【長崎県波佐見町】Donations totaled 3.27 million yen, up 144% year on year; “GenchiⓇ” used at the Hasami Pottery Festival venue.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社スチームシップ、長崎県波佐見町
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Exhibiting at the 6th Local Government DX Expo, part of Local Government and Public Week 2026
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Companies mentioned：岩崎電気株式会社
【Survey on Father’s Day Gifts】About 70% would be happy to receive practical car accessories or gadgets! Which car accessories are likely to be appreciated?
Original調查顯示約 7 成車主樂於收到實用汽車用品作為父親節禮物，尤以 60 歲以上族群高達 9 成最感興趣。
Companies mentioned：ユニオンエタニティ株式会社
From “wagashi you can’t buy” to “wagashi people love”
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Companies mentioned：栄光堂ホールディングス株式会社、御菓子つちや
Original【ココイチ】「肉塊総選挙」で1位に輝いたメニューが復活！「ホロ肉ドカンと豪快カレー」を5月15日より店舗・数量限定で再販
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Companies mentioned：株式会社壱番屋、カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋
Certified rent guarantee company L’s Support surpasses 10,000 registrations for its LINE mini app for tenants
Original租金保證公司 L's Support 宣佈其承租人專用 LINE Mini App 註冊用戶突破 1 萬人，提供線上轉帳登記與繳費查詢，有效提升繳費便利性並減輕管理端負擔。
Companies mentioned：エルズサポート株式会社、ホームネットグループ
An AI-era diagnostic experience! Organization-type diagnostic tool Barusoku now available to the public
Agentum has launched Barusoku, an AI organization diagnostic service that analyzes 16 organizational types and predicts potential breakdown patterns, offering tailored avoidance strategies and AI-powered advice on how to navigate workplace relationships.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Agentum
Survey released on new students’ use of communication tools
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Companies mentioned：学校法人片柳学園、東京工科大学、日本工学院
Survey conducted on consumers’ everyday lives and in-game advertising
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Companies mentioned：株式会社博報堂ＤＹホールディングス、株式会社ARROVA、株式会社マクロミル、エム・アール・エス広告調査、Roblox、Fortnite、VRChat
Legendary assassins become block figures. The first SAKAMOTO DAYS × Mitacle Block collaboration adds 4 characters to the lineup: Taro Sakamoto, Shin Asakura, Lu Shaotang, and Nagumo
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Companies mentioned：株式会社G-ant、株式会社トムス・エンタテインメント、集英社
Delivering custom matching and sharing apps faster than ever
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Companies mentioned：株式会社パートナーズ
Dates and visual design announced for “APK PUBLIC Vol.2,” the second installment of TODA BUILDING’s public art program
Toda Corporation announced that TODA BUILDING’s art program “APK PUBLIC Vol.2” will begin in June 2026 and run for 548 days. Curated by Tomoko Yabumae, with visual design by Natsuko Yoneyama, the program will feature works by three emerging artists.
Companies mentioned：戸田建設株式会社
Nurses get “5 more days off” than the average across all industries, yet still feel short of time off… The reason: a cycle of single days off, a new survey finds
A new survey found that although nurses in Japan get more annual leave than the all-industry average, 56% have fewer than 2 periods of consecutive days off per month—a “single-day-off cycle” that leaves them using their time off just to recover.
Companies mentioned：セカンドラボ株式会社、厚生労働省、日本看護協会
The Blu-ray of the film “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-” goes on sale May 13! Details also announced for an Animate-exclusive set featuring items with illustrations from the theater visitor bonus
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Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社アニメイト
Booost launches a world-first automated integration model with “AIST-IDEA” as its first calculation partner
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Companies mentioned：Booost株式会社、国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所、株式会社AIST Solutions
Subsidy roundup: If you run a store in Kyoto City, a range of “streetscape investment” grants are available—even outside traditional industries
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Companies mentioned：株式会社Franca AI
(May 20) Itanji CEO Nagashima and So, a professor at 麗澤大学 and director of its AI and Business Research Center, to hold a discussion at the “Real Estate DX EXPO”
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：イタンジ株式会社、麗澤大学
Global sports brand 361° to open its second store in Japan, “361° SPORTS LaLaport Nagoya Minato AQULS”
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェリービーンズグループ、株式会社361 Sports Japan
BUZZ, a rental studio chain with more than 84 locations nationwide, to hold a special “KAITA from RHT.” workshop on May 21 to celebrate the opening of BUZZ Nagoya Main Store
To celebrate the opening of its Nagoya flagship studio, nationwide rental studio chain BUZZ will invite world-class dancer KAITA to hold a free, limited-access workshop on May 21, fostering local street dance culture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BUZZ GROUP、DANCE HOLIC
Monster rock band Aerosmith teams up with MASTERMIND WORLD for a special piece collection, on sale at ZOZOVILLA from May 15
Legendary rock band Aerosmith and fashion brand MASTERMIND WORLD collaborate on a collection of 9 styles, including T-shirts and caps, launching May 15 at ZOZOVILLA and MASTERMIND TOKYO.
