[Research findings] Joint nationwide survey of 100,000 people by 東海大学医学部 and the Japan Recovery Association published in an English-language paper
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The Japan Recovery Association and 東海大学医学部 jointly published the results of a nationwide survey on stress among 100,000 people in a medical journal. The proportion of people experiencing high stress exceeded previous estimates. Younger age, low income, long working hours and lack of sleep were identified as major factors, with stress described as a problem of living conditions rather than an individual issue.
〈ICHIBIKO〉Some popular products to receive a phased packaging redesign, with a new look conveying ICHIBIKO’s distinctive world and approachable appeal.
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ICHIBIKO, a specialty strawberry sweets shop, is redesigning the packaging of some of its popular products. The new designs express the brand’s distinctive world and approachable appeal, incorporating the strawberry farm roots of the business. Advance sales will begin online on May 1 and in stores on May 22.
[Head to MOFF for Golden Week!] Simultaneous launches from May 2! Sales locations for the popular “MOFF Cat Collection Card” to expand, and new “MOFF Cat Acrylic Badges” to go on sale at the Granberry Park store!
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For Golden Week, MOFF will expand the locations selling its popular collection cards and offer new acrylic badges for a limited time. The initiatives aim to provide special experiences with cats and deepen connections with customers.
Digital fashion for “とある科学の超電磁砲T” for VRChat now on sale at digital fashion marketplace “TOKYO AVATAR GATE”; Ashibi Company handled costume and gimmick production
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株式会社あしびかんぱにー will begin selling digital fashion for the anime “とある科学の超電磁砲T” for VRChat on the digital fashion marketplace “TOKYO AVATAR GATE.” The company handled production of the costumes and gimmicks, with sales scheduled to begin on May 1, 2026.
[Latest iHerb survey] Women in their 30s and 40s choose by ingredient. Ranking of sought-after keywords for getting through spring ailments
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iHerb has released the results of its latest survey on self-care trends among women in their 30s and 40s. In response to spring ailments, consumers show a marked tendency to seek out specific ingredients such as magnesium and astaxanthin, with efficient self-care a priority.
Nagaokakyo Hospital to hold a dementia seminar on Thursday, May 21! Preparing for dementia: What you should know about consultation services and support
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Nagaokakyo Hospital will hold a free seminar on dementia on May 21, 2026. Specialists will explain consultation services and support systems available after a dementia diagnosis, as well as the diagnosis process. The seminar aims to deepen local residents’ understanding of dementia and help them prepare.
【SMART GOLF】Rakuten GORA-sponsored 5th anniversary online competition “楽天GORA CUP” launches. Lavish prizes will be awarded to a total of 100 people! All participants will also receive a “楽天GORA店 ¥800-off coupon (※)”!
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株式会社SMART GOLF will launch the Rakuten GORA-sponsored online golf competition “楽天GORA CUP” on May 8 to mark its 5th anniversary. Lavish prizes will be awarded to 100 people, and all participants will receive an ¥800-off coupon.
【コープみらい】“はじめてばこ 千葉” delivers congratulations to babies born in Chiba Prefecture; applications open May 1 (Friday)!
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Chiba Television Broadcasting and 生活協同組合コープみらい will launch “はじめてばこ 千葉” on May 1, 2026, a parenting support project that gives a box filled with childcare supplies free of charge to babies born in Chiba Prefecture. The project aims to foster community-wide support for raising children.
Applications open May 1 (Friday) for the 5th term of “#マリンフードアンバサダー,” sharing delicious and fun meals made with Marin Food products!
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マリンフード株式会社 will begin accepting applications on May 1, 2026, for the 5th term of “#マリンフードアンバサダー,” which shares fun meals made with its products. The program will also gather feedback on product development, with the aim of offering products that meet customer needs.
Diamond, the Japanese distributor for U.S. luxury writing instrument brand SHEAFFER, will release the “シェーファー × エミリー・イン・パリス ノート,” a collaborative notebook with the Netflix series Emily in Paris, on May 1, 2026. Combining a design infused with Parisian charm and functionality, it targets fans of the series and stationery enthusiasts.
Companies mentioned：SHEAFFER、Paramount Television Studios、Paramount Consumer Products、Netflix
Custom salad specialist クリスプサラダワークス to open its “白金高輪店” on May 15 (Friday)!
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Custom salad specialist “クリスプサラダワークス” will open its 58th location, “白金高輪店,” on May 15, 2026. In a convenient location directly connected to the station, it will offer customizable healthy salads for businesspeople and nearby residents, and opening commemorative coupons will also be distributed.
Lovegraph releases a new web commercial today featuring a song by Sambomaster!
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The on-location photography service Lovegraph has released a new web commercial and a brand video, for a total of 4 videos, featuring Sambomaster’s song “世界はそれを愛と呼ぶんだぜ.” The videos express the company’s desire to preserve irreplaceable memories in an age when images can be generated with AI.
