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Takara Belmont will launch the professional facial machine “CIELESTY (シェレスティー)” on May 7. Combining fundamental anti-aging care with ease of use, it will help salons enhance the value of their service menus.
Companies mentioned：タカラベルモント株式会社
XPRICE Inc. will hold its “Big-Spending Ultra SALE” at 3 Yahoo! Shopping stores. The event will feature a range of great deals, including daily 399-yen sales, time-limited points boosts of up to 5%, and flash sales with discounts of up to 34%.
Companies mentioned：Yahoo!
CINC Inc. will hold an online seminar on May 21, 2026, titled “Where Is Content Marketing Really Headed? — note and CINC Discuss the Future of Content.” note producer 徳力基彦 and CINC experts will speak at the seminar, discussing content strategies and multichannel use in the era of AI search.
Companies mentioned：note、NTT、電通、電通デジタル
ホテル ラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド will host the 28th Wine Talk & Dinner, “A Midsummer Feast of Southern France and the Mediterranean,” on June 11, with Shinya Tasaki, honorary chairman of the Japan Sommelier Association. Guests can enjoy a special dinner by executive chef 大山圭介, paired with wines selected by Tasaki.
Companies mentioned：ホテル ラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド、株式会社ラスイート
Originalロイヤルホストは5月13日より、初夏限定の国産メロンデザートフェアを開催します。前期に熊本県産「肥後グリーン」、後期に茨城県産「イバラキング」を使用し、5種のメロンデザートで品種ごとの異なる味わいを提供。旬の移ろいを楽しむ「メロンの産地リレー」が特徴です。
Companies mentioned：ロイヤルグループ、ロイヤルホスト
HERALBONY will hold the “Google Pixel｜HERALBONY Isai Blue Exhibition” at Shimokitazawa reload from May 15 to mark the launch of the Japan-exclusive Google Pixel 10a collaboration model “Isai Blue.” The exhibition offers a new experience in which visitors use Google Pixel’s “Gemini Live” AI feature to explore interpretations of art through conversations with AI.
Companies mentioned：Google
StylingLife Holdings has decided to introduce “R-LOOP,” a platform for collecting unwanted items jointly operated by BookOff and BPLab. The initiative will promote the reuse and recycling of clothing and miscellaneous goods, with the goals of achieving a decarbonized, circular society and raising employees’ awareness of the SDGs.
Companies mentioned：ブックオフコーポレーション株式会社、株式会社BPLab
OriginalオトバンクはラジオNIKKEIと「日本の人事部」協力のもと、ラジオ番組「人事リーダーの羅針盤」を放送。5月のゲストはポラス株式会社の人事部長、石田茂氏で、30年にわたる人事経験と人材育成戦略について語る。
Companies mentioned：株式会社オトバンク、ラジオNIKKEI、日本の人事部、ポラス株式会社、ポラスグループ、ポラテック株式会社
OriginalIDEATECH、TRENDEMON JAPAN、Bizibl Technologiesの3社が共催したBtoB購買プロセスにおける匿名顧客可視化とコンテンツ戦略に関するセミナーレポートを無料公開。ROI800%を達成した事例を交え、AI時代のリード獲得課題と解決策を解説。
Companies mentioned：TRENDEMON JAPAN株式会社、Bizibl Technologies株式会社、株式会社IDEATECH
Original淡路島アニメパーク「ニジゲンノモリ」の人気アトラクション「NARUTO＆BORUTO 忍里」で、雨の季節に合わせた特別イベント「NARUTO＆BORUTO 忍里 五月雨祭２０２６」が開催されます。期間中、SNS投稿キャンペーンに参加すると、通常は雨の日限定の「雨の日ステッカー」が天候に関わらずプレゼントされます。
Companies mentioned：ニジゲンノモリ、兵庫県立淡路島公園
Daiso Industries and 京都芸術大学 are carrying out the 4th installment of their industry-academia collaboration project and will launch a “gua sha tool with a chain,” developed from students’ ideas, at DAISO stores nationwide. The project aims to provide students with practical learning opportunities and develop new products for DAISO, with more student-created products expected in the future.
Companies mentioned：株式会社大創産業、京都芸術大学
A Kuala Lumpur show has been added to &TEAM’s Asia tour, “2026 &TEAM CONCERT TOUR 'BLAZE THE WAY',” bringing the tour to a total of 12 cities. The 3rd EP “We on Fire,” released on April 21, became the group’s 3rd consecutive million-selling release, further accelerating its global activities.
Companies mentioned：&TEAM
Seven-Eleven Japan will begin rolling out “rice croquettes,” a popular menu item at Italian restaurant カプリチョーザ, nationwide from May 12 as the 2nd frozen-food product supervised by the restaurant. The release will give consumers even more opportunities to enjoy authentic Italian flavors at home.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、カプリチョーザ
Original横浜・八景島シーパラダイスは、2026年5月30日から2027年3月21日までの計19日間、音と光がシンクロするデジタル制御の花火ショー「花火シンフォニア」を開催します。10分間で約2,500発の花火が打ち上がり、来場者に感動的な体験を提供します。
Companies mentioned：横浜・八景島シーパラダイス
On May 1, 2026, BEAMS opened its first standalone store, “BEAMS SINGAPORE,” at the New Bahru mixed-use complex in Singapore. As part of test marketing ahead of a full-scale expansion into Southeast Asia, the company also plans to offer products tailored to local needs and launch an e-commerce site.
Companies mentioned：Colony Clothing、Takashimaya S.C.、LUMINE SINGAPORE
Burger chain Zetteria will hold its “Asian Sweets & Snacks Fair” for a limited time starting May 13. The fair will offer 4 early-summer Asian-inspired sweets and snacks, including an almond jelly and mango parfait shake and an almond jelly and mango pie, aimed at stimulating consumer demand.
Gentosha and top athletes, who run the “Hello Work for 13-Year-Olds Official Website,” have announced the popular careers ranking for April 2026. Professional athletes ranked No. 1, in an interesting result that points to career-choice trends among junior and senior high school students.
Companies mentioned：株式会社幻冬舎、株式会社トップアスリート
Hotel Vischio Toyama will display a “mini andon” lantern, about 1/10 the size of the large lanterns paraded during the traditional Tsuzawa Yotaka Andon Festival in Oyabe, Toyama Prefecture, in its lobby from May 7 to June 6, 2026. Guests and visitors will be able to experience the festival’s spectacular scale up close.
Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release a paperback edition of “The Door to Horror,” an anthology edited and written by horror production company 株式会社闇, on May 7, 2026. Featuring horror short stories across genres by a stellar lineup of writers, it is being presented as an introduction that horror newcomers can enjoy.
Companies mentioned：株式会社闇、楽天グループ株式会社、Rakuten Content Central
Fuji Marriott Hotel Yamanakako will serve “Terroir Yamanashi – A Gourmet Journey Through Yamanashi in Summer,” a dinner course expressing the scenery and culture of Yamanashi through food, from June 1 to August 31, 2026. The menu lets diners experience Yamanashi’s seasonal flavors with all five senses, with dishes inspired by the pure waters of Oshino Hakkai and the Fire Festival of Fujiyoshida.
Fujikyu Railway Co., Ltd. renovated its Yamanashi headquarters to mark its 100th anniversary and began operating from the new office in April 2026. Today, May 7, it opened “Fujikyu Time Travel,” an exhibition area where visitors can experience the history and vision of the Fujikyu Group, providing a place for employees, visitors, and local residents to connect.
AUBRIOT, a brand by 株式会社ワールド, will hold a limited-time pop-up shop on the 3rd floor of the main building of 玉川髙島屋 starting May 20 (Wednesday). It will present its 2026 spring/summer collection, “Les gens du dimanche/People of Sunday,” featuring timeless, elegant pieces.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワールド、玉川髙島屋
As changing global conditions make materials procurement less stable for manufacturers, companies are being called on to redesign their supply chains as a whole to address price fluctuations and challenges in maintaining stable supply. The 14th Highly-functional Material Week [Osaka], showcasing efforts to tackle these issues, will be held at INTEX Osaka from May 13, 2026.
Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社
A survey jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER and 株式会社RSG, a recruitment agency specializing in construction and real estate, found that about 71% of consumers are concerned about rising prices due to the effects of international wars and conflicts. Food was identified as the price increase causing the greatest concern for household budgets.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、株式会社RSG
NC Corporation has released a super teaser PV and 2 visual posters for “アストラエ・オラティオ,” a new title under development by Dynamis One. The game is set in “Tokyo in '89” and centers on “new tales of the strange,” “government administration,” “magic,” and “duels.”
Companies mentioned：Dynamis One
To mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of popular picture-book character ノンタン, studio CLIP will release its first-ever collaboration collection, comprising 37 styles, starting May 13, 2026. The collection focuses on lifestyle goods and features designs that adults can enjoy too; purchase benefits will also be available at physical stores.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アダストリア、studio CLIP、ノンタン
劇団Birth’s new stage production “We Love you” will run at 萬劇場 from May 20, 2026. The human drama explores love through a time leap to the 40s of the Showa era. Tickets are now on sale through カンフェティ.
Companies mentioned：劇団Birth、ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ
Horiemon AI School Fukuoka campus is running a Golden Week-only “GW Half-Price Campaign.” The individual course fee, normally 179,080 yen, is reduced to 89,540 yen, making AI learning more affordable.
JAL in-flight meal supervising chef 本岡将 and pastry chef 上野真理 will hold “Gokoku Kyomei,” a dinner reimagining ingredients from Hyogo’s five regions, for a day only on July 18, 2026, at the five-star hotel THE ORIENT Kobe. The moving culinary event grew out of a reunion during their high school years.
Companies mentioned：Pâtisserie BLEUETTA、THE ORIENT、JAL、RED U-35、Restaurant KAM
株式会社田子の月 and 株式会社遠鉄ストア will launch “Tagonomoon Monaka: Premium Honey and Japanese Black Tea,” their 4th jointly developed product, at all 35 Enshu Store locations starting May 9, 2026. This limited-edition flavor uses honey from Nagasaka Beekeeping Farm and Japanese black tea from Shizuoka Prefecture. Previous joint products have sold more than 9,000 boxes to popular acclaim.
Companies mentioned：株式会社田子の月、株式会社遠鉄ストア、株式会社長坂養蜂場
株式会社YONAGI has launched “Personal Profile,” a new feature in its AI diary app hinoto that visualizes users’ traits by comparing them to animals. The feature is designed to help address the “May blues” after Golden Week by encouraging self-acceptance and supporting self-care.
燈・アンド・カンパニー and クリーンエナジーコネクト have entered into a business partnership. The partnership aims to provide end-to-end support for companies’ renewable energy procurement and the advancement of decarbonization management.
Companies mentioned：燈・アンド・カンパニー株式会社、株式会社クリーンエナジーコネクト、野村不動産、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、第一生命保険、NTTグループ、東急、ヒューリック、スギホールディングス、富士フイルム、Amazon、Google
農園リゾートTHE FARM, operated by 株式会社ザファーム, will offer a limited-time day plan in Katori, Chiba, from May 6 to June 14, 2026, allowing visitors to enjoy a glamping experience without an overnight stay. The easy early-summer getaway includes BBQ, vegetable harvesting, a bonfire, and natural hot springs.
クリストフル unveiled its new porcelain collection “Malmaison Riviera” in spring 2026. Inspired by the art of Mediterranean living, it combines the elegance and modernity of the existing “Malmaison” collection in colorful designs focused on everyday use.
Companies mentioned：クリストフル
ORICO has announced an 8-in-1 MagSafe docking station that combines an M.2 SSD with a USB-C hub. It supports direct saving of iPhone ProRes video, 4K video output, and 100W PD charging, combining expanded storage and versatile connectivity in one device.
Companies mentioned：Amazon
株式会社スポルアップ has officially launched “prompt-jukebox,” an artist prompt dictionary for Japanese-language users of the AI music-generation service SUNO. It features 300 artists familiar to Japanese music fans, with a goal of reaching 10,000 by the end of the year.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スポルアップ、SUNO、Claude Haiku 4.5 API
株式会社営業ハック reported that its performance-based telemarketing service “Apo 100” acquired 949 leads in March 2026. The service has no initial fee and charges only when an appointment is secured. Since launching in 2024, it has consistently generated numerous leads each month.
Companies mentioned：株式会社営業ハック
soeasy and MID-G have partnered to begin offering video content on human resources evaluation systems through “soeasy buddy for dental,” a platform for dental clinics. The initiative aims to help address challenges in staff development, personnel systems and employee retention at dental clinics.
Companies mentioned：株式会社soeasy、一般社団法人MID-G
The Japan Gas Association launched its official X account, “日本ガス協会,” today to make city gas more familiar to the public. It will share a wide range of information, including on safety, carbon neutrality and disaster response. The existing disaster-response account will close on October 1, 2026.
中野BC株式会社 will launch “Lifeguard Sour Base,” an alcoholic drink created in collaboration with the popular beverage “LIFEGUARD,” nationwide on May 18, 2026. The concentrated drink is mixed with carbonated water and recreates Lifeguard’s nostalgic flavor, with a refreshing taste for adults.
Companies mentioned：株式会社チェリオジャパン
Hairstylist Kazue Hamada has sounded the alarm over the rise in scalp problems linked to excessive hair and skin care, and published the book “The Case for Doing Less in Beauty,” based on her own experience and knowledge. The book reached No. 1 in multiple categories on Amazon Kindle and has resonated with readers.
Companies mentioned：Amazon Kindle
Jeweler Ayako Sakurai’s jewelry brand “AYAKO SAKURAI” will hold a gallery event at Ginza Tsutaya Books on May 15 and 16, 2026, with no try-ons or sales. The event aims to give visitors an experience of the brand’s worldview and aesthetic sensibility. It will also feature a collaborative exhibition and sale with セントゥジュール, a tweed jewelry box brand.
Companies mentioned：セントゥジュール
翊飛株式会社, which operates the popular online appliance brand “KEECOON,” has begun seeking retail sales partners nationwide. The company aims to bring products featuring its proprietary patented technology to brick-and-mortar stores, enhancing the customer experience and expanding the market.
Companies mentioned：翊飛株式会社、Amazon、楽天市場
Original三菱ＨＣキャピタルエナジーと東北電力が、オフサイトコーポレートPPA向け太陽光発電設備の共同開発・運営に関する協定を締結。2028年度までに東北6県・新潟県で20MWの太陽光発電開発を目指し、東北電力が発電電力を全量買い取り、顧客に供給する。
Companies mentioned：三菱ＨＣキャピタル株式会社、三菱ＨＣキャピタルエナジー株式会社、東北電力株式会社
“Grass Babies, Moon Babies” by Arakawa Nash has opened at the Japan Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition. Inspired by the artist’s experience raising children after becoming a parent of twins, the exhibition invites visitors to experience “care” by nurturing babies as symbols of the future, prompting questions about what the future world should look like.
Companies mentioned：国際交流基金、公益財団法人石橋財団、CHAT香港紡織文化芸術館、シンガポール国立美術館、カ・フォスカリ大学、NPO法人アーツイニシアティヴトウキョウ、End of Summer、ペマーキ、モアザンミュージカル
アンコールタイガーFC held the “Khmer Food Festival” at its home stadium on April 25, 2026. The event featured 20 local food vendors and drew 2,143 spectators. Through a blend of soccer and local culture, it aimed to revitalize the community and pass on traditional culture.
Companies mentioned：アンコールタイガーFC
Karuizawa Prince Hotel West will offer its “Travel Day” plan from May 14–17, 2026, for 4 days only, giving guests a great-value leisure option amid rising prices and oil costs. The plan includes an “Enjoy Ticket” worth 2,000 yen that can be used for gasoline and a 20% discount on dinner at the hotel restaurant. It is designed to encourage off-peak travel after Golden Week.
Select shop “L'ECHOPPE,” operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will release “Le Yucca’s Strap slip on,” a new collaboration with designer Yuka Murase’s footwear brand “Le Yucca’s,” at its Aoyama store from May 9. The shoes combine Italian construction with the look of British footwear, bringing together a light feel for spring and summer and an elegant style.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、L'ECHOPPE、Le Yucca’s
“BOUTIQUE,” operated by FAIR’S FAIR株式会社, will release “IT’S OUR DAILY 2PACK TEE,” a collaborative pack of T-shirts with American basics brand “FRUIT OF THE LOOM,” on May 9, 2026. The set includes 2 shirts, a crewneck and a pocket T-shirt, featuring opaque cotton fabric and a relaxed silhouette.
Companies mentioned：FRUIT OF THE LOOM
加納コーポレーション opened “Moheji,” a new concept from “月島もんじゃ もへじ,” at Maihama Ikspiari on April 28, 2026. The restaurant serves more than 50 kinds of monjayaki inspired by cuisines from around the world, offering a new dining experience in an immersive setting.
Companies mentioned：加納コーポレーション株式会社、月島もんじゃ もへじ
AISNO Games will launch the 3.5th anniversary limited-time event “折梅聴雪録” in the smartphone RPG Path to Nowhere starting May 7. New Sinners “霽川,” “嘯風” and “アイゴ” will appear, and details of a collaboration with タワーレコードカフェ have also been revealed.
Companies mentioned：AISNO Games、タワーレコードカフェ
Ito-Yokado and York will begin accepting orders on May 7 for their 2026 summer gifts for the Oseibo season. Their wide-ranging lineup responds to increasingly diverse gifting needs, with an expanded selection of good-value “hidden gems,” more ice cream gifts and an “Art Collection” themed around works by Monet.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イトーヨーカ堂、ヨークフーズ、ヨークマート、ヨークプライス、コンフォートマーケット、ハーゲンダッツ、南国白くま、シベール、ガトー・ド・ボワイヤージュ、榮太樓總本鋪、中央軒煎餅、富士屋ホテル、米沢牛黄木
Women’s fashion brand “GYDA,” operated by MARK STYLER株式会社, released the web catalog for its SWIMWEAR COLLECTION 2026 on May 7, 2026. The collection features 3 styles, including jacquard and sheer designs, offering beachwear that is “relaxed yet undeniably alluring.” Sales will begin online only on May 14.
Companies mentioned：MARK STYLER株式会社、ZOZOTOWN
Cath Kidston is launching 3 Japan-exclusive apron designs and 3 book bag charm eco bags as Mother’s Day gifts at its directly operated stores nationwide and official online store. In addition, original wrapped flowers will be sold exclusively in stores on May 9 and 10, helping generate demand for Mother’s Day.
Companies mentioned：Cath Kidston、株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス
Original筑波大学女子ラクロス部が実施したクラウドファンディング「2部昇格のその先へ。#繋げ、超えろ」が、目標金額の188%にあたる1,508,000円を達成して終了しました。スポーツ専門クラウドファンディングのスポチュニティが支援し、多くの支援者からの応援を得て、目標を大きく上回る成果を上げました。
Companies mentioned：スポチュニティ株式会社、筑波大学女子ラクロス部
Wittamer, a Belgian royal warrant-holding chocolate brand, will begin selling 2 limited-time cup desserts perfect for early summer, “Coffee Caramel Jelly” and “Verrine d’Été,” on May 16. Their refreshing flavors will add a touch of color to early summer.
Kodansha announced that its new manga “Kabaite Nanbo” (original story by Hassa Okamoto, art by Hideyuki Akashi) will begin publication on Comic DAYS on May 7. It is a realistic story set in the real estate purchasing industry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社講談社
Vivant Co., Ltd. has launched “A Recruitment Service for People Who Won’t Quit Quickly,” a staffing support service specializing in dental hygienists. In response to the current situation in which half of dental hygienists leave the field, the service provides comprehensive support, from identifying a clinic’s appeal to recruitment and retention, preventing mismatches and promoting long-term employment.
Brooklyn-based handmade accessories brand SCOSHA will hold a limited-time pop-up shop at HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET on May 9 and 10. The designer will also be there, offering customers the opportunity to place personal orders.
Companies mentioned：HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET、SCOSHA、株式会社 聖林公司
Originalヨツバ印刷が法人向けオリジナルドリンクグッズ制作サービスを強化し、マグカップ、タンブラー、水筒などを1個からフルカラー・360度全面印刷で提供。大口注文や短納期、複数拠点への分納にも対応し、企業ノベルティや販促品としての活用を促進します。
Companies mentioned：ヨツバ印刷、株式会社MAW
The new literary magazine “GOAT” has surpassed 570,000 copies in cumulative circulation. On June 3, it will release its latest issue, “GOAT Summer 2026,” themed around “food,” with a first printing of 150,000 copies. It is packed with varied content, including fiction by an impressive lineup of writers such as Mina Miyajima, food-related essays by notable figures, and a collaboration with a popular TV program.
Companies mentioned：dancyu、BSフジ
BIBILABR launched the clamp-mounted “Desk Planter Stand LPA-C230,” which lets you display plants “floating” above your PC desk, in April 2026. It does not take up desk space and can also hold plant-growing lights, helping digital workers relax while supporting healthy plant growth.
Companies mentioned：BIBILABR、ビーズ株式会社
Nijisanji, the VTuber group operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社, will begin selling “Accomplice Voice,” scenario-based voice content in which listeners become accomplices with the livers, for a limited time starting May 14, 2026. The voices feature Kaisei, Toru Koshimizu, Sister Claire and Hibari Watarai. Purchasers will receive wallpapers for PC and smartphones.
Companies mentioned：ANYCOLOR株式会社
Original2025年にミシュラン1キーを獲得した長崎・雲仙温泉の『旅亭 半水盧』が、デジタルナイトイベント「雲仙ボルケーノナイトウォーク2026」の情報と、初夏を感じる料理、選べる特典付きの特別優待宿泊プランを販売します。広大な敷地と上質なホスピタリティで五感を満たす滞在を提案。
Companies mentioned：ミシュラン
株式会社ドコモ・インシュアランス is sponsoring “INID (Insurance Ideathon) 2026,” a student ideas competition focused on insurance. The company aims to explore new possibilities for insurance and ways to help solve social issues with young people through the use of technology, contributing to the future of the industry.
Companies mentioned：INID実行委員会、南洋理工大学、グローバルアジア保険パートナーシップ（GAIP）、株式会社ドコモ・インシュアランス
Apparel brand “kiehtova (Kietova),” built around minimalist elegance, will hold its first pop-up store at Omotesando Musée Bijouterie from May 14 to 31. The event will feature a wide selection ranging from long-selling items to the latest collection, offering visitors a chance to experience the brand’s world.
Sega has launched the second “Half Anniversary” event to mark six months since the service launch of multiplayer party game “Sonic Rumble Party.” Limited skins and missions themed around “Sonic Adventure,” as well as the new “Neo Metal Sonic” skin, are available, and popular skins from the past are also making a return.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ
Original北九州市芸術文化振興財団は、市民の文化芸術活動を支援する助成金制度「TRY ARTs」の募集を開始しました。助成上限額が100万円に拡充され、挑戦的な企画や若年層向けの活動を重点的に支援します。締切は2026年5月17日です。
Companies mentioned：北九州市芸術文化振興財団
NPO Suma Universal Beach Project (Suma UBP) has signed a partnership agreement with 大阪保健医療大学. The partners will strengthen their collaboration on event planning and operations, education and human resource development, and research, with the aim of creating beaches everyone can enjoy, regardless of disability.
Companies mentioned：大阪保健医療大学
The latest issue (No. 13) of “Kenko Plaza Plus,” a health information magazine published by the Japan Medical Association, was released on May 7 and provides a detailed explanation of erythema infectiosum (fifth disease). It also includes a warning for pregnant women and aims to raise public health awareness.
HOUND DOG and LOUDNESS have been added to the lineup for THE GREATEST ROCK FUKUOKA, a major rock event organized by 福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社. They will join JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER and BAND-MAID for a star-studded gathering that crosses generations and borders.
Companies mentioned：福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社、ウドー音楽事務所、SMASH、スペースシャワーエンタテインメントプロデューシング、イープラス、BEA、FM FUKUOKA
Shinzone and FREAK’S STORE will launch their first collection of exclusive collaboration items on May 7. The special collection features Shinzone’s classic items with exclusive logos and colors characteristic of FREAK’S STORE, and will be available at FREAK’S STORE locations nationwide and online.
Companies mentioned：Shinzone、FREAK’S STORE
株式会社シュクレイ’s brand woofie (ウーフィ) will launch its new “Bouchée [Salt Caramel & Almond],” made with snow salt, caramel, hazelnuts and roasted almonds, for a limited time starting May 8, 2026. Available exclusively at the イイトルミネ Shinjuku store, it is an ideal summer souvenir or treat for yourself.
松坂屋上野店 will hold its “Food Waste-Reduction Sale” from May 14 to 22 to counter rising prices. About 110,000 bargain food items will be on offer for reasons such as approaching expiration dates or excess inventory, and daily specials will be introduced for the first time.
Companies mentioned：松坂屋上野店、千粋、磯じまん、マルハニチロ、ルンドミエル、オレア、麦坐、池利、日清オイリオ、赤坂璃宮、CoCo壱番屋、ヤマキ、Umios、明治屋
Volume 1 of the comic “A Salaryman Starts a Mysterious Country Life with a Fluffy Tanuki,” for which indent served as the original-work agent, has been released. The work was discovered through the company’s creative platform “Nola” and its “Nola Agent” feature, and is a successful example of commercialization, demonstrating indent’s efforts to expand the potential of the content industry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コアミックス、ゼノン編集部
株式会社ナレッジセンス has significantly upgraded the PPTX export feature of its slide-generation AI function in “ChatSense,” its generative AI agent for businesses. The improvements boost accuracy in editing charts, diagrams and images, as well as correcting text, reducing the time needed for revisions in PowerPoint.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナレッジセンス、OpenAI
ORICO has announced a 4-bay aluminum HDD enclosure supporting up to 88TB. Features include plug-and-play functionality, a built-in 150W power supply, an advanced heat-dissipation design and high-speed USB 3.0 transfers. It supports large-capacity data management for creators and small offices.
株式会社ファンペップ announced that the final observation day for the last participant in the Phase I clinical trial of “FPP004X,” an allergy vaccine for hay fever, has been completed. The company plans to disclose preliminary results in the third quarter of 2026. The trial is evaluating safety, tolerability and immunogenicity.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファンペップ、塩野義製薬株式会社
ORICO has announced an 11-in-1 USB-C docking station designed to boost productivity on Macs and laptops. It combines 8TB storage expansion, 8K video output, 100W power delivery, high-speed data transfer and Gigabit Ethernet in one device, significantly enhancing convenience for users.
Companies mentioned：ORICO
Hachette Collections Japan has announced that its weekly “Build UFO Robo Grendizer” series will go on sale June 17, 2026. The series lets you assemble a 55-cm-tall Grendizer that can combine with a 95-cm-long Spazer, creating a giant model equipped with lights, sound and movable features.
Companies mentioned：アシェット・コレクションズ・ジャパン株式会社、ダイナミックプロダクション
“カビゼロ” from HACK MAN株式会社 has launched a mold-removal service specializing in hotels and lodging facilities. In response to the recovery in inbound tourism and heightened awareness of hygiene, it aims to enhance facility value and customer satisfaction through professional techniques and safe chemicals.
Companies mentioned：グランビュー岩井コンドミニアムホテル
Japanese professional basketball team Shimane Susanoo Magic announced that 3 players—No. 1 Coty Clarke, No. 24 Hiryu Okamoto and No. 25 Dama Moussa—will leave the team following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the 2025-26 season. The move marks a major change to the team’s lineup for next season.
Companies mentioned：Buducnost VOLI、BC Astana、Bnei Herzliya、名古屋ダイヤモンドドルフィンズ、三遠ネオフェニックス、拓殖大学、広島ドラゴンフライズ、新潟アルビレックスBB、アルバルク東京、イースタン・イリノイ大学、Galitos Barreiro、Sorgues Basket Club、CB Prat、Pichincha de Potosi、ベルテックス静岡、サンロッカーズ渋谷、岩手ビッグブルズ、香川ファイブアローズ
The number of people certified through the “RoboPat Master Certification Program” for FCE’s AI-powered business-efficiency tool “RoboPat” has surpassed 4,000. The program develops digital talent to lead frontline-driven digital transformation and has achieved a high rate of continued use.
Seiko Watch will launch 4 new models in the Seiko 5 Sports Field series on June 5, with excellent visibility in the dark and a simple compass. Priced from 52,800 yen to 56,100 yen, the watches are suited to a wide range of uses, from outdoor activities to everyday wear.
NC Corporation has rolled out an update for the next-generation open-world RPG “Lineage 2M,” adding 2 new class skins and the rare-grade Agathion “Magic Clock.” The “Extracurricular Season Week” event, where players can earn limited items, is also underway, with rewards available through a range of activities.
CommerceXホールディングス has appointed Hiroki Saito as executive officer in charge of M&A and established a new company, CommerceX M&A株式会社. The move will strengthen M&A support specializing in commerce and accelerate the group’s M&A roll-up strategy.
Companies mentioned：CommerceXホールディングス株式会社、CommerceX M&A株式会社、株式会社そばに、株式会社日本M&Aセンター
On April 29, 2026, elementary school students in northern Laos dangerously carried unexploded ordnance with their bare hands while cleaning. 認定NPO法人テラ・ルネッサンス reported the incident, renewing its call for attention to the dangers posed by unexploded ordnance remaining in Laos for many years and the importance of education on how to avoid it.
Tokyo Ebisu-based jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY will hold a pop-up shop at 富山大和 from May 13, 2026. The event will offer the “Petit Fleur Fork Ring,” making its debut in Toyama, as well as new colors in its classic collections, and aims to reconnect with customers in Toyama.
Companies mentioned：PARCELLE JEWELRY、株式会社PARCELLE、大和富山店、富山大和
OriginalABEMAは、2026年5月28日から開催されるFIA世界ラリー選手権『フォーラムエイト・ラリージャパン2026』を無料生中継し、期間限定で24時間無料の『ラリージャパンチャンネル』を開設する。日本人ドライバー勝田貴元選手の活躍で注目が高まる大会を盛り上げる。
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、FIA、TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team、AbemaTV, Inc.
Artist Rina’s first solo exhibition, “The Pulse of Food,” will be held at Gallery SASAKI in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, from June 18 to 29, 2026. Drawing on her experience as a food photographer, she explores the essence of food and presents installation works themed around the cycle of life.
Companies mentioned：Gallery SASAKI、美吉野醸造、阪本健、MATO
こくみん共済 coop launched its web-exclusive product “こくみん共済 あっと” today, May 7, for the digital-native generation. The simple product specializes in medical and life insurance coverage, with all procedures completed via smartphone. A commercial featuring “健気,” a tie-up song with rock band SUPER BEAVER, will also begin airing.
Companies mentioned：SUPER BEAVER
The idol festival “ガラフェス ～渋谷 文化的衝撃センセーション 秋の新作発表会～” will be held at Shibuya LOVEZ on November 3, 2026. The first lineup features 8 acts, including OCHA NORMA and 虹のコンキスタドール. The event’s venue, Shibuya LOVEZ, is set to open on June 27.
Companies mentioned：Shibuya LOVEZ、ガラフェス実行委員会、ガラスガール、TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL、バンダイナムコグループ、ハロー!プロジェクト、ディアステージ、TIGET
Australian compression apparel brand 2XU has signed an athlete contract with Shota Shiode, a distance runner with 旭化成陸上部. 2XU will support Shiode in achieving peak performance through its apparel, emphasizing the compatibility between his competitive style and its products.
Companies mentioned：旭化成陸上部、青山学院大学陸上競技部、2XUジャパン
Para-athlete Atsushi Yamamoto will appear as a guest on Episode 2 of Season 2 of the podcast “深夜枠。〜働く大人の副音声〜,” run by 株式会社百花事変. Streaming begins May 11, and the discussion explores insights into organizations and career development through his experience of “jumping with a prosthetic leg.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社百花事変
札幌通運 is strengthening its temperature-controlled logistics operations in Hokkaido. To address heat waves caused by climate change, the company will add temperature-controlled transport vehicles and expand temperature-controlled areas at its main warehouse starting in fiscal 2026, safely storing and transporting goods such as food that are sensitive to quality changes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロジネットジャパン、札幌通運株式会社
合同会社Riberté obtained certification under the international ISMS standard “ISO/IEC 27001:2022” on April 20, 2026. This objectively confirms that the IT consulting company’s information security management system meets international standards, helping strengthen customer trust and support business growth.
Marumori Town in Miyagi Prefecture announced that it will introduce the dementia-care AI agent “おしえて岡本くん！” across the town. Following last fiscal year’s pilot project, the initiative will receive a formal budget allocation as a municipal program starting in Reiwa 8. The town aims to strengthen its community-based integrated care system, making this a pioneering example of “dementia DX” in regional revitalization.
Companies mentioned：NEURO CARE TECH 株式会社
Original株式会社N-Visionが運営する水道修理業者「水道職人」は、水回り設備の修理・交換に関するアンケート調査を実施しました。本調査は、1年以内に修理や交換を依頼した人を対象に、「修理より交換」を選ぶきっかけや重視する点、知りたい情報について明らかにしています。
Companies mentioned：株式会社N-Vision、水道職人
株式会社やまだ屋 will sell its seasonal “Yogurt Momiji” product, made with 8 billion lactic acid bacteria, until around mid-August to mark “Yogurt Day” on May 15. The unique product combines Hiroshima’s famous momiji manju with yogurt cream and can also be enjoyed frozen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社やまだ屋
水道職人, operated by 株式会社N-Vision, announced the results of a survey on recurring plumbing problems. About 20% of respondents had experienced a recurrence in the same location. The survey also analyzed responses to repeat problems and measures to prevent them.
Companies mentioned：株式会社N-Vision、水道職人