A focus on the “潟” in Niigata City! A photo contest is underway on Instagram to showcase the appeal of “International Wetland City NIIGATA”!
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[Jolly Pasta] A luxurious pasta dish with a refreshing lemon aroma arrives for summer! Chilled pasta, perfect for early summer, also goes on sale! Jolly Pasta holds its “Southern Italy Tour Fair: Sicily Edition”
Starting May 7, Jolly Pasta will hold its “Southern Italy Tour Fair: Sicily Edition,” offering new pasta dishes and appetizers made with lemon and ricotta, as well as chilled pasta perfect for early summer, for a limited time at 322 locations nationwide. The new menu’s refreshing flavors aim to enhance the customer experience.
The long-awaited first B.League title! “ROAD TO CHAMPIONS” commemorative merchandise celebrates a united Mikawa’s push for the Championship. Sales begin at the Koshigaya game
シーホース三河 have qualified for the 2025-26 B.League Championship and will sell “ROAD TO CHAMPIONS” commemorative merchandise as they pursue their first title. The merchandise will be available at the venue for the 越谷アルファーズ games and online starting May 2 and 3, rallying fans behind the team.
Companies mentioned：シーホース三河、りそなグループ、越谷アルファーズ
[オリエンタルホテル広島] 4th event in the 20th anniversary celebration: “Hiroshima Sky Beer Hall 2026,” featuring summer night views and spice dishes
オリエンタルホテル広島 will hold the summer-only event “Hiroshima Beer Hall 2026” as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. In particular, the second half of the event, “Hiroshima Sky Beer Hall 2026,” offers spice dishes and a wide range of drinks alongside night views from the 23rd floor.
Companies mentioned：オリエンタルホテル広島
Original究極のMMORPG『レイヴン2（RAVEN2）』大規模アップデート「ZERO」の実施決定！予告ティザーサイトを公開
Originalネットマーブルは、MMORPG『レイヴン2（RAVEN2）』の大規模アップデート「ZERO」の実施を決定し、予告ティザーサイトを公開しました。5月のサービス開始1周年を記念し、5月27日にはプレイヤーに新たな体験を提供する大規模な内容が予定されています。
Companies mentioned：Netmarble Monster Inc.、Netmarble Corp.、Kabam、SpinX Games、Jam City、HYBE、NCSOFT、Apple Inc.、Google
Schedules that don’t rely on a manager’s “gut feeling.” New “Review Plus” feature proposes 3 options with explanations using AI
Product Think Inc. has launched an AI shift-management feature for its “Review Plus” store operations support SaaS. The AI considers staff preferences and compatibility, then automatically generates optimized shift proposals with explanations, significantly streamlining managers’ shift-creation work.
May 10 is Gotō Day!! The “Gotō Islands Festival in Fukuoka” is back this year!
The annual “Gotō Islands Festival in Fukuoka” will be held from May 8 to 10, 2026. The event will introduce the attractions of Gotō to people in Fukuoka through tourism promotion, sales of local specialties, tastings of local cuisine, workshops and more.
[Exhibition information] coody air tents to be exhibited at “FIELDSTYLE TOKYO 2026” (May 9 and 10 / Tokyo Big Sight)
coody will exhibit at the first-ever “FIELDSTYLE TOKYO 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight, showcasing its leading products, including the new “FAMILIA PRO” and “HUB SHELTER PRO” air tents. Visitors can experience the spacious interiors and feel of the materials firsthand.
“Yokohama Marathon 2026” announces event support guests and more! (First announcement)
The first group of event support guests and guest runners for the “Yokohama Marathon 2026” has been announced. A star-studded lineup will add excitement to the event, including judoka Natsumi Tsunoda, EXILE MAKIDAI, professional runner Sora Nobusakura, former professional baseball player Alex Ramirez, former race walker Yuki Yamazaki and ultrarunner Tomomi Bito. Runner registration is also open.
A new partnership to advance sexual health and rights at the community level
国際協力NGOジョイセフ will launch the multiparty “Local Assembly Members’ League for the Promotion of SRHR” to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Aiming to promote policy initiatives at the local level, it will hold an online study session for local assembly members on May 13, 2026, and work to promote comprehensive sexuality education.
Companies mentioned：国際協力NGOジョイセフ
No help from adults! An authentic hands-on experience in which elementary school students harvest glutinous barley by hand. Information on the May 16 “Glutinous Barley Harvesting and Cooking Workshop”
株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋 and 加東市もち麦活用協議会 will hold a “Glutinous Barley Harvesting and Cooking Workshop” for elementary school students in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture, on May 16, 2026. The event aims to promote food education and revitalize the local community through hands-on harvesting and cooking of Tenshin rice topped with glutinous barley.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋、加東市もち麦活用協議会、JAみのり、兵庫県北播磨県民局、兵庫県立社高等学校
“Codens,” a 5-agent development suite that fully automates development and operations and maintenance with AI, now available from Corevice. Users can build full-scale systems with only their ideas and decisions
Corevice launched “Codens,” a 5-agent development suite that fully automates development and operations and maintenance with AI, on April 29, 2026. It has fully disclosed an industry-first per-token pricing structure, allowing users to calculate costs in advance.
Companies mentioned：Corevice、Anthropic、OpenAI、Sentry
Uncertainty over materials procurement amid the Middle East situation; wooden toys dyed with coffee beans developed
Komamugu Co., Ltd. has developed a wooden toy, “どんぐりころころ コーヒー染め,” colored with dye made from spent grounds of its own-roasted coffee beans, as it responds to uncertainty in material procurement caused by the situation in the Middle East. Sales will begin in mid-May 2026. The initiative aims to reuse underutilized resources and promote sustainable manufacturing.
Eliminate marking work when drilling holes in Ducter Channel! New “TMDパンチャーゲージ DPG-TMD” launched
The new product for electrical contractors, “TMDパンチャーゲージ DPG-TMD,” jointly developed by Niigata Seiki and TomiDen, will go on sale in April 2026. It eliminates the marking step when drilling holes in Ducter Channel, significantly reducing work time.
