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The mental health awareness event M.O.F.U. will return to Tokyo on May 31, 2026. Experts from Japan and the United States will promote mental well-being through art and hip-hop therapy.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人メンタルヘルス環境向上プロジェクト、Heartfulness Association、Doctor in da House、まどかプロジェクト、アップコンセプト
新富町 in Miyazaki Prefecture will hold the “Spring Shintomi Art Festival” on May 16, 2026, celebrating the reopening of its cultural center and the 10th anniversary of the facility's opening. Morning drama star Akari Takaishi will take part in a discussion.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人こゆ地域づくり推進機構、新富町
The Kamakura fish shop サカナヤマルカマ will team up with a century-old natural wine specialty store on May 31 for the 第二 edition of its “Fish Dishes × Natural Wine” social event. The event aims to revitalize the Kita-Kamakura shopping street and offer guests fresh fish delivered directly from the source paired with wine.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人鎌倉さかなの協同販売所、鈴木屋酒店
German Bionic's powered exoskeletons are now at STATION Ai in Nagoya, where visitors can try the equipment in person through a partnership with SoftBank, with applications in logistics and manufacturing.
Companies mentioned：Advanced Bionic Systems GmbH、German Bionic、ソフトバンク株式会社、STATION Ai株式会社
合同会社REALVE will hold the VALORANT community event “MIX-OFF THE FINAL,” hosted by its talent Reoponnu, in Sasazuka, Tokyo, on May 22, 2026. The 2 teams that advance through the online qualifiers will face off in person, offering a new esports experience that combines online and offline play.
Companies mentioned：Riot Games、合同会社REALVE
Awa Jutaku, based in Minamiboso, will hold a unique internship in summer 2026 that includes a SUP experience. The initiative is part of the company's recruitment efforts to help students develop an attachment to the region as well as their work, and to introduce them to working in rural areas.
Companies mentioned：安房住宅株式会社
Nihon Keisoku announced that former Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Yada Wakako became an advisor on May 1, 2026, to strengthen its working environment and management foundations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本計測、パナソニック株式会社、矢田わか子政策研究所
Original交通經濟研究所於2026年5月12日發售《運輸與經濟》5月號，以「思考擁擠」為專題，深入探討鐵路、巴士及機場等設施的擁擠現況與應對策略。
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人 交通経済研究所、小田急電鉄、東京地下鉄（東京メトロ）、あいの風とやま鉄道、鉄道総合技術研究所、高速バスマーケティング研究所、JAL航空みらいラボ、トラフィックブレイン、JPモルガン証券
Ibaraki IT company Yudom introduced generative AI consulting at a travel agency, successfully cutting laborious reconciliation work from several hours to 2 minutes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユードム、アーストラベル水戸株式会社
To celebrate the Nihonkai Shimbun’s 50th anniversary, writer 新川帆立’s new serialized novel “Wheat Does Not Wither” launched on May 12, 2026. Set at Tottori University’s Arid Land Research Center, it tells the story of researchers’ efforts to develop drought-resistant wheat.
Companies mentioned：株式会社新日本海新聞社、鳥取大学乾燥地研究センター
韓国文化体育観光部 and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) will hold “2026 Series on Board: Tokyo” in Tokyo from May 19 to 21, 2026. The event is a B2B program that promotes global business partnerships in the Japanese and South Korean broadcasting and video sectors, connecting Korean production companies with buyers from around the world.
Companies mentioned：韓国文化体育観光部、韓国コンテンツ振興院 (KOCCA)、KBS Media、AK Entertainment、WHYNOT MEDIA、Barunson C&C、IMAGINUS、EO Content Group、Mr. Romance、KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION、ASTORY、BEENCENT
黃波戶溫泉度假村 悠久之季 in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture, completed the second phase of renovations in April 2026, adding 三 guest rooms with dedicated yoga and meditation spaces, as well as a private barrel sauna.