Companies mentioned：Aerosmith、MASTERMIND WORLD、ZOZOVILLA、MASTERMIND TOKYO
株式会社ヤマタネ, a comprehensive service provider built around 4 businesses—logistics, food, information, and real estate—adopts next-generation AI cloud editor LAWGUE
Yamatane, a comprehensive service provider, has adopted FRAIM’s AI-powered cloud document workspace LAWGUE to improve the efficiency of creating and managing documents such as contracts and regulations. This will enable the company to focus resources across the organization on higher ... value-added work.
Companies mentioned：FRAIM株式会社、株式会社ヤマタネ
Launch of a new consulting service that begins with a company’s vision for where it wants to be in 10 years
Centered on interviews with business owners, the service turns companies’ visions for 十 years in the future into stories and provides end-to-end consulting support, from strategy development through execution.
Companies mentioned：いとう戦略ライティング事務所
Original単身世帯・子どものいない夫婦312名に調査!「お隣さんだったら嬉しい有名人ランキング」第1位はマツコ・デラックスさん
A survey in Japan of single people and couples without children found that Matsuko Deluxe was chosen as the ideal neighbor, while also highlighting widespread concern about sorting belongings after death.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人いきいきライフ協会大宮中央
NYX Co., Ltd. recognized as a “Premier” Store Promotion Partner for fiscal 2026 in the “LINE Yahoo Partner Program”
NYX Co., Ltd. has been recognized as a “Premier” Store Promotion Partner for fiscal 2026 in the “LINE Yahoo Partner Program.” The program evaluates partners specializing in supporting the implementation of LINE Yahoo’s marketing solutions.
Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社
[Eliminating pickpocketing and theft in Japan] No one but you can open it! Unlocks in 1 second with fingerprint recognition! Jewelry designer’s next-generation security bag “Secretta” available for a limited-time advance sale on Makuake through 5/30
Jewelry retailer OUT OF BOX has launched “Secretta,” a secure anti-theft bag with fingerprint recognition, combining 1-second unlocking technology with jewelry-inspired design. It is now available for a limited-time advance sale on Makuake.
Companies mentioned：株式会社OUT OF BOX、Makuake
[2026 survey] Around 70% of companies have not checked whether they appear in generative AI search results
A 2026 survey found that around 70% of companies have not checked how they appear in generative AI search results, mainly due to a shortage of specialized staff. The market is currently in an education phase.
Companies mentioned：株式会社火燵
“Kobo” and Omio, one of the world’s largest travel platforms, launch API integration
Kobo Co., Ltd. has launched API integration with Omio, one of the world’s largest travel platforms. This will enable inventory from the high-speed bus booking site “発車オ～ライネット,” operated by Kobo, to be sold globally through Omio, with the aim of improving convenience for international visitors to Japan and revitalizing regional tourism.
Companies mentioned：Omio Group(GoEuro Corp.)
[Measures for extreme heat] New-generation backpack-style air-cooled garment “COOLER MASTER,” which lowers body temperature with cool air and cooling technology, to launch May 15
Japan’s Mecha Link has launched the next-generation backpack-style air-cooled garment “COOLER MASTER.” Combining a cooling unit with airflow technology, it can lower temperatures by up to 14 degrees compared with the ambient temperature, offering an effective heat countermeasure for outdoor workers and leisure activities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メカリンク
The 30 minutes I spend “knitting” while thinking of my beloved dog or cat become my mindfulness practice. Pet collar DIY kit “Only Wan,” delivering not an object but “the joy of time spent creating,” now rolling out in earnest.