Companies mentioned：TomiDen株式会社、ネグロス電工株式会社
[Sold out day after day] 440,000 people go wild on social media! “幻のひとりじめショートケーキ,” made with passion by a 119-year-old traditional Japanese confectionery shop, is all the talk in Osu
元祖鯱もなか本店, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop founded 119 years ago, has sold a limited-edition Western-style confection, “ひとりじめショートケーキ,” which garnered 440,000 impressions and 22,000 likes on social media. The cakes have sold out day after day at its main store in Osu, drawing attention as a new success story that fuses tradition and innovation.
Originalケーブルラックの連結マーキングを1本のゲージで完結 「TMDラックゲージ RGSQ-TMD」を新発売
Original新潟精機株式会社は、TomiDen株式会社との共同開発により、ケーブルラックの連結マーキングを1本のゲージで完結できる「TMDラックゲージ RGSQ-TMD」を2026年4月より販売開始しました。これにより、電気工事現場での作業効率が大幅に向上します。
Companies mentioned：TomiDen株式会社、ネグロス電工社
株式会社Leach announces its AI business OS concept — redefining DX for small and midsize businesses through industry-specific “vertical SaaS × AI”
株式会社Leach has announced its “AI Business OS” concept, which aims to redefine DX for small and midsize businesses. Combining industry-specific vertical SaaS with AI, it will transform business processes in 6 industries, including manufacturing and food event management.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Leach
[For a Golden Week date in Yokohama] A special experience in the world of Beauty and the Beast, popular for anniversaries and birthdays too
Beauty & the Beast, a café and restaurant in Yokohama Chinatown, has announced that it will remain open throughout Golden Week, from May 1 to 6. It will also open on its usual closing days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, offering a special experience for Yokohama dates, sightseeing and anniversary celebrations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 遊びの時間
Original【豊島区・初】4つの地域文化創造館が5月に一斉公開！90以上の団体が参加する「サークル活動見学月間」を開催
4 regional cultural centers in Toshima Ward will hold their first joint event, “Circle Activities Open House Month,” in May 2026. More than 90 diverse circles will open their activities to the public simultaneously, offering local residents a chance to easily discover learning opportunities and communities.
Industry Alpha executive interview published in “倉庫DXナビ,” a media outlet specializing in warehouse DX
An interview with Takumi Watanabe, representative of Industry Alpha Co., Ltd., has been published in “倉庫DXナビ,” a media outlet specializing in warehouse DX. The article introduces a phased approach to warehouse automation centered on the company’s in-house software suite “Smart Software” and domestically developed AMR “Kagero.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社キャンパスクリエイト
[Free admission] “リトル・ママフェスタ 八王子2026 May,” one of Japan’s largest parent-and-child festivals and a hit with moms and dads, to be held
株式会社エンファム. will hold “リトル・ママフェスタ 八王子2026 May,” one of Japan’s largest parent-and-child festivals, at Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe on May 29 and 30, 2026, with the support of Hachioji City. The popular event, which welcomes more than 300,000 visitors annually, offers experiences for parents and children to meet, learn and play.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エンファム.、キングレコード（すく♪いく）
[ココロを贈る 名入れギフトOkulu] Make “thank you” tangible for Mother’s Day. 名入れギフトのOkulu launches 2 new gift sets featuring personalized tumblers, flowers and tea
Okulu, a specialty shop for personalized gifts, has launched 2 gift sets for Mother’s Day, combining a personalized tumbler with either tea or a soap-flower bouquet. The sets blend practicality and elegance and are offered as special gifts to express gratitude.
Companies mentioned：名入れギフトのOkulu、ムレスナティー
Original【5月28日（木）13:00開催】好評につきアーカイブ配信決定！当会ファウンダー・安藤俊介による「今さら聞けない大きな誤解 これさえ知っていれば間違えないアンガーマネジメント」無料オンラインセミナー
The Japan Anger Management Association will make an archive of its popular free online seminar, “Big Misconceptions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask About: Anger Management You Can Get Right by Knowing This,” available on May 28, 2026. Founder Shunsuke Ando will speak, dispelling misconceptions about anger management and explaining its essence.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レビックグローバル、ナショナルアンガーマネジメント協会
Original家具家電1点から即日配送。東京・神奈川・埼玉・千葉対応の軽トラ配送サービス「ラビット救急便」を本格展開
OriginalSYSTR株式会社は、家具家電1点から即日配送可能な軽トラック配送サービス「ラビット救急便」を本格展開。ジモティーなどの個人間取引における「1点だけ運びたい」「夜間配送」といった隙間ニーズに24時間体制で対応する。
Companies mentioned：SYSTR株式会社、ジモティー、メルカリ、まるっと本舗
[TSUKUMO] G-GEAR launches “G-GEAR ピラーレスモデル” gaming PCs featuring LEDs and a pillarless design
Yamada Denki’s TSUKUMO brand launched the “G-GEAR ピラーレスモデル” gaming PC on April 30, featuring LEDs and a pillarless design. The 2 models come with clear tempered-glass panels, a variety of LED lighting features, high-performance AMD Ryzen™ CPUs and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ GPUs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヤマダデンキ、TSUKUMO、AMD、NVIDIA、ASUS、CWT
[JAF Nagano] — A grown-up getaway for beauty and culture — Art & Culture feature: JAF app coupons for museums, galleries and hands-on workshops now available.
The JAF Nagano Branch has published a feature on app coupons for JAF members to use at art museums, museums and hands-on workshops in Nagano Prefecture. The annual promotion includes new participating venues this year, offering more places to enjoy art and culture.
Companies mentioned：JAF（一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟）
MISIA surpasses 10 million cumulative streams! Music video released for the buzzworthy new song “ラストダンスあなたと,” featuring Olympic figure skating silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama!
