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株式会社アクションラーニング has launched “Hineken’s Genba Tour,” a video series featuring on-site reports from listed companies by certified public accountant and YouTuber ひねけん, on its YouTube channel. The series aims to help individual investors gain a deeper understanding of what makes companies appealing and encourage long-term investment.
Companies mentioned：テスホールディングス
Eyelash perm and Parisienne specialist ケイトステージラッシュ名古屋金山店 in Nagoya’s Kanayama district will launch a new “Eyelash Perm + Eyebrow Wax Set” in May 2026. The set combines individual treatments for greater efficiency and offers a complete look.
Companies mentioned：KATE stage LASH、ホットペッパービューティー
TOブックス’s manga distribution site コロナEX is running a campaign offering more free chapters of “I’m a Villainous Mob Character in an Otome Game I Played to Death, but I Don’t Want to Be Condemned, So I’ll Live Honestly @COMIC” through May 24. The story follows a villainous character who uses modern business savvy and game knowledge to avoid a bad ending.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TOブックス
Native Camp Japanese has announced its instructor rankings for April 2026. Based on 3 indicators—ratings, number of reservations and number of lessons—you can choose the instructor best suited to you from a diverse group of specialists. A campaign offering a 7-day free trial and 1500 Taiwan dollars’ worth of coins is also underway.
An environmental campaign was held through a three-way partnership between BYD AUTO佐賀, 佐賀バルーナーズ and NPO法人唐津Farm&Food, raising a total of 117,531 yen from 1,029 people. The funds will go toward collecting and upcycling plastic waste from the coast of Karatsu.
Companies mentioned：BYD AUTO佐賀、佐賀バルーナーズ、NPO法人唐津Farm&Food、ヒューベストホールディング株式会社
Revopoint has unveiled the POP 4, a hybrid handheld 3D scanner equipped with VCSEL mode. The new technology enables fast, high-precision scanning outdoors and of large objects, streamlining 3D modeling across a range of industries.
Companies mentioned：Revopoint、NVIDIA
スペラボ新川崎店 will open on June 1, 2026. This indoor storage facility features the latest amenities, including contactless contracts, access in as little as 1 hour and dual security, and addresses urban storage needs as well as the vacant-home problem.
Companies mentioned：UKCorporation、アユカワTV
株式会社ウエニ貿易 will again release its popular protein collaboration with “Lipton” in limited quantities this year. The lineup features 3 tea flavors—lemon tea, milk tea and peach tea—as well as a limited-edition box set. It will be available at supermarkets and other retailers nationwide from May 24, 2025.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウエニ貿易、リプトン・ティーアンドインフュージョン・ジャパン・サービス株式会社、Lipton
French bag brand Hervé Chapelier has announced new colors for its limited-edition “2795GLO”—Noir (black) and Loutre (brown)—to mark its 50th anniversary in 2026. Crafted with the skill of experienced artisans and premium GP material, the new bags will be available through the official online store and select locations.
Companies mentioned：Hervé Chapelier、株式会社サニーサイドアップ
横浜開港資料館 and 横浜都市発展記念館 will hold the special exhibition “Traveling Through Bakumatsu-Era Yokohama in Maps” starting July 18, 2026. A wide variety of maps will show the city’s rapid transformation after Perry’s arrival and explore the roots of Yokohama as it was 160 years ago.
Companies mentioned：横浜開港資料館、横浜都市発展記念館、公益財団法人横浜市ふるさと歴史財団
Manga distribution service まんが王国 will hold a public recording of the radio program “まんが王国 presents 世界はまんがで出来ている！” on June 11, 2026, to mark its 20th anniversary. 狩野英孝 and 倉持由香 will host, with a special guest also appearing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビーグリー、TOKYO FM
マーティ株式会社 has announced that Arisa Hashimoto (first soloist) and Rafael Urazov (principal) from カザフ国立オペラバレエ劇場 will perform at the “Ballet Ensemble Gala 2026, Kansai performance.” Both are accomplished dancers with international careers, raising anticipation for the performance.
Companies mentioned：マーティ株式会社、カザフ国立オペラバレエ劇場
To mark Nagano Prefecture’s 150th anniversary, 休暇村乗鞍高原 has launched an event featuring a tasting flight of locally produced wines and local cuisine. Guests can choose 3 wines to compare from a selection of 15 varieties sourced from wineries within 150 km of the Norikura Highlands.