Pet brand “Only Wan” has launched a DIY kit for handmade paracord collars, offering “the happiness of making something by hand” and a mindful experience that lets owners easily create a special gift for their beloved pets.
Companies mentioned：Only Wan
Design firm launches general sales of “EG BOX,” a telework booth in the industry’s lowest price range
株式会社engine began accepting general orders for “EG BOX,” a private telework booth that combines stylish design with soundproofing, on April 15, 2026. It is available from ¥790,000, excluding tax, placing it among the lowest-priced options in the industry, and features a design that blends into a variety of spaces.
Companies mentioned：株式会社engine
[Survey findings] Use of medical tape: 1 in 4 people have used it for 5 years or more. The “value of design” also matters to the quality of life of long-term users
A 2026 survey found that 23.1% of medical tape users had used it for more than 5 years. The survey noted that, in addition to functions such as allergy prevention, well-designed products can significantly improve long-term users’ psychological QOL. Demand for design among users who secure medical devices reached 40.6%.
Companies mentioned：Merry Care Shop、アイブリッジ株式会社、株式会社オライリー・ジャパン、新潟医療福祉大学
“Sterling Squad,” which provides professional-level running coaching, joins Nagano City’s “Future Discovery Project” to support sports experiences and growth for elementary and junior high school students
Professional-level running coaching service “Sterling Squad” has joined Nagano City’s “Future Discovery Project,” enabling elementary and junior high school students in the city to receive top-level coaching using digital points. The initiative supports children’s sports experiences and growth.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BUENO sports
Flowers bloom from equations: “Algorithmic Garden” mathematics art exhibition to be held in Ginza
The art exhibition “Algorithmic Garden,” which uses mathematics and algorithms to create flower-like shapes, will be held in Ginza. Around 10 works by SPIRA SUURA will be exhibited, and admission is free.
Companies mentioned：RubyMagic株式会社
WABIMA bonsai-inspired home fragrance diffuser, rooted in Japanese aesthetics, launches
株式会社ナンモク has launched “WABIMA,” a home fragrance inspired by the aesthetics of Japanese bonsai, and will release “Japanese white pine” in its online shop on May 12, 2026. With the calming character of a tree and a delicate scent, the product brings a welcome sense of space to modern interiors.
In-house knowledge AI “ものしりAI” launches — Simply upload internal documents to create a company-specific knowledge AI, accessible anytime through the LINE Official Account
Corporate knowledge-base AI “Monoshiri AI” has officially launched. Users can create a dedicated AI by uploading PDF or Office documents, with support for LINE and the MCP protocol and no limit on the number of users.
Companies mentioned：ものしりAI
A5 wagyu × sukiyaki × an immersive experience: “The world’s most luxurious wagyu udon” arrives in Ginza
株式会社ドラマティック will open a new restaurant, “麺屋いしヰ 銀座店,” in Ginza on May 24, 2026. It will serve an experiential udon dish combining A5-grade wagyu and sukiyaki, offering a new dining experience primarily for international visitors to Japan.
Corporate “Physical AI Seminar” now available — Udemy course offered free to the first 100 registrants to mark the launch
The Digital Information Strategy Office has launched a corporate “Physical AI” seminar that provides a systematic explanation of embodied intelligence promoted by NVIDIA, and is offering a limited number of free Udemy course passes.
Companies mentioned：デジタル情報戦略室株式会社、NVIDIA、アクセンチュア株式会社
Supporting U.S. expansion for Japanese healthcare startups in partnership with Kicker Ventures, Mayo Clinic Platform and others
Kicker Ventures announced a partnership with JETRO and Mayo Clinic to advance the fiscal 2026 J-StarX program, supporting Japanese medical technology and digital health startups seeking to enter the U.S. market through expert strategic guidance and clinical connections.
Companies mentioned：Kicker Management Company, LLC、日本貿易振興機構（JETRO）、Mayo Clinic Platform、Mayo Clinic Berg Innovation Exchange
Beyond furniture manufacturing: MASTERWAL launches full-scale spatial design and production business
AKASE GROUP’s furniture brand “MASTERWAL” has fully launched “MASTERWAL SPACE PRODUCE & DESIGN,” a spatial design and production business for hotels and commercial facilities. Drawing on its perspective as a furniture maker, it aims to maximize the experiential value of entire spaces and evolve into a lifestyle company.
