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Personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES will open in Gamō, Osaka, on May 1, 2026. The franchise, the 117th STUDIO IVY location, is part of the nationwide chain operated by 株式会社KRM. It aims to provide a place where customers can “become the person they want to be” and support a richer everyday life through Pilates.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KRM
CROSS Business Producers Group will introduce a “Workplace Support Allowance for Parental Leave” from May 1, 2026, paying appropriate compensation to employees who support the work of colleagues taking parental leave. As part of its efforts to address the declining birthrate and reform work styles, the program aims to encourage employees to take parental leave and ease the burden on those who support them.
Companies mentioned：株式会社データリソース、IFTF（未来予測研究所Institute for the Future）
高槻市 and 高槻市観光協会 are running a campaign to build excitement for the 84th Meijin title match in shogi, inviting people to predict which “Takatsuki Match-Day Lunch and Sweets” the players will order during their games. Voting is open from April 30 to May 13, and prizes will be awarded to winners.
Companies mentioned：高槻市、高槻市観光協会、808 Curry & Vegetable、鰻や牡蠣とか 炭し、焼肉 丼一番、本格熟成うどん 一期一麺、麺屋 八海山、#KOKUBAN(コクバン)、Cafe&Bake Lily PiPiCa、spanish bar & cafe NEUTRAL、寿司処 喜楽 高槻城北通店、お好み・鉄板焼よしもと 高槻本店、日本料理 燈々庵、公園と、タルト、sue kitchen(スエキッチン)、Patisserie Yushin(パティスリー遊心)、デザートブーケ大阪高槻、パティシエール UTAKO、Hana’s Cafe、ピケのチーズケーキ屋、ちゃりんこ喫茶10、Pâtisserie à la feuille、菓匠 幸春、銘菓の里 井づつ、Boulangerie Takamura、THE CITY BAKERY
Personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES will open in Shinsakaemachi, Nagoya, on Friday, May 1, 2026, as its 116th location. Operated by 株式会社KRM, the studio offers beauty and wellness under the concept of “a place where you can become the person you want to be.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社KRM
Ujoy Games is holding its first Golden Week festival event since the launch of the action RPG 『ドラゲナイ：竜騎士学園』. A variety of content, including spring-exclusive outfits and mounts, a new UR dragon, and a couples campaign on Discord, will delight players.
Companies mentioned：UJOYGAMES LIMITED.
The popular traditional-style café salon de the Tea shot in Gamō 4-chōme, Osaka, is once again offering a limited shared cruise where guests can enjoy afternoon tea aboard the next-generation electric vessel Queen Bee M7. With live jazz, the cruise offers an extraordinary experience.
Companies mentioned：salon de the Tea shot、Queen Bee M7、株式会社GLORIA
ME-Q（株式会社MAW）has begun offering custom gadget cases that can be made starting from 1 unit. They can hold mobile accessories such as chargers and cables, and are suitable for a wide range of uses, from personal use to corporate giveaways.
Companies mentioned：ME-Q、株式会社MAW、BASE
The “Midori Carnival” will be held at Anma Ruins Park in Takatsuki City on Reiwa 8, May 17. Hosted by the Takatsuki City Children's Month Executive Committee, the event is packed with activities for children, including sports experiences such as flying disc, bingo, food stalls and a bazaar.
株式会社MotionGallery and 散歩社 will hold “SHIMOKITA CINEMA PARK 2026” in Shimokitazawa on May 5 and 6, 2026. The event will offer new cinematic experiences, including talks featuring Nairu Yamamoto and an exhibition on the legendary jazz bar LADY JANE.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MotionGallery、散歩社、boid
ロンハーマン's summer-only label “CABANABASH” will launch its 26SS summer collection on May 9. The lineup includes a variety of items, such as stretch bottoms, swimwear and linen dresses to add color to days by the sea, at resorts and in everyday life, offering summer styles for adult women.
Companies mentioned：ロンハーマン
YUGEN Gallery will hold the exhibition “The Ecology of Art — Seed, Cultivation, Bloom —” from May 16, 2026. Crossing crafts and contemporary expression, it reexamines from multiple perspectives how “techniques” take shape, from working with materials to developing them into expression. 6 artists, including Yukina Ikawa and So Ikegami, will participate. Admission is free.