Companies mentioned：休暇村乗鞍高原、安曇野ワイナリー、五一ワイン、たかやしろファーム
To mark its 55th anniversary, Apa Group has announced its new medium-term 5-year plan, “AIM5-Ⅱ,” following consolidated sales of 266.7 billion yen and ordinary profit of 99.6 billion yen. The plan focuses on strengthening its hotel platform business, expanding its domestic hotel business and strategically developing overseas operations, with the aim of establishing a sustainable management foundation.
To mark its 55th anniversary, Apa Group has erected a monument in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, where it was founded in 1971 as 信金開発株式会社. The company has built Japan’s largest hotel network and aims to reach 100,000 rooms in Japan under its new medium-term plan, “AIM5-Ⅱ.”
Companies mentioned：信金開発株式会社
“Studio Ghibli Masterpieces Concert vol.2,” featuring saxophone quartet “Adam,” which has about 40 million total YouTube views, will be held in Kawasaki on July 20, 2026. The event includes free invitations for those aged 18 and under, giving people of all ages a chance to enjoy live performances of Ghibli classics.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Asterism、ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ
母の日.me has announced its “Mother’s Day Gifts: Top 15 Best-Selling Social Gifts (E-Gifts),” reflecting the latest trends in the social-gifting market, which is accelerating with 楽天市場’s full-scale entry. The report points to a structural shift in gift-buying behavior from “last-minute rush” to “real time.”
Companies mentioned：母の日.me、楽天、楽天市場、Groov(株)、父の日.jp
ClimB Production has launched an advertising campaign for a job-placement service that supports people who want to work while continuing their streaming activities, featuring VTubers. In cooperation with 株式会社ジオエージェント, it aims to ease streamers’ career concerns by introducing them to jobs that allow side work.
Companies mentioned：ClimB Production、株式会社ジオエージェント
Kanetetsu Delica Foods will run a campaign to sell 10% more of its popular “Crispy Burdock” product for a limited time, from May 1 to 31, to mark “Burdock Day” on May 10. The company celebrated its 100th anniversary in business this March and is focused on making safe, reliable products and developing highly distinctive offerings.
Companies mentioned：カネテツデリカフーズ株式会社
渡辺車輌工業株式会社 announced that it will release “3D Akuden: 1A Series,” a 3D acrylic model of Kintetsu’s new 1A series train, on May 10. The product features precise details and the fun of assembly, and is suitable for everyone from children to adults.
Companies mentioned：近畿日本鉄道、渡辺車輌工業株式会社、JR東海、京阪、奈良交通（株）
The patisserie Antenor will open a limited-time shop inside JR Omiya Station at “ecute Omiya” starting May 17. To mark the opening, it will offer limited-edition éclairs and its popular “Roule Bonheur,” bringing customers its carefully crafted Western-style confections.
Original演歌歌手の田川寿美がデビュー35周年を記念し、生誕55周年の仮面ライダーシリーズとのコラボ曲「仮面ライダー音頭」を歌唱。2026年6月3日発売の東映特撮音頭集に収録され、夏の盆踊りを盛り上げます。
Companies mentioned：石森プロ、東映、テレビ朝日、日本コロムビア
Originalムーンムーン株式会社が運営する「マットレスおたく」は、マットレスから敷布団へ切り替えた181名を対象とした調査を実施。約4割が睡眠の質向上を実感し、スペース有効活用や衛生面が敷布団選択の主な理由であることが判明した。
Companies mentioned：ムーンムーン株式会社
KATE stage LASH Ichinomiya will begin offering a new “Eyelash Perm + Eyebrow Wax Set” menu on May 1, 2026, allowing customers to get an eyelash perm and eyebrow wax in a single appointment. The service will improve treatment efficiency and help customers create a cohesive look, meeting the needs of women in their 20s and 30s.
Companies mentioned：KATE stage LASH ケイトステージラッシュ、ホットペッパービューティー
Hyotan Onsen, a hot spring facility in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, is selling undiluted hot spring multi-use passes to local residents at a special price of 1,000 yen for a limited 3 days, in gratitude for more than 100 years in business. The campaign aims to shift the facility’s focus from tourists to the local community.
株式会社ドリームプランニング announced survey results on what to look for when choosing a company to sell a property that cannot be rebuilt. Among respondents, 41.9% said they placed the greatest importance on a company clearly explaining the basis for its appraisal price, highlighting a tendency to seek price transparency and confidence in the valuation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームプランニング、負動産買取センター
Personal training gym YUMO marked its 5th anniversary in Tsukishima, with more than 500 members served in total and an average retention rate of about 96% across all locations. The gym has grown roots in the community through one-on-one coaching and pricing designed to make it easy to keep coming, and is currently running a 5th-anniversary campaign.