Companies mentioned：AKASE GROUP株式会社、MASTERWAL
Original【進路指導の実態調査】データ活用済みは8割超も「質」には課題感。現在の体制で不足している要素1位は「生徒と向き合う時間」
A survey found that more than 八成 of teachers already use data in career guidance, but face challenges with its “quality.” The biggest shortfall is time to spend with students.
Companies mentioned：システックITソリューション株式会社
UNIDO, UNDP and 田川産業株式会社 partner to advance sustainable reconstruction solutions in Ukraine
UNIDO, UNDP and Japanese company 田川産業株式会社 signed a memorandum of understanding to use the patented “LIMIX” technology to turn Ukraine’s postwar waste into low-carbon building materials, promoting green industrial recovery and a circular economy.
Companies mentioned：国連工業開発機関（UNIDO）、国連開発計画（UNDP）、田川産業株式会社
株式会社ヨセミテ raises approximately 1.5 billion yen in funding
株式会社ヨセミテ has raised approximately 1.5 billion yen from 4 companies, including B Dash Ventures. The funding will accelerate the development of a platform through M&A in the commerce and lifestyle sectors and contribute to addressing the social issue of business succession.
Companies mentioned：B Dash Ventures、Dual Bridge Capital、BRICKS FUND TOKYO、三菱地所、Value Chain Innovation Fund、Spiral Innovation Partners
[Algae control for ponds] Long-lasting algae prevention with a simple application. Slow-release algaecide is safe for use in ponds with fish.
新日本化成 has launched “Aqua Guard Gel Type,” a long-lasting algaecide that uses natural slow-release technology to control algae for 3 to 6 months with a single application. It contains no chlorine and is safe for fish.
Companies mentioned：新日本化成株式会社
AI ad optimization tool “Cascade” now supports AI generation of UGC videos, apparel try-on UGC videos and product motion videos. AI generation of try-on UGC videos is a first in Japan for an ad campaign optimization platform, according to the company’s own research.
Cascade introduces AI generation features that automatically create UGC ad short videos and Japan’s first apparel try-on UGC videos, simplifying creative production and improving ad delivery efficiency.
Companies mentioned：Cascade株式会社
“Can I do it even if I have no sense of design!?” Survey of 100 women earning income through work-from-home jobs with no prior experience using Canva and web skills
A survey by Ms.Academy found that 100 women working from home used Canva to boost their career value, with 56% of respondents successfully raising their rates per project. The findings show that practical design skills can help even non-designers escape the cycle of low pay.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ms.Academy
[Household Budgeting Survey] Among those who have kept it up for more than 1 year, 42.2% prefer apps — “categorizing expenses” is the No. 1 source of stress at 41.7%; a “simple design” is the best choice
Original調查顯示家計簿長期使用者中「App派」佔42.2%為主流，但超過4成使用者認為細節分類負擔沉重，市場對簡約記帳軟體需求日益增長。
Companies mentioned：株式会社NilCraft
株式会社NEXA to exhibit at “Eight EXPO 2026 Summer” | Demo of AI sales role-play service “ジシュトレAI”
株式会社NEXA will exhibit at “Eight EXPO 2026 Summer,” taking place on June 3 and 4, 2026, and demonstrate its AI sales role-play service “ジシュトレAI.” Visitors who reserve a booth visit and exchange digital business cards will receive a venue-wide voucher worth 2,000 yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXA、Sansan株式会社、キーエンス
NordicNinja joins seed round for Swedish AI startup Redpine as lead investor
Original日系創投 NordicNinja 領投瑞典 AI 新創 Redpine 680 萬歐元種子輪，旨在建立 AI 代理專用的非公開優質數據存取平台。
Companies mentioned：NordicNinja VC Limited、Redpine、Luminar Ventures、node.vc、Spotify、AsedaSciences、Copyright Clearance Center、Chegg
“Wicked: For Good” to be available for digital purchase first! Experience that moving story at home!
NBCUniversal announced that the musical film “Wicked: For Good” will be available for digital purchase starting May 13, followed by rentals from June 10, letting fans experience the final chapter of the Oz saga at home.