MISIA’s new song “ラストダンスあなたと” has surpassed 10 million cumulative streams, and its music video has been released. The video features Yuma Kagiyama, an Olympic silver medalist in figure skating.
Companies mentioned：Billboard JAPAN、ノワール ケイ ニノミヤ、オリエンタルバイオ株式会社、中京大学、スズキ株式会社、株式会社ノジマ、森永製菓株式会社、株式会社コラントッテ、一般財団法人mudef
It’s sushi, but Italian! A new kind of roll finished with basil arrives | すし酒場 にほんいち
すし酒場 にほんいち will launch a new-style creative sushi roll on April 30, 2026, combining smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese and basil sauce. Its blend of Japanese and Western flavors offers a fresh dining experience that turns conventional ideas about sushi on their head and appeals to a wide range of customers.
Original自治体予算ゼロで創業支援。セーフティーイノベーション、５月開催の「地方創生EXPO」「地域×Tech 九州」にて『創業支援プラットフォーム』を同時公開
Safety Innovation will unveil its “創業支援プラットフォーム,” which enables startup support without local government funding, at “地方創生EXPO” and “地域×Tech 九州.” The platform combines the “Biz保証” business rent guarantee service with “ちいきぼオフィス,” a website listing small offices, to address the social challenges of too few startups and rising vacancy rates and to revitalize local economies.
GLIN Impact Capital invests in Checksammy, which is transforming the waste and recycling industry through digital technology
GLIN Impact Capital has invested in U.S. company Checksammy, which is digitally transforming the waste and recycling industry. The investment is GLIN’s 12th and aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and generate impact.
Companies mentioned：GLIN Impact Capital、Checksammy
[Dior] Jisoo wears ディオール at the 9th Cannes International Series Festival
On April 24, 2026, BLACKPINK's Jisoo appeared wearing ディオール at the 9th Cannes International Series Festival. She wore a black silk dress and shoes from ディオール's Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection.
Companies mentioned：ディオール、クリスチャン ディオール
“CREVIA Thanks Festa 2026,” an event exclusively for residents and contract holders of CREVIA condominiums
伊藤忠都市開発, 伊藤忠ハウジング and 伊藤忠アーバンコミュニティ jointly held “CREVIA Thanks Festa 2026,” an event exclusively for residents and contract holders of CREVIA condominiums. A record approximately 600 people attended, enjoying a diverse program that included a parent-child workout session with なかやまきんに君 and deepening their attachment to the brand.
Companies mentioned：伊藤忠都市開発株式会社、伊藤忠ハウジング株式会社、伊藤忠アーバンコミュニティ株式会社
【Golden Week × Osaka】A new food festival experience with no waiting and no exhaustion: “Smaregi presents Harapeko CIRCUS” is coming soon!
株式会社スマレジ is a special sponsor of “Smaregi presents Harapeko CIRCUS,” an Osaka Golden Week event. The food festival will use Smaregi's cloud POS register, payment terminals and proprietary mobile ordering system to deliver a smooth purchasing experience and reduce lines. More than 260,000 people attended last year's popular event, and this year it will feature an expanded food area and an enhanced selection of hands-on booths for children.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スマレジ、株式会社毎日放送、お菓子のデパートよしや
Scrap materials become one-of-a-kind treasures! SDGs workshop to be held at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens' Spring Festival
Open House Group held an SDGs workshop using construction waste at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens' Spring Festival. Children learned about environmental protection and the effective use of resources by making giraffe keychains.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オープンハウスグループ、株式会社オープンハウス 名古屋支社、名古屋市東山動植物園
Original5月・6月の週末は家族でスパイシーな美食旅。ザ エディスターホテル成田で心ゆくまで愉しめる『テクス・メクスフェア』ランチバイキングを5月1日より開催！～こどもの日や母の日の限定特典も～
The Edistal Hotel Narita will hold its “Tex-Mex Fair” lunch buffet on weekends from May 1, 2026. Guests can enjoy spicy dishes such as tacos and fajitas, with special offers available on Children's Day and Mother's Day.
Key figures in security and the defense industry to speak at symposium “Strengthening Japan's Defense Industry”; held in person and online simultaneously from 13:00 on May 30. Participants sought.
産経新聞社 will hold the symposium “Strengthening Japan's Defense Industry” in person and online simultaneously on May 30 to promote public understanding of the importance of the defense industry. Key figures in security and the defense industry will speak about the current situation, challenges and future direction at this important event.
Companies mentioned：産経新聞社、株式会社IHI、NTTドコモビジネス株式会社、日本電気株式会社、三菱電機株式会社、株式会社大阪ヒカリ、川崎重工業株式会社
New soap flower brand “8CA (ハチカ)” launches. A “magic” passed down from a father who was an haute couture artisan, captured in a single flower.
The new soap flower brand “8CA (ハチカ)” will launch on May 1, 2026. Born from the vision of a father who was an haute couture artisan and his daughter, who runs 株式会社omo Creation, the brand offers soap flowers that retain their beauty and let recipients enjoy changing fragrances, under the concept of “a gift that connects the giver's feelings with the recipient's memories.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社omo Creation
Podcasts take on a new form of science communication: an unprecedented first collaboration between サイエントーク and 日本科学未来館
Science podcast サイエントーク and 日本科学未来館 are collaborating for the first time. A podcast exploring the work of science communicators and an in-facility report video will be released simultaneously from April 30, proposing a new form of science communication.
Companies mentioned：日本科学未来館、サイエントーク、国立研究開発法人 科学技術振興機構
Trepro, with a track record of supporting SNS recruitment at more than 300 companies, launches SNS job-matching support for the construction management industry!
Trepro, which supports SNS recruitment, will launch SNS job-matching support for the construction management industry from April 28, 2026. Addressing the construction industry's aging workforce, shortage of young workers and high turnover, the service aims to make the value of the work and the realities of job sites visible through SNS, prevent mismatches and improve employee retention.