A “second home” on an island designated a World Natural Heritage site. “SANU 2nd Home 奄美大島1st” opens May 1 (Friday)
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SANU has opened “SANU 2nd Home 奄美大島1st” on Amami Oshima, a World Natural Heritage site. Featuring the elevated “ARC” architecture, it offers a new, sustainable stay experience that brings guests closer to nature.
A new store combining supreme sleep and body care opens ~Creating the ultimate relaxation space with Nano Metax coating~
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ファイテン and 雲上のゆりかご are partnering to open “雲上のゆりかごヘッドスパSleep Recovery Lab－collaboration with phiten 武蔵新城店” on May 1, 2026. The store will offer an ultimate relaxation experience and full-body care, featuring the latest “Nano Metax Coating” technology.
Wins the top “Leader” ranking in 2 categories simultaneously at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring”
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“ailead,” a conversational data AI platform provided by 株式会社ailead, has again received the top “Leader” ranking in the “Sales Enablement Tools” and “SFA Tools” categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring.” It also earned No. 1 in customer satisfaction in the SFA Tools category, with high marks for optimizing sales activities and contributing to employee development through AI.
Notice: Wako, Fermentation and Health Table Tennis Festa 2026 to be held on June 13, 2026 (Saturday)
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T.T Saitama will hold the “4th Wako, Fermentation and Health Table Tennis Festa 2026” free of charge at Wako City General Gymnasium on June 13, 2026 (Saturday). The event will let local residents enjoy table tennis and health activities, including interacting with professional players, table tennis instruction and gut-health exercises. Applications are now being accepted for 100 participants, with the lottery entry period running from May 1 (Friday) to May 31 (Sunday).
“北海道産コーンクリームコロッケ” to go on sale for a limited time from May 6 (Wednesday) ～Enjoy the pop of whole corn kernels and the sweetness of corn～
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井筒まい泉株式会社 will release “北海道産コーンクリームコロッケ,” made with plenty of Hokkaido-grown corn, for a limited time starting May 6, 2026. It is known for its popping kernels and sweet corn flavor, and is popular with people of all ages.
“Lypo-C” named title sponsor of the international sailing competition “Enoshima Week 2026”
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株式会社スピック’s supplement brand “Lypo-C” has been named title sponsor of the international sailing competition “Enoshima Week 2026” for the second consecutive year, following 2025. It aims to strengthen its support for athletes through health and sports and raise brand awareness.
Yokohama Vanilla to hold its first limited-time pop-up store at 松坂屋静岡店!
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Yokohama Vanilla will hold its first limited-time pop-up store at 松坂屋静岡店 from May 8 to 10, 2026. Products on sale will include the Guinness World Records™-recognized “塩バニラフィナンシェ,” “塩バニラクリーミーサブレ,” and collaboration packaging for the Detective Conan theatrical film. Purchase bonuses will also be available.
CrowdStrike accelerates cybersecurity transformation for small and midsize businesses across JAPAC by expanding distributor-led services
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CrowdStrike is expanding its MSSP market development strategy in the JAPAC region and strengthening its partnerships with Dicker Data and 大塚商会. This will promote adoption of the Falcon platform, helping small and midsize businesses accelerate AI-powered cybersecurity transformation.
“WEGO TOKYO,” the first WEGO physical store in Taiwan, to open at 誠品生活武昌店 on May 29, 2026 (Friday)! Online store to open ahead of the physical location on May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ウィゴー will open “WEGO TOKYO,” the first physical store in Taiwan for its Lifestyle Culture Store “WEGO,” at 誠品生活武昌店 in Taipei’s Ximending district on May 29, 2026. The online store will open earlier, on May 26.
【The impact of the 2026 naphtha shock】Seminar on a “raw materials self-sufficiency strategy” based on economic security to be held on May 29
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リンカーズ株式会社 will hold a hybrid seminar on May 29 in preparation for the 2026 naphtha shock, focusing on a raw materials self-sufficiency strategy based on economic security. It will explore the future of raw material procurement, focusing on the latest developments in chemical recycling and the synthesis of CO2-derived chemicals from 3 perspectives: policy, technology and intellectual property.
ENRAVE株式会社, a subsidiary of S.H.N株式会社, will open “トロ壱 金沢駅前店,” an izakaya serving all-you-can-drink sake and seafood dishes, near Kanazawa Station on May 14, 2026. To celebrate the opening, it will run a 2-day-only campaign on May 14 and 15, offering 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink sake for 1 yen, giving sake and seafood lovers in Kanazawa a new option.