Companies mentioned：NBCUniversal Media LLC.、Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
“Hakone Gora KAIKA” opens reservations today — Hakone Gora TEN evolves into a new brand pursuing essential “recovery”
The Hakone Gora hotel brand has been renamed from “TEN” to “KAIKA (開花),” embracing the concept of “sukiya resilience” and a focus on restoring mind and body. Reservations have opened today for stays beginning with its first opening in summer 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファンドクラウドホールディングス、株式会社ファンドディベロップ
Original【高3生対象】部活引退からの大逆転！115項目の独自指標で「合格力」を可視化し、総合型選抜の遅れを3日間で取り戻す「夏期特訓合宿2026」を8月に開催
Original個別指導塾 Pronoia 將於 2026 年 8 月舉辦為期 3 天的「綜合型選拔夏季特訓營」，利用獨家「Pronoia 115」指標將合格力可視化，助高三生短期衝刺逆轉勝。
Companies mentioned：合同会社Yellow Frontier、個別指導塾 Pronoia
Original「肌荒れはスキンケアだけでは不十分？」皮膚科医の約9割が“腸内環境”を重視
A survey of dermatologists found that about 九-tenths believe gut health is closely linked to skin problems, and recommend paying attention to gluten intake and internal care.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブライトブロッサム
[塩チーズ 背徳の芋けんぴ ‐國黄‐], created by the creator behind Japan’s top roasted sweet potato shop, gets a packaging refresh
株式会社IGAFOODS has revamped the packaging design for its popular product “塩チーズ 背徳の芋けんぴ ‐國黄‐.” The design has shifted from a Japanese-inspired look to a visual style that combines a handcrafted feel with a sense of luxury, conveying the product’s flavor more intuitively and strengthening the brand’s value.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IGAFOODS
[Expanding salon availability] Popular hair salon “FILMS” begins carrying “TRIII” on Rakuten Ichiba
Popular hair salon “FILMS” has begun carrying the haircare brand “TRIII” on Rakuten Ichiba. This meets demand from consumers seeking salon-quality care at home and strengthens trust in products selected by professionals.
Companies mentioned：FILMS、株式会社トリー、apish mo.no、Lond、sand beauty square
Candy Stripper and mimi décor take limited preorders for 2 distinctive ruruko dolls. Orders close May 26
Fashion doll ruruko is accepting limited preorders for 2 collaboration models with popular brand “Candy Stripper” and doll-clothing designer ryoko (mimi décor). Orders are being accepted by Hobby Japan through May 26, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Candy Stripper、mimi décor、株式会社ペットワークス、株式会社ホビージャパン
Original【pas de calais】5月29日、京都髙島屋店が拡張リニューアルオープン！京都の染め文化とブランドの世界観が融合した限定手描きバッグを発売
Originalファッションブランド「pas de calais」が2026年5月29日に京都髙島屋店を拡張リニューアルオープンします。京都のテキスタイルデザイナー朱音氏とのコラボによる限定手描きバッグを発売し、京都の染め文化とブランドの世界観を融合させた特別な空間を提供します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギャラリー・ド・ポップ、京都髙島屋
LiMiNAL begins training people to embed dialogue in organizations — applications open for the “Integrator Training Course (1st cohort),” starting in July
LiMiNAL will launch its first “Integrator Training Course” in July 2026, aiming to develop people who can foster deep dialogue within organizations and draw out employees’ honest views to meet the decision-making needs of the AI era.
Companies mentioned：LiMiNALコンサルティング株式会社
Preventing hand irritation for frontline workers! Production of the sold-out bestseller is being significantly expanded. “Giga Selection Skin Protectant Cream Giga Protect” to go back on sale following popular demand!
Originalユニソル宣佈「Giga Protect 皮膚保護霜」因熱銷完售，將於5月中旬大幅增產並重啟販售，解決製造現場工人的手部粗糙與污垢問題，相關優惠活動也將同步延長。
Companies mentioned：ユニソル株式会社
[Carries 300kg; handles narrow aisles] ASPINA to exhibit domestically made AMR at “ROBOT TECHNOLOGY JAPAN 2026”
ASPINA (Shinano Kenshi) will take part in the 2026 Japan Robot Technology Exhibition, showcasing a domestically made autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that can carry 300kg and travel through aisles as narrow as 80cm.