株式会社つり人社's education book “Can Children Grow Up by a River Without Kappa?” has ranked highly in Amazon's fishing, books for teachers and parenting nonfiction genres, and a reprint has been confirmed. The book argues that nature experiences by the water foster children's noncognitive abilities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社つり人社、Amazon、公益財団法人日本釣振興会
NC Corporation announced that the new game being developed by Dynamis One, “Project AT,” has been officially named “Astrae Oratio.” A teaser site and official X (formerly Twitter) account have been launched, with additional information scheduled to be released on May 7.
Companies mentioned：NC Corporation、Dynamis One
パイ インターナショナル will release urban sketcher Kakoru's new book “Kakoru's Street Sketches: Travel Edition” on May 22, 2026. It introduces 30 tips and ideas for sketching while traveling, making it a practical beginner's guide to enjoying trips more deeply.
Companies mentioned：ウォルト・ディズニー・コリア、ソニー・ピクチャーズ、サクラクレパス
Original株式会社アートリープと株式会社日と々とは、食とアートを融合させた新たな文化体験を創出するため資本業務提携を締結しました。両社は飲食店舗、オフィス、都市空間でのアート活用を共同で推進し、若手アーティストの支援も行います。
Companies mentioned：株式会社アートリープ、株式会社日と々と
株式会社ブレイズ has introduced installment payments starting at ¥8,500 per month for purchases of the 4-wheel electric motorcycle “BLAZE e-CARGO,” which can be ridden without a license. This makes it easier for people without credit cards to purchase one and meets a wide range of needs, including those of older adults and for travel within company premises.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブレイズ、三井住友カード株式会社
An event news item about Mariko Sugi, president and CEO of 株式会社リボーンウェルネス, appearing on the “d Healthcare Official YouTube Channel” operated by NTT Docomo and sharing practical insights on the theme of “brain and physical health.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ
Rémy Cointreau Japan will exhibit at “Tokyo International BarShow 2026” and hold special guest shifts for Rémy Martin and Cointreau. Signature cocktails by world-class bartenders will be served, while a collaboration with ZEST will promote zero waste.
Companies mentioned：レミー コアントロー ジャパン株式会社、ZEST、一般財団法人 カクテル文化振興会
Original三菱商事都市開発、サンケイビル、丸紅都市開発の3社が、大阪・なんば千日前の「味園ビル」跡地にホテル・商業複合施設を開発すると発表しました。2031年春以降の開業を目指し、なんばの新たな観光拠点となる予定です。
Companies mentioned：三菱商事都市開発株式会社、株式会社サンケイビル、丸紅都市開発株式会社
Creator agency StarLittleLuna announced the launch of “Shafuto!”, a new entertainment unit featuring 4 VTubers and V-livers. The unit will begin activities on YouTube at 20:00 on May 1, focusing on game commentary and chat streams. Game streamer Yasuo Nishizawa has been appointed producer.
Companies mentioned：合同会社StarLittleLuna、今はまだない
Hakone Cheese Terrace will launch its first shelf-stable baked goods, “Finan-cheese” and “Fragrant Hakone Cheese Pie,” on May 2, 2026. The products cater to both snacking on the go and souvenir needs, making it easier for tourists to take them home.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エンイート
有限会社安久工機 announced that its chairman, Takashi Tanaka, has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. The award recognizes his more than 50 years of work as a “research-and-development-focused small factory” and his contribution to the advancement of Japanese industry, particularly advanced medical technology.
“Expedition of Masterpiece Chairs” will be held across Fukuoka City from May 15 to May 31, 2026. Focusing on chairs from interior designer Keiji Nagai's collection of approximately 25,000 pieces, the event will display masterpiece chairs at 20 locations, offering an experience of “searching,” “discovering” and “learning” throughout the city.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人プロダクトデザイン研究所、九州大学芸術工学研究院 尾方義人研究室、K&DESIGN COLLECTION、ONE FUKUOKA BLDG.、URBANIX株式会社、CASSINA、Cassina ixc.、株式会社カッシーナ・イクスシー、BUNSHODO HOTEL
株式会社風音屋 has begun trial offering of its new “Kazane-ya Data Management Certification®” service, which combines training with a comprehension test. The service promotes corporate data utilization and supports the adoption of practical data management.
