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Originalオーダースーツ専門店「グローバルスタイル」が、クールビズにも最適な『本格オーダースーツ2,000円OFFクーポン』をプレゼントする期間限定フェアを全店舗で開催します。2着コンビフェアは5月7日から5月31日までで、1着あたり23,000円から購入可能です。
“TSUCHIYA KABAN,” the leather goods brand of Tsuchiya Kaban Seizosho, has won the top Platinum Award for 2 products at Italy’s international “A' Design Award & Competition 2026”: “OTONA RANDSEL FT 001” and the “Japan Motif Kumihimo Bag.” The designs were highly praised for reinterpreting Japan’s traditional techniques and craftsmanship for the present day.
Companies mentioned：(株)土屋鞄製造所、龍工房
Loohcs Juku’s Nagoya and Chikusa schools will hold online events on May 13 and 20, 2026, for high school students, parents and education professionals considering comprehensive selection admissions. The events will share preparation strategies based on successful applicants’ experiences and the latest admissions trends, helping participants address concerns about the increasingly early and demanding selection process and providing practical information.
Kakiya Kodaharu Shimbashi will begin serving its spring-summer-only “Oyster Shabu-Shabu” on May 11, 2026. The dish features large oysters that can be eaten raw, with a choice of 2 soups: spicy mala-style “Red” and squid-ink “Black.” There are also 2 value course options, and reservations are now being accepted.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Globridge
Kawade Shobo Shinsha released 5 new Kawade Bunko titles on May 7, 2026. The lineup includes works by Chisako Wakatake, Yamucha, Ali Smith and Shotaro Ishinomori, as well as a volume edited by 株式会社闇, and offers a diverse selection for readers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社河出書房新社、株式会社闇
bb.q Olive Chicken Cafe, operated by Watami, is offering its "Mother's Day Chicken Box" for a limited time as a special Mother's Day promotion, featuring 2 types of bone-in chicken at a special price. The box is presented as a special meal to enjoy with family, bringing everyone together and expressing gratitude.
Companies mentioned：ワタミ株式会社、bb.q オリーブチキンカフェ
Baumkuchen specialist Nenrinya has opened a pop-up store for a limited time at 大丸京都店. The store will also sell its signature products, with a focus on the spring-limited Amaou strawberry Mount Baum, making its Kyoto debut.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グレープストーン、大丸京都店
COODY LLC has begun general sales of the "coody Air Tent Yustona," which drew more than 32 million yen in support through crowdfunding. Its lightweight design and air-pole structure, which allows setup in 5 minutes, make it an ideal model for solo and duo campers.
北洲 Co., Ltd. has changed its executive lineup to strengthen its management foundation and achieve sustainable growth. Seigo Nagai has been appointed as the new Senior Managing Director and will oversee the construction and materials businesses.
Companies mentioned：旭化成工業株式会社、旭化成株式会社、旭化成ホームズ株式会社、株式会社アールシーコア（BESS）、iYell株式会社
ランド オブ トゥモロー will release 2 limited-edition shirt and shorts styles in collaboration with THE CLASIK, in limited quantities from May 2. The comfortable summer collection is made with summer-weight wool.
Companies mentioned：ランド オブ トゥモロー、THE CLASIK
Clean Energy Connect and Akari & Company have entered into a business partnership. They aim to provide end-to-end support for businesses in procuring renewable energy and pursuing decarbonized management, from strategy development through implementation, and to turn decarbonization from a cost into a source of competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーンエナジーコネクト、燈・アンド・カンパニー株式会社、第一生命保険、NTTグループ、東急、野村不動産、ヒューリック、スギホールディングス、富士フイルム、Amazon、Google、関電エネルギーソリューション、中部電力ミライズ、東急パワーサプライ
株式会社SUGENA has released the "China Physical AI Industry: Frontline Report 2026" for free and launched consultations on Physical AI adoption. Drawing on on-the-ground data from China, it supports the introduction of Physical AI to help address challenges in Japan, including labor shortages and aging infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SUGENA、宇樹科技 (Unitree)、株式会社Quickプレスリリース、浦銀国際証券
Original遺伝子検査のパイオニアであるスクエアクリニックの本間良子氏と本間龍介氏が、6つの遺伝子タイプ別に脳のパフォーマンスを最大化する習慣を教える新刊「自分の脳のトリセツ」を2026年5月8日に発売しました。
Companies mentioned：スクエアクリニック
"O Park Ogose," operated by 株式会社温泉道場, is offering its "Family Support Plan" for a limited time to encourage family trips after Golden Week. The plan provides free dinner and breakfast for up to 2 elementary school students. Amid continuing price increases, it aims to ease the financial burden of family travel and create more time to relax.