Companies mentioned：シナノケンシ株式会社、株式会社ユーエイ、株式会社ニュースダイジェスト社
Turning champagne into an “experiential offering” — advance rollout of Champagne Doll begins
NINA'S合同会社 launched an advance rollout plan for “Champagne Doll,” a luxury presentation service that decorates champagne bottles with haute couture dresses, on May 11, 2026. Aimed at nightclubs and high-end restaurants, the service seeks to create memorable experiences and encourage social media sharing, boosting sales and VIP customer satisfaction.
Integration begins between “モタクル,” an integrated motorcycle sales and maintenance management system, and “e-JIBAI,” a shared platform service for compulsory automobile liability insurance
Ribon Enterprise began data integration in March 2026 between “モタクル,” a system for motorcycle shops, and “e-JIBAI,” NRI’s compulsory automobile liability insurance service. This will significantly reduce the burden of insurance procedures for motorcycle shops and promote digitalization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社野村総合研究所 (NRI)
AI to manage hotel back-office operations on an outsourced basis — AI-managed BPO service “Delta AI Ops” launches
DELTA HQ PTE. LTD. has launched “Delta AI Ops,” an AI-managed BPO service for hotels and accommodation facilities. The service handles back-office operations for an industry facing severe labor shortages through a hybrid team of AI and specialized operators, helping staff focus on hospitality.
Companies mentioned：楽天トラベル、Booking.com、Expedia、Airbnb、帝国データバンク、厚生労働省
“A model home open to the community,” Renka wins both the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award and the Good Design Award 2025
Fukuoka architecture firm raumus renovated a 70-year-old rice mill into a model home for “連家,” winning the 2025 Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award and the Good Design Award. The site has been transformed into a regional cultural hub combining housing and community space.
Companies mentioned：raumus、株式会社古賀組、アサクラノート、一般社団法人 既存建築物再築機構、公益財団法人 日本デザイン振興会
[Early-summer special] Choose what’s “most delicious right now” — Mask Melon Fair features melons sourced according to their condition on the day
Originalフルーツデザート専門店「フルーツベル」「マルトメ・ザ・ジューサリー・パフェテリア」を展開するフルーツベル株式会社が、2026年5月13日より旬のマスクメロンを使用した「メロンフェア」を期間限定で開催します。市場で厳選したメロンを贅沢に使用したパフェやクレープを、プレミアムとカジュアルの2ラインで提供し、作りたての美味しさを追求します。
【SHOHEI x EDWIN】“Zen is Punk” unveiled: selvedge denim crafted with Kyoto persimmon tannin dyeing and sashiko stitching. May 11-27, RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK THE [ ] STORE
Austrian-Japanese fusion brand SHOHEI has teamed up with EDWIN on the “Zen is Punk” project, using Kyoto persimmon tannin dyeing and sashiko stitching. A pop-up store will open at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya starting May 11.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SHOHEI COLLECTION、株式会社エドウイン、Teenage Brewing
【New service for the aesthetic medicine industry】“CLINIC COMPASS,” comprehensive support to serve as a “guiding compass” for aesthetic clinic management, launches
Clinicare and LiberateBeauty have launched “CLINIC COMPASS,” offering dual support through data analysis and improvements to on-site operations to help aesthetic clinics optimize overall management efficiency, from customer acquisition to closing deals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LiberateBeauty、クリニケア株式会社
Original神奈川県の地域特化型・貸切バス手配サービス『ロコバス県央』5月よりサービス提供開始、横浜の反響受けエリア拡大
株式会社三浦観光バス launched “Locobus Ken-o,” a Kanagawa regional charter bus booking service, in the prefecture’s Ken-o area in May 2026. Building on the success of “Locobus Yokohama,” the company aims to expand the service across Kanagawa Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三浦観光バス
96% say “a place to learn is needed”: In response to feedback from gifted families, the Gifted Support Center gets fully underway—an exchange event on May 31 and an online seminar also planned
NPO法人Future Education Support has officially launched the Gifted Support Center to meet the needs of gifted families, and will hold an exchange event on May 31.
Companies mentioned：NPO法人Future Education Support
“Expanded Imaginary Number Theory” officially published in the international academic repository Zenodo — a new ontological framework describing existence as Z = D + iD
株式会社il founder Yuma Suguri has officially published a paper on “Expanded Imaginary Number Theory” on Zenodo, proposing the ontological framework Z = D + iD.