Long-established tea shop 祇園辻利 adopts “らくしふ,” a cloud-based shift management service
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Long-established tea shop Gion Tsujiri has introduced the cloud-based shift management system Rakushifu, significantly reducing the time needed to create work schedules. This has eased store managers’ workloads, strengthened coordination between stores and improved organizational operations.
V leads production of digital fashion for VRChat featuring Mikoto Misaka and Kuroko Shirai from A Certain Scientific Railgun T
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株式会社V is leading production of official digital fashion for VRChat featuring Mikoto Misaka and Kuroko Shirai, characters from the TV anime A Certain Scientific Railgun T. The items are scheduled to go on sale from May 1, 2026, at TOKYO AVATAR GATE, a digital fashion marketplace produced by ARROVA.
Companies mentioned：株式会社V、株式会社ARROVA、株式会社あしびかんぱにー、pipiza、VRChat Inc.
エトロ ホームインテリアズ unveiled its new collection, “ETRO Ornamenta,” at the 64th Salone del Mobile.Milano. Inspired by Art Deco, the collection presents an immersive space that blends the past and present.
Philip Morris Japan G.K. announced that Kostas Salvaras became its new president effective May 1, 2026. Since joining PMI’s EU regional office in 1996, Salvaras has gained extensive experience across diverse regions and roles, including marketing, sales and the RRP (reduced-risk products) division.
Denno Kotsu to exhibit at Smart City Promotion EXPO at Local Governments and Public Services Week 2026
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Denno Kotsu will exhibit within the Mitsubishi Corporation booth at Smart City Promotion EXPO, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in May 2026. To address regional transportation challenges caused by population decline and aging, it will showcase demand-responsive transport and autonomous driving operations support solutions built on a transportation-focused call center.
Converse unveiled 6 new styles in May 2026 based on the ALL STAR. The collection includes the ALL STAR TREKWAVE NL Z, incorporating elements of trekking shoes; the ALL STAR AGED WOODLANDCAMO, featuring a 90s woodland camouflage pattern; and the ALL STAR SILVERPATCH and ALL STAR PM, with metallic details. The collection combines style and functionality.
Pococha to hold first-ever official streamer selection event for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026, Japan’s largest international music awards!
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The live communication app Pococha is partnering with MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026, Japan’s largest international music awards, to hold an official streamer selection event starting May 19. The top 3 participants will receive the right to attend the MAJ 2026 red carpet and an invitation to the ceremony, opening up new possibilities for streamers.
Squeezed whole beside the orchard. That’s why the aroma and sweetness are at their seasonal best. Henri Charpentier launches its limited-season Amanatsu Financier
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Henri Charpentier will begin selling its limited-season Amanatsu Financier and related products nationwide from May 1, 2026. Made with juice from whole, fresh and fragrant amanatsu oranges grown in the Seto Inland Sea region, the product uses a special process in which the fruit is squeezed near the orchard, unheated and unsterilized, with its peel. This brings out the fruit’s seasonal flavor to the fullest.
The third installment of the hugely popular Henri Charpentier and ASKUL series! Heart-shaped “Shiawase Sable” cookies that deliver heartfelt messages arrive in eco-friendly packaging
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Henri Charpentier and ASKUL will launch “Shiawase Sable” cookies in eco-friendly packaging on May 1, 2026. The third collaboration between the companies, the product features environmentally conscious packaging and easy portability, making it suitable for casual gifts or personal enjoyment.
Yuko Tanaka appointed outside director at スキルアップNeXt to strengthen management structure
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スキルアップNeXt will strengthen its management structure by appointing Yuko Tanaka as an outside director effective May 1, 2026. Tanaka has extensive experience at publicly listed companies and will contribute to the company’s growth and stronger corporate governance as it advances the social implementation of AI.
Submissions extended for TOKYO AI Fashion Week 2026
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株式会社OpenFashion has extended the submission period for TOKYO AI Fashion Week 2026. The extension responds to strong interest from Japan and abroad in the fusion of generative AI and fashion and aims to encourage participation from a wider range of creative contributors.
Luxury golf brand MARK & LONA has named aespa’s KARINA its first female brand ambassador and unveiled new styles for golf and everyday life. Limited-edition items and campaigns are also planned.
[Hida City, Gifu Prefecture] “Carp return home,” heralding spring in Hida-Furukawa. The much-anticipated return of the Setogawa Carp Feeding Experience, where visitors can interact with 1,000 carp! Stroll amid fresh greenery and lively carp along a waterway with a 400-year history
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About 1,000 carp that spent the winter away have “returned home” to the Setogawa River in Furukawa-cho, Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, and the Carp Feeding Experience resumed on April 28, 2026. A spring tradition along the waterway, which dates back 400 years, the experience is popular with tourists ahead of Golden Week, offering fresh greenery and lively carp.
