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Painter 杏 Kanie will hold “杏 Kanie: New Works Exhibition 2026” at Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO in GINZA SIX from June 4 to 10, 2026. Around 60 new paintings will be shown, and admission is free.
Companies mentioned：株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店、Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO、小学館、JBBY（日本国際児童図書評議会）、河出書房新社
Professional pickleball player Yuta Funamizu has placed 4th in men’s doubles at a PPA Tour Grand Slam event in the United States, the first Japanese player to do so. Since switching from soft tennis, he has made strides at the world’s highest level and is also scheduled to compete in the upcoming PPA Asia Tokyo event.
Companies mentioned：マイアミ・ピックルボール・クラブ、Veolia
Cygames’ manga platform “Cyscomic” will mark its 10th anniversary with large posters at Shibuya Station starting May 4, 2026. It will also hold a follow-and-repost campaign offering a total of 500,000 yen in Amazon gift cards, strengthening user engagement.
鹿島アントラーズ will hold the “JVCケンウッド マッチで感動を！” collaboration event with club partner JVCケンウッド during the FC東京 match on May 23 (Sat.). Fans can enjoy a special experience alongside the match, with a limited-edition photo spot and a halftime raffle offering premium audio products.
Companies mentioned：鹿島アントラーズ、FC東京、JVCケンウッド、KENWOOD、Victor
ウッドデザインパーク will hold its “THANKS Campaign” from May 8 to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. At all its locations in Aichi and Hyogo, the campaign will encourage families to express their gratitude and create “memories to last a lifetime” with message cards, flowers, and original gifts for family bookings.
Companies mentioned：ウッドデザインパーク株式会社
Sun Emperor recommends the license-free “specified small motorized bicycle” electric mobility vehicle for seniors who have given up their licenses. Its 4-wheel model, LBIRD, is particularly stable and offers ample carrying capacity, with a strong support network through more than 400 partner dealers nationwide.
Companies mentioned：Sun Emperor、有限会社龍昇
Trading card specialty store TCG GATE has launched the 10th installment of its grand opening campaign, “LEGEND DROP14,” on its official Instagram account. This installment’s prize is 1 BOX of “Black Bolt.” The store aims to raise its profile as a hub for sharing Japanese TCG culture with the world.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Anmore
Short film streaming service “SAMANSA” is partnering with the cinema culture festival “SHIMOKITA CINEMA PARK 2026,” taking place on May 5 and 6, 2026, to run the no-lose “CINEMA GACHA.” The event offers a vision of everyday life that is about experiencing films, not just watching them, and features premium prizes including Amazon gift certificates and free coupons.
Companies mentioned：SHIMOKITA CINEMA PARK
Original株式会社シュクレイは、老舗和菓子屋「築地ちとせ」より、愛媛県産せとかを使用した期間限定商品『ちとせのわらび餅せとか』を発売しました。ジューシーなせとかピューレをもちもちのわらび餅で包んだ、これからの季節にぴったりの甘酸っぱい和菓子です。
Companies mentioned：株式会社シュクレイ、築地ちとせ
Lifestyle brand equalment will hold a limited-time pop-up store at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK from May 4 to 10, 2026. Visitors can explore the brand’s full lineup and experience its world through clothing that combines comfort and beauty.
TOJI, the wellness brand from TOJI, has launched a new 4-packet gift pack in its sake-lees bath powder range. The 1-packet product has also received updated packaging and a price revision, expanding the market for both gifting and everyday use.
boom株式会社 will launch a tie-in event between TikTok LIVE and “Ojamajo Doreminyon,” new content based on the popular anime “Ojamajo Doremi,” starting May 4, 2026. The promotion will offer a new experience to a broad fan base, from Gen Z to parents, and maximize the appeal of the IP.
Companies mentioned：boom株式会社、東映アニメーション
At “DYNAMIC GLOVE on U-NEXT Vol.43,” taking place at Korakuen Hall on May 6 (Wed., a national holiday), Mikito Nakano will fight world-ranked Lerato Dlamini in a comeback bout. The card also features title defenses by Kenji Fujita and Sora Horiike, as well as a comeback fight for Miki Watarai.
Companies mentioned：帝拳、松田、横浜光、中日、八王子中屋、U-NEXT
Kanetetsu Delica Foods will release a limited-time “Heart-Shaped Vegetable Fry,” making its long-selling Vegetable Fry product in the shape of a heart for Mother’s Day. It will also run a “Share Your Gratitude on Mother’s Day Campaign” on its official X account.
Companies mentioned：カネテツデリカフーズ株式会社
The Japan Association for Working Holiday Makers analyzed earnings and living costs for working holidays in Australia. It found that Sydney offers high wages but also high rent, while regional areas have lower hourly wages but cheaper living costs. The association announced support measures to maximize disposable income, including “Working Holiday House” and a “198,000-yen plan.”