Companies mentioned：株式会社il、虚次元法人 ï.inc、CERN（欧州合同原子核研究機関）
Demonstrating its potential as “infrastructure on wheels”: 株式会社ナッツ, one of Japan’s largest campervan manufacturers, reports on its mobile support efforts following the earthquake in northern Cebu
Original日本最大露營車製造商 Nuts RV 報告為期半年的菲律賓宿霧北部地震支援活動，利用露營車的機動性提供物資、醫療及校舍重建，展現「移動基礎設施」的救災潛力。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナッツ、セブポートセンターロータリークラブ
株式会社Next IWATE opens the “Sanriku Miyako Office (Digital and DX Co-Creation Center)”
株式会社Next IWATE opened the “Sanriku Miyako Office (Digital and DX Co-Creation Center)” on May 11, 2026, under a cooperation agreement with 宮古市. The center aims to contribute to the sustainable development of the local community by supporting businesses in the Sanriku region, developing human resources, promoting digitalization and DX, and fostering industry-academia-government collaboration.
Companies mentioned：宮古市
Preparing for the first 48 hours after an information leak—a free practical FAQ covering reporting, notification and decisions on public disclosure
Sankunet has published a free practical FAQ on initial response to information leaks, reporting to the Personal Information Protection Commission, notifying affected individuals and deciding whether to make a public announcement. It is designed to prevent mistakes in urgent decision-making and delays in response, and can be used by companies of any size.
Bringing AI and DX to labor and social security attorney offices—through the introduction of “Yohakuru,” シンカ社会保険労務士法人 cut subsidy-checking work by 80% and document preparation procedures by more than 50%
An AI service for labor and social security attorney offices from Lean Stack helped a firm reduce subsidy-checking work by 80% and streamline its processes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Lean Stack、シンカ社会保険労務士法人
A pledge to become a trusted 100-year company: Executive training puts harassment prevention and information security into practice
ティーコム株式会社 held training on harassment prevention and information security governance for all executives on April 18, 2026. The training aimed to fulfill the company’s responsibilities by promoting awareness and behavioral change among management in response to social issues such as harassment and cybersecurity.
Creating ads with AI, inspired by user feedback: First newspaper ad produced with Genspark’s AI agent published in the morning edition of 日本経済新聞
Genspark published its first newspaper ad created with AI based on user use cases in the morning edition of 日本経済新聞. The ad showcases the many ways the AI workspace “Genspark” can be used through real-world success stories.
Companies mentioned：日本経済新聞、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Nano Banana、Sora、ElevenLabs
One of Japan’s largest student-business ethics events, “ETHICAL CAMPUS 2026,” to be held Sunday, May 17
“ETHICAL CAMPUS 2026,” a large-scale sustainability exchange event for students and businesses, will be held in Tokyo on May 17, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミラサス、株式会社りそなホールディングス、株式会社セブン＆アイ・ホールディングス、青山商事株式会社、株式会社パシフィックネット、ブラザー販売株式会社、ロクシタンジャポン株式会社、キリンビバレッジ株式会社、河田フェザー株式会社、味の素AGF株式会社、株式会社スワン、株式会社CS日本、アサヒ・ドリーム・クリエイト株式会社
3D Systems accelerates additive manufacturing for production-scale manufacturing with a new high-throughput platform and next-generation factory software
3D Systems has introduced the next-generation SLA 825 Dual dual-laser 3D printing system and AddiTrak factory monitoring software, significantly increasing production-scale capacity and precision.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スリーディー・システムズ・ジャパン、3D Systems、Eureka Pumps AS
Your smartphone becomes an employee ID or hotel key! Hanx partners with Smart Approach社 of Taiwan to begin domestic sales of “PassPRO,” an authentication system officially certified by Apple and Google
Hanx has partnered with Taiwan’s Smart Approach to launch the Apple- and Google-certified “PassPRO” system in Japan, digitizing employee IDs and hotel keys in smartphone wallets.