Original和歌山県と紀の川市は、高齢者の外出促進と貴志川線利用を目的として、70歳以上の市民を対象に「貴志川線70おでかけ回数券」を令和8年度も販売します。1乗車100円で利用できるお得な回数券で、10枚綴り1,000円です。
Companies mentioned：和歌山県、紀の川市、和歌山電鐵
MTX GROUP and MOVETEX株式会社 have signed a performance support agreement with professional basketball team さいたまブロンコス. Starting in May 2026, they will support the team's competitive performance by dispatching trainers and providing medical care, while aiming to expand MTX GROUP's sports business and contribute to the local community.
Companies mentioned：さいたまブロンコス、MOVETEX株式会社、株式会社ブロンコス２０、ディップ株式会社
Original日本・ネパール友好国会議員連盟会長の鶴保庸介議員がBLUE SKY JAPANのネパール関連施設を訪問しました。これは、両国間の人的交流の促進と、日本企業への質の高い人材供給体制の確立を示す重要なイベントです。
Companies mentioned：BLUE SKY JAPAN株式会社、BLUE SKY INTERNATIONAL、Kings Technical and Vocational Training Center、Fordays SSW Training Center
Tokushima-based 株式会社ストーンハート has been registered as a Tokushima Prefecture SDGs Partner and announced an SDGs action plan through 2029. The company has also become an official curation partner of CAMPFIRE, one of Japan's largest crowdfunding platforms, supporting local businesses in raising funds and increasing their visibility.
Companies mentioned：CAMPFIRE、四季荘
株式会社亀崎Kamos has announced the 2nd phase of rebranding for “伊東合資,” a multipurpose facility housed in a former sake brewery. The restaurant “The origin plate” will open on May 1, and sake brewery tours will also get underway in earnest. The initiative aims to maximize the value of food and cultural experiences in a historic brewery setting.
Companies mentioned：株式会社亀崎Kamos、伊東株式会社、tablecheck
紀の川市 will continue its measure to reduce the fee for issuing certificates at convenience stores using My Number Cards to a flat 10 yen through March 31, Reiwa 9. The measure will allow residents to use convenient digital government services at night and early in the morning, and is also expected to ease congestion at service counters.
Companies mentioned：紀の川市、和歌山県
和歌山県紀の川市 will launch a “magazine sponsorship program.” Businesses and organizations can cover the cost of purchasing library magazines in exchange for placing advertisements on their covers, helping both to enrich library collections and promote the sponsors.
Companies mentioned：和歌山県、紀の川市、紀の川市立河北図書館
株式会社Arxcs will hold “VISION SUMMIT 2026,” a career festival bringing together student athletes of the next generation, in Osaka in June. The event has previously attracted a cumulative total of about 1,000 students and aims to create encounters that channel passion for sports into passion for life.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Arxcs / アークス
Oshman's has announced “FIND YOUR BESTEE,” a collection of exclusive T-shirts made in collaboration with 5 popular brands. The lineup features special T-shirts that combine functionality and design to meet the demands of Japan's intense summer heat.
Companies mentioned：NANGA、COLUMBIA、CHUMS、GOOD ROCK SPEED、SALVAGE PUBLIC
グリン株式会社's X (formerly Twitter) marketing tool “XTEP” has surpassed 5,000 total accounts. To mark the milestone, the company will hold an online seminar co-hosted with President 林尚弘, host of 令和の虎, on May 8, 2026.
Companies mentioned：グリン株式会社、株式会社ネルプ
LINEヤフー株式会社 is launching a collaboration event with the popular anime “クレヨンしんちゃん” today in the 3-match puzzle game “LINE ポコポコ.” The event features limited-edition characters, login bonuses and social media campaigns, among other activities, aiming to energize the game and attract new users.
Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社
株式会社アピリッツ・ファンカルチャーパートナー ended service for the game “ゴエティアクロス” on April 30, 2026, and has begun refunding unused paid in-game currency, “paid gems.” Refund applications will be accepted through July 30, 2026; players must contact the dedicated support desk.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アピリッツ・ファンカルチャーパートナー
Original京都 清宗根付館は、5月に企画展「根付百科事典」の第二弾として「生物：輝きの生命賛歌」展を開催します。人間や生き物の生命をテーマにした現代根付約400点を紹介し、伝統文化の魅力を発信します。
Companies mentioned：佐川印刷株式会社
Okinawa Chuo High School has unveiled original Kariyushi wear for its staff in collaboration with fashion brand YOKANG. Featuring symbols of Okinawa, the designs promote education rooted in the local community and carry a message for new students.
Companies mentioned：YOKANG
Popular character “子ザメちゃん” and アクアワールド・大洗 will hold a collaboration event from May 14 to July 13. The event is packed with family-friendly activities, including original merchandise sales and a stamp rally.
株式会社マチルダ and カゴメ have launched a 3-month “Parent-Child Food and Agriculture Project for Urban Areas” for families in cities. Through activities including touching soil, growing vegetables, harvesting and cooking, the project aims to foster children's interest in food.
Companies mentioned：カゴメ株式会社、アグリス成城、ラブグラフ
日本空輸株式会社's travel booking site “Good Trip Express” has extended sales of its weekday-only day trip plans for FDA routes through the end of June 2026. The value-packed plans include round-trip airfare and perks such as rental car discounts and digital coupons, helping travelers save on accommodation and encouraging spending at their destinations.
Companies mentioned：日本空輸株式会社、FDA
“青春、暴走中。,” a vertical short drama for Gen Z co-produced by Oscar Promotion and アンティル, will begin streaming on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube on May 2. Kyoka Yokosuka, who won the grand prize in an audition with about 15,000 participants, stars in the series.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベクトル、株式会社アンティル、株式会社オスカープロモーション、株式会社LeMarge
タニコー株式会社 will exhibit at the 36th West Japan Food Industry Creation Exhibition, to be held in Fukuoka in May 2026. The company supports restaurant operations through commercial kitchen equipment and will also hold cooking demonstrations using its latest equipment and provide consultations for prospective business owners. Its participation is an important contribution to addressing challenges in the food industry.
“Crocodile Ladies,” operated by ヤマト インターナショナル, has released makeover videos for Mother's Day showing before-and-after transformations by fashion and hairstyling professionals. The campaign addresses mature adults' fashion concerns and brings out their individual beauty.
A survey of 53 executives in the housing and construction industries found that 90% use AI individually, while only 10% use it at the organizational level. The findings show that executives' biggest obstacle is not technology but the difficulty of deciding where to start.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LIFEFUND
廣川株式会社's lottery brand Dokidoki Kuji will release the second collaboration with Bourbon, “Bourbon Variety Collection,” starting May 16, 2026. Following the highly popular first edition, the collection features limited-edition items inspired by snacks and will be available nationwide.
Companies mentioned：廣川株式会社、株式会社 ブルボン
ギブソン and ガンズ・アンド・ローゼズ have launched a special collaboration themed around “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” The project includes the release of performance videos on a dedicated website and a social media campaign offering a chance to win スラッシュ's signature model, inviting fans to rediscover the appeal of the song and guitar.
Companies mentioned：ギブソン、ガンズ・アンド・ローゼズ
CHIMERA Union marked its 11th anniversary by refreshing its corporate identity and unveiling a new visual identity. The update clearly expresses the company’s philosophy of providing a “place” where diverse cultures intersect and creating experiences that move people emotionally and change their behavior.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人CHIMERA Union
Kyotamba Town is holding civil service recruitment exams for Reiwa 8. With a recruitment approach that emphasizes mutual understanding, the town is seeking people who share its vision and can contribute to the community through practical internships and informal interviews.