【Consultation events and campaigns at 3 locations】Is it hard to tell exterior painting services apart just by comparing them? How to choose and what criteria to use to avoid regrets in an era of rising prices
Original外壁塗装の専門企業が、価格高騰時代における後悔しない外壁塗装の選び方と判断基準を解説。名古屋東店1周年、豊田店3周年を記念し、5月に相談会・キャンペーンを実施する。
Companies mentioned：積水ハウス、ダイワハウス、ミサワホーム、トヨタホーム
Luxury select shop “AYIN” unveils standout brands for Spring/Summer 2026
Luxury select shop “AYIN” has announced 2 standout brands for the Spring/Summer 2026 season: “ERD,” which it has carried for many years, and newly introduced “PARIS LAUNDRY.” Based on AYIN's distinctive buying philosophy, the store will strengthen its lifestyle offerings beyond the bounds of fashion.
NOCHINO OPTICAL 10th Season POP UP to be held at Isetan Shinjuku. Japanese fabric brand “wanonuno” to make a special appearance
Unisex eyewear brand NOCHINO OPTICAL will hold a POP UP for its Spring Summer 2026 collection at 伊勢丹新宿店. Japanese fabric brand wanonuno will make a special appearance, creating a space that blends Japanese craftsmanship with a contemporary sensibility.
Companies mentioned：伊勢丹新宿店、DANA株式会社
株式会社エミッシュ × 有限会社エンコントロ announce business partnership
株式会社エミッシュ and 有限会社エンコントロ have formed a business partnership and launched a new sampling service for food and consumer goods manufacturers. The service offers automated sorting of included items to match target audiences, outreach to food experts, and experiential sampling linked to digital content, aiming to solve sampling challenges and create new experiential value.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エミッシュ、有限会社エンコントロ
High school entrance exam specialist “広大研ミドル 西高屋校” opens in Takaya-cho, Higashihiroshima
University entrance exam preparatory school 広大研 has opened 広大研ミドル 西高屋校, a school specializing in high school entrance exams, in Takaya-cho, Higashihiroshima. The new school offers local junior high school students preparation for high school entrance exams and regular tests, and provides a “県立広島専門個別ゼミ” for students at 県立広島高校 who aim to enter highly selective universities. It features fully 1-to-1 tutoring and study consultations, and all instructors are graduates of Hiroshima University.
Can craftspeople's employment be revived, too? Buddhist altar remaker “結壇” rolls out a “next-generation division-of-labor model” to bring traditional techniques into the modern era
株式会社えんぷれあ, which operates the Buddhist altar remodeling service 結壇, is rolling out a “next-generation division-of-labor model” to address the decline of the traditional Buddhist altar industry by creating jobs for craftspeople and passing on their skills. By taking orders directly from customers nationwide and assigning work to skilled craftspeople on a project basis, it aims to revive traditional techniques and contribute to a circular society.
eMoBi builds a travel network connecting 4 Shonan areas to address overtourism, expanding rental locations to Enoshima, Fujisawa and Zushi
eMoBi has expanded its electric tuk-tuk rental locations in the Shonan area (Enoshima, Fujisawa and Zushi) and launched a mobility service connecting 4 locations for area-wide travel. The service encourages the dispersal of visitors as a measure against overtourism and can also be used as a means of transportation for local residents.
Companies mentioned：株式会社eMoBi、スーパーホテル藤沢
【Latest 2026 survey】Concrete ranks first among exterior paving materials! But what is the “unexpected complaint” shared by many gravel users?
A survey conducted by Exterior & Exterior Partners, operated by 株式会社ソーラーパートナーズ, found that concrete is the most commonly used exterior paving material, while approximately 40% of gravel users are dissatisfied with weeds. Artificial turf has a low adoption rate but a high satisfaction rate of approximately 90%.
【Validating body-type analysis】What trouser silhouettes are people actually wearing? Data analysis collaboration between Vautrail Fashion Academy and 株式会社ニューロープ
Fashion AI company ニューロープ and Vautrail Fashion Academy have collaborated on data analysis and published a research report on students' body-type analysis and trouser silhouettes. The survey revealed the unexpected finding that trends have more influence than body-type analysis.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニューロープ、学校法人 大阪文化服装学院 ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー
New IP phone application launched
アイコム株式会社 will release the IP phone app “IP200FS,” which enables extension calls, outside calls and group announcements on Windows® PCs, in mid-May 2026. The product is a remake of its existing smartphone app “IP200APP” and supports improved work efficiency by allowing users to handle phone calls while working on their PCs.
Companies mentioned：アイコム株式会社、マイクロソフト企業グループ、Google LLC.、Apple Inc.、Wi-Fi Alliance
Turn your personal desk into a professional esports streaming studio! ゴリラレンタル launches a new “Game Event Streaming Set” for individuals and communities.
ゴリラレンタル has launched a “Game Event Streaming Set” for individual creators and small communities. Professional-grade equipment can be rented in a compact package at low cost, helping address challenges in esports streaming.
Companies mentioned：ゴリラレンタル、Zalman、Sennheiser、Behringer、Blackmagic Design
Out today! “Our Eraser Drop 4: Space-Time Battle” launches on Switch and Switch2!
SAT-BOX株式会社 today launched the latest entry in its popular series, “Our Eraser Drop 4: Space-Time Battle,” on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch2 and Steam. The game gives the nostalgic eraser-flicking pastime a modern twist, featuring a variety of modes, more than 800 types of erasers and customization options.