Companies mentioned：有限会社アイ・エフ・シー
Digital stamp rally system “furari” announced its 2025 awards, with the “Gifu Morning Stamp Rally,” which promotes local breakfast culture, taking the top prize for its outstanding contributions to regional revitalization and health promotion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワンズ、ねんりんピック2025岐阜実行委員会、サンケイスポーツ、小湊鐵道、いすみ鉄道
The “2026 Caribbean and Latin American Street Festival” will be held at Sumida Park in Tokyo on May 30 and 31, offering experiences featuring music, dance, authentic cuisine and art from Caribbean and Latin American countries.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウエストサバンナストリート、カリブ・ラテンアメリカストリート執行委員会、日本ラテンアメリカ友好協会
A DataHax survey found that although 74% of users still use cash at parking lots, more than 80% support mobile payments. Use of AI camera parking lots has topped 60%, and more than half of users recognize the advantages of barrier-free access and high security.
Companies mentioned：DataHax株式会社
Ryoka Wada, an employee of Shiga-based construction company Sawamura, won the top prize at the “2026 Local Rookie Awards” for outstanding contributions to regional revitalization and recruitment outreach, showcasing a new approach to addressing population decline.
Companies mentioned：株式会社澤村、株式会社ROIL、株式会社パンクチュアル
株式会社immedio and 株式会社インティメート・マージャー will co-host a webinar on AI inside sales on May 21, 2026. They will discuss a new approach that uses demographic data to deliver attentive hospitality without relying on phone calls and improve the rate of converting leads into business meetings.
Companies mentioned：株式会社immedio、株式会社インティメート・マージャー
Famione updated and released the April 2026 edition of its “List of Corporate Certification Programs,” compiling the latest certification standards from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for free download by companies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファミワン、厚生労働省、経済産業省
株式会社メルサ released the book “Making the Final Destination of Management a Happy One” on April 30, 2026. It proposes a new model in which people with M&A experience support owners of small and medium-sized businesses without successors as they make decisions about M&A. The book is part of the “Project to Develop Professionals for Promoting Sound M&A.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社メルサ、Amazon
ヴィーナストラベル has begun selling the “Yamaguchi Drive Pack” for departures from July to September 2026. The value package combines a ferry trip on 阪九フェリー with a stay at ルートイン山口湯田温泉, and visits to tourist attractions across Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：阪九フェリー、ルートイン山口湯田温泉、ヴィーナストラベル
Linux Foundation Japan has launched its annual MEGA MAY sale, offering discounts of up to 65% on certification exams and courses to help engineers strengthen their cloud-native technology skills in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：The Linux Foundation Japan、The Linux Foundation Education
In response to “May sickness” and the stresses of a new life that commonly arise after Golden Week, Oizumi Purells recommends its “MyLOHAS” gut health products to help maintain immunity and physical and mental well-being.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オーイズミピュアルズ
Original合同会社Hoshikaru調查顯示，逾5成玩偶愛好者在意他人視線，期望餐廳及飯店能明確標示是否允許玩偶拍照。
Companies mentioned：合同会社Hoshikaru
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Companies mentioned：一般財団法人草月会
Original株式会社ALUHAは2026年5月に、ICP設計から始めるABMセミナー「デジタルと連動したABMアプローチ手法」を開催します。本セミナーは、技術系BtoB商材を扱う製造業・IT企業のマーケティング担当者向けで、ABMの具体的な手法とAI時代の購買プロセス変化への対応を解説します。
株式会社三栄 began selling SAN-EI comics’ “ドカベン” volumes 9 and 10 at bookstores nationwide on May 11, 2026. The reissue of the classic baseball manga features newly scanned original artwork and restores the page layout from the beginning of its serialization. It also includes comments from Sadaharu Oh.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三栄、水島プロダクション、福岡ソフトバンクホークス
阪九フェリー has begun selling “A Culinary Journey Through Kyushu” packages for departures from July to September 2026. Travelers take a ferry from Osaka’s Izumiotsu Port or Kobe’s Rokko Island Port to Kyushu’s hot spring resorts, where they can enjoy luxurious meals and accommodation at carefully selected hotels.