Companies mentioned：Wantedly
A BRITA Japan survey found significant differences across 47 prefectures in attitudes toward the taste and safety of tap water. With interest in safety growing ahead of mandatory regular PFAS testing starting in April 2026, nearly half of respondents have concerns but still drink tap water as is. BRITA is promoting water purifiers that can remove PFAS.
Companies mentioned：BRITA Japan
ジオフラ株式会社 will hold 3 in-app events during Golden Week on its outing and entertainment app, Prally. The events offer fun outings and help revitalize local communities through missions that challenge users to cover distances and take steps, a digital goshuin stamp book for visiting shrines and temples, and a digital stamp rally visiting sento in Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：ジオフラ株式会社
株式会社カエカ, which operates the speaking training service kaeka, refreshed its vision in April 2026 to “Make communication learning part of our culture.” The goal is to make communication learning an everyday practice for everyone, rather than something special, thereby broadening individual potential and contributing to greater well-being across society.
The Saitama Broncos have signed a performance support agreement with MTX GROUP starting in the 2025-26 season. MOVETEX株式会社 will support athletes with the latest technology, providing the Broncos players with second opinions, team training, medical care and more. The partnership aims to improve sports performance and contribute to the local community.
Companies mentioned：MOVETEX株式会社 (MTX Academy)、株式会社ブロンコス２０ (ブロンコストウェンティ)
Originalファーストリテイリンググループのブランド「PLST（プラステ）」は、「ウルトラマンシリーズ60周年」を記念し、三面怪人ダダと四次元怪獣ブルトンをモチーフにしたメンズTシャツ全4柄を5月下旬に発売します。EC限定のコンプリートセット購入者にはオリジナルトートバッグをプレゼントするキャンペーンも実施されます。
Companies mentioned：ファーストリテイリンググループ
ラーニングス株式会社 has signed a partnership agreement with recruitment support company 株式会社ハチロク. Through corporate publishing, the companies will support recruitment branding and help businesses improve their recruitment capabilities, with the goal of addressing challenges in the recruitment market.
Companies mentioned：ラーニングス株式会社、株式会社ハチロク
The “Five-Way Good Management Seminar” will be held online on May 21, 2026. The seminar will introduce “sales design” and the concept of “Five-Way Good Management” to address business challenges such as sluggish sales and overreliance on individual salespeople, and will be offered free of charge to executives and officers of small and medium-sized businesses and growing companies.
Code for Japan will hold “Code for Japan Summit 2026” in Tokyo on October 3, 2026. With “the public sector and AI” as its theme, the summit will provide an opportunity for diverse stakeholders to discuss AI’s impact and future as it becomes deeply embedded in society.
Companies mentioned：Code for Japan、東京大学
株式会社TRAPE supported the introduction of a care plan data-linkage system at care facilities in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, helping raise the adoption rate from 19.8% to 32.1% in just 3 months, surpassing the national target of 30%. This is helping improve operational efficiency and job satisfaction in care settings.
Companies mentioned：社会福祉法人奥州いさわ会
A pop-up store held in Tokyo by Korean fashion platform MUSINSA closed successfully after drawing more than 70,000 visitors in 17 days. It saw more excitement than last year, and online purchases also increased. In addition, the long-awaited first pop-up store in the Kansai area has been confirmed for Osaka.
Companies mentioned：I’m donut？
株式会社給与アップ研究所 has released “3 useful resources” free of charge, covering everything from the basics of employee evaluation systems to practical implementation. The materials aim to help companies address common challenges with employee evaluations, particularly by giving small and medium-sized businesses an opportunity to deepen their understanding.
The nationwide average monthly salary for full-time employees in April 2026 was 293,521 yen, up 2.49% year on year, while the number of job openings rose 13.53% to 317,900, according to 株式会社フロッグ. The report also publishes rankings of growth rates by occupation and prefecture and draws on the HRog Chart job-listing big data analysis tool.
Companies mentioned：マイナビ転職、エン転職、doda、type
オイテル株式会社 launched its free menstrual pad service OiTr on April 28 at 3 commercial facilities along the Hanshin Main Line: Wiste, Amasta Amacen, and Ebista Nishinomiya. In cooperation with 阪急阪神ビルマネジメント株式会社, the company is working to create a safe and comfortable environment for women.
