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株式会社Sazare has begun full-scale development of AI products tailored to businesses. The initiative aims to help small and midsize companies avoid the risk of losing competitiveness due to delays in adopting AI, and to eliminate work itself.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sazare
BRJ株式会社 has resumed the trial of its micro-mobility sharing service “TOCKLE” in Nagano City, in collaboration with Toyota Rent a Lease Nagano and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance. The minimum age has been raised to 18, and safety has been enhanced with a geofencing feature that uses telematics data, as the initiative seeks to address transportation challenges in regional areas.
Companies mentioned：BRJ株式会社、株式会社トヨタレンタリース長野、あいおいニッセイ同和損害保険株式会社
Original生田神社が5月限定で5種類の特別な御朱印を授与することを発表。切り絵御朱印「皐幟」「幸運」や「薫風」「さつき」「春詣」があり、郵送も可能。神戸の守り神として親しまれる神社の、季節限定の取り組み。
3 campervans and 3 Carstay stations have been added to Carstay’s campervan-sharing and rental platform and overnight parking listings. The additions bring the total to 452 registered campervans and 320 stations, continuing the platform’s growth.
Companies mentioned：Carstay株式会社、ナッツRV、トヨタ
Toei Animation and 灯白社 have unveiled weekday-only admission gifts, repeat-visit admission gifts and the full merchandise lineup for the Yokohama venue of “Detective Precure! Exhibition: Why? Mystery?! Invitation.” The exhibition will run at Art Center NEW in Yokohama from May 15 to June 7, 2026, giving visitors a chance to experience the world of the anime “Detective Precure!”
Companies mentioned：株式会社灯白社、東映アニメーション株式会社、チケットぴあ
HIKE’s design team created a logo for its group company 株式会社Infinity1, which changed its name from しいたけデジタル in March 2026. The design brings together Infinity1’s identity, built on more than 25 years of 3DCG production experience, and its vision for the future.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HIKE、株式会社Infinity1、しいたけデジタル、100studio
NTT Docomo’s video-streaming service “Lemino Premium” will livestream the final Yokohama Arena performance of popular band King Gnu’s “CEN+RAL Tour 2026” on July 15, 2026. Advance ticket sales for additional shows will also be held, and past live footage is scheduled to stream in August.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ
OriginalSEED FAMILY FES実行委員会は、子育て中の家族が安心して楽しめる大型フェス『SEED FAMILY FES 2026』を2026年6月28日（日）にサンガスタジアム by KYOCERA（京都・亀岡）で初開催すると発表。プロサッカー選手のピッチを開放し、授乳室完備など、子育て世帯に配慮した設計が特徴です。
Companies mentioned：SEED FAMILY FES実行委員会、京都サンガF.C.、KYOCERA
“Tsukiji JAM WEEK” begins on May 19, bringing music from Tsukiji to Ginza as a community revitalization event. Its varied program includes a collaboration with BRUTUS magazine, DJ events and symposia, connecting people interested in the future of the city.
Companies mentioned：BRUTUS、Ginza Sony Park、SHUTL、一般社団法人東銀座エリアマネジメント、築地JAM実行委員会、築地本願寺、松竹株式会社、伊藤海苔店、長生庵
Arneb, the esports team operated by 株式会社LeGAME, announced that syado and tpz have joined its Street Fighter 6 women's division. Both players will compete at EVO Japan 2026, which begins on May 1, 2026, helping promote women's participation in esports.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LeGAME、Arneb
フジムラ製作所, a precision sheet-metal fabrication company in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, has previewed its 6mm-thick stainless steel griddle, “銀炎プレート,” on Makuake for outdoor and home cooking. It is rust-resistant and hygienic, and a permanent regrinding service is designed to keep it in use for a lifetime.
Companies mentioned：Makuake
Originalサウナ・温浴施設のサブスク「FLEXKEY」は、5月より提携施設が4施設増加し合計44施設に拡大します。近日中に新規会員募集を開始し、サービス安定化のため同一施設の月間利用回数に上限を設けます。施設側には低稼働時間の有効活用による収益向上を提案。
Companies mentioned：株式会社OPTIMIST
KAWAGOE BC/LAFESTA KAWAGOE has signed a basic partnership agreement for the 2026-27 season with スムージーキッチンカー“BEE”. Operated by a former athlete, BEE is a mobile vendor offering health-conscious smoothies and light meals. It contributes to local revitalization by serving food and drinks at sporting events.