Companies mentioned：株式会社温泉道場、BIO-RESORT HOTEL&SPA O Park OGOSE、株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと、株式会社埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ
Tombow Co., Ltd. has decided to provide special sponsorship as the main partner of the National Private High School Volleyball Championship for boys and girls, "Sakura Volleyball." Through uniforms, the company will support the "shining moments" of high school students pursuing their dreams and promote an environment where they can deliver their best performance.
SEGA's sports team-building simulation game "Let's Make a Pro Soccer Club! Road to World" will host "PREMIUM PICK UP SCOUT," featuring new ★5 Italian players, and the "SUPER WORLD CLUB CUP 79th," which determines the game's No.1 club. Players will have a limited-time chance to recruit powerful players and earn rewards by taking part in the event.
Companies mentioned：SEGA、FIFPro Commercial Enterprises BV
Original幻冬舎は、1枚の大きな絵から言葉を見つけてしりとりでつなぐアナログゲーム『無限しりとりさがし』を2026年4月30日に全国発売します。観察力と想像力を駆使し、物に限らず動きや感情も言葉にできる新感覚のゲームで、既存の人気シリーズ『無限まちがいさがし』に続く商品です。
Companies mentioned：株式会社幻冬舎、大創出版、KADOKAWA、テレビ東京、PHP研究所、Gakken
Ichiban Ken, a tonkotsu ramen brand founded in Nagoya, opened a new location in Da Nang, one of Vietnam's leading resort cities, on April 14, 2026. This brings its total in Vietnam to 11 locations and accelerates its expansion across Southeast Asia.
Starts Publishing and Mitsui Fudosan Retail Management will hold the "Ginza × Passionate Sticker Exchange-kan" event at Ginza Belvia-kan on May 23 and 24. Visitors can receive an original sticker set supervised by writer Minori Kai and OZmagazine in exchange for a comment about their "Ginza passion." The event aims to help people rediscover and share Ginza's appeal.
Companies mentioned：スターツ出版株式会社、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、OZmagazine、OZmall
Original第35回全国日本料理コンクールで、山形優秀味株式会社の若手料理人2名（佐藤亮治氏、池田拓真氏）が東京都知事賞と農林水産省大臣官房長官総括審議官賞を同時受賞しました。これを記念し、師である丸山環氏と共に考案した「季節のコース」を5月上旬より提供開始します。
TOPPAN Holdings has been selected for the global ESG index Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the 3rd consecutive year. It earned a record-high score of 79 in the CSA assessment by S&P Global, achieving the world's top score in its industry category. It was also named to the "Top 1%" in The Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the 2nd consecutive year.
Companies mentioned：S&P Global
Originalパルミジャーノ・レッジャーノ・チーズ協会は、料理家・杉山絵美氏とのコラボレーションで「美味の道」料理サロンを2026年4月20日に開催しました。本イベントでは、パルミジャーノ・レッジャーノの魅力を日本文化の「道」の精神と重ね合わせ、熟成期間の異なるチーズを使ったオリジナルレシピが披露され、多くの著名人がゲストとして参加しました。
Companies mentioned：パルミジャーノ・レッジャーノ・チーズ協会
KADOKAWA will release a color, redesigned edition of Volume 4 of the hugely popular adventure series "Magic Tree House" on July 8, 2026. Recommended even by experts in junior high school entrance exams, the series is expected to help elementary school students overcome difficulties with Japanese through extensive reading and improve foundational academic skills across all subjects.
The representative of 株式会社Leach won the technical award, “Most Impressive Engineering Lift,” at the YCombinator-sanctioned hackathon “c0mpiled-7.” The international hackathon, hosted by Transpose Platform, co-hosted by the University of Tokyo IPC and sponsored by Mori Building, was held around the theme of YC’s RFS Spring 2026 and focused on developing AI-related products.