Taiwan’s stock market has fluctuated near record highs, with attention this week focused on the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April and MSCI’s semiannual index review. Analysts say the long-term outlook remains optimistic, although uncertainty has increased in the short term.
Companies mentioned：MSCI、Apple、Qualcomm
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim posted “Happy Mother’s Day” messages to all mothers on Facebook. They emphasized gratitude to mothers and the importance of expressing appreciation for their everyday love.
Passengers and crew have begun disembarking on Tenerife in Spain from the Hondius, a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros is personally overseeing the evacuation, and 3 people have already died.
Companies mentioned：オーシャンワイド・エクスペディションズ
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed an opposition-proposed special bill on military procurement, but items including drones were excluded. The Executive Yuan said it is conducting a comprehensive review of a separate special bill on drones and will continue efforts to strengthen defense capabilities.
Taiwan’s financial holding companies have entered their annual shareholder meeting season, with particular attention on the board election at 國票金 (Grand Bills Finance) and the battle for control. Major financial holding companies will hold shareholder meetings on June 12 and 18, and 富邦金 and 玉山金 will also hold board elections.
Companies mentioned：國票金、永豐金、富邦金、國泰金、中信金、元大金、台新新光金、凱基金、玉山金、兆豐金、第一金、合庫金、一銀、台企銀、合庫銀、元大證券、三商壽
Israel has carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah has attacked northern Israel with drones, escalating clashes between the sides. Despite a 3-week ceasefire agreement, the fighting has continued and there have been casualties.
A high-temperature advisory has been issued for southern Taiwan, where temperatures are expected to exceed 36 degrees Celsius. Weather expert Wu Der-rong predicted that a new front will approach from May 12, making weather in Taiwan unstable. Localized rain is expected through the weekend.
US Secretary of State Rubio met with Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister, Mohammed, to discuss regional security in the Middle East and progress in peace talks. As Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a peace proposal, Qatar’s role as a key mediator in the Gulf region was highlighted.
Taiwanese director Tsao Shih-han’s feature film 南方時光 screened at the Paris Taiwan Film Festival. Addressing authority and freedom, the film confronts intergenerational fear through scenes of corporal punishment in the past and expresses a hope that Taiwanese people will establish their identities in freedom.
Companies mentioned：文化部
Taiwan’s men’s team lost to Japan in the semifinals of the World Team Table Tennis Championships. Although it fell short of the gold medal, it won bronze, tying the best result in the team’s history.
Companies mentioned：国際卓球総会 (ITTF)
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have eased amid the U.S.-Iran war, with Qatari liquefied natural gas carriers permitted to pass, signaling signs of de-escalation. All sides are calling for the war to end swiftly before Trump’s visit to China, while energy markets remain volatile.
Companies mentioned：倫敦證券交易所集團 (LSEG)
Taiwan’s amended special defense bill was approved by the Legislative Yuan, but its budget was reduced, with the United States calling this a concession to China. Other stories included Poland receiving a major defense loan from the EU, the opening of Taiwan’s Danjiang Bridge, health insurance financing problems, US-Iran tensions, UK local elections, support for victims of marital violence in Taiwan, suspected covert filming at medical facilities, and Taiwan weather forecasts.
Companies mentioned：中央社、光澤醫美診所、聖宜診所、愛爾麗
OriginalNBA東区準決勝で、クリーブランド・キャバリアーズがデトロイト・ピストンズに116対109で勝利し、シリーズ成績を1勝2敗とした。ドノバン・ミッチェルが35得点、ジェームズ・ハーデンが終盤に重要な得点を決め、チームを勝利に導いた。
Companies mentioned：クリーブランド・キャバリアーズ、デトロイト・ピストンズ、多倫多暴龍 (Toronto Raptors)
Ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, Taiwan’s representative to the United States, Yu Da-lei, emphasized that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait benefit all parties, including the United States, China, Taiwan and Japan. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening Taiwan’s defenses and purchasing weapons from the United States.
Companies mentioned：福斯新聞 (Fox News)、中央社
Taiwanese director Chen Yung-ching’s first experimental feature film, 女孩白日夢, has been well received at the Paris Taiwan Film Festival, and distribution in France has also been confirmed. Shot on an iPhone, the film questions social values through a nonlinear narrative and humorous perspective, resonating especially with young people.
Companies mentioned：Contrejour