Companies mentioned：スムージーキッチンカー“BEE”、KAWAGOE BC/LAFESTA KAWAGOE
The innovative “視てはいけない絵画展,” which drew 3万人 in Tokyo, has announced a nationwide tour of 2 cities, Osaka and Nagoya. Tickets go on sale today, April 30, at 18:00, and the exhibition is expected to stimulate visitors' curiosity.
Companies mentioned：NOTHING NEW、視てはいけない絵画展製作委員会、フィルムエスト TV、吉本興業
株式会社ハコスタ will hold “acosta!,” one of Japan's largest cosplay events, which draws more than 30万人 annually, for the first time on July 18, 2026, at the TFT Building and surrounding areas in Ariake, Tokyo. The event combines an urban location with an open park setting, offering opportunities to enjoy photography and food.
株式会社おいもや is running a campaign explaining typical budgets and how to choose Mother's Day gifts for mothers in their 60s, as well as introducing recommended products. The campaign runs through May 9. It offers tips for choosing gifts that meet the needs of people in their 60s, whose lifestyles may change after raising children.
The Eco Style Kobe Sannomiya store has surpassed 1万人 Instagram followers. Through posts featuring staff wearing items, an in-store hold service and a new-life support campaign, it promotes the appeal of branded secondhand clothing with a focus on the local community, encouraging customers to visit and make purchases.
The DVR-DM1246A series of digital mirrors with built-in dashcams from Alps Alpine and Alpine Marketing has won the “Red Dot Design Award 2026,” one of the world's 三 major design awards. Its functionality and refined design received high praise.
Companies mentioned：アルプスアルパイン株式会社、アルパインマーケティング株式会社、ノルトライン・ヴェストファーレン・デザインセンター
Original株式会社BARE NOTE STUDIOは、2026年4月に東京・青山エリアにクリエイター向けブティックホテル『illi Atra Aoyama』を開業します。1日1組限定で、アトリエのような空間で豊かな滞在を提供し、グループや中長期滞在にも対応します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社マニ・コーポレーション
ロボットバンク株式会社 will exhibit at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA, taking place from May 27 to 29, 2026. It will demonstrate and display autonomous mobile robots to accelerate DX at automotive manufacturing sites, as well as next-generation last-mile transportation solutions, aiming to contribute to the mobility society of the future.
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株式会社K-ブランドオフ will open the “BRAND OFF Kitasenju Gakuen-dori Store,” a specialty brand-buying shop, in Senjuasahi-cho, Adachi Ward, Tokyo, on May 1, 2026. It will be the company's 50th franchise store and will offer brand-item purchasing services to a wide range of customers in a convenient location, about 3 minutes on foot from the east exit of Kitasenju Station.
Companies mentioned：株式会社K-ブランドオフ、コメ兵ホールディングスグループ、株式会社リフォーム産業新聞社
Live2D社 has released “棄てられた惑星（ほし）で,” an original music video animated entirely in Live2D and produced by the official online course service “Live2D JUKU.” The video gives Live2D users an opportunity to learn animation production while working with actual production data.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Live2D
ヴィノテラス will hold an online course on practical tasting methods on May 14, with Masaki Katayama, who has an extensive record of winning blind-tasting competitions, as the instructor. Aimed at participants preparing for competitions, the course will explain the winner's thought process using 10 wines.
Companies mentioned：ワインエナジー株式会社、片山正樹建築計画事務所
National Police Agency special crime prevention support officers Koji Matoba and Sumihiro Yamada spoke at the “令和8年 Takanawa Community Safety Seminar,” urging local residents to take steps to prevent special fraud using international phone calls. They emphasized blocking incoming international calls on landlines and using the Metropolitan Police Department's crime prevention app “デジポリス.”
“Real Escape Game: Escape from the Observatory Under Threat,” a joint project with 株式会社SCRAP, will be held at Tokyo City View, the Roppongi Hills observatory operated by 森ビル株式会社, from June 19 to July 21, 2026. In the open space 250m above sea level, participants will solve puzzles and try to stop a crime in an immersive experience.