Companies mentioned：阪九フェリー、ヴィーナストラベル、グローカルホテル糸島、おにやまホテル、豊泉荘、caffelひなのさと、野蒜山荘、灯りの宿 燈月、湯布院かほりの郷はな村、阿蘇プラザホテル、瀬の本高原ホテル、杖立温泉ひぜんや、清流山水花あゆの里、嬉野観光ホテル大正屋、旗松亭、にっしょうかん新館 梅松鶴、稲佐山観光ホテル、ホテル西の雅 常盤
カイテク株式会社 will launch “カイテクドクター,” a spot-work recruitment platform for doctors, on May 12, 2026. The service aims to reduce recruitment costs and the risk of mismatches for medical institutions while supporting flexible working arrangements for doctors.
Companies mentioned：カイテク株式会社、日本医師会、四病院団体協議会
社会保険労務士法人みらいパートナーズ will hold a free online seminar on May 27 to prepare for the era of a 1,500-yen minimum wage. The seminar will explain how to make use of subsidies and rethink approaches to weather the wave of wage increases, and is aimed at business owners and human resources and labor affairs staff.
John Masters Organics will release “M&Cピュリファイングクレンザー ミント,” a summer-limited oil cleansing gel scented with mint and citrus, in limited quantities on May 14, 2026. Formulated with more than 96% beauty ingredients and plant extracts that help firm the skin, it cares for summer skin and promotes a radiant complexion.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社route-D、旭ファイバーグラス株式会社
Cooking researcher Bellissimo held an event in Omotesando to discuss how the tourism and food service industries can combine the efficiency of robots with the “human value” of foreign talent to elevate Japan’s traditional culture of hospitality amid the challenges of a declining birthrate and an aging population.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビリオネア、Ono Consulting
Loohcs志塾 Sendai Campus will hold “Free One-on-One Guidance” for high school students and applicants considering Tohoku University’s comprehensive selection (AO admissions). Current Tohoku University student instructors will provide individual guidance and reproducible preparation strategies based on past admissions results.
Companies mentioned：Loohcs株式会社、Loohcs志塾
株式会社ツクリエ to Participate in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 as a Silver Sponsor, Promoting Content Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Education and Japan-Taiwan Startup Ecosystem Collaboration, and Sign an MOU with Taiwan’s Startup Terrace.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ツクリエ、一般社団法人Startup Lady協会、株式会社TOKYO EPIC、株式会社ビジュアルボイス、EF Polymer株式会社、Taiwan Startup Terrace、Turing Drive、株式会社マクニカ
Original日本印象管理士協会とSUIT SELECTが共同で、ビジネスシーンで信頼感を与える「白Tシャツ」を開発しました。この製品のリリースを記念し、2026年5月から8月にかけて名古屋、横浜、東京で体験型イベント「白T会議」を開催します。
Companies mentioned：（一社）日本印象管理士協会、株式会社コナカ、SUIT SELECT、DIFFERENCE
工場改善サービス株式会社 will hold a seminar on “Factory Management Techniques That Help People Grow,” led by a former Toyota Motor engineer, in the Tokai and Kanto regions from June to August 2026. Aimed at manufacturing executives and factory managers, it will share practical methods for escaping the red and building self-motivated organizations.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車株式会社、工場改善サービス株式会社、豊橋商工会議所、小牧商工会議所、東愛知新聞社、産業貿易センター
株式会社 Ufas has launched the beta version of “Easy Creative,” an AI-powered automatic generation feature that helps Rakuten Marketplace sellers quickly create a complete set of images for a single-page product detail page.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーファス
Wearable robotics startup INOMER announced that it has signed an agreement with Toyota Motor and Fujita Health University. The partnership aims to develop a next-generation walking rehabilitation system that combines Toyota’s Welwalk system with INOMER’s robotics technology to replicate physical therapists’ expertise.