[浅草ビューホテル] The second chapter of “THE ASAKUSA DINING Taste Journey,” “Flavors of Ishikawa,” begins. From May 1, 2026, enjoy full-course Chinese and French cuisine featuring Ishikawa ingredients and food culture infused with the beauty of Kaga.
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浅草ビューホテル’s THE ASAKUSA DINING will launch the second chapter of its “Taste Journey,” “Flavors of Ishikawa,” on May 1, 2026, featuring ingredients from Ishikawa Prefecture. Full-course Chinese and French meals featuring Noto pork and Kaga-futo cucumbers will be available for a limited time.
Mother’s Day event at Ofuro Café Karin no Yu features a “Gratitude Bath” with bathwood inscribed with children’s messages of thanks, along with a limited-time workshop
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Ofuro Café Karin no Yu will hold a “Mother’s Day Gratitude Bath” and a workshop to mark Mother’s Day. The heartwarming event will float bathwood inscribed with children’s messages of thanks in the bath and offer handmade flower-arranging to express appreciation.
Lifenet Insurance’s term life insurance “Kazoku e no Hoken” takes first place in the “2026 Reliable Insurance, Real Savings. Grand Prix”!
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Lifenet Insurance’s term life insurance “Kazoku e no Hoken” won first place for the second consecutive year in the term insurance category of the 2026 Grand Prix organized by digital insurance agency “Reliable Insurance, Real Savings.” It is characterized by affordable premiums and an online application process.
Show your gratitude this Father’s Day with “refined Chinese cuisine” | Chinese Cuisine Kobe Kochuten
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Chinese Cuisine Kobe Kochuten will offer a limited-time special course for Father’s Day, “Father’s Day: An Evening of Refined Chinese Cuisine.” Featuring carefully selected premium ingredients and the chefs’ skill, the course offers an opportunity to express gratitude over a meal.
OHAYO Dairy Products’ “Silky, Luxurious Baked Pudding” brings a sweet treat: “A Silky Moment to Satisfy the Soul” campaign launches
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OHAYO Dairy Products will launch the “A Silky Moment to Satisfy the Soul” campaign from May 1, 2026, to promote its “Silky, Luxurious Baked Pudding” series, highly rated by pastry chefs. The consumer campaign will give away a total of 1,150 prizes.
Comfort for your feet, even on rainy days. The wearable umbrella for your legs, Ashibrella, launches at Kutsushitaya stores nationwide and on the official online store
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Tabio Co., Ltd. has launched a new series of water-repellent socks, “脚傘（アシブレラ）,” designed to reduce discomfort on rainy days. The series is now available at 靴下屋 stores nationwide and on the official online store. With new designs and an expanded size range, the socks combine fashion and functionality.
[Pepper Lunch] “Wild Garlic Juicy Steak” and “Negi-Salt Beef Tongue Pepper Rice” to Be Available for a Limited Time Starting Monday, May 11
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Pepper Lunch will offer “Wild Garlic Juicy Steak” and “Negi-Salt Beef Tongue Pepper Rice” for a limited time starting May 11, 2026. The garlic-infused steak and beef tongue pepper rice, which was well received last year, aim to whet customers’ appetites and give them a boost of energy.
Reunited with a Beloved Friend! “Scene Stills” from Meal 4 (Episode 4) of the TV Anime 『メイドさんは食べるだけ』 Added to Convenience Store Print Service!
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Scene stills from Episode 4 of the TV anime 『メイドさんは食べるだけ』 have been added to the convenience store printing service. They can be purchased as bromide prints or stickers at convenience stores nationwide, and a release commemorative campaign is also underway.
Abitus Launches “Restart Campaign for CIA Learners at Other Schools” Following Moves by Other Schools to Discontinue Their CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) Courses
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Abitus has launched a “Restart Campaign” for students at other schools who have hit a roadblock in their studies, following the discontinuation of CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) courses at other schools. As Abitus becomes the only specialist school in Japan offering a CIA course, it will support students with its know-how and pass rate of over 90%, responding to growing demand for CIA certification as corporate risks become more complex.
[Notice of Free First-Month Tuition Campaign] Doshisha University Specialized Comprehensive Selection Coach Offers Free First-Month Tuition Through April 30, 2026
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Doshisha University Specialized Comprehensive Selection Coach is running a “Free First-Month Tuition Campaign” for a limited time through April 30, 2026. It gives prospective students aiming to enter Doshisha University the opportunity to experience specialized instruction at no cost.
“BK Label” × “小説家になろう” Collaboration Contest: The 2nd BK Novel Award to Launch Friday, May 1!
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Bunkasha’s light novel imprint “BK Label” is partnering with the novel-posting website “小説家になろう” to launch the 2nd BK Novel Award on May 1. Entries are open to both professionals and amateurs, and winning works are guaranteed publication as books and manga adaptations.