Companies mentioned：森ビル株式会社、株式会社SCRAP
Original株式会社ビリオンフーズの「鮨カゲロウプロジェクト」が、六本木で提供する1貫200円の本格江戸前寿司コースの好評を受け、5月も期間延長を決定しました。若手寿司職人の育成を目的とした本企画は、17,000人以上が体験し、手頃な価格で高品質な寿司を提供しています。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビリオンフーズ、鮨 無垢、鮨 白銀、鮨あさひ
The former X account of cosmetics company uka has been misused by a third party. The company is urging customers to unfollow the old account and beware of suspicious posts. Its new official account is @uka_beauty.
Companies mentioned：uka、X (旧Twitter)
Culture magazine BRUTUS will release “National Treasures to Meet,” a feature on national treasures and Living National Treasures, on May 1. An original video featuring actor Ryo Yoshizawa visiting the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace, has also been released. The feature introduces compelling national treasures and traditional performing arts from across Japan, aiming to deepen readers’ interest in cultural properties.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マガジンハウス
Polimill株式会社 has opened a call for public opinion on the social issue “Is public support needed for people who cannot own a smartphone?” on its digital democracy platform Surfvote. It aims to examine the digital divide and approaches to support in a society where smartphones have become essential infrastructure, and to make citizens’ opinions visible.
Companies mentioned：Polimill株式会社
フィットイージー株式会社 announced that comedy duo “Nagareboshi☆” and impressionist “Yoshiteru Hanaka,” both from Gifu Prefecture, will serve as official ambassadors for “FIT-EASY CUP 2026,” to be held in Gifu City on August 30, 2026. They will promote the event through social media and store visits in the lead-up to the tournament, and are scheduled to host the event and perform comedy routines at the venue on the day.
Companies mentioned：フィットイージー株式会社
Original順天堂大学と臨床疫学研究推進機構の研究グループが、厚生労働省の匿名医療保険等関連情報データベース（NDB）を用いて、双極症治療における気分安定薬・抗精神病薬の単剤療法と併用療法の再発予防効果を網羅的に検討しました。特に炭酸リチウムと特定の薬剤の併用が、単剤療法よりも入院リスクをさらに低減することが明らかになりました。
Companies mentioned：順天堂大学、一般社団法人臨床疫学研究推進機構、厚生労働省
株式会社コンテンツシード will release new character goods featuring scenes from the “Culling Game” arc of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, including button badges and instant-photo-style bromides. Reservations will open on the online store THEキャラ from April 30, 2026, with shipments scheduled to begin in late June.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード
株式会社コンテンツシード has launched post-event online sales for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS POP UP SHOP on the THEキャラ online store. Limited-edition goods, including button badges and acrylic stands, will be available from April 30 to May 14, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード、集英社、SAKAMOTO DAYS製作委員会
Blu-ray products from the “Radio Drama Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (MiMi) Official Tea House,” held at THEキャラCAFE Grandscape Ikebukuro 2nd Store, are now available through post-event online sales on the THEキャラ online store. The order period runs from April 30 to May 14, 2026, with some limited-edition products available. Shipments are scheduled to begin in early July.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード、THEキャラ
OriginalFC東京が2026年8月1日にドイツの強豪ボルシア ドルトムントとの国際親善試合をMUFGスタジアム（国立競技場）で開催すると発表。チケット詳細は5月上旬に公開される。
Companies mentioned：ボルシア ドルトムント、東京フットボールクラブ株式会社、公益財団法人東京都サッカー協会、ぴあ株式会社
It has been announced that operations of the GALAX brand, a major manufacturer of NVIDIA graphics cards for 玄人志向/GALAKURO GAMING, will be consolidated under Palit, another company in the group. This does not mean the GALAX brand is ending; the move is intended to improve operational efficiency within the group, and product sales and support will continue.
Companies mentioned：GALAX、Palit、玄人志向、GALAKURO GAMING
セルシス will hold the 8th Global Comic Awards from April 30 in partnership with the French-Belgian manga app Mangadraft. With “Impact” as its theme, the contest will support manga creators worldwide in making their debuts through approximately 1 million yen in total prize money and backing from major publishers.
Companies mentioned：セルシス、Mangadraft、KADOKAWA、ジャンプTOON、Ki-oon、Ankama Éditions、Star Comics、Norma Editorial、コミック アース・スター、まんがたり、Glénat Manga、Dupuis
The new main story, “Guided by the Compass and Shards of the True Shadow: Chapter One” (Anguish arc, Chapter One), launches April 30 in Cave’s shooting game app Gothic wa Mahou Otome. A Golden Week campaign and new gacha are also underway, along with a new event starting May 10.
