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Native Camp Study Abroad is running an April–June promotion at Canadian language school Quest Language Studies. The offer applies to 3 courses, including Core English, and provides tuition discounts of up to 20%. It is available for students beginning their studies by the end of April 2027.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、Quest Language Studies
For Children’s Day, Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store will feature a limited-time selection of gourmet offerings in its basement food hall, including kashiwamochi, chimaki, special cakes and celebratory dishes. The festive food event celebrates wishes for children’s healthy growth and family prosperity and will run from May 1 to 5.
Companies mentioned：たねや、銀座あけぼの、叶 匠壽庵、とらや、京菓匠 鶴屋吉信、ブールミッシュ、アンリ・シャルパンティエ、日本橋 千疋屋総本店、新宿高野、なだ万厨房、日本橋たいめいけん、吉祥寺 塚田水産、銀座天一
Starting in April 2026, 株式会社丸井グループ will introduce new “Fertility Treatment Leave” and expand childcare-related programs, including its “Shortened Working Hours System,” to help employees balance work with fertility treatment and raising children with disabilities. The changes aim to create a workplace where employees with diverse needs can thrive.
Companies mentioned：厚生労働省
GMO Global Sign HD acquires Strategit and changes its name to GMO AI Connect. It integrates authentication security with an AI data integration platform to provide businesses with a secure environment for using AI. Existing services such as “Electronic Seal GMO Sign” will also evolve into next-generation services for the age of AI agents.
Companies mentioned：GMOグローバルサイン・ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社ストラテジット、GMO AIコネクト株式会社
DMM GAMES’ life-support game for women, “Fleur Days,” will hold a collaboration event with the romance game “Ikemen Sengoku: Love Through Time” starting April 30, 2026. Players can earn limited rewards and postcards through in-game missions and a campaign on official X (formerly Twitter).
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、株式会社サイバード、株式会社リベル・エンタテインメント
The JAF Osaka Branch will exhibit at “Bicycle Ecology Festa 2026” at 関西サイクルスポーツセンター on May 31, 2026. The event promotes safe bicycle use and will feature child safety license issuance and traffic safety classes as part of its family-focused awareness activities.
Companies mentioned：関西サイクルスポーツセンター
The JAF Osaka Branch will exhibit at the “Vehicles Assemble! Working Vehicles” event at Yodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata Area, on May 10, 2026. Through displays of roadside assistance vehicles, towing demonstrations and uniform try-ons, the event will give children an opportunity to learn about working vehicles and traffic safety.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本自動車連盟（JAF）大阪支部、淀川河川公園管理センター
ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都 will hold “Ladies Who Lunch,” a special lunch event themed around women’s empowerment, on May 26, 2026. The event will showcase women’s talents and the appeal of food through an Italian course meal and desserts prepared by women chefs and pastry chefs, with wine pairings.
Companies mentioned：ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都、福寿園、emme
株式会社walk-on will host a recruitment seminar and networking event for beauty salon owners, executives and recruitment staff on June 30, 2026, with Takanori Sakaguchi of CHAINON as a guest. The event aims to address recruitment challenges and energize the industry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社walk-on、株式会社CHAINONエンターテインメント、日本テレメッセージ、HRソリューションズ、株式会社SMS、株式会社TYL、JUNO HAIR、CVC
The Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB) held the 1st regular press meeting for fiscal year Reiwa 8 to exchange information with members of the media. Reports covered an overview of visitor numbers, new features in tourism area profiles, World Natural Heritage promotion, public relations in the U.S. market, support for businesses and measures to prevent water-related accidents.
A signing event for “6,” a photo book marking the 6th anniversary since the debut of popular adult film actress Rikka Ono, will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Gallery LE DECO in Shibuya. The photo book, shot in Taiwan, will go on sale at noon on May 1, with event admission included.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジーオーティー
Ureru Net Advertising Group announced that it will make Chinese digital marketing companies ADWAYS CHINA and ADWAYS ASIA subsidiaries through the acquisition of their shares. The strategy is intended to strengthen the company’s digital marketing business in China and accelerate its global expansion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アドウェイズ、愛徳威広告(上海)有限公司 (ADWAYS CHINA)、ADWAYS ASIA HOLDINGS LIMITED (ADWAYS ASIA)
株式会社アリカノ has revamped its corporate website to clearly communicate the principles and details of its education and systems development businesses. The company aims to expand its points of contact with service users, businesses, educational institutions and prospective employees.