Yamashita Honki Udon COCONO SUSUKINO to Hold Anniversary Festival: 1st Anniversary of the Opening of Yamashita Honki Udon’s Hokkaido No. 1 Store and Franchise No. 1 Store!
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Yamashita Honki Udon COCONO SUSUKINO will hold an anniversary festival from May 7 to 10, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of its opening. During the event, popular menu items will be offered at a discount and limited-edition novelty gifts will be given away.
＜With the Golden Week holiday putting people in the mood to travel, enjoy “flavors from around the world” without going abroad＞ Kenko Mayonnaise to Launch 2 “Travel the World with Dressing” Products on Its Official Online Store on Friday, May 1
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On May 1, Kenko Mayonnaise will launch 2 “Travel the World with Dressing” products on its official online store: Siltar Style ~Silky Onion~ and Chipotle ~Smoky Hot Chili~, offering a taste of an overseas trip. With the weak yen and soaring fuel costs making overseas travel difficult, the company is proposing an easy way to enjoy flavors from around the world at home every day.
Little Planet, a Next-Generation Kids’ Theme Park, to Open Its 2nd Vietnam Location at AEON MALL Ha Dong in Hanoi on April 30, 2026
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株式会社リトプラ opened the 2nd Vietnam location of the next-generation kids’ theme park Little Planet at AEON MALL Ha Dong in Hanoi on April 30, 2026, under a licensing agreement with GENDA GiGO Entertainment’s Vietnamese subsidiary, GiGO Vietnam. Through interactive attractions using digital technology, the park nurtures children’s curiosity and creativity.
Bear-kun Golden Week Campaign: Social Media Promotion Offering a Chance to Win Higo Green Melons Launches May 1
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Apaman Shop will launch its Golden Week campaign, “Early Summer Luxury! Win Higo Green Melons,” on May 1, 2026, featuring its official character Bear-kun and inviting participation on social media. The campaign aims to create engagement on social media and encourage people to seek housing advice and visit stores.
Lecturer Shiori Muraoka and colleagues at 島根県立大学 will conduct a demonstration of a “voter-friendly voting environment” through the voting experiences of people with disabilities in Shinjuku Ward on May 15, 2026, as part of research by JST-RISTEX. The initiative aims to reduce barriers to voting and expand the approach nationwide.
Apaman Shop Launches Customer Contract Campaign at Participating Stores Nationwide
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APAMAN株式会社 will run a campaign for rental contract holders at Apaman Shop locations nationwide from May 1 to August 31, 2026. The offer includes 1 year of free annual membership to ARUARU MEMBERS and benefits worth 500 yen through the ARUARU Wallet app, helping customers with their new lives.
Frontier Recognized for the 4th Consecutive Year in the 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category
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フロンティア株式会社, the operator of the business-matching service Ready Crew, has been recognized for the 4th consecutive year in the 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category), selected by 経済産業省 and 日本健康会議. The recognition reflects the company’s management policy of supporting employee health and personal growth while pursuing greater efficiency and maximized customer value through the coexistence of AI and people.
“Nikkei Cross Trend” Editorial Team Begins Publishing on note
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日経BP’s marketing and innovation media outlet “Nikkei Cross Trend” has begun publishing on the media platform note. It aims to reach new readers by providing useful marketing information for work, primarily to marketing professionals in their 20s and 30s.
EFP Corporation and 生活協同組合コープかごしま Announce “Eco-Store Collaboration Declaration”
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EFP Corporation and 生活協同組合コープかごしま have announced an “Eco-Store Collaboration Declaration” to promote a sustainable, circular society. They will strengthen “store-to-store” horizontal recycling at all 19 stores and encourage community-wide participation in recycling by expanding the use of eco-friendly products and holding resource collection events.
A Refreshing Soap That Feels -4.2°C*¹ Cooler! U.S.-Founded Global Organic Body Care Brand Dr. Bronner’s to Launch “Magic Soap Peppermint Set” in Limited Quantities on Tuesday, May 12, for Comfort During the Heat of Summer
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Dr. Bronner’s will launch the “Magic Soap Peppermint Set” in limited quantities on May 12 to help people stay comfortable during the heat of summer. The organic soap offers a refreshing sensation that feels -4.2°C cooler and uses mint oil grown using regenerative organic farming methods, also helping reduce environmental impact.
Holding the offline event “HR Compass 2026 Tokyo: From ‘Not Being Chosen’ to ‘Being Chosen’ — Breaking New-Grad Recruitment Conventions Through Multiple Perspectives,” focused on declining job offers
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株式会社ワンキャリア and ProFuture株式会社 will jointly hold the offline event “HR Compass 2026 Tokyo” on May 20, 2026, focused on declining job offers in new-graduate recruitment. Experts, corporate HR representatives and students will take the stage to discuss the causes of declined offers and possible solutions from multiple perspectives.