Companies mentioned：Nothing But Requiem
The TAC Judicial Scrivener Course will hold an online seminar titled “Law Is a Technique” on May 9, 2026, via Zoom for people aiming to pass the judicial scrivener exam. It will offer free guidance on learning strategies to develop professional thinking skills from scratch, and explain the appeal of the qualification, the exam system and techniques for passing.
Micromagazine has begun distributing a collected edition of the popular BL comic Effect of 528Hz through e-bookstores on April 30, 2026. The work is a sensual yet pure love story about a forbidden romance between an ASMR streamer and a café worker, and also includes newly drawn manga.
Companies mentioned：コミックシーモア、Amazon kindle、ebookjapan、LINEマンガ、DMMブックス、Renta!
Original株式会社クリーク･アンド･リバー社が5月に無料オンラインセミナー「脳科学・行動経済学をマーケティングに活かすVol.1～3」を開催します。消費者行動の多様化に対応するため、脳科学や行動経済学の知見をマーケティングに活用する方法を学びます。
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク･アンド･リバー社、株式会社三菱総合研究所
DMM.com animation label DMM pictures will mark its 10th anniversary with a limited-time free stream of 10 past titles on its official YouTube channel. Streaming will begin with 2017’s The Eccentric Family, with titles released in sequence. A campaign will also run on the official X account.
Companies mentioned：合同会社DMM.com
DMM GAMES and f4samurai announced the addition of Chapter 8 of Part 5 to the main story of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories, a game for smartphones and PC. A major campaign offering growth materials and Sakuradite, as well as a pickup scout featuring a new pilot, will be held to mark the update.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、株式会社f4samurai
The scenario event “Story of Menbo ★ Adamas & Ceryceion” and a Golden Week campaign featuring up to 100 free gacha pulls are underway in the RPG Crave Saga: The Guide of Divine Bonds, operated by DMM GAMES. New SSR characters and value packs are also available, with the campaign aimed at boosting player engagement during Golden Week.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES
A new Jewel Princess, “Cuprite,” has arrived in the 3D idle RPG Jewel Princess Reincarnation, operated by DMM GAMES, and related events are also underway. The game is the latest installment in a popular series with more than 800,000 registered users and features auto-battles that let players develop characters while idle.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、Google LLC
株式会社フロンティアワークス has released a digest video for the Blu-ray package of “Ensemble Stars! THE STAGE” -Blessing Moment- and details about the product. In addition to the main Blu-ray, scheduled for release on July 22, the official online store limited edition includes a special DVD and a set of alternate-cut bromide photos.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイト、あんステ製作委員会
The final performance of King Gnu’s latest tour, “King Gnu CEN＋RAL Tour 2026,” will be broadcast live on WOWOW. A 3-month series of special features on King Gnu will also include past live footage and a collection of music videos, giving fans a chance to enjoy rare live performances.
Companies mentioned：WOWOW、King Gnu
ブシロードムーブ released the synopsis and preview images for Episode 4 of the TV anime “One-Room Manga Cafe Life!,” based on the series running in 芳文社’s “Manga Time Kirara,” on April 29. Episode 4 is scheduled to air on May 2 and follows the protagonists as they head to a resort in Guam.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードムーブ、芳文社、ゆめ太カンパニー、ピー・アール・エー、ABCテレビ、テレビ朝日、BS日テレ、AT-X
株式会社KADOKAWA will release the regional information magazine “Tokai Walker 2026 Summer” on June 15. The 30th-anniversary issue offers a wealth of content, including a photo feature on Hokuto Matsumura (SixTONES) and a premium coupon book, along with local information.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、SixTONES、SKE48、Pococha、ACEes
KURAND株式会社 will begin selling “White Sangria with a Hint of Mint,” a summer-limited product, through its online liquor store クランド on April 30, 2026. The new product blends white wine with mint tea and Japanese-grown citrus, with an emphasis on a refreshing taste and a crisp wine finish.
Companies mentioned：和歌山湯浅ワイナリー
Ahead of the restoration of service on part of the Hisatsu Line, JR九州 will hold the “Hisatsu Line Rail & Riverside Walk” on May 31, 2026, covering approximately 6.4 km from Osumi-Yokogawa Station to Kirishima-Onsen Station. The event offers a special experience walking approximately 1.1 km along tracks normally off-limits to the public, as well as local hospitality, and is recruiting 250 participants.