Companies mentioned：YCombinator、Transpose Platform、東京大学協創プラットフォーム開発株式会社 (UTokyo IPC)、森ビル株式会社、VoiceOS、Canopi、Cactus Compute、CrustData、Unbound Security、Shisa.ai、RockYou、soonami.io、Facebook、Blur.io、任天堂
Originalお好み焼専門店どんどん亭は、5月に学生向けの1000円食べ放題キャンペーンを開催します。5月10日は高校生、5月20日は大学生が対象で、37品の食べ放題コースを特別価格で楽しめます。
NPO法人クリーンオーシャンアンサンブル has collected a cumulative total of 2,500 kg of marine debris. Its work based on Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, aims to create “a world with zero marine debris” through collection, sorting, data collection and recycling, and has been recognized.
“サカナクション Good Night Planetarium,” a collaboration with サカナクション, will return to the big screen at Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten (Ikebukuro) for the first time in 10 years. The immersive work makes the most of the “InfiniumΣ” optical planetarium, with narration by Ichiro Yamaguchi.
Companies mentioned：コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社、サカナクション
RX Japan合同会社 will hold the 5th Asset Management EXPO Summer at Tokyo Big Sight from May 15 to 17, 2026. Amid continued price increases, the event will address the diverging investment outlooks of “cautious seniors” and “risk-taking young people,” bringing together a wide range of asset management solutions, including stocks, real estate, gold, AI investment and whisky investment.
Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社、（株）夢相続、ノーススターアドバイザリー（株）、（株）GenerativeX、（株）クレア・ライフ・パートナーズ
RX Japan合同会社 will hold “TOKYO JEWELRY FES '26 Summer,” one of Japan’s largest jewelry events, at Tokyo Big Sight starting July 3, 2026. Around 350 shops and brands will gather, offering a range of content including try-on and comparison shopping, talk events, workshops, repair consultations and a kids’ area.
Research support services provider ユサコ株式会社 held all 3 sessions of its free online “Basic Statistics Series” seminar, which teaches the fundamentals of data analysis using Excel and XLSTAT, with more than 500 participants in total. Participants gave high marks for helping them understand statistical basics and apply them in practice. A new series on multivariate analysis and machine learning is also planned.
Companies mentioned：ユサコ株式会社、富士通、KPMGコンサルティング
株式会社フォーカス, which makes custom apparel, posted higher revenue but lower profit for the fiscal year ended December 2025. However, it strengthened its business model as gross profit margin and CVR/repeat purchase rates improved. In fiscal 2026, it plans to step up its use of generative AI and pursue sales of 4 billion yen and ordinary profit of 250 million yen to accelerate growth.
Original株式会社スノウスケイプは、SALMON PDRN 3,600ppmとCICA PDRNを配合した化粧水＋美容液2in1の次世代エイジングケア製品「PDRN Focus」を2026年5月7日に発売。忙しい日々でも1本でスキンケアを完結できる高機能処方で、日本初の「肌管理」新基準を提案します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社スノウスケイプ、株式会社ベル・クール研究所
株式会社AndTech will hold a Zoom seminar on June 29, 2026, on “Power and cooling infrastructure and energy storage systems for next-generation AI data centers: trends and challenges.” It will explain how the evolution of NVIDIA GPU architecture is changing power and cooling requirements for AI data centers, as well as design methods using digital twins, and provide companies with concrete guidance on applying the technology.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、株式会社インフラコモンズ
Global fashion brand ADERERROR has appointed actor Byun Woo-seok as its official ambassador and announced the first campaign for its “Poetic Project.” Featuring the 26SS collection, the promotion will run in Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai.
SUPERNOVA社 began offering xAI’s latest AI model, “Grok 4.3,” on its generative AI services “Stella AI” and “Stella AI for Biz” on May 7, 2026. Grok 4.3 has significantly enhanced reasoning capabilities for agentic tasks and specialized fields, and is expected to be used in complex business processes and in the legal and financial sectors.
Companies mentioned：xAI、Vals AI
Original明治記念館内の「羽衣」が、初夏の旬の食材をふんだんに使用した季節限定ディナー「新緑会席」を提供開始します。天麩羅や鉄板焼も楽しめる贅沢なコースで、価格は1人12,000円（税サ込）です。
The Telework and Remote Work Research Institute, operated by 株式会社LASSIC, surveyed 1,005 people with remote work experience about its advantages and disadvantages. Commuting-related factors ranked among the top benefits, while “less in-person communication” was the only drawback cited by more than half of respondents.
パルシステム東京 and パルシステム生活協同組合連合会 took part in the NPT Review Conference, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York from April 24 to May 1. Together with Nihon Hidankyo, they called for the abolition of nuclear weapons and held meetings with governments and NGOs, a peace march and an atomic bomb exhibition.