Get even better prepared for early summer! Jackery to hold its “Early Summer Preparedness Support Sale” starting Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Jackery Japan will hold its “Early Summer Preparedness Support Sale” starting May 6, 2026, to help people prepare for record-breaking heat. A wide range of products, including high-capacity models, will be up to 50% off, supporting measures against heatstroke and power outages.
“MyGle” continues to be adopted at housing exhibitions operated by ABCライフィズ
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株式会社ギックス’s data and AI-powered gamification platform “マイグル” has been adopted again for the “Exciting! Discover Your Home Stamp Rally” held at the “ABC Housing” and “Housing Expo” exhibitions operated by ABCライフィズ. The initiative aims to visualize and analyze visitor traffic data to improve customer experiences and increase conversion rates.
[Rebranding] Aoyama Gakuin University Specialized Comprehensive Selection Coach adopts new slogan, “Only those who narrow their focus can reach the top,” and aims to achieve 110 admissions
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スタディチェーン株式会社’s Aoyama Gakuin University Specialized Comprehensive Selection Coach has undergone rebranding, adopting the new slogan “Only those who narrow their focus can reach the top” and aiming to achieve 110 admissions by March 2027. It rejects excessive studying and pursues instruction focused on what truly matters.
[Grand Opening] Anytime Fitness Tomobe Square, Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Friday, May 1, 2026 <24-hour fitness gym open year-round>
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Anytime Fitness held the grand opening of its Tomobe Square location in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 1, 2026. As a 24-hour fitness gym open year-round, it will provide local residents with new fitness opportunities.
[Reopening] Anytime Fitness Otorii, Ota Ward, Tokyo, Friday, May 1, 2026 <24-hour fitness gym open year-round>
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Anytime Fitness reopened its Otorii location in Ota Ward, Tokyo, on Friday, May 1, 2026. The reopening aligns with the company’s goal of providing a healthy place for everyone and strengthens its efforts to create fitness opportunities.
AEO service “Answer IO” adds support for OpenAI’s latest model, “GPT-5.5,” enabling brand visibility measurement using the latest AI with greatly improved agent and computer-use capabilities
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Feedforce announced that its “Answer IO” service, which visualizes brand scores in AI search, now supports OpenAI’s latest model, “GPT-5.5.” This enables the measurement of brand visibility in AI responses encountered by paid ChatGPT subscribers and accurate evaluation of AI search optimization (AEO) initiatives.
QuizKnock teams up with 日本財団! A fun educational video about the autonomous ship project “MEGURI2040” is now available
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QuizKnock and 日本財団 have teamed up to release an educational video about the autonomous ship project “MEGURI2040” on YouTube. The video offers an entertaining introduction to autonomous navigation technology aimed at addressing social issues such as crew shortages and maritime accidents, and seeks to raise awareness of the project.
Monster Energy Day | A mini ballpark appears at 福岡ソフトバンクホークス’s Mizuho PayPay Dome
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Monster Energy will hold “Monster Energy Day” on May 2 at Mizuho PayPay Dome, home of 福岡ソフトバンクホークス. A range of fan events are planned, including AR photos with player Yuki Yanagita and a mini ballpark experience. Taisho Hasegawa will also throw the ceremonial first pitch.
Salesforce and Google Cloud are expanding their partnership, enabling AI agents to execute end-to-end workflows across both platforms. This will address challenges such as fragmented data and inadequate system integration, while supporting autonomous business operations.
A treat for kids and adults alike! “Reward Discount” and “U30 Full-Power Support Package for Working Adults” offer savings at indoor athletic facility Tondemi starting Monday, May 11!
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Tondemi, an indoor athletic facility operated by Bandai Namco Experience, will launch 2 discount campaigns, “Reward Discount” and “U30 Full-Power Support Package for Working Adults,” starting May 11, 2026. The campaigns will reward people of all ages for their everyday efforts through play and promote new customer acquisition and repeat visits.
HIKMICRO launches the “CONDOR LRF 2.0 (Condor LRF 2.0)” series of thermal monocular scopes
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株式会社サイトロンジャパン will launch HIKMICRO’s high-performance “CONDOR LRF 2.0” series of thermal monocular scopes on May 1, 2026. Featuring a high-sensitivity sensor with NETD below 15mK, a shutterless system and laser ranging up to 1,000m, the scopes enable highly precise observation in darkness.
Launch of the “LAOWA 17mm F4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift” and “LAOWA 17mm F4 Zero-D Shift” lenses for full-frame and medium-format mirrorless cameras
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株式会社サイトロンジャパン will launch the ultra-wide-angle “LAOWA 17mm F4 Zero-D Tilt-Shift” and “LAOWA 17mm F4 Zero-D Shift” lenses for full-frame and medium-format mirrorless cameras on May 1, 2026. Their Zero-D design minimizes distortion, and their features are optimized for professional photography.