Companies mentioned：九州旅客鉄道株式会社、JTB、JTB-BÓKUN
KURAND株式会社 began general sales of “Nomitomo,” a snack seasoning that reached 142% of its crowdfunding target, through its online liquor store クランド on April 30, 2026. It blends 10 kinds of spices, including the rare spice ma-gau, making it easy to prepare snacks that pair well with alcohol.
Companies mentioned：KURAND株式会社
Eco Den, an EcoCute specialist retailer operated by 株式会社Relance, is beginning nationwide expansion based on its successful model in Shikoku and is seeking installation partners and partner companies. Its business model divides customer acquisition and sales from installation, offering partners high-value projects and a stable supply of work.
レポートオーシャン株式会社 announced the findings of a survey on the adoption of generative AI and governance practices at Japanese companies. The findings highlighted that while the use of generative AI is advancing, organizational controls have not kept pace, and concerns about data leaks were the highest.
Companies mentioned：レポートオーシャン株式会社
Maison Valentino is holding a pop-up store at 伊勢丹 Shinjuku Store to mark the debut of new “Rockstud” pumps reinterpreted by Creative Director Alessandro Michele. From May 6 to 12, the store will display and sell limited-edition items, including new pieces from the 2026 Pre-Fall Collection.
Companies mentioned：伊勢丹、ロレアル
中央グリーン開発 is featuring its detached-home subdivision business in Koshigaya City’s career education supplement, “Work Notebook for Elementary School Students 2026 Edition.” Having participated for 4 years since 2023, it aims to help local children develop an interest in local industries and jobs.
Companies mentioned：ポラスグループ、越谷市教育委員会
株式会社令和トラベル, operator of the NEWT travel app, conducted an independent survey of 5,300 campsites nationwide and announced its TOP30 ranking of “Spectacular Highland and Lakeside Campsites to Visit Before Summer.” The ranking responds to growing demand for high-value stays that offer an immersive experience of beautiful nature and culture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社令和トラベル
両備グループ will hold the “3rd Setouchi Mikke Mikke! Shodoshima Sea Bream Festival” at Mori no Machi Grace (Okayama City) on May 9, 2026. The event will showcase the food and culture of Setouchi with demonstrations of straw-roasted sea bream from Shodoshima, special set meals for sale, and a promotion offering regional specialty products as prizes.
Companies mentioned：両備グループ、たまルン、森製麹所、正金醤油、長栄堂、TAVOLA TAPAS、炉端焼き GorillA、ハレまち酒場 我流たつみ幸町店、忠兵衛、隠蔵 御馳喜々、モダン鉄板グリル コペン、酒菜工房みずま、あじ彩 真、酒場ひとすじ、旬席 いし田、リョービプラッツ藤田店
三菱UFJ信託銀行 will release a new book, “Activism and Unsolicited Acquisitions: Preparing and Responding to Enhance Corporate Value,” on April 30, 2026, outlining how Japanese companies can respond to activism and unsolicited acquisitions. It offers practical strategies for navigating a changing business environment, including market reforms and the publication of guidelines by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Companies mentioned：中央経済社
株式会社インフォマート and 東京ヴェルディ are collaborating to hold “Infomart presents Green heart Games ~Turn Green 2026~” at the 柏レイソル match on May 3. Through activities including distributing original merchandise to visitors, a raffle, booth exhibits and a ceremony, the event will promote diversity in the J.League and para sports.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インフォマート、東京ヴェルディ、柏レイソル
Kotobuki Golf is supporting JGA’s “Spring Women and Golf Week” and will run a campaign to promote women golfers for 2 weeks from Mother’s Day. It aims to attract more women golfers through a stamp rally, gift certificates, golf school perks, demo days and apparel coupons.
Companies mentioned：日本ゴルフ協会 (JGA)、ONOFF、YONEX、BRIDGESTONE、DUNLOP、FOURTEEN、PRGR、PING
Video editing software Filmora is holding a Golden Week sale. Discounts on paid plans and free travel- and vlog-themed materials are available for a limited time through May 12, 2026. This is a chance to get a good deal on software with easy-to-use AI features for beginners.