Rabipare!!, a unit affiliated with VTuber production company 「ラブボックス」, has released the music video for its new song “Noise Cancel,” written by Yomogi Inumori. The group will also hold a live show in Shinjuku on May 10, with anticipation growing as tickets continue to sell out.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Blackbox、ラブボックス
The Japan Padel Association will hold the 5th National Veterans Padel Tournament in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, on May 23 and 24, 2026. The event is one of Japan’s top tournaments for veterans and will also serve to select Japan’s representatives for the FIP Seniors World Cup 2026.
Companies mentioned：ADIF JAPAN アセットマネジメント株式会社、ホスピタリティオペレーションズ、清立商工株式会社、Bullpadel、PADEL DOJO
Shueisha Games has released the Ver.1.2.0 update for 『ANTHEM#9』 to mark its participation in the “Steam Deckbuilders Fest.” The update adds new skills and charms for each character, expanding strategic options. The company is also offering a 31% discount sale, a limited-time key visual and bundles with other titles.
Companies mentioned：株式会社集英社ゲームズ、Steam、Wildfrost、DICEOMANCER
“University-Specific Comprehensive Selection Coaching,” operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a dual promotion of free enrollment and half off the first month’s tuition through April 30, 2026. Open to all applicants seeking admission to their desired universities, the program supports students in achieving admission in the shortest possible time through its original curriculum and weekly coaching.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社
“Keio University-Specific Comprehensive Selection Coaching,” operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, has announced the new slogan “Don’t direct your efforts the wrong way” and set a goal of helping 150 students gain admission to Keio University by March 2027. Through online one-on-one instruction and a strategic curriculum, it aims to help applicants think independently and develop the ability to identify what they should focus on.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社
The world tour “LIFETIME is BUBBLIN” by VTuber unit HIMEHINA will conclude with a homecoming show in Tokyo and a grand finale. The homecoming show will take place at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on August 11, 2026, and the grand finale will be held at SGC HALL ARIAKE on October 3 and 4. Ticket sales will begin in stages from May 16.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LaRa、Studio LaRa
U-NEXT has announced a special live broadcast of the classic clash “Barcelona vs. Real Madrid,” taking place on May 11. Featuring Jutaro Yamanaka of M!LK as a guest, the program will offer content that newcomers can enjoy and aims to attract new soccer fans.
Companies mentioned：USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、Paravi
TOKYO FM’s program “Blue Ocean” is teaming up with 三重県伊勢市 to air a special segment showcasing Ise’s appeal from May 5. A 60-minute special program featuring host Miki Sumiyoshi visiting Ise is also planned for June 9. It will introduce the Ise Grand Shrine’s Shikinen Sengu ceremony, the “Okihiki” festival, local cuisine and sightseeing spots.
Companies mentioned：TOKYO FM、三重県伊勢市
Singer-songwriter Koresawa will release “Zutto Ichiban ni Shite ne,” the ending theme for the TV anime “I Became Friends with the Second-Cutest Girl in My Class,” on May 20. A release celebration and birthday livestream will also be held that day, and her first nationwide hall tour is planned to start in September.
Companies mentioned：TOKYO FM、JFN、RECO RECORDS、ハンズオン・エンタテインメント、DISK GARAGE、キャンディープロモーション岡山、サウンドソニック、サンデーフォークプロモーション
Original『アイドリッシュセブン』から、アイドルデザインの「王様プリン」ウォールクロックが受注生産商品として登場。2026年5月4日から5月29日まで予約を受け付け、7月24日頃に発売予定です。
Companies mentioned：ムービック、アニメイト、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.
株式会社カレー総合研究所, a curry-focused consulting company, has released a video investigating the truth behind the claim that curry “tastes better after being left overnight” on the YouTube channel “A World of PR You Didn’t Know with Takehisa Inoue.” To mark the video’s release, it is running a giveaway campaign for curry roux sets through May 4.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カレー総合研究所、井上戦略PRコンサルティング事務所
Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. will hold the popular event “Okinawa: Island Style,” showcasing Okinawan craftsmanship, from May 8 to 11, 2026. Around 40 businesses will gather to offer Okinawan cuisine, crafts, fashion, miscellaneous goods and more.
Companies mentioned：OKINAWA SOBA EIBUN、cafe MONDOOR、オッチサイダリー、三矢本舗、OKINAWA CACAO、アトリエ 五香屋、琉球カラス 匠工房、ニャン山、民具 なかぎり、かいのわ、イチグスクモード
Original海洋堂が人気RPG「軌跡」シリーズのキャラクター、エステル・ブライトのアクションフィギュア「リボルテック エステル・ブライト『英雄伝説 空の軌跡SC』Ver.」を2026年12月に発売予定。多彩な表情パーツとエフェクト、ハーモニカなどのオプションパーツが付属し、全身可動ギミックで劇中の活発な姿を再現します。
Companies mentioned：日本ファルコム Corporation、海洋堂
株式会社アリーモ, operator of Bike Disposal 110, has launched the “Abandoned Vehicle Proper Processing Partner Program” for property management companies and owners. The program provides free removal and disposal services for abandoned motorcycles in compliance with regulations, aiming to improve bicycle parking areas and reduce management burdens.