Companies mentioned：株式会社INOMER、トヨタ自動車株式会社、藤田医科大学
Aoyama Planning Arts Co., Ltd.’s AI platform “AI Reborn” was featured in The Wall Street Journal and introduced as a “second brain.” It is a new management infrastructure that supports executives’ decision-making and integrates company know-how that has traditionally depended on specific individuals, using AI.
Companies mentioned：The Wall Street Journal
Patentfield株式会社 will exhibit at “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 NAGOYA,” held from June 17 to 19, 2026, presenting its AI-powered patent search and analysis platform “Patentfield” and its generative AI research and analysis option “Patentfield AIR,” among other offerings. The company is promoting greater efficiency in patent research and analysis through AI.
Companies mentioned：Patentfield株式会社
東建コーポレーション, a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed company, has introduced a “work experience video” service to address early employee departures caused by information gaps in sales job postings and improve the accuracy of job matching.
Companies mentioned：株式会社体験入社、東建コーポレーション株式会社
Robotics startup Thinker will showcase its “Think Hand F” robotic hand at the Kansai robotics exhibition. Using sensing technology to mimic the exploratory “feeling” movements of a human hand, it automatically adjusts and completes challenging gear-assembly tasks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Thinker
Vacation Co., Ltd. announced that it will open a long-term pop-up store on the 7th floor of Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store starting May 13, 2026, featuring organic cotton swaddles from France’s Atelier Choux and fine children’s clothing from Spanish royal purveyor Martin Aranda.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バケーション、株式会社三越伊勢丹、Atelier Choux、Martin Aranda
Mapry announced that its domestically developed laser drone “mapryM4” has demonstrated its ability to capture high-precision 3D point-cloud data in compliance with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s construction quality management guidelines (within ±50mm). The use of the Helmert transformation meets the stringent accuracy standards and security requirements for public works, supporting its use in surveying and civil engineering sites.
The tourism area assessment tool “D-NEXT,” promoted by the Japan Tourism Agency, was used in the 鹿角市 Tourism Promotion Plan (FY Reiwa 8 to FY Reiwa 12). It analyzed the current state and challenges of tourism in 鹿角市 and will serve as a foundational analysis for future tourism policies.
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人日本観光振興協会、鹿角市、NextFactor社、Destinations International
OriginalSBI 集團旗下 FOLIO 提供投資建議的 AI 基金「ROBOPRO」純資產總額於 5 月 11 日正式突破 4,000 億日圓。
Companies mentioned：株式会社FOLIOホールディングス、株式会社FOLIO、SBIグループ、SBI岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社、株式会社SBI證券、株式会社愛媛銀行、株式会社足利銀行、三井住友DSアセットマネジメント株式会社、AlpacaTech株式会社
Takano Fruit Parlour will offer a limited-time parfait made with Japanese mangoes at all its locations to mark “Miyazaki Mango Day” on May 25. The mango dessert is characterized by its luscious sweetness and smooth texture.
Nagoya Zokei University will hold an open campus at its Meijo Park Campus on May 30, 2026. A wide range of programs, including individual consultations, exhibitions of student work, workshops and entrance exam information sessions, will be available for high school students, prospective applicants and junior high school students. Advance reservations are required.
Iizuna Town will invite companies from outside the town to take part in an agricultural support program from May 13 to 15 to address the labor shortage among farmers and promote health-focused management. Company employees will contribute to the local community through farm work, which is also expected to help reduce stress.
Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社 (ＪＲ東日本)、順天堂大学、daywork (デイワーク)
ELECOM and CULUMU will hold a webinar on May 26 to share the development process and design insights behind their first inclusive design product, a power bank with tactile battery-level indicators.
Companies mentioned：エレコム株式会社、株式会社STYZ、CULUMU
CHIKYU Co., Ltd. will participate in the “2027 Randoseru Festival” at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, showcasing about 30 functional backpacks featuring NASA cushioning technology, including new models and a charity collaboration series with WWF.
Companies mentioned：CHIKYU株式会社、鞄工房山本
on the bakery has launched the “Croissant Exhibition Lead Generation Package,” combining LED booth décor with an online capsule-toy experience to help companies improve their visibility at trade shows and generate more leads.