大阪電気通信大学 collaborated with 京都芸術大学 and 相愛大学 to create the arcade-style shooting game “The Great Adventure of SHIP’S CAT,” inspired by contemporary artist Kenji Yanobe’s signature work “SHIP‘S CAT.” The game has been installed in an arcade cabinet created by Yanobe and will be exhibited and available to play at a special exhibition at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka.
Companies mentioned：大阪電気通信大学、京都芸術大学、相愛大学、株式会社 Skeleton Crew Studio、ホテル アンテルーム 京都
Com2uS Japan has added a new “Deck Preset” feature to the full-scale RPG Summoners War: Sky Arena, enhancing its strategic depth. A limited-time “Surprise Shop” has also opened to mark the 12th anniversary, offering great deals on items.
Companies mentioned：Com2uS Japan、Com2uS Corp.
Originalすし丸道後店は、愛媛の地酒を1杯500円で楽しめる「愛媛地酒サーバー」を導入しました。観光客や地元客が愛媛の日本酒文化を気軽に体験できる、創業78年の老舗寿司店の新たな取り組みです。
Companies mentioned：株式会社すし丸、株式会社三福ホールディングス
“Kofu Craft Beer Fest 2026” will be held at the north plaza of Kofu Station from July 24 to August 2, 2026. A total of 16 craft breweries from inside and outside 山梨県 will gather alongside local food, with live performances also on offer at this summer tradition.
Companies mentioned：富士桜高原麦酒、八ヶ岳タッチダウンビール、アウトサイダーブルーイング、オビナブルーイング、ペルソナブルワリー、アンドビール、イワイブルーイング、TPMブルーイング、万珍醸造、ノリズビール、ライオットビール、箕面ビール、所沢ビール、御殿場高原ビール、反射炉ビヤ、ホースヘッドラブズ、萌木の村ROCK、甲州地どり市場、koti、HAMASHO、イワイテラス、tinymany、ロッキンピッツア、八ヶ岳スモーク、FUJIドネルケバブ、北インド料理スーリヤ、まぐろ問屋KENZO KOFU本店、居酒屋大ちゃん、山梨県、やまなし観光推進機構、甲府市、甲府市観光協会、ローソン、セブンイレブン、JRE MALLチケット、山日YBS
To mark 50 years in Japan, Ralph Lauren held a U.S.-Japan cultural exchange event at the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace, on April 24, 2026. David Lauren hosted the event, welcoming celebrities and experts for panel discussions on fashion and culture.
株式会社MIROKU’s “MOTHER,” an aquanimation device for pets, was featured in the May 2026 issues of Monthly Funeral Business and Monthly End-of-Life Planning. The company is seeking distributors and funeral service partners.
Companies mentioned：綜合ユニコム株式会社、株式会社鎌倉新書
LINEヤフー株式会社 will hold a collaboration event between the idle RPG “LINE Omakase Rangers” and the TV anime Rent-A-Girlfriend starting April 30, 2026. Chizuru Mizuhara, Mami Nanami and Ruka Sarashina will appear as collaboration-exclusive Rangers, alongside limited-time login bonuses and events.
Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社、LINE Studio、宮島礼吏・講談社／「彼女、お借りします」製作委員会2025、LY Corporation
Consumer participation giveaway platform “Monita” will launch its “Early Summer Treat Yourself Campaign” on May 1. In response to user requests, it will offer premium prizes such as Nintendo Switch 2 and ReFa hair irons, aiming to boost activity and engagement on the platform.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HADO、Monita、任天堂、ReFa、サンバリア100、サンリオ
3DME, a 3D figure service operated by Image Magic Co., Ltd., is running a limited-time campaign for Mother’s Day and expectant mothers. The unique offering turns “family bonds” that photos cannot capture into three-dimensional figures.