俺の株式会社 will reopen “Ore no French Hakata” in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, as “Ore no French Italian Hakata” on May 11, 2026. The restaurant will expand its Italian menu alongside its French offerings and run a half-price campaign on all pizzas to mark the reopening.
THK株式会社 has begun accepting orders for its new FKT-type ball screw support unit. Changing from the conventional 2-row to a 3-row configuration improves durability under high-load conditions, helping machinery achieve greater precision and a longer service life.
Melodian Co., Ltd. has announced “Project 2026,” a major summer initiative for “Make Your Own Sports Drink,” a concentrated sports drink in portion packs. Through a sports tournament for high school students and a giveaway campaign for sports teams, the company aims to raise awareness of heatstroke prevention and the importance of hydration, as well as increase recognition of the product.
As part of its “Make Your Own Sports Drink” project, Melodian Co., Ltd. will hold “Which Wins, All-Round Ability or Specialization?,” a sports tournament featuring high school students. A team led by Yusaku Sports, a winner at TikTok Awards Japan 2025, will face high school teams from across Japan to showcase the appeal of sports. Participants are being actively recruited.
株式会社サンヒルズ will begin selling “Walking Care Pro Leggings,” patented functional leggings developed using the expertise of a judo therapist, in April 2026. Simply putting them on provides 3-dimensional support for the hip joint. Electromyography testing confirmed increased activity in the gluteus medius and reduced strain on the outer thigh.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンヒルズ、もり鍼灸整骨院
THK株式会社 has begun accepting orders for PFAS-free vacuum grease (model number: AFPF), which contains no PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), chemicals of concern for their effects on human health. The new product is suited for use in vacuum environments such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment and delivers low vapor pressure, low sliding resistance, low particle generation and low outgassing while addressing environmental regulatory risks.
株式会社マグノリア has launched “AI Assist OCR & PDF,” document management software featuring offline AI that performs all processing on a PC, for 3,980 yen. It eliminates the risk of information leaks associated with cloud-based AI and enables automatic document organization and search using AI semantic search and high-accuracy OCR.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マグノリア
During Golden Week, Sanuki Mannou National Government Park will open Air Adventure Park, featuring a collection of giant inflatable play equipment, and hold events such as water balloon activities and bubble wand making. The park will offer a variety of attractions for families to enjoy all day and will operate a free shuttle bus.
PILLAR Corporation has been named “Advanced Semiconductor Fluororesin Products Manufacturing Company of the Year 2026” by U.S. semiconductor trade magazine Semiconductor Review. The recognition reflects the company’s materials technology, manufacturing and supply structure, and engineering capabilities.
Companies mentioned：Semiconductor Review
株式会社G・O・P launched the official service of its new MMORPG CHAOS WORLD on April 29, 2026. To celebrate surpassing 1 million pre-registrations, it is offering enhanced rewards. The game features an in-game economic design using blockchain technology and is pursuing global expansion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社G・O・P
Konami Digital Entertainment’s mobile game “プロ野球スピリッツA” saw downloads surge to 7.8 times the previous month’s level and sales to 3.3 times, thanks to a tie-in with the “2026 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC™.” The partnership with a global sporting event proved successful, capturing the needs of baseball fans.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、World Baseball Classic, Inc.、一般社団法人日本野球機構、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、Getty Images、(株)共同通信デジタル、Japan Baseball Data (株)、Apple Inc.、Google Inc.
Sega and Colorful Palette launched the in-game event “あたたかな思い出を辿って” and the “Cherished memories” gacha on April 30, 2026, in the iOS/Android rhythm and adventure game “プロジェクトセカイ カラフルステージ！ feat. 初音ミク.” A range of content for players will be available, including new members, an after live show, and new rhythm game tracks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、株式会社Colorful Palette
Smilegate announced a content update for the MMORPG “LORDNINE：自分流MMORPG,” developed by NX3GAMES. The update adds new content, including the World Region “ヴォルカンカの心臓,” the “補助装備” equipment part, and the “腐食の亀裂” dungeon. It will strengthen competition and cooperation between servers, as well as player progression.
Companies mentioned：NX3GAMES
Princeton will exhibit at the 17th EDIX (Education Expo) Tokyo, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13, 2026. With a focus on making educational settings more comfortable, the company will showcase screen-sharing tools, LCD displays, MacBook Neo accessories, digital signage, and more to support the advancement of ICT education.