Companies mentioned：SAT-BOX株式会社、Nintendo
[Event report] What do people who get chosen have in common? NAVICUS holds special class at バンタンゲームアカデミー キャリアカレッジ
Takeuchi, NAVICUS’s representative, held a special class at バンタンゲームアカデミー, discussing the importance of community in the game industry, career development for people without prior experience and ways to use social media. The company is supporting the development of the next generation of creators and strengthening its presence in the industry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NAVICUS、バンタンゲームアカデミー キャリアカレッジ、株式会社PR TIMES
[ヴォートレイルFA] AI analysis tests actual trouser silhouettes by body-frame type — 3rd data-analysis collaboration project with 株式会社ニューロープ in 2026
ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー has partnered with 株式会社ニューロープ to introduce “AI Business Applications,” a curriculum on trend analysis using AI. Students analyzed trouser silhouettes by body-frame type using data from ZOZO and Instagram, and announced the finding that “the influence of trends outweighs body-frame type.” The project is drawing attention as a practical example of AI use in fashion education.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニューロープ、大阪文化服装学院、ZOZO、Instagram
Recommended by pro golfer Shugo Imahira! Lightweight model joins the “Daiya Swing Pro Tour Short” golf training aid lineup
ダイヤ株式会社 will release a lightweight model of the “Daiya Swing Pro Tour Short,” a golf training aid recommended by pro golfer Shugo Imahira, on May 1, 2026. The “Daiya Swing Pro Tour Short WH (White)” weighs 480g, down from the previous 600g, making it easier to feel the shaft flex.
Original【投資家と上場企業が直接つながる1日】5/30(土) 第10回 個人投資家サミット開催！
IR Robotics will hold the 10th Individual Investor Summit at Akasaka Garden City on May 30, 2026. The free IR event will feature prominent investors and listed companies, giving individual investors the opportunity to meet and speak with them directly.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IR Robotics、ベース株式会社、ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム株式会社、ロジザード株式会社、アクシスコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社タスキホールディングス、株式会社バリューHR、株式会社ビジョン
[Shibuya, May 29, 2026, from 19:30] Differentiation strategies in the generative AI era — a marketing networking event on the latest ways to create “ads people choose” with AI and manga!
A networking event to learn about new marketing methods combining AI and manga will be held on May 29, 2026, at “KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR,” operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社. COLOR.as representative Mizuno and MangaXX representative Kinoshita will discuss differentiation strategies in the generative AI era.
Companies mentioned：KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、COLOR.as、MangaXX株式会社
[Musashino University] Overcome the “difficult 3 months”! New video series “Musashino Manabi Navi” offers support to ease the anxieties and uncertainties unique to distance learning
Musashino University has released “Musashino Manabi Navi,” a video series on YouTube to support new students in its Correspondence Education Division. The series aims to address the anxieties and questions specific to distance learning and help students get through the “difficult 3 months” and make the best possible start.
First-ever collaboration with popular game character PAC-MAN, celebrating its 45th anniversary
福助株式会社 is teaming up for the first time with popular game character PAC-MAN, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, to release “PAC-MAN×フクスケ” socks starting May 1, 2026. The company will offer cheerful socks that blend pop culture and craftsmanship, with a focus on design and comfort.
Companies mentioned：福助株式会社、株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント
株式会社ラメリア・ジャパン confirms functional properties of “rosemary fermented extract” in joint research with 九州大学 — Selection of lactic acid bacteria and optimization of fermentation conditions suggest potential to promote collagen production
株式会社ラメリア・ジャパン has found, in joint research with 九州大学, that its proprietary ingredient “rosemary fermented extract” may promote collagen production. Identifying the optimal lactic acid bacteria and fermentation conditions is expected to pave the way for applications in beauty products.
Companies mentioned：九州大学
Restoration completed on an early grand piano made by 日本楽器製造株式会社, designated a cultural property by Tokyo’s Minato Ward and featuring black lacquer and maki-e decoration, which was exhibited at an exposition more than 120 years ago
ヤマハ株式会社 has completed restoration, in collaboration with the graduate school of Tokyo University of the Arts, of an early grand piano made by 日本楽器製造株式会社 more than 120 years ago and designated a cultural property by Tokyo’s Minato Ward. The piano will return to display at 港区立郷土歴史館 starting May 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ヤマハ株式会社、日本楽器製造株式会社、国立大学法人東京藝術大学大学院、港区立郷土歴史館
Latest update for monster-taming action RPG “Mongil: STAR DIVE” brings new character Mina!
Netmarble has released the latest update for the action RPG “Mongil: STAR DIVE” for smartphones and PC, adding the new character Mina. Mina is a fire-element nine-tailed fox known for powerful attacks and summoning clones. Commemorative events and login bonuses are also being held, in a move expected to boost activity in the game.
Companies mentioned：Netmarble Monster Inc.
Our chairman and representative director, Motonobu Nishimura, receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
Motonobu Nishimura, chairman and representative director of 株式会社マンダム, has received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in the spring 令和8年 honors. The award recognizes his contributions to the development of the cosmetics industry through his work at the company, as well as his contributions to industry as a whole through senior positions in industry organizations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マンダム
Online seminar for the publishing industry, “Is doing it your own way enough? An introduction to InDesign, PDF and generative AI for more efficient work,” to be held Friday, June 5, 2026
株式会社Too will hold a free online seminar on June 5, 2026, for publishing industry professionals to learn efficient ways to use InDesign, PDF and generative AI. It is aimed at editorial and production staff seeking to address concerns and improve efficiency, as well as people interested in using generative AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Too
Share everyday moments enjoying the returning “Kushiō” — “When did you eat Kushiō?” Instagram posting campaign starts May 1!
Fish-paste product maker 株式会社かね貞 will launch an Instagram posting campaign on May 1, 2026, to celebrate the return of its popular product “Kushiō.” Participants can post scenes of themselves enjoying “Kushiō” for a chance to win a ¥5,000 gift certificate or an assortment of products. This is the 2nd campaign marking Kanesada’s 100th anniversary.