Companies mentioned：オイテル株式会社、阪急阪神ビルマネジメント株式会社
株式会社フロッグ has published its report on average hourly wages and job openings for part-time and temporary workers in April 2026. The nationwide average hourly wage was 1,244 yen, up 3.93% year on year, and there were 558,942 job openings. The report also details changes by occupation and prefecture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロッグ、マイナビバイト、バイトル、イーアイデム
Original株式会社フロッグは、2026年4月度の全国派遣平均時給が1,598円で前年同月比1.91%増加した一方、求人数は280,552件で前年同月比13.56%減少した「派遣平均時給・求人数レポート」を発表しました。この調査は、同社の求人ビッグデータ分析ツール「HRogチャート」を用いて実施されました。
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロッグ、エン派遣、はたらこねっと
Funai Research Institute announced that the NTT DOCOMO CS contact center obtained certification in March 2026 under the COPC® CX Standard, an international customer experience management standard. Its efforts, including shortening customer response times through AI and designing its own WFM tool, received high marks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドコモCS、COPC Inc.、マイクロソフト、デル、アメリカンエキスプレス
Original株式会社ギミックが全国429人の開業医を対象に2026年度診療報酬改定への意識調査を実施。6割超の開業医が改定に不安を抱いている一方、若年層では期待も。情報収集と算定要件の見直しが進む。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギミック
Original株式会社音元出版の音楽レビューサイト「music score」が、開設2週間で4,000スコアを突破しました。新機能「バッジシステム」の追加と、総額10万円のAmazonギフト券が当たるゴールデンウィークキャンペーンを実施中で、好評を博しています。
Companies mentioned：株式会社音元出版、Amazon
Yokohama Vanilla will once again open a limited-time pop-up store at 東武百貨店池袋本店 from May 8 to 12, 2026. Products on sale will include its Guinness World Records-holding Salt Vanilla Financier and a collaboration item with the Detective Conan theatrical film. Special stickers will also be given away.
Companies mentioned：横浜バニラ株式会社、東武百貨店、東武百貨店池袋本店
Eisa Night 2026 will be held at 沖縄サントリーアリーナ on July 12. Visitors can enjoy free performances of energetic eisa dancing by youth associations from across Okinawa City. Arena food and food trucks will also be available, with the event aiming to showcase local culture and create a lively atmosphere.
Companies mentioned：沖縄サントリーアリーナ
株式会社LEVECHY secured financing from 道南うみ街信用金庫 for LEVECHY Fund No. 19 II, a real estate crowdfunding project investing in the Former Soma Family Residence, a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property in Hakodate. The project aims to support regional revitalization and generate stable returns.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LEVECHY、道南うみ街信用金庫、風のヘリテージ株式会社、バリューマネジメントグループ
Nature株式会社 began general sales today of its domestic smart lock Nature Lock and dedicated smart key Nature Key. In response to customer requests, the company is also launching standalone sales of Nature Lock. The set is priced at 32,800 yen and the lock alone at 25,800 yen.
Companies mentioned：Nature株式会社、ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ株式会社
Hitachiomiya Yasuragi-no-Sato Park, operated by 株式会社FoundingBase, will host limited-time GW food stalls during the Golden Week period. The initiative aims to enrich campers’ stays by offering local food and experiences.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FoundingBase
Iwatani Corporation will release its new Cassette Fu “Smart” portable gas stove on April 30, 2026, featuring high heat output of 3.5 kW and safety functions. Available exclusively through e-commerce sites and company-operated stores, it supports a wide range of cooking, with dedicated accessories offering even more ways to use it.
Companies mentioned：岩谷産業株式会社
NetApp won the 2026 Google Cloud Infrastructure Modernization Partner of the Year for Storage award. The award recognized the company’s work supporting the infrastructure of joint customers with Google Cloud, as well as its track record in operating enterprise systems in the cloud using Google Cloud NetApp Volumes.
Companies mentioned：Google Cloud
The strawberry festival produced by Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is coming to Sapporo, Hokkaido, for the first time, following events in Yokohama and Osaka. The Sapporo Strawberry Festival 2026 will run for 5 days, from May 21 to 25, at Akarenga Garden, bringing together 12 vendors offering strawberry sweets, merchandise and a giant object.
Companies mentioned：39Café、ストラベリー、STRAWBERRY HOUSES、ふるーつなのに、韓国マカロン MUUN Seoul、甘味処 浅草梅園、いちおのいちご、T&G Kitchen ichigo、秘密の苺MICO E
Vixen Co., Ltd., a comprehensive optical equipment manufacturer, will begin sequentially releasing all 11 models in its high-magnification Metal Holder magnifier series from May 14. The series has been redesigned in both appearance and practicality, with models suited to everyone from professionals to everyday users.
株式会社マツリカ’s sales-focused AI business database, Mazrica Target, has begun integrating data with Salesforce. The integration makes it possible to use Salesforce customer data for AI-powered target selection and proposal outline generation, helping improve the efficiency and results of sales activities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マツリカ、Salesforce
Originalほっかほっか亭は、万博グルメとして成功した片手で食べられる弁当「ワンハンドBENTO」を、2026年5月1日より1ヶ月間、JR新大阪駅構内のPLUSTA Bento新大阪南で期間限定販売します。多忙なビジネスパーソンや旅行客向けにスマートな食体験を提供し、創業50周年を迎える同社の新たな事業の柱として期待されています。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ほっかほっか亭総本部、JR西日本、PLUSTA Bento新大阪南
Trenders launched AKANE MAGAZINE, a new publication promoting the appeal of J-Beauty worldwide, on April 30, 2026. Kasumi Arimura appears on the cover of the inaugural issue, and the magazine plans to expand its overseas distribution network, particularly in East and Southeast Asia.
Companies mentioned：トレンダーズ株式会社、Amazon
純国産馬刺しと朝引き鶏 にほんいち 大阪堺筋本町店 will run a campaign during Golden Week (4/30-5/4), offering half-price deals on signature dishes including its lavish platter of horse sashimi and freshly prepared chicken sashimi. The campaign aims to provide customers with a satisfying dining experience amid rising prices.
Perfect Corp. has begun providing its AI skincare analysis tool Skin Care Pro to Yamada Bee Farm’s directly operated stores. The tool can analyze skin in about 30 seconds and make personalized product recommendations, helping improve customer interactions and attract new customers.
Companies mentioned：パーフェクト株式会社、株式会社山田養蜂場
A survey conducted by SHIFT AI Co., Ltd. found that more than half of Japanese office workers (56.3%) do not use generative AI at work. Risks from “shadow AI” due to a lack of internal rules and skills gaps have emerged as challenges. While some report improved efficiency, security concerns and AI fatigue are also becoming apparent.
Saitama City is launching the 2nd round of government crowdfunding to preserve Japan’s longest cherry blossom corridor, the 見沼田んぼの桜回廊. The campaign will raise funds to maintain the aging cherry trees and aims to preserve the corridor for the future.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トラストバンク
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Companies mentioned：株式会社地球の歩き方
Kawaijuku will offer free “Arts and Sciences Course Selection Guidance” sessions for high school 1st-year and junior high school students at 37 locations nationwide starting May 30, 2026. The sessions will explain key points for choosing an academic track and how to select a university faculty, helping students choose a university they want to attend rather than one they can get into.
UPDATER has signed an official partner agreement with J.League club 水戸ホーリーホック. The partnership will promote decarbonization in sports, with a focus on renewable energy and contributions to local communities.
Companies mentioned：水戸ホーリーホック、株式会社フットボールクラブ水戸ホーリーホック、みんな電力
Original株式会社大庄が運営する海鮮居酒屋『大庄水産』23店舗で、5月限定の「旬メニュー」9品が提供されます。初夏に旬を迎えるアジ、真イワシ、初カツオなどの青魚を使った料理と、それに合う日本酒が楽しめます。
Companies mentioned：米川水産、宮坂醸造、大七酒造
小林製薬 and sex education media outlet 命育® are distributing “First Period Discharge Kits” for elementary school girls to PTAs and school health rooms nationwide. Applications exceeded the initial estimate by more than 5 times, and an educational event was also held at Adachi Municipal Senju Futaba Elementary School. The initiative supports the spread of accurate information about physical changes during puberty.
