part of the Initiative for Realizing a Diverse Research Environment (Leadership Development Program), with the aim of supporting the career development of female faculty. The symposium will review the outcomes and challenges of past efforts and discuss future directions.
Companies mentioned：文部科学省、国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構
The podcast “語っていいやま！” by Takuro Nishizawa, a regional revitalization volunteer in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, has begun releasing folk tales recorded aboard the sightseeing train “Oykot.” The project aims to promote tourism and pass on cultural traditions by making use of local resources.
Companies mentioned：JR飯山線
“ONE GAI (ワンガイ),” a healthy khao man gai specialty restaurant built around the concept of “guilt-free” dining, will grand-open in Mita, Tokyo, on April 30. It features customizable, high-protein, low-carb dishes and a Korean café-style space that is welcoming even to women dining alone.
Bridal Box Co., which operates the Bigwood furniture off-price store in Hyogo Prefecture, is holding “Bigwood Big Buzz Contest,” an interactive campaign in which customers compete based on the number of views of videos they film and post in the store. Participants who post on TikTok or Instagram with the designated hashtag can win furniture or gift certificates worth up to ¥100,000, depending on their view counts.
VTuber agency WACTOR has announced a 7th-anniversary collaboration between its online lottery service “FAPON” and “Vivid Army,” an online game operated by CTW. The first online lottery IP collaboration by a VTuber agency, it will feature 118 types of exclusive acrylic merchandise and offer fans a new experience.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WACTOR、CTW株式会社
Rensa Co., Ltd. has made “Fortunes for the Second Half of 2026” available to the public on its official fortune-telling site, supervised by popular clairvoyant comedian Sequence Hayatomo. The service uses a spirit-of-the-living check to tell users’ fortunes and identify turning points, and is available for ¥440 per month.
Companies mentioned：吉本興業
A special program featuring unseen footage from Season 1 of “MAZZEL DUO MISSION,” a documentary-variety show about the new-generation dance and vocal group MAZZEL, begins streaming today on FOD, the video streaming service operated by フジテレビ. The program also reveals behind-the-scenes footage of the members’ challenges and new information about Season 2.
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ、BMSG、つくりば、TOHOシネマズ
DOOGEE’s popular smartwatch “AnyWise W1 Lite” ranked No. 1 on 楽天市場 before temporarily selling out. To mark its return to stock, a limited 100 units will be offered again at the special price of ¥8,900 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Companies mentioned：DOOGEE、楽天市場
リリーフポートフェミナ鍼灸整体院, a women-only osteopathic clinic operated by Emaps株式会社, will hold a free spinal self-care exercise class in Fukuoka’s Tenjin district for women dealing with insomnia, PMS and menopause. Based on its original clinical model, “ブレシア®,” the class aims to raise awareness of the importance of at-home care and help improve health issues over the medium to long term.
Companies mentioned：Emaps株式会社、リリーフポートフェミナ鍼灸整体院、リリーフポート整体院、てあつい整体院
Flower brand ALL GOOD FLOWERS is collaborating with A:PERS, an experiential lifestyle select shop, to hold a Mother’s Day pop-up event in Shinjuku. The event will feature exclusive gift boxes and original merchandise, offering a special opportunity to express gratitude.
Companies mentioned：ALL GOOD FLOWERS、A:PERS、株式会社KADAN、D'AMU、株式会社L&K
地域ともいきラボ will hold a practical report meeting on May 17, 2026, titled “A New Habit for the Future: Use Charcoal Without Burning It!” The event will introduce new ways to use charcoal without burning it as a measure against global warming, offer a hands-on flower charcoal-making experience, and feature a talk by 中尾雅幸.
Companies mentioned：京都市環境保全活動推進協会
The full lineup has been announced for free inclusive dance workshops in 5 cities across Japan, as part of “INCLUSIVE DANCE FES 26-27.” Starting in Fukuoka on May 2, 21 professional instructors from a variety of genres will lead the workshops, offering everyone an opportunity to enjoy dance, regardless of disability.
Companies mentioned：SOCIAL WORKEEERZ
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held TOKYO-SEADS (Tokyo-Southeast Asia Capitals Dialogue for Sustainability) for the first time with leaders of Southeast Asian capitals. Participants discussed measures against wind and flood damage and urban infrastructure development, and issued a joint statement.
Companies mentioned：アジア開発銀行
Medimee, operated by 株式会社FoR／FoRINC., conducted a survey on beauty treatment trends among men and women in their 30s. It found that approximately 60% or more of respondents in their 30s had experience with beauty treatments, with “medical hair removal” the most common and interest in skin treatments on the rise. Improving appearance-related concerns and investing in oneself were cited as key reasons, while costs were typically ¥30,000–¥100,000.
ベンスクリニック, a cosmetic dermatology clinic with about 50 locations in South Korea, opened its Nagoya clinic on March 28, 2026. This is its 4th location in Japan, bringing Korean-style “skin management” to the country.
グリーンコープ共同体 announced that 耶馬渓ファーム, set to open in July 2026, has received “Midori Certification” from Oita Prefecture. The farm will adopt environmentally conscious dairy farming and a self-consumption solar power system, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote circular dairy farming.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人グリーンコープ共同体、グリーンコープTMRセンター、グリーンコープミルク、グリーンコープでんき
Native Camp has released a new lesson in its popular “Daily Topic” series on how to enjoy solo travel safely, titled “Solo Travel Tips.” Learners can study practical English expressions useful for overseas travel and discuss the topic with an instructor.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイティブキャンプ