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Professional basketball team “Bambitious Nara” announced that Associate Head Coach Kenji Hiruki's contract will end with the 2025-26 season. Hiruki expressed his gratitude for the support he has received and said his experience with the team has been a wonderful asset.
Companies mentioned：トライフープ岡山、CB L'Horta Godella、ヤマトライジング奈良
Fukuoka Bank has adopted the “Ai Workforce” AI platform from 株式会社LayerX to upgrade and streamline contract management for structured finance operations. It is the first such adoption by a regional bank and is expected to reduce working hours by approximately 7,000 hours annually.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LayerX、株式会社福岡銀行、株式会社ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ、熊本銀行、十八親和銀行、福岡中央銀行、みんなの銀行
Fukuoka Bank will hold the free “Fukugin ‘Concert in the Building Canyon’” for local residents on May 21, 2026. This time, 福岡第一高等学校’s classical music club will perform a wide range of pieces, from classical music to pop. The concert is part of a community contribution initiative that has continued since 1987.
Companies mentioned：福岡第一高等学校、一般財団法人 ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ文化芸術財団、福岡吹奏楽連盟
Koyo Real Estate and Hokuyo Bank have received the ResReal Flood Damage Operational Certification, the first of its kind in Hokkaido, for Hokuyo Odori Center and Hokuyo Building. Hokuyo Odori Center received GOLD and Hokuyo Building received SILVER, recognizing the properties’ disaster response capabilities and business continuity.
Companies mentioned：株式会社北洋銀行、一般財団法人日本不動産研究所
Original株式会社トーホーが2026年5月16日にログミーFinance主催の個人投資家向けオンラインIRセミナーに登壇します。株主や投資家向けに事業理解を深める機会を提供します。
Companies mentioned：ログミーFinance
goodyard has launched a community-driven “Area Partner Program,” partnering with ShikaNops in Minano Town for its first initiative. Amid labor shortages in the lodging industry, goodyard aims to revitalize local communities by sharing its expertise with local businesses. The program is designed with a nationwide expansion of the entire-building rental hotel teihaku in mind.
Companies mentioned：株式会社goodyard、株式会社ShikaNops
Five apparel styles made with COOL DOTS, a comfort-enhancing fabric developed by Japanese textile company 小松マテーレ, will go on sale at アーバンリサーチ stores starting April 29. Featuring a weightless feel and multifunctionality, the collection offers a new proposition for summer in the city.
Companies mentioned：小松マテーレ、アーバンリサーチ
Dior Maison has unveiled its “Haute Wellness” collection, focused on sports and well-being and created by Cordelia de Castellane. Built around three pillars—light exercise, mindfulness and sleep—the collection offers a wide range of products, from fitness equipment to relaxation items.
Companies mentioned：パルファン・クリスチャン・ディオール
Promo Tool Co., Ltd. has officially launched its “Perfume OEM Service,” which can accommodate 100% natural fragrances. With delicate compositions by emerging perfumers and rigorous quality control, the service supports the development of original-brand perfumes, starting with small production runs, to meet diverse market needs.
Farmind held a science cooking class for elementary school students on Children’s Day, featuring Taiwanese pineapple. The event aims to address children’s declining interest in fruit and household food waste while giving parents and children a chance to learn about the joy of food.
OriginalZ Venture Capital（ZVC）が創業期から支援してきた株式会社クロスビットが、SmartHRグループに参画することを発表しました。クロスビット提供のクラウドシフト管理サービス「らくしふ」は、SmartHRの人事・労務管理基盤と連携し、バックオフィス業務の一気通貫化を目指します。
Companies mentioned：Z Venture Capital株式会社、株式会社クロスビット、株式会社SmartHR、YJキャピタル、East Ventures、LINEヤフー
FS.shake Inc. will hold the grand opening of Torii Chizu Koshigaya on May 9, 2026, the 100th location of its casual chicken izakaya brand Torii Chizu. To mark the occasion, the company will run a 3-day campaign from May 10 to 12, offering all drinks for 100 yen, alongside affordable, delicious chicken dishes and a venue equipped with private rooms.
Originalcamo株式会社は、全国の若手醸造家約50蔵と海外の酒醸造所を招き、日本酒イベント「若手の夜明け2026」を東京で開催します。日本酒業界の課題解決と持続可能な成長を目指し、三菱地所株式会社と共催で10,000人の来場を見込みます。
Companies mentioned：camo株式会社、三菱地所株式会社
OriginalTravel Contentsは、2026年5月6日より台湾の旅行者を対象に、鳥取・和歌山・福井の「日本一」の魅力を紹介する航空券抽選キャンペーンを開始します。TTE台北国際観光博覧会と連携し、日本へのペア往復航空券や地域パスが当たるほか、大手旅行社とのプロモーションも実施されます。
Companies mentioned：Travel Contents、KKday、可樂旅遊（Cola Tour）、東南旅遊（Settour）、JR西日本
Japan Search Fund will hold “Search Fund Summit 2026” for the first time in partnership with 一般社団法人金融財政事情研究会. The event will explore new possibilities for business succession and regional revitalization through search funds, with speakers including Financial Services Agency officials and leaders of regional financial institutions.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本M&Aセンターホールディングス、一般社団法人 金融財政事情研究会、株式会社九州フィナンシャルグループ、株式会社十六フィナンシャルグループ、株式会社肥後銀行
Originalタレスは「2026年 消費者デジタル信頼指数」を発表。IT意思決定者の93%が生成AIを導入する一方、AI活用企業を信頼する消費者は23%に留まる。ログイン時の煩雑さが利用断念に繋がり、銀行業が他業界をリードする形で信頼を獲得している。
Companies mentioned：タレス
Champagne house Telmont has been named the official Champagne of the Cannes Film Festival for the 6th consecutive year, in recognition of its sustainability efforts and philosophy. The festival will serve its signature cuvée, Réserve Brut, and showcase Telmont’s guiding principle: “In the Name of Mother Nature.”
Companies mentioned：レミー コアントロー ジャパン株式会社
Shimokitazawa commercial complex reload will celebrate its 5th anniversary with an event themed “Circulation” on May 30 and 31. A range of attractions will be offered, including light art powered by solar energy, food, interior design and music pop-ups, and a community-partnered running event, creating a cycle between the facility and the local area.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GREENING、COSMOS JUICE TOMIGAYA、Marjan van Aubel、Do it Theater
Original沖縄県黒砂糖協同組合と流通経済研究所沖縄営業所は、5月10日「黒糖の日」にサンエー那覇メインプレイスでイベントを開催。沖縄黒糖の認知度向上と消費拡大を目指し、セレモニー、ラジオ公開放送、ライブ、黒糖商品の販売などが行われます。
Companies mentioned：沖縄県黒砂糖協同組合、公益財団法人流通経済研究所沖縄営業所、サンエー那覇メインプレイス、ラジオ沖縄、三幸食品株式会社、The Sinmay、竹商事 具志堅商店、米屋株式会社、株式会社丸玉、島ジェラートMAON、バードランドカフェ、brown sugar cafe KAFLO
Original沖縄県黒砂糖協同組合と公益財団法人流通経済研究所は、5月10日の「黒糖の日」をPRするため、沖縄発着便を運航する航空会社5社と協力し、搭乗客に沖縄黒糖を無償配布します。この活動は、沖縄を訪れる観光客や航空利用者へ黒糖の魅力を伝えることを目的としています。
Companies mentioned：沖縄県黒砂糖協同組合、公益財団法人流通経済研究所、日本航空株式会社、全日本空輸株式会社、日本トランスオーシャン航空株式会社、琉球エアーコミューター株式会社、株式会社ソラシドエア、沖縄県含蜜糖対策協議会、一般社団法人日本記念日協会
Original「キャプション by Hyatt なんば 大阪」は開業2周年を記念し、オムライス発祥の老舗「北極星」とコラボレーション。「オムライスでんな。by 北極星×Caption」を2026年6月2日より期間限定で提供します。魚貝出汁ごはんと2種のソース、ケージフリー卵を使用した新感覚オムライスです。
Companies mentioned：キャプション by Hyatt なんば 大阪、北極星、ハイアット
Hosted by 新建ハウジング and sponsored by SHO-SAN, a free special YouTube program on using AI for construction company owners will be held on May 15, 2026. Six industry leaders will share practical insights on how construction companies facing labor shortages and rising costs can effectively adopt AI in marketing, sales, design and other operations.
Companies mentioned：新建ハウジング、BAA、SHO-SAN、平松建築株式会社、森大建地産株式会社、株式会社松尾設計室、株式会社リクルート住まいカンパニー、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude
Japan TCG Center has expanded its 3rd anniversary event, “JTCC 3rd Anniversary Grand Festival,” and launched “BUG QUEST,” a user-participation bug-reporting campaign, on May 7. The initiative aims to improve the service and deepen appreciation for users.
Synology has announced its AI-powered BC510 and TC510 cameras for smart surveillance. The new products combine advanced AI analytics, high-resolution video and outdoor durability, while enabling flexible integration with Synology’s ecosystem and third-party environments to meet a wide range of surveillance needs.
Companies mentioned：Synology
株式会社ナブアシスト will hold a free online seminar on May 19, 2026, aimed at addressing management challenges in the trucking industry. A consultant from 船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング will speak on profit-and-loss management, cost visibility, compliance, and examples of using data to negotiate freight rates and improve productivity.
Companies mentioned：株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング
BBC Studios and レゴランド®・ジャパン・リゾート will hold “Let’s Play with Bluey!,” a collaboration event featuring the popular animated series Bluey, from May 22 to Aug. 30, 2026. The expanded edition of last year’s popular event will feature LEGO® brick activities, a preview display of new products and photo spots.
Companies mentioned：BBC Studios、レゴランド®・ジャパン・リゾート、Ludo Studio、レゴグループ
QUICK is partnering with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to launch a U.S. stock corporate action information service for Japanese financial institutions in summer 2026. With data processing tailored to Japanese business practices, it aims to improve the efficiency of securities operations and enhance investor services.
Companies mentioned：Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)、日本経済新聞社グループ
Good Trip Express, operated by 日本空輸株式会社, has decided to continue selling summer tours on Spring Japan’s Narita–Hiroshima route. Travelers can enjoy a trip to Hiroshima featuring World Heritage sites and gourmet food, or a trip to the Tokyo metropolitan area with theme parks and shopping, at an affordable price with an LCC.
Companies mentioned：日本空輸株式会社、スプリング・ジャパン株式会社
株式会社Liberty announced that the second domestic location of YOMO®, a mugwort steam salon operated by 株式会社create, will open in Osaka’s Umeda-Nakazakicho area on June 5, 2026 (Fri.). In addition to traditional mugwort steaming, it features “edible mugwort steam,” with mugwort tea and cookies to promote wellness from within, offering a high-quality wellness experience in a short time.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Liberty、株式会社create、株式会社TENTIAL、株式会社大泉工場
Original玉島信用金庫は2026年5月9日に「あちてらす倉敷」でマルシェ「Mercado Rico」を開催します。岡山県下の全信用金庫が協力し、14店舗が出店。食を通じて地域の魅力を再発見し、コロナ禍で打撃を受けた飲食店を支援します。
Companies mentioned：玉島信用金庫、おかやま信用金庫、水島信用金庫、津山信用金庫、備北信用金庫、吉備信用金庫、備前日生信用金庫
Gunma Prefecture will hold “Local Mascot Carnival in Gunma 2026” at the Gunma Prefectural Government Office on Sept. 26 and 27, 2026. Last year’s popular event featured 120 mascots and drew more than 4万8千 visitors. This year’s program will feature samba-inspired staging themed around Gunma-chan’s new song, “Gunma-chan Ba!”
Companies mentioned：日本ご当地キャラクター協会、SONY Music (Japan)
The Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA) has released “Best Practices for Cryptoasset Staking Businesses,” aimed at improving the safety and transparency of the cryptoasset staking market and protecting users. The guidelines provide practical direction for businesses and promote the sound development of the industry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Omakase、株式会社 Next Finance Tech、株式会社オプテージ、コインチェック株式会社、有限責任監査法人トーマツ、Fintertech株式会社、創・佐藤法律事務所
PW (Proven Winners), an international plant brand, will hold the participatory “PW Green Session” at Gotanda JP Building on May 10, 2026. The event aims to share the joy of plants through a plant sale and talks by experts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハクサン、日本郵政不動産株式会社、株式会社星野リゾート
株式会社インフォザイン announced that 愛媛大学’s microcredential research group has adopted the Open Badge Factory digital badge issuance platform. This has launched a proof of concept for “low-stakes badges” that digitally certify grassroots community activities such as disaster preparedness drills and volunteering, confirming strong acceptance of digital credentials.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インフォザイン、愛媛大学、香川大学、特定非営利活動法人 U.grandma Japan
滝川株式会社’s gel nail brand LUCU GEL is introducing an oval brush designed for magnetic gel, along with 12 new magnetic gel colors. They will be sold first at Tokyo Nail Forum 2026, with general sales starting May 25.
Companies mentioned：滝川株式会社、NPO法人日本ネイリスト協会
Japan Hallmark will launch “Moomin valley’s day,” a new collection of 24 stationery and accessory items featuring Moomin designs that are easy for adults to use, on May 11, 2026. The designs evoke the world of Moominvalley, with flowers and outdoor themes, and will be available at specialty and mass-market retailers nationwide and through the official online store.
Companies mentioned：Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Gentosha Gold Online will hold a free online webinar on May 23, 2026, featuring Takashi Osada, a director of NBG, on “bar investment,” which offers the potential for an annual return of 40% even for those without food-service experience. The webinar will explain the full picture of the rapidly growing Museum of Sake franchise, driven by the popularity of Japanese whisky and the weak yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NBG、サントリー
Originalプロバスケットボールチーム「バンビシャス奈良」は、ジェイミン・ブレイクフィールド選手を含む6選手が5月7日15時にBリーグの自由交渉選手リストに公示されたことを発表しました。これは、契約更新の有無や選手側の希望、契約満了などにより、選手が他チームと交渉可能となることを意味します。
Companies mentioned：Bリーグ、Piratas de Vargas、Halifax Rainmen、Sioux Falls Skyforce、福島ファイヤーボンズ、秋田ノーザンハピネッツ、アースフレンズ東京Z、トライフープ岡山、ライジングゼファー福岡、アイシン アレイオンズ、AL-HALA MUHARRAQ、富山グラウジーズ、香川ファイブアローズ、SOLES DE SANTO DOMINGO、神戸ストークス、愛媛オレンジバイキングス、大阪エヴェッサ、島根スサノオマジック、佐賀バルーナーズ、ファイティングイーグルス名古屋、BK Khimik-OPZ Yuhzny、BC Kyiv-Basket、SC Prometey Kamianske、Antibes Sharks、KK Podgorica Bemax、金沢武士団
株式会社TOブックス announced that the novel and manga 『欠けた月のメルセデス』, which is in development for an anime adaptation, will be released simultaneously on July 15, 2026. Also set for release on the same day are the latest novel in Part 三 of the TV anime adaptation 『水属性の魔法使い』 and related merchandise, as well as the latest novel and related merchandise for 『淡海乃海 水面が揺れる時』.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TOブックス
TO Books, Inc. has announced a stage adaptation of 山吹あやめ’s light novel “The Suicidal Man’s Perfect Crime and the Rain Falling on the Room Before Seven.” 鈴木祐大 will star in the production, which will be staged at Yurakucho Asahi Hall in February 2027. The project is part of the company’s media-mix strategy.
タチバナE酒販 will begin selling its “Luxury Whisky Omikuji 125th Edition” on May 7. The whisky lottery has sold more than 55,000 tickets to date. Featuring Japanese whisky “Yamazaki 18 Years” and other hard-to-find labels, it offers 466 limited tickets for 3,980 yen (plus 990 yen shipping), bringing whisky fans “the ultimate luxurious thrill.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社アップライジング、サントリー
WED and MLism have teamed up to develop a custom OCR model specialized in receipt reading. Using the large volume of receipt data collected through WED’s “ONE” app, the collaboration is also helping improve the accuracy of the general-purpose model of MLism’s Japanese OCR engine “YomiToku.”
Companies mentioned：WED株式会社、株式会社MLism
The number of municipalities using “Condolence Procedures Navigator,” a website supporting post-death procedures provided by 鎌倉新書, Inc., has surpassed 200 nationwide. Since its launch in August 2023, the service has expanded to 40 prefectures across Japan, contributing to municipal digital transformation and improved convenience for residents.
ML Power, a subsidiary of Mizuho Leasing, has invested in the “Lake Biwa Battery Storage Project,” which 森トラスト is advancing in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture. The grid-scale battery storage project aims to secure power grid balancing capacity as the adoption of renewable energy expands.
Companies mentioned：みずほリース株式会社、エムエル・パワー株式会社、森トラスト株式会社
The matching app “with” will launch “with Sync Labo,” a new segment in which artists discuss their values, on FM802’s popular program “EVENING TAP” starting May 7, 2026. The first guests will be eill and Aile The Shota.
Companies mentioned：株式会社with、株式会社エニトグループ、FM802、株式会社Omiai
横浜エクセレンス has announced that its contract with professional basketball player カリム・エゼディン has ended. He has returned to his home country for injury treatment and will not attend the fan appreciation event on May 24.
Companies mentioned：横浜エクセレンス、CS Maristes、Paris Basketball、Dynamo Lebanon、Sagesse Al Hekmeh Beirut、Saint-Vallier Basket Drôme、株式会社横浜エクセレンス
Yurakucho Wine Club, operated by 株式会社ダイナック, will host the 3rd edition of its pairing buffet event featuring Mediterranean cuisine and wines selected by a sommelier on May 31, 2026. Guest sommelier 松田祐也 will explain the pairings of food and wine, and a wine sale will also be held.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイナック
Rakuten Card announced that, starting May 7, iPhone My Number Cards can be used for identity verification the first time users access the card number display service in the iOS version of the Rakuten Card app. This makes it easier and safer for users to complete identity verification.
Companies mentioned：Apple Inc.、アイホン株式会社、Cisco社
Original武蔵野美術大学美術館･図書館は、退任記念としてアニメーション作家・黒坂圭太教授の展覧会「森を見ずに木を見る」を開催します。アナログ描画を軸に独自の表現を追求してきた黒坂氏の創作の軌跡を、作品上映や原画・コンテなどの資料展示で紹介し、最新作の一部も公開されます。
Companies mentioned：武蔵野美術大学
The Saitama Prefectural Products and Tourism Association will hold the “Saitama Products Fair” at the JR Omiya Station West Exit event space from May 14 to 17, 2026. A total of 26 stores will take part, showcasing Saitama’s appeal through classics such as Goka-bo and Sayama tea, as well as craft goods.
Companies mentioned：繋果彩、大宮まるしぇ、東彰、ROSE LABO、紅葉屋本店、サン・フィールド、関根桐材店、マツザキ、紋蔵庵、鳩屋販売、スマイルサービス、レディオパワープロジェクト、田中帽子店、荻野商店、新井製菓、植竹製菓、Where’s The Bakery?、サイタマ酒販、横田酒造、フォレスト、大慶堂、村田屋、JCOMマーケティング、マルツ食品、くらづくり本舗、物産観光館そぴあ
Chubu International Logistics Expo INNOVATION EXPO 2027, one of Japan’s largest logistics exhibitions, will be held in Nagoya on April 22–23, 2027. It will showcase the latest technologies and services in manufacturing and logistics, contributing to solutions for Japan’s logistics challenges and stronger industrial competitiveness.
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人日本ロジスティクスシステム協会、一般社団法人日本能率協会、一般社団法人日本産業機械工業会、一般社団法人日本産業車両協会、一般社団法人日本パレット協会、一般社団法人日本運搬車両機器協会、一般社団法人日本物流システム機器協会
Kakao Games announced that it has added new content to the puzzle game “SMiniz,” which features SMエンタテインメント IP, including a lobby customization feature and an event commemorating NCT’s 10th debut anniversary. The additions give users a more personalized in-game experience and a wider variety of rewards.
Companies mentioned：SMエンタテインメント、Kakao Games Corp.、Kakao、Lionheart Studio、XLGAMES、Ocean Drive Studio、METABORA
Authense法律事務所 will make an archive of Vol.2, “Non-Disclosure Agreements,” from its “A Complete Guide to Contract Practice” webinar series available on May 12, 2026, following popular demand for the series held last year. The webinar will explain practical considerations and changes in the legal landscape surrounding non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), whose importance is growing with digitalization, and help minimize the risk of information leaks.
Companies mentioned：Authense法律事務所
DEA will exhibit alongside Growth Ring Grid at “Municipalities and Public Services Week 2026,” presenting solutions to advance digital transformation in government and regional revitalization through “PicTrée,” a civic-participation social contribution game, and “Local Secret Agent,” a regional revitalization platform.
Companies mentioned：Growth Ring Grid Pte. Ltd.
The Mt. Fuji and Alps Alliance (山梨中央銀行, 静岡銀行 and 八十二長野銀行) has launched a landing page for people considering moving to the 3 prefectures of Shizuoka, Yamanashi and Nagano. It offers information on jobs, housing and communities, providing one-stop support for relocation.
Companies mentioned：山梨中央銀行、静岡銀行、八十二長野銀行、株式会社みらいワークス
The “Relocation Support Loan” offered by 山梨中央銀行, 静岡銀行 and 八十二長野銀行, which form the “Mt. Fuji and Alps Alliance,” has surpassed 10 billion yen in total disbursements. Since launching in July 2025, the program has supported the relocation of more than 350 people and contributed to regional revitalization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社山梨中央銀行、株式会社静岡銀行、株式会社八十二長野銀行
Namiki-machi Coffee will begin serving its new early summer 2026 menu on May 12. Seasonal food and drinks, including shrimp and broad bean pasta, beef loin steak and blueberry pancakes, will be available for a limited time.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジョイフル
Original株式会社みらいワークスは、静岡銀行、山梨中央銀行、八十二長野銀行の「富士山・アルプス アライアンス」と連携し、静岡・山梨・長野エリアへの移住・定住を促進する特設求人サイトを公開しました。地方の人口減少と労働力不足の課題解決を目指し、地域経済の活性化に貢献します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社みらいワークス、富士山・アルプス アライアンス、株式会社静岡銀行、株式会社山梨中央銀行、株式会社八十二長野銀行、ふるさと回帰支援センター
Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of “A Boy Meets Girl Starting with a Contract,” an isekai adventure romantic comedy written by 深山鈴 and illustrated by 不文律, on May 7, 2026. A classic story unfolds, beginning with the encounter between a runaway enslaved Dark Elf girl and a young miner.
Companies mentioned：株式会社竹書房
Takeshobo will release Volume 1 of “Hair Root Reincarnation: A Corporate Wage Slave Uncle Saves a Hairless Otherworld,” a manga by かつらりっく, on May 7, 2026. Set in a hairless otherworld, this gag fantasy follows the battles and growth of a reincarnated corporate wage slave uncle as he fights to defeat the Demon King who steals hair roots.
Companies mentioned：株式会社竹書房
Fukuoka Bank has adopted LayerX’s AI platform “Ai Workforce,” marking the first such case at a regional bank. AI will streamline contract document management in structured finance, with an expected annual reduction of approximately 7,000 work hours. Led by younger employees, the initiative aims to improve work quality and shift toward strategic operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LayerX、株式会社福岡銀行
株式会社クラダシ has launched “Kuradashi Forecast,” a DX service for food manufacturers that helps prevent food loss before it occurs. Its proprietary AI-powered inventory stagnation prediction engine visualizes products that are sitting unsold and recommends optimal promotional actions, thereby curbing food loss at its source.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラダシ
“Family Album Mitene,” offered by MIXI, surpassed 30 million users worldwide on May 7, 2026. Since the service launched in 2015, it has been used by more than half of moms and dads in Japan, while new registrations overseas have grown to exceed those in Japan.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MIXI
New merchandise—including can badges, mini bromides, acrylic keychains and card-style acrylic stands—will go on sale from “Yan-senpai Can’t Live on Her Own,” currently serialized on Manga UP! Orders will be accepted on the online store THEキャラ from May 7 to May 21, 2026, with shipping scheduled from late June to early July.
Companies mentioned：SQUARE ENIX、株式会社コンテンツシード
“OUTDOOR COLLECTION,” showcasing urban outdoor style, will be held at “ONE FUKUOKA BLDG.,” operated by Nishi-Nippon Railroad. 9 outdoor brands will come together, with activities including a coffee tasting and a 10% cashback campaign.
Companies mentioned：Columbia、Cotopaxi、DESCENTE、GARMIN、KEEN、MAMMUT、PATRICK、Snow Peak、VICTORINOX、ocami coffee、with coffee、umi coffee、TAKIBIBA
株式会社リブレ released the June 2026 issue of its monthly comic magazine “Magazine Be-Boy” on May 7. “Silent Noise” by いちかわ壱先生 graces the cover, and the issue is packed with new series, the latest chapters of popular works and comic updates.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リブレ
WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO, created by ヨウジヤマモト, will release a new original collection made with lightweight decin fabric starting May 13. The collection features a matching jacket and cargo pants and will be available online, at directly managed stores and at Hankyu Men’s Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：ヨウジヤマモト
株式会社ネイキッド will hold the experiential event “TOKYO TOWER CITY LIGHT FANTASIA 2026 Summer” at the Tokyo Tower observatory from May 11 to September 6, 2026. Combining night views with projection mapping, the event will brighten summer nights with fantastical light displays themed around fireworks and fireflies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 TOKYO TOWER、NAKED, INC.
株式会社ケイブ announced that a collaboration event between the shooting game app “Gothic wa Mahou Otome” and the action game “Alice Gear Aegis,” featuring customizable weapons, will begin on May 13, 2026. Players can enjoy newly recorded voices, new illustrations and an original story. Login bonuses and a follow-and-repost campaign will also be held.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケイブ、ピラミッド、コロプラ
Originalイーユン・リーのノンフィクション『自然のものはただ育つ』が2026年ピューリッツァー賞〈回想録・自伝部門〉を受賞しました。10代の息子二人を自死で失った経験を綴った衝撃的な内容で、河出書房新社から日本語版が刊行されます。
Companies mentioned：Farrar, Straus and Giroux、河出書房新社、The Pulitzer Prizes
Club Tourism has teamed up with Honda Motor Co. to begin selling “Adult Social Studies Field Trip® in Oita,” a private sightseeing experience aboard a HondaJet. Limited to 8 participants, the special program includes a sightseeing flight, a pilot training experience and a hangar tour.
Companies mentioned：クラブツーリズム株式会社、本田技研工業株式会社
Original俳優のハドソン・ウィリアムズが2026年5月6日にニューヨークで開催されたメットガラにブルガリのハイジュエリーと「ビー・ゼロワン」サングラスを着用して登場しました。これはブルガリのブランド露出を高める重要なイベントです。
Companies mentioned：ブルガリ
自治体・公共Week実行委員会 will hold the “Local Government Infrastructure Maintenance and Aging Countermeasures Exhibition” at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13 to 15, 2026. The exhibition will bring together technologies, products and services for maintaining and renewing aging public infrastructure, providing local government officials with a venue to gather information and compare options to address their challenges.
Companies mentioned：自治体・公共Week実行委員会、RX Japan合同会社
As major earthquakes, including the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, strike one after another, about 50% of people said they prioritized earthquake resistance when buying or building a home, and about 66% said their awareness of earthquake resistance had changed after a major earthquake. However, fewer than half were familiar with “earthquake resistance grades,” and even fewer knew their own home’s grade, according to a joint survey by 日本住建株式会社 and NEXER.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、日本住建株式会社
AmiAmi, a major hobby retailer, has begun taking preorders for a 1/7-scale completed figure of “Fusaichi Pandora,” a character from the game “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby,” from ファット・カンパニー. The figure is scheduled for release in April 2027 and is priced at 27,800 yen (tax included).
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、ファット・カンパニー、Cygames, Inc.
Teppanyaki restaurant Keyaki at ホテルニューオータニ幕張 will offer 2 special courses featuring carefully selected ingredients from Chiba Prefecture from May 8 to July 31, 2026, in celebration of Chiba Prefectural Residents’ Day. Guests can enjoy a culinary experience that engages all 5 senses with the appeal of local ingredients.
Companies mentioned：ホテルニューオータニ幕張、永井商店
Gakken, part of Gakken Holdings, has begun taking advance orders for 2 titles in its drill series, “Photon Math Club Pass Drills,” the first books to turn the methods of Photon Math Club, a cram school specializing in junior high school entrance exams, into books. Designed for younger students, the drills build calculation and geometry skills. They are scheduled for release on July 2, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、株式会社フォトン算数クラブ
株式会社パートナーズ announced a new service, “MARKETING READY,” which will provide an autonomous environment for upstream marketing processes around summer 2026. Making full use of AI and LLMs, it autonomously handles tasks such as scenario generation, landing page creation and ad management to support companies’ marketing activities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社パートナーズ
Real estate crowdfunding service “T's Funding” launched the “T’s Funding T-38 Fund,” covering condominium units in Yokohama and Okinawa, and sold it out 2 days after subscriptions opened. The fund features diversified investment and a fixed 1-year operating period, and targets an expected annual yield of 4.50%. The operator, Tamaki Home, announced that it had built a robust portfolio combining Okinawa’s growth potential with Yokohama’s stability.
Personal gym “HaneGym Wakoshi” will open on May 1, 2026. To mark the opening, it is offering a campaign for 4 free training sessions, and will support clients in achieving their ideal physique with personalized training and nutrition guidance.
ABEMA announced that it will livestream the combat sports event “RIZIN.53,” taking place on May 10, 2026, on “ABEMA PPV.” It has also begun streaming “Rose Walk,” a talk show featuring RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara and fighter Koji, to build excitement for the event.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、RIZIN
EKAL has once again unveiled exclusive denim items in collaboration with Wrangler, following last year’s favorable reception. The 2 items—a light denim work shirt and light denim relaxed baggy pants—will be sold at EKAL retailers and URBAN RESEARCH ONLINE STORE.
Companies mentioned：EKAL、Wrangler、URBAN RESEARCH ONLINE STORE、ハドソン・オーバーオール社
The Turkish Airlines Open 2026, a men’s professional golf tournament hosted by Turkish Airlines, was held in Turkey, with Mikael Lindberg taking the title. The tournament provided an opportunity to foster international exchange through golf and showcase the appeal of Antalya to the world.
Companies mentioned：DPワールドツアー、トルコ・ゴルフ連盟、レグナム・ホテルズ、スポル・トト
Taiwanese dental DX platform “dentall” has established a Japanese subsidiary and begun offering services based on AI technology and cloud systems for dental care providers. With support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Kiraboshi Bank, it is building a business foundation in the Japanese market and held an opening event on March 4, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社きらぼし銀行、日本歯科通株式会社
objcts.io will release the new “Essential Canvas Hobo/Tote,” combining canvas and leather, on May 13, 2026. This premium, functional casual bag for spring and summer combines stylish design with comfort.
Companies mentioned：株式会社土屋鞄製造所、objcts.io
ワオ株式会社 has completely revamped its latest “Food Employee Benefits Landscape” following the increase in the tax-exempt meal subsidy limit to 7,500 yen per month in April 2026. It covers all 6 categories of employee cafeteria services suited to hybrid work and health-focused management, along with a curated selection of providers, helping companies address lunchtime challenges.
Companies mentioned：ワオ株式会社、Edenred、BONDISH、aim service、COMPASS Group、レパスト、Green House、ごちクルNow、タベレル、hOuR、おべんとね!っと、シャショクラブ、OFFICE DE YASAI、オフィスおかん、完全メシ、筋肉食堂Office、OFFICE ZENB、nosh、チケットレストラン、どこでも社食、まちなか社員食堂 GoSmart、miive、ファミマの自販機コンビニ、セブン自販機、Office Oasis、office glico、ボスマート、無人売店24
The conveyor-belt sushi chains にぎりの徳兵衛 and 海鮮アトム, operated by 株式会社アトム of the コロワイドグループ, will hold the limited-time “Striped Jack and Early Summer Refreshing Delights Festival” from May 12, 2026. The menu features 20 sushi and side dishes made with seasonal seafood, including striped jack, considered the finest of horse mackerel, and the rare “golden conger eel,” showcasing the flavors of early summer.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アトム、コロワイドグループ、にぎりの徳兵衛、海鮮アトム
Actress Anne Hathaway, a global ambassador for ブルガリ, appeared at BBC Radio 2 in London to promote the film The Devil Wears Prada 2, wearing ブルガリ items including Serpenti Viper eyewear. The event aimed to enhance ブルガリ’s brand image and promote its products.
Companies mentioned：ブルガリ
Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square will mark its 30th anniversary with a collaboration featuring Sanrio’s popular character Pompompurin, running from May 8 to June 6, 2026. The program will include limited-edition merchandise, giveaways, a stamp rally, photo spots and special stage events, aiming to attract visitors and enhance the customer experience.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンリオ
OriginalMarkefan株式会社は、BtoBマーケティング向けAIエージェント「marke.ai」の提供を開始しました。これは、専門人材不足や運用課題に直面するBtoBマーケティング現場の効率化と高度化をAIで支援するソリューションです。経験の浅い担当者でも高品質なマーケティング施策を実行できるようになり、組織全体の生産性向上に貢献します。
Daiwa House Industry will begin a nationwide rollout of “MOKURIE,” a wooden rental housing product based on its long-term environmental vision, on May 11, 2026. Through the use of locally sourced timber and ZEH-M compliance, it aims to create environmental, social and economic cycles and offer sustainable homes that nurture connections between forests and people.
Fukoku Co., Ltd. announced that its “vibration damping mechanism usable across a wide temperature range” has been selected for the JAXA Space Strategy Fund program. The technology will protect payloads aboard rockets and satellites from launch through lunar surface operations, contributing to stronger Japanese competitiveness in the space sector.
Companies mentioned：JAXA
WeaversJAPAN will exhibit its AI English conversation service “MAX AI” at EDIX Tokyo 2026. It will give practical demonstrations of the B2B solution, which supports both the improvement of Japanese employees’ English skills and job-related learning to help foreign workers adapt to their roles.
Companies mentioned：WeaversJAPAN
The Learning Innovation Grand Prix 2026, organized by the 一般社団法人ラーニングイノベーションコンソシアム, will be held for the 10th time. The event recognizes outstanding research from higher education institutions in educational technology and aims to promote its application in society. The first-round application deadline is May 14.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ラーニングイノベーションコンソシアム、教育システム情報学会、特定非営利活動法人デジタルラーニング・コンソーシアム、日本情報科教育学会、日本教育工学会、人工知能学会、情報処理学会CLE研究会、電子情報通信学会教育工学研究会、学習分析学会、ジンジャーアップ、アカデミックパス、デジタル・ナレッジ、東京リーガルマインド、WARK、イーラーニング、MBK Wellness
Hobby retailer あみあみ has begun accepting preorders for a 1/7-scale figure of the character Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou from the popular TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian. The figure is scheduled for release in February 2027, and preorders are now open.
Companies mentioned：あみあみ、大網株式会社、グッドスマイルアーツ上海、KADOKAWA
Jisoo appeared at the Met Gala in New York on May 4, 2026, wearing Dior makeup by PONY. This press release provides a detailed list of the Dior products she used.
Companies mentioned：Dior、PONY
セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on designing evaluation and compensation systems for employees assigned overseas on June 5, 2026. Aimed at small and midsize companies, it will introduce practical design points for simply organizing 3 areas—job grades, evaluations and compensation—and help companies build systems that prevent overseas assignments from becoming a career risk.
The 公益社団法人子どもの発達科学研究所 conducted a survey jointly with 浜松市 on the challenges and support needs of high-school-age youth, who are at risk of losing access to support after completing compulsory education. The survey is intended to provide foundational data for developing support systems in the future.
Companies mentioned：浜松市
Dior Maison presents the “Dioriviera” collection, reimagining Christian Dior’s passion for nature and art. The collection features tableware, garden furniture, glasses and more, offering a cheerful summer lifestyle.
Companies mentioned：マニュファクチュール デ エモー ドゥ ロンウィ
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン will hold THANKS LOVE MONTH 2026 from May 8 to June 21, 2026. Ahead of the event, it will run the interactive “A Flower Shop Where Flowers Bloom with ‘Thank You’” in Tokyo for a limited time, offering people an opportunity to express their gratitude.
Companies mentioned：ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