Japanet DAY to be held at V・ファーレン長崎 home game
Japanet Holdings will hold a V・ファーレン長崎 home game as “Japanet DAY” on May 6, 2026. To mark the group’s 40th anniversary, a variety of events showcasing its businesses will take place inside and outside the stadium, including a quiz contest, a sticker rally and a cashless capsule-toy draw.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパネットホールディングス、V・ファーレン長崎、ファジアーノ岡山、ソフトバンク、パサージュ琴海
Latest issue of Fender’s free newspaper, “FenderNewspaper Vol.17,” available starting Friday, May 1, 2026
Fender will begin distributing the latest issue of “FenderNewspaper Vol.17,” a free paper from its online information media outlet “FenderNews,” nationwide on May 1, 2026. Marking the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster, the issue includes a conversation between J (LUNA SEA) and MIYAVI, along with information on notable new products and campaigns.
Companies mentioned：LUNA SEA、Billboard Live TOKYO、タワーレコード、ディスクユニオン、恵比寿LIQUIDROOM、clubasia、新代田FEVER、Spotify O-WEST、duo MUSIC EXCHANGE、WWW / WWWX、SOUND STUDIO NOAH、Rinky Dink Studio、スタジオペンタ、HILL VALLEY STUDIO、go!go!vanillas、ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION、くるり、ACIDMAN
UV-blocking rate of 99.9% or higher¹!! Hats made for those who really don’t want to get sunburned
Rankup Co., Ltd. will relaunch its “Ultra-Light UV-Cut Hat” from its own brand “Manara,” with a UV-blocking rate of 99.9% or higher, in a limited run of 3,000 units starting April 1, 2025. Combining parasol-level UV protection with a lightweight, breathable design, the hat is aimed at consumers seeking protection from ultraviolet rays.
Don’t ignore “follow-up observation” findings in school dental checkups. Takenoko Dental in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, to hold “Dental Alignment and Orthodontic Consultation Day for Adults and Children”
Original埼玉県草加市のタケノコ歯科・矯正歯科クリニックが、2026年5月23日（土）に「大人と子どもの歯並び・矯正相談会」を無料開催します。学校歯科検診で「要観察」とされた歯並びの根本原因である口腔習癖に焦点を当て、マイオブレース矯正などを紹介し、将来の健康リスク軽減を目指します。
Companies mentioned：タケノコ歯科・矯正歯科クリニック
Luxury bath products “Chapon” × catalog gifts: “choose it, have it delivered, and use it right away” gift BOX for celebratory return gifts launches on “TANP”
Luxury bath-product brand “Chapon,” gift-focused online store “TANP,” and catalog-gift company “Yamato” have partnered to launch the “&catalog BOX” series on TANP, ideal for celebratory return gifts and other occasions. Each set combines a catalog gift of your choice with Chapon bath products, and will be available from April 2026 starting at 10,040 yen, including tax.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Tokel、Chapon、TANP、株式会社タンプ、株式会社大和
“SEKKISEI BLUE,” which awakens skin’s natural beauty through Eastern-inspired concepts and Japanese and Chinese medicinal plants, to hold a 1st-anniversary POPUP event!
KOSÉ’s “SEKKISEI BLUE” will hold a limited-time POPUP event at Shibuya Scramble Square starting May 14, 2026, to mark its 1st anniversary. Model Moeko Fukuda will also attend, and the event will feature limited-edition kits, purchase gifts, and sustainable initiatives.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コーセー
Hida Sangyo Chairman and Representative Director Sanzo Okada receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, for contributions to the furniture industry and regional industries
Sanzo Okada, chairman and representative director of Hida Sangyo, has received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, in recognition of his longstanding contributions to the development of the furniture industry and the promotion of regional industries. He has also worked to raise the industry’s international profile as chairman of the Japan Furniture Industry Promotion Association, and contributed to sustainable manufacturing and the training of craftspeople.
Companies mentioned：飛騨産業株式会社、一般社団法人日本家具産業振興会、（資）富士屋、（株）富士屋、（株）バロー、遊朴館、飛騨高山テディベアエコビレッジ、一般社団法人飛騨職人学舎
Preorders for the digital version of “Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027” begin today, April 30!
Konami Digital Entertainment began taking preorders on April 30 for the digital version of “Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027,” the latest installment in its popular baseball game series. Preorder and early-purchase bonuses will be offered, along with the download-exclusive “Powerful Edition,” as anticipation builds for the June 11 release.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI、World Baseball Classic, Inc.、一般社団法人日本野球機構、SAMURAI JAPAN、日本プロ野球名球会、日本プロ野球OBクラブ、日本プロ野球外国人OB選手会、株式会社共同通信デジタル、Japan Baseball Data 株式会社、TOHO CO., LTD.
ARI signs Bedrock reseller agreement with US-based Anthropic
ARI has signed a Bedrock reseller agreement with US-based Anthropic through AWS. The agreement enables ARI to resell licenses for Claude models offered on Amazon Bedrock, providing end-to-end support for secure AI adoption by enterprise companies.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、アマゾンウェブサービス (AWS)
“NCT WISH” goes shopping at WEGO Harajuku store! Special interview also conducted
WEGO Co., Ltd. has named popular boy group “NCT WISH” as the visual models for WEGO 2026 SPRING and is rolling out new visuals at stores nationwide. Starting May 1, a campaign will also give customers an original shopping bag with purchases of 5,000 yen or more, including tax. A report on NCT WISH’s visit to the Harajuku store and a special interview have also been released.
Companies mentioned：SM ENTERTAINMENT
Expert-led shift to “management” to break through the “management failure problem” facing condominium associations
Meru Sumigokochi Office, Inc. has announced “Meru’s Professional Association Chair®,” a service in which an outside expert takes on the role of condominium association chair, to address management failures. The company will exhibit at “BREX,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13 to 15, 2026, presenting the service as a way to restore condominium asset values and support sound association management.