株式会社ネクスウィル was designated as a “Vacant-Home Management and Utilization Support Corporation” in 広島県福山市, effective April 30, 2026. The public-private initiative will draw on the company’s expertise in purchasing and reselling properties with complicated circumstances to help address the city’s vacant-home problem.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクスウィル、広島県福山市
A new awakened unit, “Blood Chain Herot,” arrives in 株式会社オルトプラス’s smartphone card RPG “忘却前夜,” and a new event, “The Thawing Moment,” begins today, Thursday, April 30. Various campaigns timed for Golden Week and special curated gifts will also be offered for sale.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オルトプラス
札幌いそべ頭痛・もの忘れ栄養クリニック earned the “White Company Certification,” recognizing employers that value their employees, effective April 1, 2026. The clinic aims to provide care that supports patients in their own recovery and to serve as a regional hub for headache and dementia treatment.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構（ホワイト財団）、医療法人 札幌いそべ頭痛・もの忘れ栄養クリニック
株式会社コスパ will open the limited-time shop “COSPA Traveling Depot in ABAL Arena” at Hirakata Park starting May 1, 2026. Advance sales are also confirmed for 2 types of glow-in-the-dark T-shirts featuring Ultraman’s Baltan and Zetton, bolstering events and new product offerings for fans.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コスパ
株式会社中央住宅, part of the ポラスグループ, has sold out the first phase of sales for its new condominium development, “Lupia Court Kawaguchi Honcho,” in Kawaguchi. The property is attracting attention for its convenient access to central Tokyo, Good Design Award-winning solid wood countertops and ZEH condominium features.
Companies mentioned：株式会社中央住宅、ポラスグループ
With security concerns rising ahead of Golden Week, チャットロック株式会社’s smart lock “Chatlock” is selling well on Amazon. Lock-status checks and remote operation via smartphone, along with keyless entry, help ease worries about securing the home while combining convenience and security.
The business entertainment show “REAL VALUE,” hosted by Takafumi Horie and others, held a taping and a reception for its members-only community “REAL VALUE CLUB” on April 25, 2026. Business leaders engaged in lively networking and collaboration, with members reporting concrete business results.
Companies mentioned：WEIN/BACKSTAGE Group、CUREPRO（株式会社May-Plus）、株式会社unlock.ly
公益社団法人セーブ・ザ・チルドレン・ジャパン launched a special website on April 30, 2026, to mark its 40th anniversary and introduce its work to date. The site features the organization’s history, stories and an anniversary booklet, with related events also planned for the future.
花キューピット held the “Mother’s Day Flower Drawing Contest,” in which member florists recreated children’s drawings of flowers for their mothers as real bouquets and gave them as gifts. The initiative connected children’s feelings with professional skill to create a moving Mother’s Day.
The long-established Matsuyama, Ehime restaurant “すし丸” will begin selling “Seared Iyo Beef Sirloin Sushi” at its Dogo branch on April 29, 2026. The dish features a generous serving of sirloin from “Iyo Beef,” Ehime’s signature branded beef, and will be offered to tourists and local customers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社すし丸、株式会社三福ホールディングス
“Monita,” operated by 株式会社HADO, surveyed buyers of professional-grade products about how they use them. More than 60% said they “struggle to make full use of them,” highlighting the gap between the adoption of high-performance products and their real-world use.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HADO
Originalフェンディは母の日に向けたギフトセレクションを提案。アイコンバッグ「ピーカブー」や「バイ ザ ウェイ セレリア」、新色小型レザーグッズ、新作アクセサリー「フェンディグラフィー」などが含まれ、4月と5月に販売されます。
Companies mentioned：フェンディ
Thermos Co., Ltd. will launch the insulated backpack “RFP-016/025” on Feb. 21, 2026. Available in 2 sizes, 16L and 25L, it features strong insulation and comfortable carrying. Suitable for a wide range of uses, from everyday outings to outdoor activities, it meets the needs of people seeking protection from extreme heat and of families raising children.
Companies mentioned：日本酸素ホールディングスグループ
A Thai lawmaker criticized influencers for selling durian at low prices, saying it was hurting farmers’ incomes. The sales were intended to support durian farmers facing weak demand from China and overproduction, but concerns have been raised that they could disrupt market prices.
Swiss mechanical engineer Andreas Schmidt drew on traditional Alpine knowledge to launch the puralpina brand. It aims to spread the spirit of regional revitalization and nature conservation around the world.
Companies mentioned：puralpina
A dead masked palm civet found in mid-March in Tongluo Township, Miaoli County, tested positive for rabies, marking the first case in the township. The Miaoli County Animal Disease Control Center announced it would step up monitoring and public awareness efforts in surrounding areas and urgently set up additional rabies vaccination sites.