Companies mentioned：株式会社on the bakery
Suntory has upgraded its Natural Mineral Water Kiritto Kajitsu in orange and mango flavor. Shingo Katori stars in the new TV commercial, and the product will go on sale nationwide from May 12.
Companies mentioned：サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社
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Companies mentioned：TAC株式会社
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Companies mentioned：株式会社スマレジュ、ポーターズ株式会社、株式会社Plus Synergy、株式会社パンハウス
An exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of the TV anime “Detective Conan” is now open in Sapporo. The event features displays of behind-the-scenes production materials and memorable scenes, as well as limited-edition merchandise, making it a major event for longtime fans and anime fans alike.
Companies mentioned：札幌テレビ放送株式会社、札幌市、札幌市教育委員会、『放送30周年記念TVアニメ「名探偵コナン」展』製作委員会、サッポロファクトリー、STVラジオ、小学館、読売テレビ、TMS
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Companies mentioned：白牡丹酒造株式会社、白牡丹株式会社、株式会社イワタ木工
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイケン、産経新聞社
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Companies mentioned：株式会社LIFE
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社温泉道場、埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ、福島レッドホープス、株式会社SHIN LOCAL、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと
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Companies mentioned：マルマテクニカ株式会社、エピロックジャパン株式会社、エピロック社
The “Kids English Theatre 2026” project has launched in Chofu, combining English-language theater and digital art. Led by professionals, children will co-create an immersive stage performance.
Companies mentioned：合同会社Logicca、Eigo-A-GoGo (EAGG)、劇団バナナ、みんぐるりんご
株式会社AI光 has officially launched OVERSEE CLEARLY, designed specifically to determine chemical regulatory requirements, with efficiency improved by 95%.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AI光、二吉產業株式会社
General Incorporated Association Spice has launched the “Connecting Food Pantry” project in Chiba City, providing free food support once a month to young people living alone at “Chiba Youth Center PRISM” as they face financial hardship amid rising prices.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Spice
Inventit will take part in the 17th EDIX Tokyo education expo in May 2026 and hold several special seminars on education DX, generative AI and information security.
Companies mentioned：インヴェンティット株式会社、RX Japan株式会社
Shimamura will hold its “Big Lifestyle Support Festival” from May 13, featuring daily special offers and collaboration products made with the high-performance “FIBER DRY” material. The retailer will also run a campaign for app members and give away gift certificates on X.
Shimamura will once again release bedding and area rugs from the “Super COOL” series of its CLOSSHI PREMIUM private brand. Improvements to the texture and breathability, along with contact-cooling and sustained-cooling functions, support comfortable summer sleep and everyday living. The products also help with heatstroke prevention and energy conservation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社しまむら
Shinya Koso Co., Ltd. has released “Even After a Late Meal: Digest and Feel Light,” a new product developed under the supervision of a medical doctor and formulated with its proprietary “live enzymes” and patented gluten-degrading lactic acid bacteria. It offers a new health habit tailored to modern eating patterns.
Certified NPO Edge will hold a free online information session on May 30, 2026, to help participants understand the learning characteristics behind reading and writing difficulties (dyslexia). The course is specialized e-learning that includes reading and writing support in Japanese and English, offering knowledge and practical approaches for people providing support.
TAIZAN unveiled cosmic bonsai art at an international film festival, combining “regenerative bonsai” with “meteorites” to showcase its distinctive “wabi-sabi luxury” aesthetic.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TAIZAN、株式会社KEYENCE、M&Aキャピタルパートナーズ
A PERE survey found that the most important factor in preventing veterinary nurses from leaving their jobs is not pay, but support and management from supervisors and veterinarians.
Companies mentioned：株式会社PERE
Kyoto Cheesecake Museum began selling “The Ultimate! Cheese × Cream Soda?” on May 1. The novel drink is based on mascarpone ice cream and can be customized with a variety of cheeses and fruits. An eat-in space has also opened on the 2nd floor, where customers can customize cheesecakes as well.