Original旧Honest Career Recruit株式会社 4月1日付のお知らせ
Original旧Honest Career Recruit株式会社は2026年4月1日付で「株式会社Brand New」に社名変更し、オフィスを移転しました。同時に、中島亜希子氏が新任取締役に就任し、代表取締役の吉田裕貴氏が成蹊大学経営学部の客員講師に就任しました。同社は人材紹介事業に加え、広告代理事業とブランディング支援を強化し、事業拡大を目指します。
Companies mentioned：旧Honest Career Recruit株式会社、株式会社Brand New、Ogilvy、WPP、Philips、IBM、Nestlé、Netflix、17LIVE、Accenture、テレビ東京
Originalシアーズホームバースカンパニー新展示場(北九州市)に大型LEDビジョンを設置 ―― 福岡の町工場TMworksが施工
Original福岡の有限会社TMworksが、シアーズホームバースカンパニーの北九州市新展示場に大型LEDビジョンを設置しました。既存建物への設置において、荷重分散設計と防水処理の専門知識が活用され、屋外広告物条例に基づく許可も取得済みです。
Companies mentioned：シアーズホームバースカンパニー、株式会社シアーズホーム、住宅産業研究所、株式会社PURPLE MAX
One of the few salons nationwide specializing in eyebrows and beards for fathers in their 30s–50s reopens in Osaka’s Tennoji district
“Dad-Only Eyebrow and Beard Salon,” specializing in fathers in their 30s–50s, will add eyebrow design services in April 2026 and reopen in Osaka’s Tennoji district as a comprehensive care salon. It offers services tailored to the busy lifestyles of fathers, meeting beauty needs that have long been overlooked.
[Sharing Minamichita’s pride with the whole country] Middle school students and a long-established business founded in the Meiji era jointly develop a rice-ball seasoning made with whitebait
Middle school students in Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture, and Maru-I Shoten, a long-established business founded in the Meiji era, have jointly developed “Whitebait Rice-Ball Seasoning” using locally sourced whitebait. The project combines industry and education to revitalize the region and develop the next generation, and crowdfunding is also underway.
Companies mentioned：マル伊商店株式会社、南知多町立南知多中学校、CAMPFIRE
Special early-summer activities arrive at Hub a Go near Oga Station! MEGA-sized inflatable land obstacle course and exhilarating water activities open for a limited time
The Oga Station Area Plaza Revitalization Joint Venture will hold special events at OGA ISLAND PARK HUBAGO in front of Oga Station from May 2 to July 12, 2026, including a MEGA-sized inflatable land obstacle course, water activities, and putting golf. From Golden Week through early summer, the event will offer active experiences for families and limited-time Oga × Okinawa gourmet food.
National freestyle basketball tournament “GroovMix” kicks off its 10th anniversary year
The national freestyle basketball tournament “GroovMix” marks its 10th anniversary in 2026, with its opening event, “GroovMix 2K26 — 10th Anniversary — EAST-1,” taking place at LaLaport Toyosu on May 4. The tournament will feature 2 divisions, U-15 and OPEN, with each winner earning a place in the December championship. A freestyle football qualifying event will also be held the same day, with the aim of promoting urban sports and developing the next generation.
Companies mentioned：JF3、渋谷未来デザイン
OriginalD&Mトレーディング株式会社、5月8日開幕の第50回2026日本ホビーショーに出展 日本初上陸「KnitPro Ginger Purple」など注目商品を展示・販売
OriginalD&Mトレーディング株式会社は、2026年5月8日から開催される第50回日本ホビーショーに出展し、日本初上陸の「KnitPro Ginger Purple」を含む注目商品を展示・販売します。会場では特別価格での販売や限定特典、新製品の予約販売も行われ、KnitPro社副社長や人気YouTuberも来場予定です。
Companies mentioned：D&Mトレーディング株式会社、KnitPro、Lantern Moon、Symfonie Yarns
[Limited to 3 servings per 1 day] “Shiraginu Loin,” tender enough to come apart with chopsticks, now available. Jiyugaoka’s Rui-buta pork specialty restaurant Shokujidokoro GOEN unveils a new signature dish
Shokujidokoro GOEN, a Rui-buta pork specialty restaurant in Jiyugaoka, began serving tonkatsu made with the rare “Shiraginu Loin,” limited to 3 servings per 1 day, on April 30, 2026. Noted for its tenderness—the meat comes apart with chopsticks—and its rich yet light finish, the dish is attracting attention as the restaurant’s new signature item.
No. 1 search-ranked news site “Newsoku,” established 15 years ago, becomes an app. A new news experience combining “reading × discussing × posting” begins
株式会社アットネット released ニュー速＋, a smartphone app version of the news site ニュー速, which has a 15-year history, on April 30, 2026. With fewer ads, AI-powered personalization and enhanced community features, users can enjoy a new news experience that lets them not only read but also discuss and post.
【Art Book Osaka 2026】One of the largest art book fairs in Kansai to be held May 30 and 31!
Art Book Osaka 2026, one of the largest art book fairs in Kansai, will be held in Osaka on May 30 and 31, 2026. More than 100 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions will take part, giving visitors the chance to buy art books and ZINEs while meeting creators directly.
Companies mentioned：株式会社大伸社ディライト、PLANT/ART Lab OMM、CASO Art Lounge、art bar、LIVE ART BOOKS、大和板紙株式会社、gamoyon Art labo （東信洋紙株式会社）、HAGURUMA（株式会社 羽車）、chignitta、理想科学工業株式会社、TSUGU（寺平美術平版）、額縁/額装のギャラリーゴロー、ケンエレブックス｜KENELE BOOKS、株式会社エイエムエス、SANEI株式会社、サンクラール、大興印刷株式会社、桜ノ宮 活版倉庫、Studio ARRT、世田谷233、UNKNOWN ASIA
A new experience: Okinawan traditional brown sugar shaved right before your eyes. Ryukyu Soft Cream launches freshly shaved raw brown sugar soft serve, “黒糖生削り”.
琉球ソフトクリーム株式会社 will begin selling “黒糖生削り（コーヒー風味）,” a new-style dessert featuring soft serve topped with pure brown sugar from 合資会社共栄社, founded in 1975, shaved right before customers’ eyes. It goes on sale April 24, 2026, and stands out for its freshly shaved aroma, rich flavor and live preparation, with hopes it will become a new Okinawan specialty.