Companies mentioned：日本原水爆被害者団体協議会 (日本被団協)、パルシステム東京、パルシステム生活協同組合連合会、パルシステム神奈川、パルシステム千葉、パルシステム埼玉、パルシステム茨城 栃木、パルシステム山梨 長野、パルシステム群馬、パルシステム福島、パルシステム静岡、パルシステム新潟ときめき、パルシステム共済連、埼玉県勤労者生協、あいコープみやぎ
4ssy, with around 130,000 YouTube subscribers, is launching the Pickleball Shizuoka Junior Academy (PSJA) in Japan. The new junior development project aims to build both competitive and communication skills by bringing together sports, music, AI, video production and social media.
Companies mentioned：GEARBOXアメリカ本社
医療法人大雅会 relocated and opened the Stroke Regenerative Medicine Center and Stroke Rehabilitation Center at 大阪医療大学 in June 2025. In partnership with the university, which is set to open in April 2026, the initiative will create a rare medical environment in Japan that integrates medical education and the practice of regenerative medicine.
Companies mentioned：大阪医療大学、関西医科大学、医療法人大雅会
The popular Emucon Seminar, which draws around 500 participants annually, is expanding across Kagoshima Prefecture, with a focus on supporting women business owners who have been slower to adopt social media. The seminar in Kanoya was fully booked, and future sessions are planned in Kirishima.
Two books in the “Pro Wrestling Thinking” series by Hideki Fujimoto of BBドライビングフォース株式会社 were released simultaneously as Kindle editions on May 7, 2026, in response to strong reader demand. The business books draw new ways of thinking needed in the BANI era from professional wrestling and have received high praise from various fields.
Companies mentioned：Amazon
株式会社ナショナルトータルビバレッジ has launched a 5-bottle gift set of its supportive energy drink, “Bakusho Energy,” through its own e-commerce site. The price is ¥1,620, including tax and shipping. The company is pitching it as a way to support loved ones and as a gift for employees from businesses, anticipating use on a wide range of occasions.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナショナルトータルビバレッジ
株式会社GOODREI launched “Digi-Takuseru” on May 7, 2026, a new service for people in their 40s to 60s who are active in the digital world, offering support with organizing digital legacies on smartphones, social media and generative AI. In response to demand for digital end-of-life planning, experts assist with organizing, transferring and deleting data based on individuals’ wishes expressed during their lifetime.
Students at Osaka Bunka Fashion College’s VOTRAIL Fashion Academy proposed improvements to social media operations and the e-commerce site for denim brand “YANUK.” The industry-academia collaboration is part of practical education in which students tackle real-world business challenges.
Companies mentioned：学校法人 大阪文化服装学院 ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー、株式会社カイタックインターナショナル、株式会社ニューロープ、株式会社カイタックホールディングス
Sports tech company NextStairs raised ¥12.57 million through the equity crowdfunding platform “FUNDINNO,” bringing its cumulative funding to ¥27.77 million. The funds will accelerate development of “Brand Insight,” a service that analyzes media exposure value using AI image analysis, and expand its adoption by professional sports teams.
Companies mentioned：FUNDINNO、株式会社NextStairs
“TwinMaker,” a 360-degree recording and management cloud service for construction sites provided by LIFE STYLE株式会社, marked its 1st anniversary, with adoption by general contractors accelerating. It has collected more than 340,000 pieces of on-site data and significantly enhanced its task management features, including chat, strengthening the link between on-site records and improvement instructions.
Companies mentioned：LIFE STYLE株式会社
株式会社やのまん will release 16 new designs and a 12-design set in its “Full of Energy! Lively Puzzles” jigsaw puzzle series for older adults in late June 2026. Specially designed, the puzzles support recreation and rehabilitation at care facilities and encourage communication at home.
フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched free consultations for companies seeking to apply to and operate under the “Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2027” program, offering support to build a PDCA cycle based on health checkup results. The company provides ongoing support from identifying health issues to designing specific measures and measuring their effectiveness, helping reduce the workload on staff and promote effective health management.
Students at ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー used an AI trend analysis tool to propose solutions to premium denim brand “YANUK,” including improvements to social media operations, e-commerce strategy and visual initiatives aimed at raising awareness among Gen Z. This is part of a collaborative curriculum with fashion-focused AI company ニューロープ.
Companies mentioned：ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー、学校法人 大阪文化服装学院、株式会社カイタックインターナショナル、YANUK、株式会社ニューロープ、株式会社カイタックホールディングス
モンテッソーリクッキング® held a Spring School at 愛徳幼稚園 in 和歌山市, putting Montessori education into practice by helping children develop independence through hands-on cooking experiences. Representative Mayuko Takahashi, drawing on her experience as a single mother, advocates cooking education that can be practiced at home without expensive teaching materials and aims to expand nationwide and increase the number of instructors.
Companies mentioned：ワクセル
Fashion brand “LILLIAN CARAT” unveiled its summer collection “Wear the feeling,” featuring model Yuka Suzuki, on its online store on May 7. The collection offers comfortable summer styles, with items suited to everything from resort settings to everyday wear.
Companies mentioned：アイア株式会社、PLATINUM PRODUCTION、PEACE MONKEY、Lila、CICELY
Mos Burger will run a campaign on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026, giving 1 carnation to customers at all 35 of its stores in Nagano and Yamanashi prefectures. The company has prepared approximately 2,700 carnations grown in Nagano Prefecture. Now in its 4th year, the campaign offers an opportunity to express gratitude to customers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社モスフードサービス、長野県農政部農産物園芸畜産課、南信ハウスカーネーション組合
Ishizawa Laboratories will release “Keana Nadeshiko Baking Soda Foam Face Wash with Kishu Nanko Ume,” a facial cleanser containing baking soda and Nanko plum extract from Wakayama Prefecture, in limited quantities starting May 21, 2026. The cleanser thoroughly washes away pore plugs and dead skin cells, leaving skin smooth and clear.
The brand 東京ミルクチーズ工場, operated by 株式会社シュクレイ, will release its Narita Airport-exclusive “Milk Cheese Tart (Honey & Gorgonzola)” on May 8, 2026. Made with Australian cream cheese, Gorgonzola and honey, it will be offered as a souvenir to add to travel memories in special packaging featuring an airplane and runway.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シュクレイ、東京ミルクチーズ工場、Fa-So-La GIFT SHOP、Fa-So-La TAX FREE KAGURA、Fa-So-La TAX FREE AKIHABARA、Fa-So-La TAX FREE ASAKUSA アネックス、Fa-So-La SOUVENIR KOTOBUKI、Fa-So-La SOUVENIR 第2ターミナルサテライト、Fa-So-La KAGURA、Fa-So-La SOUVENIR AKIHABARA
Jay-Z appeared wearing ルイ・ヴィトン at the 2026 Met Gala in New York. He wore a black wool tailcoat and a brooch, presenting a look that embodied the brand’s innovation and style.
Companies mentioned：ルイ・ヴィトン
Satoshi Kawaguchi, representative director of 株式会社リーピー, will speak at Gifu University’s “Designing a Career True to Yourself 1” lecture and share his experience balancing work and childcare with students. The session is expected to give students ideas for building careers true to themselves.
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人東海国立大学機構岐阜大学、株式会社ソフィア総合研究所、内藤建設株式会社、日本政策金融公庫 岐阜支店、社会保険労務士法人ふせや事務所、有限会社名岐サービスセンター
マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー日本 has published a white paper, “Next Best Experience,” analyzing the evolution of customer experience and sources of competitive advantage. Advances in generative AI point to the importance of designing experiences that capture not only customer behavior but also their emotions.
Companies mentioned：マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー
Fabrica Communications will exhibit at “E-Commerce Fair Osaka 2026,” to be held on May 27 and 28, 2026, and host a seminar for e-commerce businesses as part of its work with “Action Link,” a CRM tool specializing in e-commerce.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファブリカホールディングス、株式会社ファブリカコミュニケーションズ
Originalアスタミューゼ株式会社は2026年5月19日に、事業企画・経営企画部門向けの無料ウェビナー「これからのオープンイノベーション / M&A戦略」を再開催します。世界の知的・投資情報と自社の無形資産を活用した共創戦略の構築がテーマです。
Companies mentioned：アスタミューゼ株式会社
OriginalLoohcs志塾は、名古屋大学推薦入試を志望する受験生・保護者向けに、過去問や面接内容を徹底分析するオンライン講演会を5月12日と19日に再実施します。好評だった3月のイベントを受けてのもので、合格者情報に基づき対策を解説します。
Companies mentioned：Loohcs志塾、Loohcs株式会社、名古屋大学
PIAZZA株式会社 has signed a cooperation agreement with 東京都府中市 and 府中市自治会連合会 and launched the “Fuchu City area” on its local community app, PIAZZA, on May 7, 2026. The initiative aims to promote the sharing of local information and interaction, and to revitalize the community.
Companies mentioned：PIAZZA株式会社、東京都府中市、府中市自治会連合会
Precision casting manufacturer 株式会社キャステム will release “Jagi’s Guinomi,” a sake vessel modeled on the helmet of Jagi, a character in the manga Fist of the North Star, on May 8, 2026. The company has recreated the details using its proprietary precision casting technology, and will sell the product through online retailers and physical stores in Japan and overseas.
Companies mentioned：株式会社キャステム、meta mate、誠品生活日本橋店
Originalダークファンタジー『CLAYMORE』の主人公クレアが、海洋堂のリボルテックシリーズからアクションフィギュアとして登場。全身可動と豊富なオプションパーツが特徴で、海洋堂直営店での予約特典として「30%妖力解放顔」が付属します。
Companies mentioned：海洋堂、TSUTAYA、あみあみ、Amazon、楽天、でじたみん、ヨドバシカメラ、ビックカメラ、DMM、豆魚雷、SOOTANG HOBBY、集英社
Atsushi Tamura and Ryo Tamura of the comedy duo London Boots No. 1 No. 2 will hold the talk show “After the Breakup” on June 24, 2026, 1 year after the duo disbanded. The special event will bring the 2 together to discuss their feelings since the breakup and their plans for the future.
Pacific Consultants is sponsoring the “Doboku Model Grand Prix 2026.” At the national competition, students use models they have made themselves to explain how civil engineering works and the importance of disaster preparedness. The sponsorship contributes to developing the next generation of talent and raising awareness of the field.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日経BP、日経コンストラクション、公益社団法人土木学会、国土交通省、日本建設業連合会
The Rakuten Baseball Organization will hold “Eagles Kids’ Summer Vacation” from July 18 to 20. A beach, pools and water slides will appear at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, alongside a packed lineup of events for children. Giveaways and a fireworks display are also planned during the event.
Companies mentioned：株式会社楽天野球団、埼玉西武ライオンズ、株式会社アップドラフト、ダイワロイネットホテルズ
株式会社ユシロ and University of Tokyo-based AI startup 株式会社IDATENase have launched a joint project to apply AI to Yushiro’s Visilube series of visualization release agents. Aiming to improve production efficiency at die-casting plants, the project will use AI to analyze coating distribution data and establish operating methods that do not rely on experience.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IDATENase、株式会社ユシロ
NTTドコモ will offer a paid livestream of 乃木坂46 14th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE, taking place at Tokyo Dome from May 19 to 21, 2026, on its video streaming service Lemino. Repeat streams will also be available from May 22 to 24. The 3-day concert is the longest in the group’s history, and the final day is scheduled to include a graduation concert for 3rd-generation captain Minami Umezawa, making it an unmissable event for fans.
Companies mentioned：NTTドコモ、乃木坂46
A survey found that about 80% of people do not wash their cars right away, even when they get dirty after long-distance travel during Golden Week. The main reason is that washing takes time and is tiring. Prompt care and time-saving car-washing products are recommended.
Companies mentioned：クラウドワークス
Monster Bank has launched the in-person community “New Business Study Group” to support managers of small and midsize companies who face the challenge of making decisions about new businesses alone. A study session on “New Business and Business Turnaround” will be held in Tokyo on May 21.
WOW WORLD will exhibit at the 4th Regional × Tech Kyushu, taking place on May 14 and 15, 2026, showcasing its WEBCAS customer communication system series and an AI business-card capture feature. The specialized trade show aims to address regional challenges by connecting local governments and businesses, and the company’s SaaS solutions are expected to draw interest.
Companies mentioned：WOW WORLD
From May 7, Kozo Sushi will hold its weekday-only “Yokubari! Value Mori Fair.” A total of 12 popular sushi and rice-bowl options will be available for 899 yen each (970 yen including tax), offering generous portions at an affordable price.
Sekido Co., Ltd. will begin handling the lightweight “Lixel K2” spatial scanner developed by XGRIDS. It makes it easy to capture high-precision 3D spatial data and is expected to be used in a wide range of fields, including property surveying and construction management.
Companies mentioned：XGRIDS
Yoshikawa Jozo will release the limited-edition sake “NARI 2026 -Oak Cask Finish-,” aged in oak casks, exclusively through its online store on May 10, 2026, in collaboration with author and artist Hitoshi Tsujii. The label features Tsujii’s painting “WA KOSMOS.” The unique product combines traditional sake brewing with innovative oak-cask aging.
Companies mentioned：吉川醸造株式会社
Kicker Ventures has joined the $48 million Series A funding round for U.S. biotechnology company Kanvas Biosciences. The funding will accelerate the company’s development of microbiome therapeutics for cancer immunotherapy, immune-related colitis and malnutrition-associated intestinal dysfunction.
Companies mentioned：Kicker Ventures、Kanvas Biosciences、DCVC、Lions Capital、ゲイツ財団、Centre de recherche du CHUM (CRCHUM)、CHUM Microbiome Centre
日本トライスタイル株式会社 has been named one of the “100 Leading Companies in Osaka” by Made in Local, a media outlet that highlights outstanding local businesses. The company was recognized for its work as a “career-partnering IT company,” supporting both engineers’ career development and companies’ system development needs.
Companies mentioned：日本トライスタイル株式会社、Made in Local
OMOMUKI, a luxury upcycling brand from Sapporo, Hokkaido, has launched. Japanese artisans rework vintage kimono into unique “wearable art.” The brand aims to address the social issue of kimono being discarded in large quantities and to pass on Japanese culture.
Companies mentioned：ブリューエン株式会社
SKILL BATTON will launch “SKILL TUNE,” an educational support service combining e-learning and consulting, on May 7, 2026, with the aim of improving foreign workers’ retention rates. The service specializes in upgrading foreign workers’ skills and developing their mindset for working at Japanese companies, and aims to address labor shortages and communication challenges.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SKILL BATTON、トリアイナ
株式会社ファーストロジ expanded and consolidated its logistics hub in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, to approximately 2 times its previous size, reaching 4,200 tsubo, to strengthen its logistics services for e-commerce businesses. This secures monthly shipping capacity of 750,000 orders and enables the company to respond to the expanding e-commerce market and diverse needs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファーストロジ
BCG entertainments will hold the “Numazu Station North Food Truck Festival” at Numazu Takazawa Park on May 30 and 31, 2026. The popular event has previously drawn more than 10,000 people. This time, organizers expect about 5,000 visitors to the area north of Numazu Station. The experiential event will combine food and entertainment, with the aim of revitalizing the community.
Companies mentioned：BCG entertainments、グーニーズ合同会社、合同会社Coming True、株式会社BASARAS
Physical therapist 立切大智 has opened “Kagoshima Seitai Kokoharu” in Kagoshima City. The clinic provides preventive care and self-care support for people facing a lack of follow-up options after hospital rehabilitation and chronic physical discomfort, meeting the growing demand for privately funded rehabilitation in urban areas.
The Akita Prefectural Tourism Strategy Division has launched the first installment of the “Tokutabi Campaign,” offering accommodation discounts of up to 12,000 yen under the theme “Akita Prefecture: Still Under the Radar.” Coupons will be distributed starting May 7, 2026, and can be used through July 31. The campaign aims to raise awareness by highlighting the area’s convenient access from major cities and rich tourism resources.
Companies mentioned：じゃらんnet、楽天トラベル、一休.com、Agoda
株式会社一休庵 has planted 20 cherry trees at Ikedera Reservoir, by the entrance to Saimyoji Temple in Kora, Shiga Prefecture. The community contribution initiative aims to add a new spring attraction to Saimyoji, known for its autumn foliage, and create a place of relaxation for local residents and visitors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社千成亭風土
Paris-based fine jeweler Marie Lichtenberg will hold its first pop-up store in Japan, “Musée Marie Lichtenberg,” at 伊勢丹新宿店 Men’s Building. Alongside the brand’s signature “Rocket” and “Scapular” necklaces, the new leather collection will also be presented, and limited-edition key charms will be given away.
Companies mentioned：Marie Lichtenberg、伊勢丹新宿店、チェリッシュ
To mark the revival screening of the complete documentary film “Kabuki Actor Thirteenth-generation Kataoka Nizaemon,” a special talk event featuring Fifteenth-generation Kataoka Nizaemon and Kataoka Takataro will be held at ポレポレ東中野. This is the first domestic screening in 17 years of the work, which has been passed down as a legendary film.
Companies mentioned：自由工房、ポレポレ東中野、彼方舎
株式会社プラスバリュー has signed a sponsorship agreement with soccer club “FC Diego.” Through this agreement, the company will support community contributions and next-generation development through sports, aiming to balance business growth with social contribution.
Companies mentioned：FC Diego、KDD FC、FC.GANADOR、関大クラブTOKYO2017、すみだサッカークラブ
The cordless high-pressure washer “POWER WASHER,” now available for advance purchase on Makuake from 合同会社聖（Regalia Majesty）, surpassed 5 million yen in total support purchases in just 9 days and ranked 2nd overall on Makuake. Its ease of use without a water supply or power source has been well received.
Companies mentioned：Makuake
株式会社SEN PICTURES is a next-generation CG/VFX studio established on January 21, 2026. It combines Hollywood-level production expertise with workflows for the AI era and aims to connect Japan’s creative capabilities with global markets.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SEN PICTURES、Netflix、ベネッセ、マッキンゼー、ゴールドマン・サックス、三洋電機、エムスリー、伊藤忠、ヤナセ
Event organizer Thread Cloth has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to fund production of the final installment in the “POPCORN” photo book series by Shintaro Asanuma, a screenwriter, director, actor and voice actor. In the first week, it raised 34 million yen toward its 50 million yen goal, making a strong start.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Thread Cloth、POPCORN製作委員会、CAMPFIRE
株式会社Better Life Partner has launched “Subsidy AI Navi,” a service that uses AI to search and compare subsidy information for small and medium-sized businesses and small enterprises, for 1,980 yen per month. The service focuses on information gathering and provides an environment where business owners can compare programs in light of their own investment decisions, rather than making subsidies an end in themselves.
カルブレイスペルリ株式会社 has announced an IT environment setup service for law firms. To address IT challenges faced by small and midsize law firms as court procedures move online, it provides mints work environment setup, corporate mobile phone implementation and regulatory compliance consulting as a one-stop service.
Companies mentioned：SoftBank
アコルデサイン株式会社, which operates “Gorogoro Real Estate,” a real estate agency specializing in cats in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, has begun selling “Goro DECO Wall,” wall furniture for cats, and “Goro DECO Fence,” an escape-prevention gate. It is also running a campaign to support rescue cats, offering living spaces where cats and people can feel safe.
Sleep brand “nanadecor” will host an event in Omotesando for its circular experiential program “Seed to Future 2026,” timed to coincide with “Cotton Day” on May 10. The program connects the city with terraced rice fields in Shimane and aims to address social issues through cotton cultivation while supporting self-recovery through deep sleep.
Companies mentioned：有限会社Juliette
“La HEAD,” a dry head spa salon in Nishi-Shinjuku, introduced products from 株式会社生活の木—including aromatherapy products, herbal tea and diffusers—in May 2026 to improve its treatment space and the overall customer experience. The salon aims to enhance the comfort of the entire visit, not just the treatment, and strengthen the restorative experience for customers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社生活の木
MIRANEST株式会社 will open the “MIRANEST POP-UP CAFE” for 2 days only at the “Canaria Spring Fest 2026,” taking place in Fukuoka on May 16 and 17, 2026. The event will offer health consultations with a veterinarian and a cafe space to enjoy with dogs and cats, proposing “a future without relying on medication.”
Companies mentioned：MIRANEST株式会社
“Shuoan,” a traditional teahouse planned by メイチャンズライフ合同会社, will open in Shukugawa, Nishinomiya, on May 24, 2026. This new cultural hub is integrated into a home and lets visitors enjoy the tea ceremony seated in chairs, without sitting seiza-style.
Companies mentioned：メイチャンズライフ合同会社、株式会社リアルシステムズ
株式会社NilCraft conducted a survey on allowances for elementary and junior high school students. The findings showed that more than half (54.0%) of households give allowances on an as-needed basis rather than on a fixed schedule, and about 40% of children manage their money by checking their remaining balance or spending without keeping track.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NilCraft
Digital puzzle game brand 謎工房てくてく is holding its “Thank-You Golden Week Sale” through May 11, 2026, offering 6 paid titles, including its flagship works, at up to 60% off to mark its 7th anniversary. The brand prioritizes an analog experience using “paper and pen,” creating original puzzle games that blend digital and analog elements.
VOICE PROTOCOL, planned and operated by ジャパンリアルター株式会社, has launched general access to “VOICE Ado,” a new protocol that records AI and human decisions in a form that can be verified by third parties. It is decision-making infrastructure designed to fill the “accountability gap” in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：ジャパンリアルター株式会社