Companies mentioned：ミナトホールディングス株式会社、株式会社プリンストン、Satechi
Hinano Miyagawa, an athlete employee of Lii Co., Ltd. (Lii), will represent Japan at the Women’s Water Polo World Cup in the Netherlands, which opens May 1. Miyagawa also works as “Coach Hina,” supporting children’s development. The tournament is an important event that also serves as a selection competition for the 2026 Asian Games.
With support from Visa, Infcurion and the CCI Group will launch the next-generation, fully cloud-based acquiring platform “Axios” on April 30, 2026. In addition to international-branded cards, it will centrally manage payment processing for “Tochika,” Japan’s first deposit-backed stablecoin, supporting a range of payment methods.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インフキュリオン、株式会社CCIグループ、ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社北國銀行
Official merchandise from the Netflix film “K-POP Girls! Demon Hunters” will be sold for a limited time at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. A wide range of products, including apparel, accessories, and plush toys, will be available from April 23 to May 8, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Netflix
株式会社ニーズウェル will speak at the co-hosted event “SAP Concur Fusion Exchange 2026 Public Deep Dive / Academic Day ～University Management Strategies in the DX Era～.” To support universities’ digital transformation, it will share key considerations for implementing systems to optimize travel and expense reimbursement operations, along with successful case studies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニーズウェル、株式会社先端教育事業、株式会社コンカー、SAP Concur
Memoir Sekizai Co., Ltd. won the grand prize in the Hokkaido and Tohoku region for 5 consecutive years at the 2025 End-of-Life Planning Awards, and achieved No. 1 nationally and regionally in 3 categories: tree burials, cemetery sales, and indoor columbaria. Its succession-free memorial service model and customer-focused information sharing were recognized amid a declining birthrate, an aging population, and an increase in single-person households.
Companies mentioned：株式会社鎌倉新書
Online oripa service アイリストレカ will run a special campaign starting April 29, 2026, to coincide with Golden Week. Daily oripa offerings, campaigns unlocked by meeting conditions, and points back will provide an experience that lets users enjoy not only the lottery results but also the process of drawing.
Companies mentioned：アクセルマーク株式会社、株式会社crafty
The Meitu app will hold a roulette event that users can enter every day during Golden Week. Users can win benefits such as VIP discounts, offering more opportunities to enjoy taking photos and making memories.
CAICA Technologies has launched its “AI Driven Development” service, which uses cutting-edge generative AI. The service supports efforts to solve challenges in development workplaces and accelerate business growth, while achieving both speed and quality in system development.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CAICAテクノロジーズ
Based on an agreement with Monster Energy Japan and Asahi Soft Drinks, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan will begin offering “Monster Energy” in vending machines this summer. By leveraging one of the industry’s largest vending machine networks, the company aims to expand customer choice and improve sales and profitability.
Companies mentioned：コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン株式会社、モンスターエナジージャパン合同会社、アサヒ飲料株式会社
GENDA Inc. announced a new management structure effective April 30, 2026. Naoshi Kataoka will continue as president and CEO, and the company announced key appointments, including 5 newly appointed outside directors. The changes aim to strengthen its management foundation and expand its business.
Companies mentioned：モルガン・スタンレー証券株式会社、モルガン・スタンレーMUFG証券株式会社、ゴールドマン・サックス証券株式会社、株式会社マイカルクリエイト、株式会社イオンファンタジー、ギャガ株式会社、西村あさひ法律事務所、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、ひふみ総合法律事務所、株式会社ダイレクトマーケティングミックス、株式会社ギフトモール、中央青山監査法人、CPAエクセレントパートナーズ株式会社、学校法人髙橋学園、CPAキャリアサポート株式会社、CKA株式会社、森・濱田松本法律事務所、預金保険機構、デジタルデータソリューション株式会社、Nadia株式会社、白銅株式会社
NPO法人コンソーシアムTIES will hold a symposium on June 26, 2026, at Osaka Kyoiku University under the theme “Microcredentials to Transform the Future of Education.” The event will discuss the potential of microcredentials to make diverse learning outcomes—which cannot be fully assessed through degrees alone—visible and applicable in society.
Companies mentioned：NPO法人コンソーシアムTIES、国立大学法人大阪教育大学、一般社団法人大学ICT推進協議会（AXIES）、大学eラーニング協議会、CAUA、日本オープンオンライン教育推進協議会（JMOOC）、一般社団法人日本1EdTech協会、文部科学省、京都大学、筑波大学、京都産業大学
At the 2026 AACR Annual Meeting, CancerFree Biotech hosted “AACR Taiwan Night,” where innovative research and development in areas including DDR and ADC drew international attention. Experts from Taiwan, Japan, and the United States discussed global strategies for ADCs and immunotherapy, highlighting the growth of Taiwan’s biotechnology sector and deepening international collaboration.
Companies mentioned：CancerFree Biotech (精拓生技)、Senhwa Biosciences (生華生物科技股份有限公司)、OIST (沖縄科学技術大学院大学)、生物技術開発センター (DCB)、経済部 中小・新創企業署 (SMEA)、国家科学・技術委員会 (NSTC)
Heart Mirror Co., Ltd. has begun accepting registrations for “The Art of Aligner Orthodontics 2026,” organized by the Aligner Study Group. The seminar, a “team-based medical care seminar” aimed at improving clinical outcomes in aligner orthodontics, will be held in Tokyo on June 7 and 8, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アソインターナショナル、インビザライン・ジャパン合同会社、エンジェルアライン・テクノロジー・ジャパン株式会社、エンビスタジャパン株式会社、クインテッセンス出版株式会社、デンタルモニタリング・ジャパン株式会社、デンツプライ・シロナ株式会社、株式会社バイオデント、株式会社モリタ
The popular cooking game Usamaru Kitchen will hold a special limited-time event from April 30 to May 15, 2026, featuring new outfit items and login bonuses. Players can earn items such as Usamaru’s marching band costume by clearing limited-time stages and logging in.
Companies mentioned：Rabbi Tail Studio株式会社、ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、スパイラルセンス株式会社、Google Inc.、Apple Inc.、Cisco
Korekara Dental Clinic Musashi-Sakai has opened in Musashino, Tokyo. Director Shugo Matsuoka aims to create a dental clinic where families can receive care for years to come, with preventive dentistry at its core—not only treating problems but preventing their recurrence. The clinic offers a wide range of services and convenient access.
The international life sciences and healthcare conference “WHX Leaders Osaka” will be held for the first time at INTEX Osaka on July 3, 2026. Health ministers from the APAC region and others will be invited to discuss healthcare equity and the use of advanced technologies while carrying forward the legacy of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Companies mentioned：インフォーママーケッツジャパン株式会社、一般社団法人Medical Excellence JAPAN、MedVenture Partners 株式会社、独立行政法人 医薬品医療機器総合機構（PMDA）
ZOZO announced that it will open a new logistics hub, “ZOZOBASE Narashino 3,” targeting approximately 50% reduction in staffing needs. Partial operations are scheduled to begin in August 2027, with full-scale operations planned for October 2028. The facility will address labor shortages while advancing logistics operations and reducing environmental impact.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ZOZO
A 21-year-old Q Grader is raising funds on CAMPFIRE to open ELYSIA COFFEE AKASAKA, a luxury coffee bar limited to 8 seats in Akasaka. The campaign reached 2 million yen in 4 days, and the permanently fixed-price memberships are proving popular.
Companies mentioned：エリシアコーヒー株式会社、CAMPFIRE
The Wink app has released new materials tailored to oshikatsu, a popular trend in Japan centered on supporting one’s favorite idols. Users can decorate photos and videos of their favorites with stickers, frames, and text, and more materials are planned for the future.
Companies mentioned：Meitu Inc.
MAKE MEDICAL has obtained a patent for and begun selling a “dual independent supply cannula” that keeps hydrogen and oxygen completely separate until just before they enter the nostrils. This physically eliminates the explosion risk associated with high-volume hydrogen inhalation at 7,200 ml/min, combining safety with high output.
LOCOK held a launch press conference for the new structure of the “LOCOK Track and Field Club,” with former TBS announcer Motohiro Ishii as general manager and Olympic athlete Kumiko Okada as coach. The company also announced a new project embodying its corporate philosophy, “If you try, you can do it!” Through top athletes, the project will convey the value of hard work and personal character to the next generation.
Companies mentioned：TBS
株式会社Echo Lab has established Ecolabo, a male VTuber agency specializing in music activities. The company handles everything in-house, from producing original songs to releasing them, providing strong support for VTubers’ musical activities. The move responds to growing demand for music content in the VTuber industry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Echo Lab
The online group-gifting service Gift Fund has launched a new feature to support “small group gifts” among smaller groups. This makes it easier to organize group gifts among close-knit circles such as family and close friends.
Companies mentioned：三桜工業株式会社
株式会社kubell has completed its acquisition of shares in atena株式会社, making atena a wholly owned subsidiary of kubell. In addition to its business chat service Chatwork and BPaaS service Takushita, kubell is adding the cloud mail service atena to its business portfolio.
Companies mentioned：atena株式会社、株式会社kubell、Chatwork株式会社
株式会社Amazia will launch 3 new series on the manga app Manga BANG! about women oppressed by society fighting back: LIVE DEAD, Nienoshima, and Tōkyō Kakusei Shōjo. The titles will be released in succession on April 15 and 22.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Amazia
The talent pool management solution “aloop,” jointly provided by rakumo株式会社 and 株式会社パソナ, has been adopted by 株式会社Sun Asterisk. Sun* aims to address recruitment challenges stemming from business expansion by strengthening its use of talent pools through employee referrals and ongoing relationships with former employees.
Companies mentioned：rakumo株式会社、株式会社パソナ、株式会社Sun Asterisk
Buttery LaLaport Anjo will launch new early-summer sweets—“Lemon Madeleine,” “Cherry Financier,” and “Blueberry Mille-Feuille”—on May 1. Through May 10, the shop will also offer a campaign with a 5% discount on financiers and canelés, as well as Mother’s Day gifts.
A.D. Works raised 550 million yen in project funding through a carbon offset support loan from Resona Bank. Using the loan, the company offset its CO₂ emissions with carbon credits equivalent to 217t-CO₂. This is part of its efforts to diversify funding and promote sustainable management.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＡＤワークスグループ、株式会社エー･ディー･ワークス、株式会社りそな銀行、Waste BOX
Originalサカイ引越センターとジモティーが連携し、柏市との協定に基づき官民連携のリユース拠点「ジモティースポット柏豊四季店」を5月29日にオープン。引越し時の不要品を地域内で循環させ、ごみ減量とリユース促進を目指します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジモティー、株式会社サカイ引越センター、柏市
Asset Management One announced that “Tawara No-Load Yomiuri 333” was added to the NISA program’s Tsumitate Investment Quota eligible products on April 30, 2026. The fund tracks the “Yomiuri Stock Price Index (Yomiuri 333),” calculated by The Yomiuri Shimbun, and aims to provide a multifaceted view of the Japanese economy through equal weighting.
Companies mentioned：アセットマネジメントOne株式会社、株式会社読売新聞東京本社、野村フィデューシャリー・リサーチ＆コンサルティング株式会社
Hybrid Technologies Inc. has released “HYBRID AI Bridge,” a development support package combining generative AI technology and IT talent. It delivers both clear specifications and development speed, providing end-to-end support from prototype creation through full-scale development, operations, and maintenance.
エブリライブ株式会社 announced that it will hold “every SONIC 2026,” a music festival combining live streaming and real-world events, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. The event will expand on last year’s highly successful edition, featuring well-known artists and livestreamers who advanced through auditions.
Companies mentioned：エブリライブ株式会社
Daiwa Asset Management won Best Fund Awards and Outstanding Fund Awards in multiple categories at the “R&I Fund Awards 2026,” including Japanese high-dividend equities, North American REITs, North American value equities, global REITs and balanced funds.
Companies mentioned：大和アセットマネジメント株式会社、R&I、りそなアセットマネジメント
R Planner Inc. opened “The House in Tokorozawa Izumicho,” a new neighborhood model home suited to GX-oriented housing, in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on April 25, 2026. The environmentally conscious home features solar power generation and high thermal insulation, exceeds ZEH standards, and offers visitors the chance to experience IoT functions. The model home is designed to give visitors a realistic feel for life in an actual neighborhood.
株式会社ＦＰパートナー invited the MVP player from the “MONEY DOCTOR 2025 Japan Goalball Championships,” for which it serves as title sponsor, to give a special lecture for employees on promoting understanding of goalball and realizing an inclusive society. This initiative, which has continued since 2019, contributes to the wider adoption and development of sports for people with visual impairments.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＦＰパートナー
アイブリッジ株式会社 and エムスリー株式会社 will co-host an online seminar on June 15, 2026, titled “Driving Sales with Evidence: Research Utilization Techniques to Enhance Healthcare Product Brand Value.” The seminar will explain how to use research in healthcare product development and promotion, with the aim of securing internal approval and strengthening appeal to consumers.
Companies mentioned：エムスリー株式会社、アイブリッジ株式会社、株式会社ぐるなび
Kashiwa City and 株式会社ジモティー will open ジモティースポット柏豊四季店, the city’s first facility for dropping off unwanted items, under an agreement to promote the development of a circular society. The initiative will promote reuse and aim to reduce waste.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジモティー、株式会社サカイ引越センター
Fruta Fruta has installed the 2nd frozen vending machine selling acai bowls and other products at Minatomirai Station, and the 3rd at イトーヨーカドー能見台店. The expanded sales channels will make authentic acai easy to purchase 24 hours a day, offering convenience to health-conscious consumers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フルッタフルッタ、イトーヨーカドー
すし酒場 にほんいち 本町店 will run a campaign during the 2026 Golden Week period, from April 30 to May 4, offering its popular “Takumi Torotaku Roll” and “Nihonichi Thick Roll” at half price. Amid continued price increases, the campaign will offer a chance to enjoy sushi prepared by skilled artisans at an accessible price, aiming to encourage visits and attract new customers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社N・I、すし酒場 にほんいち 本町店
株式会社HAYNI announced that, as part of its 10th anniversary commemorations, it donated 159,433 yen from sales of its original HAYNI “Minette” bag series to the AIM Medical Research Institute, which supports research into kidney disease in cats. The project ran from October 2025 through March 2026 and will continue.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ＡＩＭ医学研究所、株式会社HAYNI、Ops.
Takahiro Ejiri, Representative Director, President and CEO of 株式会社シンカ, will speak at the “Tokyo Study Session” for individual investors on May 23, 2026. He will discuss topics including financial results and efforts to expand market share. An in-depth question-and-answer session is also planned, offering an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the company’s growth strategy.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シンカ、リンクスリサーチ、億の近道、個人投資家アイル
Shinka, provider of the AI communications integration platform “KAIKURA,” has revealed, in an interview format, the “management’s resolve” behind its major 980 million yen investment. The investment will go toward recruiting talent and AI development, with the aim of achieving a V-shaped recovery in the future.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シンカ、株式会社リンクスリサーチ
Tsuji Hongo Tax Corporation contributed to the creation of the children’s book “Career Education Plus: Discovering Jobs! Illustrated Guide (3): Jobs in Money.” The book introduces children to the work and rewards of being a tax accountant and supports their future career choices.
Companies mentioned：株式会社小峰書店
伊勢夫婦岩めおと横丁 will hold a soft opening on May 1, 2026, for “Migiwa no Mori,” a new creative Japanese restaurant with panoramic views of Meoto Iwa. The restaurant will serve dishes made with a focus on ingredients from Ise-Shima, aiming to revitalize tourism in the region.
Companies mentioned：伊勢夫婦岩めおと横丁
BASE Inc. has added AI features to the “Email Newsletter App,” an extension of its online store creation service, BASE. AI suggestions will help shop owners efficiently create newsletter subject lines and body text, with the aim of giving them more time to focus on creative activities.
CyberStep Holdings announced that it will participate as an official partner in “JAPANESE NIGHT in Cannes 2026” during the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Through the event, founded by MEGUMI, the company aims to accelerate the global expansion of Japanese IP, create business opportunities in overseas markets and strengthen its revenue base.
Companies mentioned：JAPANESE NIGHT運営事務局
CyberStep has added a high-difficulty “Future Chapter” mode to “Four Heroes,” a popular world in the sandbox game “TERAVIT.” It will be playable starting April 30, 2026, and limited-edition skins will also be available for free. The update aims to boost engagement among existing players and attract new players.
スポーツナビ will provide live updates on the boxing double world title bouts taking place at the Tokyo Dome on May 2, including the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO world super bantamweight title fight “Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani.” Text updates will be provided from the fighters’ entrances and after each round, along with related content.
Companies mentioned：スポーツナビ
Original日揮ホールディングス、レボインターナショナル、SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGYの3社は、愛知県名古屋市および中部国際空港と、廃食用油をSAFに資源化促進する協定を締結した。名古屋市で回収された廃食用油はSAFFAIRE SKY ENERGYのプラントで国産SAFとして製造され、中部国際空港をはじめとする国内主要空港の航空燃料に活用される。市民参加を促すキャンペーンも展開される。
Companies mentioned：日揮ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社レボインターナショナル、合同会社SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY、愛知県名古屋市、中部国際空港株式会社、コスモ石油株式会社
The CCI Group and Infcurion, with support from Visa, will launch “Axios,” a next-generation, fully cloud-based acquiring platform. In addition to international-brand cards, it will also process payments using “Tochika,” Japan’s first deposit-backed stablecoin, enabling integrated management of diverse payment methods.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CCIグループ、株式会社インフキュリオン、ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社北國銀行
Kasumigaseki Capital announced that its consolidated subsidiary fav hospitality group (FHG) acquired land and a building in Chuo Ward, Sapporo, and sold part of the project assets on the same day. FHG plans to retain ownership of the building and carry out renovations and rebranding, as part of efforts to strengthen its hotel development business.
Companies mentioned：霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社、fav hospitality group株式会社
Kasumigaseki Capital announced that its consolidated subsidiary has formed a value-enhancement project for an existing logistics facility and entered into an asset management agreement. The project aims to address growing demand for refrigerated and frozen warehouses and challenges in the logistics industry, while expanding AUM and strengthening stable revenue.
Companies mentioned：霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社、霞ヶ関アセットマネジメント株式会社
イー・ガーディアン株式会社 will exhibit at “DX General EXPO 2026 Spring Osaka,” showcasing its unique network security solutions that combine more than 20 years of experience with AI technology. Expert staff will directly hear about visitors’ challenges, including measures against social media backlash and the optimal use of AI and people in compliance operations, and support the development of operational systems.
Companies mentioned：イー・ガーディアン株式会社、DX 総合EXPO 実行委員会
株式会社セキド’s original brand “hada to kokoro（肌と心）” will welcome JO1’s Junki Kono as its ambassador and hold a limited-time POP-UP store at Lumine Shinjuku Lumine 2 from May 7 to May 13, 2026. Through sales of all products, hands-on experiences, exclusive content and campaigns, the brand aims to expand awareness and strengthen customer engagement.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セキド
Timee Inc., provider of the spot-work service Timee, is participating in the “Kumamoto Earthquake 10-Year Project: TKB48 Evacuation Shelter Drill,” hosted by Kumamoto City. The project will assess the effectiveness of quickly securing personnel and carrying out practical tasks in operating evacuation shelters during emergencies, with the aim of strengthening disaster-response systems in the future.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シェルターワン
Jimoty and サカイ引越センター will jointly open “Jimoty Spot Kashiwa Toyoshiki” on May 29, 2026. They will build a circular business that reuses unwanted items generated during moves and promote reuse in the community.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジモティー、サカイ引越センター、柏市
Original弁護士ドットコムの電子契約サービス「クラウドサイン」が群馬県に導入されました。これにより、群馬県は2026年4月より電子契約の運用を開始し、全国の自治体における電子契約化をさらに推進します。
Companies mentioned：弁護士ドットコム株式会社、群馬県、株式会社富士キメラ総研
Mizuno will open “Mizuno Golf Yodoyabashi Gate Tower,” a new-concept shop offering golf equipment sales, club fitting and lifestyle apparel, at Yodoyabashi Gate Tower in Osaka on July 9. The sales target for the first year is ¥270 million.
Originalタメニー株式会社は、愛知県の「あいち結婚サポートセンター運営業務」を2024年度から3年連続で受託しました。AIマッチングシステムを活用した結婚支援や、地方自治体への婚活支援システム「parms」の提供を通じて、地方創生と少子化対策に貢献します。
Companies mentioned：愛知県
SBI Securities has opened subscriptions for the “SBI Yomiuri 333 Index Fund,” established and managed by SBI Asset Management. Tracking the Yomiuri Stock Price Index (Yomiuri 333), the new Japanese equity index fund is eligible for NISA and has a trust fee among the lowest in the industry.
Companies mentioned：SBIアセットマネジメント株式会社、読売新聞社、ウエルスアドバイザー株式会社
Asahi Soft Drinks will begin rolling out sales of “Monster Energy” through Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan vending machines this summer. The move aims to expand the Monster brand’s market presence and sales channels and invigorate the energy drink market.