Companies mentioned：琉球ソフトクリーム株式会社、合資会社共栄社
Does a management-oriented mindset not necessarily mean employees will stay?
A survey by Robert Walters Japan found that about 65% of non-managerial employees in their 20s to early 30s are motivated to pursue middle-management roles, but those with stronger interest are also considering the job market. While companies regard middle managers as important, individuals are deterred by “high stress and inadequate compensation,” highlighting a gap in how the role is designed.
Companies mentioned：ロバート・ウォルターズ・ジャパン株式会社
Practitioner with ¥13.75 billion in cumulative approved funding and a 93% approval rate launches trade magazine on food manufacturer management
株式会社アカネサス has launched Food Industry Review, a trade magazine for food manufacturer executives. It will share representative Hojo’s expertise in using subsidies, with a particular focus on subsidies from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, to help address management challenges.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アカネサス、茜丸
【Survey of 1,410 clinics without inpatient beds】Only 9.4% of facilities with websites describe all 3 categories under the health ministry’s posting rules (Notice No. 107)
A survey of 1,410 clinics without inpatient beds nationwide by 株式会社ウェルピポ found that only 9.4% of facilities with websites describe all 3 categories under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s posting rules (Notice No. 107), made mandatory in the 2024 medical fee revision. The company estimates that approximately 94,000 clinics have yet to comply.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウェルピポ
30,000 IT professionals in Africa, connecting with Japanese companies — Remoteli enters Japan
Global talent platform Remoteli is making a full-scale entry into the Japanese market, offering a subscription-based team-building model that introduces highly skilled African IT professionals to Japanese companies. The initiative aims to help address Japan’s IT talent shortage and support companies’ globalization. The company has already raised pre-seed funding and earned international recognition.
Companies mentioned：Remoteli Japan、株式会社セカイチ
【AI startup from the University of Tokyo】株式会社IDATENase certified as a “松尾研 startup®︎”
株式会社IDATENase, an AI startup from the University of Tokyo, has been certified as a “松尾研 startup®︎.” With AI for Science as its mission, the company provides AI solutions for science and technology R&D in areas including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and energy, aiming to accelerate research and development and drive discoveries around the world.
Companies mentioned：松尾研
A complete guide to launching inbound sales for contract software development companies
株式会社TorchUp has made its “Complete Guide to Launching Inbound Sales” available free of charge to contract software development companies. The guide explains practical ways to consistently win profitable direct contracts as a prime contractor through web marketing, without relying on referrals or subcontracting. It offers important information to help companies achieve steady growth and strengthen their competitiveness.
【株式会社Finfinity】Opens new office in the Kanda area as business expands
株式会社Finfinity will open a new office in Suda-cho, Kanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on May 1, 2026, in response to business expansion and staff growth. The move will strengthen in-person consultations and the development of financial education programs, expanding services through a 2-location setup alongside its head office.
Block-style customizable stamp “ブロスタ” wins runner-up prize in the SP Tools Contest
株式会社ヤマダ made its first appearance at the Premium Incentive Show, held in April 2026, where its block-style customizable stamp “ブロスタ” won the runner-up prize in the SP Tools Contest. Drawing on its long experience in the wholesale and manufacturing of seals and stamps, the company is proposing new ways to use stamps.
株式会社BottoK wins contract for Saga Prefecture’s Reiwa 8 fiscal year DX hands-on support program! — Public briefing to be held Friday, May 29
株式会社BottoK has been selected to deliver Saga Prefecture’s Reiwa 8 fiscal year DX hands-on support program, providing 6 months of assistance to promote digital transformation at small and midsize businesses in the prefecture. A public briefing will be held on May 29.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構 さが産業ミライ創造ベース（RYO-FU BASE）
“Cool the moment you touch it” with a Peltier cooling plate. Launching 3 models of the premium-design “Rich Fan Series” handheld fans
音光（arcivo） launched 3 models of its “Rich Fan Series” handheld fans equipped with Peltier cooling plates on April 27, 2026. Their refined design and cooling function help users cool down in a wide range of settings.
A third option beyond hiring or engaging: membership-based matching service “右腕ダイレクト” connects executives with outside professionals with no middleman. Early registration opens ahead of the beta launch
株式会社NEXTSTAN has opened early registration for “右腕ダイレクト,” a membership-based matching platform that directly connects executives with outside professionals. With no referral fees, it offers a “third option” beyond full-time employment or consulting, and is scheduled for a full launch in winter 2026.
【Reducing food waste × regional revitalization】Unused marlin from Susami, Wakayama, becomes delicious fast food through the traditional craft of Aichi-based veteran maker ヤマサちくわ! “Marlin nuggets” to go on limited sale starting Golden Week in May 2026
Originalヤマサちくわ、シェアローカル、あまねキャリアの3社が連携し、和歌山県すさみ町の未利用魚「カジキ」を活用した新商品『カジキナゲット』を開発。食品ロス削減と地域活性化を目指し、2026年5月のGWより限定販売を開始する。
Companies mentioned：ヤマサちくわ株式会社、合同会社シェアローカル、あまねキャリア株式会社
AI app Card Command launches “Company Twin,” a new feature for building business teams with cards. The first 10 companies to sign new contracts will receive a “Marketing Department Twin”!
ProAI has launched “Company Twin,” a new feature for its AI app “Card Command” that lets users build custom business teams by combining cards. The first 10 new customers to sign a contract will receive a “Marketing Department Twin.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ProAI
Give the gift of “freedom from laundry” this Mother’s Day. しろふわ便, one of Tokyo’s largest laundry services, launches a Mother’s Day gift campaign
Laundry service しろふわ便, operated by J＆Jカンパニー株式会社, has launched a campaign offering “freedom from laundry” for Mother’s Day. The campaign provides 1 free laundry service, giving busy mothers more free time and reducing their household chores.
Companies mentioned：J＆Jカンパニー株式会社、しろふわ便