リベロジック has released the Chrome extension A11y Navigation Auditor to help developers quickly check and visualize website accessibility structures and compliance with WCAG guidelines.
Companies mentioned：リベロジック株式会社
株式会社OurStory has launched PREVIO, a personal career AI platform that uses patented AI technology to proactively explore the market and provide business professionals with tailored job recommendations and the reasons behind them.
Companies mentioned：株式会社OurStory
Adsec helped a long-term care provider bring in 16 Bangladeshi care workers, whose exceptional warmth and zero turnover led to an additional 30 hires.
Companies mentioned：アドセック株式会社、株式会社アズパートナーズ
KINNOE, a specialty shop for fermentable dietary fiber, will hold the “KINNOE518 Festival” at HOME/WORK VILLAGE from May 16 to June 14, 2026, in celebration of Fermentable Dietary Fiber Promotion Day on May 18. The event will promote knowledge of fermentable dietary fiber and gut health through a school-lunch-style mini-lesson, a stamp rally and collaborative menu items.
Companies mentioned：KINNOE、HOME/WORK VILLAGE、一般社団法人発酵性食物繊維普及プロジェクト
Digital learning platform Kahoot! has partnered with Universal Music Japan’s UM English Lab. to create interactive English-learning materials using Western pop music, reducing teachers’ lesson-preparation burden and boosting student interest.
Companies mentioned：Kahoot! AS、ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社
J.League player 下澤悠太 has become a partnership partner for the English-learning app “Supiful” and will share his learning journey to overcome communication barriers on social media.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ProFan、株式会社プログリット
Original熊本不動產公司「Good Bye Buy」針對日本每年約 7.6 萬人孤獨死的現狀，推出事故物件專業收購服務「Okiyome 不動產」，透過清掃與再生協助家屬解決房產處置難題。
Companies mentioned：株式会社グッドバイバイ、みらいコンシェルジュホールディングス
株式会社Quantec has announced PICTURA, a “process-first” laser marker that addresses the challenges of conventional large-area processing. It consolidates processes and reduces takt time on manufacturing floors, enabling multipurpose processing in addition to laser marking.
BtoB AI Workers has launched “Enterprise Sales Master,” a hands-on support service offering assistance from ABM strategy design through execution. It helps companies win business in the enterprise market through content marketing and relationship-map visualization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BtoB AI Workers、株式会社BtoBの職人、楽天ペイメント、株式会社SIGQ、株式会社ADVANCE
Miyagi’s Falò Brewing and Sailor's Grave Brewing of Australia have released “Biru Shiso Lemon Gose,” a collaborative beer combining shiso, lemon and sea salt. It will be available in limited quantities starting May 11.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファロ、Falò Brewing、Sailor's Grave Brewing
株式会社クライム has begun offering the new “Automated HA Failover” feature in Japan through integration with Scality and Veeam. The feature is expected to strengthen data protection and improve business continuity by automatically maintaining access to backup data during system failures or cyberattacks.
Companies mentioned：Scality、Veeam Software
The third “Cleanliness No. 1 Grand Prix 2026” will be held in Saitama City on May 29. Aiming to overturn the cleaning industry’s negative “3K” image, the event will showcase professional pride through skills competitions and AI report analysis.
Companies mentioned：株式会社たてものサービス、株式会社テイクス
SangsangJapan will begin taking orders in Japan for the 2026 BTS issue of Rolling Stone Korea on May 12. The issue features articles, visuals and interviews on BTS, which resumed activities in March 2026, and includes official merchandise.
Companies mentioned：ING KOREA Co., Ltd.
Bluefield Energy is providing Hokuriku Electric Power with the “BF Cloud” system, digitizing and centralizing complex corporate PPA settlement operations to support the expansion of its renewable energy business.