From the TV anime “The Children of Shiunji Family,” “hug pillows” and “BIG acrylic stands” set for release over 5 consecutive months! Preorders open at “FaNeMa”! Launch campaign also planned!
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システムサービス株式会社 will release “hug pillows” and “BIG acrylic stands” from the TV anime “The Children of Shiunji Family” over 5 consecutive months through “FaNeMa.” The products will be made to order based on reservations, and a launch campaign will also be held on X (formerly Twitter).
YOKU MOKU will launch “Double Jelly,” a summer-limited fruit jelly made with 2 layers, nationwide on Monday, May 11, 2026. A “Double Jelly Assortment,” pairing it with the company’s long-selling cookies, will also be available to meet demand for summer O-chugen gifts and other presents.
From Kyoto (Gion) sweets café 吉祥菓寮 comes “Colorful Warabi - Goldfish Bowl,” a refreshing glass dessert featuring adorable swimming goldfish, available for a limited time this summer starting May 1.
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株式会社DAY TO LIFE, which operates sweets brands, will begin selling “Colorful Warabi - Goldfish Bowl,” a new summer-limited dessert, at 吉祥菓寮 in Kyoto’s Gion district starting May 1, 2026. It features a refreshing goldfish-inspired appearance, carbonated drink, warabi mochi and seasonal sherbet.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DAY TO LIFE、ビアードパパ、吉祥菓寮、桂華堂
Decoding 25 years of Rikkyo University AO admissions criteria. Get accepted in 2027 through comprehensive selection, connecting Ikebukuro to the world.
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スタディチェーン株式会社 has revamped the teaching curriculum and preparation plan for its online coaching program, 「立教大学特化総合型選抜コーチ」, which specializes in preparation for 立教大学’s comprehensive selection admissions. Drawing on analysis of 25 years of admissions trends, it aims to maximize applicants’ chances of acceptance in the 2027 admissions cycle.
100th anniversary of the creation of System PH. Louis Poulsen unveils the limited-edition PH Centenary Collection
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Louis Poulsen has unveiled the limited-edition PH Centenary Collection through Otsuka Kagu, commemorating the 100th anniversary of its innovative System PH lighting design. The collection includes chandeliers, table lamps and floor lamps made with aged brass and hand-blown glass, and will be sold in limited quantities worldwide.
[CHIYODA] Supporting children’s active feet and healthy growth. Joins こども家庭庁’s “Kodomo Mannaka Supporter” program from May 2026
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株式会社チヨダ will begin its activities as a “Kodomo Mannaka Supporter” of こども家庭庁 in May 2026. As it marks its 90th anniversary, the company is stepping up its social contribution initiatives to support children’s healthy growth, starting from the ground up.
Visit Moominvalley Park on Chiba Prefectural Citizens’ Day and Tochigi Prefectural Citizens’ Day! Children aged 4 and older through high school age who live in either prefecture will receive a free 1-day pass!
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Moominvalley Park is offering free 1-day passes to children aged 4 and older through high school age who live in Chiba or Tochigi, in conjunction with the prefectures’ Citizens’ Days. It will also run a special discount campaign from June 1 to June 30 for residents of Chiba Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture and Yokohama City, offering advance tickets at preferential prices.
The Just-Right Meeting | Between | Radio That Asks: “Ep31: Specialist | Between | Generalist — Why Is Kashida Going to Graduate School?” Now Streaming on the Audio Learning Platforms VOOX and Spotify!
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The radio program “Ep31: Specialist | Between | Generalist,” featuring Yosuke Horikoshi, a specially appointed researcher at 東京大学, and Hikaru Kashida of デジタル庁, is now streaming on the audio learning platforms VOOX and Spotify. The two guests, with different areas of expertise, explore the theme of “in-between,” sparking unpredictable chemistry and offering listeners new insights.
“Professor Yoro Thinks About Life! Ep46: Wagashi Are Disappearing More and More” Now Streaming on Audible!
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The latest episode of the Audible program “Professor Yoro Thinks About Life!” by anatomist Takeshi Yoro, titled “Wagashi Are Disappearing More and More,” is now available. The episode explores food culture and perspectives on life, and questions from listeners are also being solicited.
The maternal and child health handbook app BoshiMo launches in Kanan Town, Osaka Prefecture!
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The maternal and child health handbook app BoshiMo, operated by BoshiMo Inc., has been introduced in Kanan Town, Osaka Prefecture, and launched as the “Kanan Child-Rearing App” on May 1. The town is advancing the digitalization of child-rearing support and strengthening the provision of information and health management assistance for residents.