Companies mentioned：中央社、苗栗縣動物保護防疫所、國立中興大學獸醫病理生物學研究所實驗室、農業部獸醫研究所、銅鑼鄉公所
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council announced it would launch an investigation into retired Taiwanese Navy major Lu Li-shih for taking part in activities organized by the Chinese Communist Party’s navy and making pro-China remarks such as “A strong motherland represents Taiwan’s security.” The council said his actions could constitute “collaborative conduct” under the Cross-Strait Act. It called for tighter restrictions on officers of the rank of major and above, stressing that Lu’s conduct was not simply a matter of freedom of speech.
Companies mentioned：陸委會（大陸委員會）
Chen Jianming, head of Baozhong Township in Yunlin County, was impeached by the Control Yuan over involvement in workplace bullying and referred to the Disciplinary Court. The Control Yuan said Chen ordered an unreasonable transfer of employee A for personal reasons related to his involvement in a criminal case, seriously damaging the employee’s physical and mental well-being as well as the agency’s image and reputation. An investigation by the Yunlin County Government also found workplace bullying and concluded that the conduct constituted serious negligence in violation of the Civil Service Service Act.
Companies mentioned：雲林縣政府、褒忠鄉公所
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Paraguayan President Santiago Peña will make a state visit to Taiwan from May 7 to 10. President Lai Ching-te will welcome him with military honors on May 8, host a state banquet and award him the Order of Brilliant Jade in recognition of his contributions to Taiwan-Paraguay relations. This will be Peña’s second visit to Taiwan since taking office and his first state visit. During the visit, the two sides will sign bilateral cooperation documents, visit the Southern Taiwan Science Park and award Peña an honorary doctorate from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. A delegation of Paraguayan business representatives will also accompany him to promote economic and trade exchanges with Taiwanese companies.
Taiwan Representative to Malaysia Lien Yu-ping said economic and trade ties between Taiwan and Malaysia were deepening amid global supply chain realignment. She said Taiwan was working to renew the Taiwan-Malaysia investment protection agreement and seeking to join the CPTPP to expand bilateral cooperation and investment. She stressed the importance of a stable and predictable institutional framework for Taiwanese businesses operating in Malaysia and urged Malaysia to renew the investment protection agreement, which dates back more than 30 years. She also addressed the impact of China’s political interference on Taiwan’s international exchanges and called for support for Taiwan’s participation in the WHA and WHO.
Companies mentioned：馬來西亞台灣商會聯合總會、海峽交流基金會
一卡通公司 announced a partnership between its electronic payment service iPASS MONEY and Hi-Life convenience stores. Under the deal, iPASS MONEY will be integrated into Hi-Life’s VIP app, and a cash top-up service will also be launched.
Companies mentioned：一卡通公司、萊爾富便利商店、聯邦信用卡
Remarks by KMT Vice Chairman Chi Lin-lien on an arms procurement proposal stirred controversy within the party. Party Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun called for unity and urged members to avoid unnecessary discord. She said the party opposed both the deepening of U.S.-Taiwan strategic defense cooperation and the opaque, massive budget in the draft Special Defense Act.
Ahead of Labor Day, New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih honored exemplary workers, outstanding drivers and outstanding labor unions. The ceremony recognized frontline workers’ contributions to the city’s development and paid tribute to their achievements.
Companies mentioned：台灣三洋電機公司
International crude oil prices surged more than 5% and Asian stocks fell after former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that a blockade of Iranian ports could continue for several months. Trump was reportedly preparing for a prolonged blockade to pressure Iran to abandon its nuclear program.
Companies mentioned：ウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル、激石グループ (Pepperstone Group)
Original台湾株式市場は今週、わずかに5.77ポイント下落しましたが、油電燃気（石油・電力・ガス）指数が7.68%上昇し、最も高い伸びを示しました。全上場企業の時価総額は126兆9524億台湾ドルに達しました。
Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所
The Xiaoliuqiu Marine Volunteer Team completed 500 underwater cleanup operations over 17 years. Formed after footage showed a sea turtle entangled in a fishing net, the team has removed about 300 kg of fishing waste and helped restore marine ecosystems.
In Taichung, Taiwan, a car driven by a man surnamed Tseng struck a woman surnamed Li on a crosswalk. Li died 2 days later. Tseng is expected to be referred for negligent homicide, and police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Original公務人員保障暨培訓委員會（保訓會）によると、近年、公務員の懲戒処分に関する救済申し立てが最も多く、特に警察官からの申し立てが最多です。懲戒処分の取り消し理由の8割以上が「実体審議の違法不当」によるものです。