Companies mentioned：Bluefield Energy株式会社、北陸電力株式会社
NodeX will hold a report-back event on its participation in IIW in Tokyo on May 14, sharing device identification technology (NHI) for the AI and IoT era and discussing how to combine decentralized identifiers (DID) with existing PKI frameworks.
Companies mentioned：NodeX株式会社、Venture Café Tokyo、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、一般社団法人OpenIDファウンデーションジャパン
Ehime’s Mizuguchi Shuzo won 6th place in the “Best Brewery” category at the Kura Master 2026 sake competition in France. All 6 of its entries won gold, showcasing its top-tier brewing expertise.
Companies mentioned：水口酒造株式会社
The University of Tokyo and the Toyota Mobility Foundation have launched the fifth Good Life on Earth program, recruiting young people passionate about and full of ideas for the planet’s future. The program provides mentorship and research and development funding.
Companies mentioned：東京大学 One Earth Guardians育成機構、一般財団法人トヨタ・モビリティ基金
The Saka-mono Teppen Marche will be held in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 23, 2026. 11 local businesses will offer limited-edition dishes featuring the branded Hakone Seiroku Mishima vegetables, showcasing the region’s food and agriculture. Held alongside the Mishima Flower Town Fair, the event aims to revitalize the area.
Companies mentioned：ＪＡふじ伊豆
ニュートンワークス株式会社 has released MOR 2025.1, the latest version of its proprietary NewtonSuite-MOR program, which reduces the stiffness matrix of FEM models. The update strengthens integration between 3DFEM and 1DCAE, providing strong support for front-loading and optimization in manufacturing design and development.
Introducing the new book “After Losing My Life and Company, I Built a Workplace with Outstanding Job Satisfaction,” which describes how Media Brain achieved zero turnover through reforms including a 3-day workweek.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイヤモンド社、株式会社メディアブレイン
The cosmetics science journal Cosmetic Science will go digital and become a monthly publication on June 15, 2026, while launching two-way integration with Cosmetic-Info.jp, Japan’s largest cosmetics ingredient database.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソフィアリンクス
NPO法人リバリューライフ will hold a screening in Kawagoe on July 25, 2026, of the documentary “Do We Need a Reason to Live? What the Tsukui Yamayuri Incident Asked of Us…” Marking 10 years since the Tsukui Yamayuri Garden incident, the event will provide a space for discussion on the question of “the meaning of life for people with disabilities.” Director 澤則雄 will also attend for a talk and discussion.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人リバリューライフ、津久井やまゆり園事件を映画化する制作集団、共同テレビ、社会評論社、アリス館、Vi-bo
Japanese restaurant Icchou and yakiniku restaurant Manya will begin offering 4 early-summer-only Japanese-style desserts made with ハーゲンダッツ Green Tea at all locations on May 11, 2026. The two companies, both connected to Gunma Prefecture, have developed the menu by drawing on their ties to the region.
Companies mentioned：ハーゲンダッツ
2ndTable株式会社 has opened a Saitama Omiya branch in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, and will strengthen its community-based catering service to meet growing demand for parties in the area.
Willof-Partner, which provides referral recruitment support, has adopted the And L Work health support service to reduce the time employees raising children spend seeking medical care and ease the burden on colleagues covering for them.
Companies mentioned：アンドエル株式会社、株式会社ウィルオブ・パートナー
The kimono rental service “Rental Costume My Select” surveyed 100 women in their 30s to 50s. The findings showed that when choosing a kimono, people tend to prioritize not only price but also the overall impression and how it looks in photos, highlighting consumers’ desire to balance practicality and appearance.
Companies mentioned：Freeasy
F.D.C. Co., Ltd. has released a major update to “つながる家づくり plantable,” a communications app for homebuilders. The update enhances sharing features for floor plans and large video files and expands supported file formats, with the aim of improving efficiency in the housing industry and eliminating “I said, you said” disputes through intuitive operation.
THA will hold an online seminar on June 5, sharing hands-on experience with AI that helped small and midsize housing businesses save 2,247 hours a year without IT specialists.
Companies mentioned：株式会社THA、アイニコグループ株式会社