As part of its environmental actions, Tully’s will begin using lightweight, durable Tritan glasses at stores nationwide from Friday, May 8
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Tully’s Coffee Japan is introducing lightweight, durable Tritan glasses at stores nationwide from May 8 as part of its environmental initiatives. It is also expanding the use of cup holders made with biomass film and biodegradable P-Life straws, aiming to reduce plastic use by 30 tons annually.
A major transformation in apparel: taking on the challenge through circularity, regeneration and technological innovation. June 2026 issue of the monthly journal Jigyō Kōsō now on sale
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The publishing department of 学校法人先端教育機構 事業構想大学院大学 has released the June 2026 issue of the monthly journal Jigyō Kōsō. This issue focuses on the apparel industry’s major transformation through circularity, regeneration and technological innovation, as well as Miyagi Prefecture’s creative recovery and the development of foundations for the next generation of growth.
How can employee motivation be increased? June 2026 issue of the monthly journal Sentan Kyōiku features a special report on “Research into Motivation and Results”
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学校法人先端教育機構 has released the June 2026 issue of its education magazine, the monthly Sentan Kyōiku. Through its 2 special features, “Research into Motivation and Results” and “School Education in the AI Era,” the issue takes an in-depth look at boosting employee motivation and the future of education using AI.
For Obagi’s 25th anniversary, a POPUP event proposing personalized care through AI skin analysis and product experiences will be held in 5 cities nationwide: “So I Choose Obagi POPUP Event: A Vitamin C Stand Where You Can Choose What Suits You”
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Rohto Pharmaceutical’s skincare brand Obagi is holding a POPUP event in 5 cities nationwide to mark its 25th anniversary, offering personalized skincare suggestions through AI skin analysis and product experiences. Visitors can discover vitamin C care that suits them.
Roland Puts Forward the Ultimate Either-Or Choice! New BARTH Web Video “BARTH or Nothing Else” Released
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Night wellness brand BARTH released a new web video, “BARTH or Nothing Else,” featuring entrepreneur and entertainer Roland on May 1, 2026. The campaign encourages bathing habits during summer and highlights the appeal of BARTH products.
More ways to use it, more ways to choose. KEYUCA launches a versatile “Carabiner-Equipped Wrap-and-Go Cooling Cloth” in its popular series
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KEYUCA released a new version of its popular “Wrap-and-Go Cooling Cloth” with a carabiner, along with a new color of its cooling cloth for pouch drinks, on April 18, 2026. The items offer greater convenience when out and about, with cooling functionality and condensation absorption for use in a wider range of situations.
Surala Drill expands to Ino Town, Agawa District, Kochi Prefecture, from April 2026. Kamiya Junior High School joins Gohoku Junior High School as a participating school
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Surala Drill, an AI-powered adaptive learning resource provided by 株式会社すららネット, will be introduced at Kamiya Junior High School in Ino Town, Kochi Prefecture, from April 2026. Together with Gohoku Junior High School, it will now be used at 2 schools in the town. The initiative will advance “individually optimized learning” under Ino Town’s GIGA School Program and help reduce teachers’ workloads.
Brain Creative Library’s “Creative Thinking Skills Development Course” launches! Apply by Sunday, May 31
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Sendenkaigi has launched the on-demand “Creative Thinking Skills Development Course,” produced by Brain, its creative industry magazine. Applications submitted by May 31 receive a discount of about 60% OFF. The course is taught by 18 prominent creatives, including Ray Inamoto of I&CO, and aims to develop creative thinking skills sought across all professions.
The romance-mystery series The Inheritance Games, a worldwide bestseller with 5 million copies sold, reaches its conclusion! Long-awaited Volume 3 now on sale
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Volume 3, the final installment of The Inheritance Games romance-mystery series, which has sold 5 million copies worldwide, has been released by Magazine House. The story concludes with high school student Avery inheriting a billionaire’s fortune and taking on a mystery alongside 4 heirs.
Basic to hold ferret-hosted online conference “ferret Revenue Conference: Connect the Divides. Build an Organization That Keeps Revenue Growing” from 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19
中部国際空港株式会社 and イカロス出版 have opened submissions for the 21st Centrair Photo Contest. The contest invites aviation fans to submit photos capturing the appeal of Centrair and the excitement of air travel. Winning entries will be featured in Monthly Airline and Centrair calendars. The application period runs from April 30, 2026, to August 24.
Enjoy creative Baby Star dishes at a hotel! “Baby Star Ramen Collaboration Fair” at ジャスマックプラザホテル in Susukino, Sapporo
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おやつカンパニー is collaborating with ジャスマックプラザホテル in Susukino, Sapporo, to hold the Baby Star Ramen Collaboration Fair, featuring creative dishes made with Baby Star Ramen, starting May 1, 2026. At the natural hot spring facility 湯香郷, visitors can enjoy 6 limited-time menu items that make the most of Baby Star’s texture and flavor.