Companies mentioned：アサヒ飲料株式会社、コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン株式会社、モンスターエナジージャパン、飲料総研、ダイドードリンコ
matsuri technologies株式会社 is relocating its headquarters from Shinjuku to Sanno Grand Building in Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, to support business expansion and strengthen its organizational structure. The new headquarters will consolidate its existing 2 locations, with operations scheduled to begin in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：matsuri technologies株式会社
OriginalGENDA GiGO Entertainmentは2026年4月30日、ベトナム・ハノイのイオンモール ハドンに「GiGOイオンモール ハドン」と「リトルプラネット イオンモール ハドン」を同時オープン。ハノイ初進出となる両施設は、日本品質のエンターテイメントとデジタル技術を活用したキッズテーマパークを提供します。ベトナムでのエンタメ事業拡大における重要な一歩です。
Companies mentioned：株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、GiGO VIETNAM Co., Ltd.、株式会社リトプラ、イオンモールベトナム
日本計画研究所（JPI） will hold a seminar on strengthening Japan’s maritime industry on May 25, 2026, featuring Hideki Suzuki, president and CEO of MTI. In light of changes in the international situation and new technologies, the seminar will explain the current state and prospects of the maritime industry, a lifeline for Japan, from MTI’s perspective.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＭＴＩ、日本計画研究所
The JAF Kyoto branch will hold a traffic safety event at アル・プラザ城陽 on May 23. Activities will include issuing children’s safety licenses and measuring reflexes, offering a fun way to learn about traffic safety. Admission is free.
Companies mentioned：アル・プラザ城陽
株式会社ナレッジセンス has opened registration for beta users of “Cowork,” an autonomous AI for enterprises that addresses challenges with RPA. It automates browser operations and coordination across multiple tools using natural language, and features a high level of security.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナレッジセンス、OpenAI
横浜みなとみらいホール will hold a pre-event at the 横浜市 City Hall atrium ahead of the historic “44th Yokohama International Piano Concert.” Leading Japanese pianists Akiko Ebi and Kotaro Fukuma will take part, presenting a talk about the concert’s appeal and live performances.
Companies mentioned：横浜みなとみらいホール、公益財団法人 横浜市芸術文化振興財団、横浜市、ヤマハ株式会社、一般社団法人 全日本ピアノ指導者協会（ピティナ）
A survey by Megasoft Co., Ltd. found that 92% of homeowners who used “3D My Home Designer 14” to design their homes amid soaring housing prices were satisfied. The findings show that the software helps reduce anxiety about building a home and avoid regrets.
YMFG Capital and the Professional Human Resources Organization will hold a talk and networking event, “Opening the Future of Local Businesses: The Path to Becoming a Professional Executive,” in Nishi-Shinjuku on May 19, 2026. The event will address the shortage of successors in regional areas and present business succession as a “third path.” Guests including Kenichi Takanashi, president of Takanashi Seisakusho, will discuss the realities of business succession from multiple perspectives.
Companies mentioned：株式会社YMFGキャピタル、株式会社プロ人材機構、株式会社高梨製作所
株式会社DONGRAMYPROJECT announced that it will release the new song “Love Letter from That Day” on April 30, 2026, as the 5th installment of “Monthly Yuichi Ikuzawa,” a project that turns singer Yuichi Ikuzawa’s life experiences into music.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DONGRAMYPROJECT
Incerto合同会社 has launched an AI briefing service that uses prediction-market data to inform business decisions. As major U.S. media outlets incorporate prediction-market data into their reporting, its social applications are being debated in Japan’s Diet, and Polymarket is entering the Japanese market on a “View Only” basis. The shift in how prediction markets are positioned as “media” is accelerating.
Companies mentioned：Polymarket、Kalshi、CNBC、CNN、The Wall Street Journal、Dow Jones、Barron's、Investor's Business Daily
Issei Washizaki, Representative Director of 株式会社ジャパンリーグ, has been appointed “美ら島沖縄大使” by the Okinawa governor and attended the certification ceremony. Through the Japan Winter League hosted by his company, Washizaki said he would share Okinawa’s appeal with the world and contribute to regional development through sports.
株式会社LIG will host a free online webinar on May 21, 2026, featuring Resilire designer Toshihide Murata. The discussion will explore designers’ upstream work through the rebranding process. Specific examples using Figma will be presented for designers facing challenges with branding and career development.
Companies mentioned：Resilire、博報堂アイ・スタジオ、STORES, inc.、デジタルハリウッドSTUDIO、LIG Agent、リグアカ