Companies mentioned：小林製薬株式会社、Siblings合同会社
株式会社viviON announced that a goods fair for the TV anime Kirio Fan Club will be held starting May 13 at 174 ゲオ stores nationwide and on the online store “viviON BLUE.” New merchandise, including acrylic stands, will be sold, and purchase bonuses will also be offered.
Companies mentioned：ゲオ、viviON BLUE、実業之日本社
Young painter 坂本那々莉 will hold her last solo exhibition in Japan before studying abroad, “We Lived Happily Ever After,” at GALLERY ROOM・A. Through female figures in films and stage productions, the exhibition reconsiders love and the self in contemporary life. Works will be available exclusively through ArtSticker.
Companies mentioned：株式会社The Chain Museum、ArtSticker、GALLERY ROOM・A
FiNC Technologies and バックテック will co-host a free webinar on health management on May 19, 2026. Focusing on increasing participation in health events and on what initiatives to engage the “uninterested” have in common, the event will offer practical know-how.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FiNC Technologies、株式会社バックテック
株式会社アテニア will begin selling popular cleansing oils and skincare products at the パルファン LaLaport Nagoya Minato AQULS store starting May 1, 2026. The move is part of a strategy to expand wholesale sales locations in specialty cosmetics stores, with the aim of improving customer convenience and building the brand.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アテニア、パルファン
Originalスタディチェーン株式会社は、東北大学の総合型選抜対策に特化したオンラインコーチングサービス「東北大学特化総合型選抜コーチ」の指導カリキュラムと対策計画を大幅にリニューアルしたと発表しました。25年分の選考データを徹底分析し、2027年度入試の合格率最大化を目指すオーダーメイド型の新指導体制が開始されます。
Companies mentioned：東北大学
TOKIUM has launched a special website for its accounting AX project, “Move AX.” The project aims to use AI to automate analog tasks in accounting and free employees to focus on work that should be their priority.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TOKIUM
株式会社ナリス化粧品 has obtained a patent for a new technology that stably incorporates a high concentration of powder into liquid sunscreen, achieving both a smooth feel and water resistance. The technology enables the development of sunscreen products with improved comfort and functionality.
Oracle has announced “Oracle Fusion Agentic Applications” for customer experience operations. Multiple specialized AI agents work together to transform corporate sales, customer service and marketing processes and improve business outcomes.
Companies mentioned：Oracle
日本能率協会マネジメントセンター will release Your Choices: How Are They Determined? The Science of Free Will and Personal Responsibility, by Stanford University’s Robert M. Sapolsky, on May 1, 2026. Drawing on neuroscience, the book challenges conventional ideas about free will and personal responsibility and examines the mechanisms behind human choices from multiple perspectives.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター、みすず書房、白揚社、シュプリンガー・フェアラーク東京、NHK 出版、早川書房、朝日新聞出版
Shizukuishi Town, Iwate Prefecture, has launched government crowdfunding to preserve the traditional 御明神夏まつり and hold its fireworks display. Future Link Network, which aims to revitalize local communities, is supporting the campaign and will offer donors message fireworks and local specialties.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、ふるさとチョイス、楽天ふるさと納税、ANAのふるさと納税
うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park will hold a 3-day-only collaboration event with haircare brand “つるりんちょ。” Visitors can experience hair care at the bathing facility, offering a new kind of well-being that nurtures both body and mind.
Companies mentioned：うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park、株式会社髪にドラマを。、株式会社SENSE
株式会社アマナ will hold an online webinar on May 13, 2026, on the theme “Reading next-generation design and brand strategy through Salone del Mobile 2026.” Riku Akimoto of STYLUS will discuss the latest trends at Salone del Mobile, one of the world’s largest design events, and the business opportunities they reveal.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アマナ、STYLUS、スタイラス ジャパン株式会社、IBM、GiXo、Outbrain Japan