Companies mentioned：Hanx株式会社、Smart Approach社
Goats to graze at solar power plants to reduce the use of mowing equipment
株式会社インテレクト has launched a vegetation-control project using grazing goats at a solar power plant in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, in partnership with nearby companies. The initiative aims to reduce the use of mowing equipment, lower environmental impact and foster coexistence with the local community.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インテレクト、有限会社協和特殊
ETUSUS raises the insulation performance of its homes to the highest grade, Grade 7
ETUSUS announced that it has raised the insulation performance of its homes to Japan’s highest national grade, Grade 7 (UA value 0.26), aiming to address Hokuriku’s severe winter climate and significantly reduce energy costs.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人エツサスアーキテクチャー協会、ウッドリンク株式会社
Tomen Devices selects Buddy Team as beneficiary of its charity walk donations
Tomen Devices has selected 認定NPO法人バディチーム as the beneficiary of its in-house charity walk. Donations based on employees’ step counts will support in-home assistance for families raising children in difficult circumstances.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トーメンデバイス、認定NPO法人バディチーム、コングラント株式会社
【Farming that can withstand extreme heat】Glutathione achieves a 100% premium-grade yield for long green onions. Participants sought for a support program that waives the full cost of materials if results are insufficient
Fukushima Agricultural Technology Innovation WAKU has launched a “Summer Stable Production Support Program” using glutathione biostimulants to combat extreme heat, with a full refund guarantee if the product is ineffective. It is seeking 3 large-scale producers to participate.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WAKU、ティー・エスファーム
A shift in ritual practices prompted by cemetery contracts: More people are switching funerary rites to Shinto ceremonies
Osaka Memorial Park has observed a marked increase in customers who switch from Buddhist to Shinto-style interment ceremonies after signing a contract for a “Takeda-style kofun tomb,” reflecting changing views on life and death.
Companies mentioned：大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社、株式会社前方後円墳、安藤忠雄建築研究所
SENTAN Pharma begins on-farm trials of “High Gamma Oryza Meal,” a “brown rice nano-feed” aimed at improving livestock production efficiency.
SENTAN Pharma has begun on-farm trials of “High Gamma Oryza Meal,” which uses its proprietary micronization technology. The company aims to improve feed efficiency and reduce environmental impact, contributing to sustainable livestock farming.
Companies mentioned：日本曹達株式会社
Original東京消防庁×ゲーム技術。「視界ゼロ」の現場を再現するVR訓練、初任学生119名への効果検証で「学習の深化」と「コスト適正化」の可能性を確認
Mankind Games and the Tokyo Fire Department have developed a VR firefighting training system. Testing confirmed that it can simulate smoke-filled environments and reduce costs by 90%.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マンカインドゲームズ、東京消防庁
Launch of “Agentic Commerce Studio,” a platform for experiencing and testing agentic commerce
Stellagent launches the “Agentic Commerce Studio” validation platform, helping companies test automated shopping workflows in which AI agents handle everything from product search to checkout.
Companies mentioned：Stellagent株式会社、Visa、Mastercard
World’s first illusion technique conveys softness and stickiness without touch
NTT has developed the world’s first non-contact illusion technology. By manipulating the way virtual objects deform in AR, it lets users experience their softness and stickiness using only a smartphone camera, without haptic devices.
Companies mentioned：NTT株式会社
Agritech venture レグミン signs demonstration agreement with 山陰酸素工業株式会社 for pesticide-spraying BPO service
Agritech venture レグミン has signed a demonstration agreement with 山陰酸素工業 for a pesticide-spraying BPO service. Using autonomous pesticide-spraying robots, the initiative will address labor shortages and an aging workforce in Tottori Prefecture and aim to improve the sustainability of local agriculture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レグミン、山陰酸素工業株式会社
Air cargo optimization platform “CargoLabo” deployed company-wide at ケイラインロジスティックス, significantly reducing cargo-tracking workload with real-time tracking
CargoLabo’s air cargo optimization platform, “CargoLabo,” has been deployed company-wide at ケイラインロジスティックス. Its real-time tracking feature has significantly reduced the workload involved in tracking air cargo. By automating complex tracking tasks, the platform is expected to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CargoLabo、ケイラインロジスティックス株式会社
New service for the aesthetic medicine industry: “CLINIC COMPASS,” comprehensive support to serve as a “compass” for aesthetic clinic management, launches
クリニケア and LiberateBeauty have partnered to launch “CLINIC COMPASS,” a service that integrates external marketing data with internal operational processes at aesthetic clinics to help managers achieve comprehensive, data-driven optimization.
Companies mentioned：クリニケア株式会社、株式会社LiberateBeauty
Virtual waiting room service keeps websites running during traffic surges; short-term plan for 149,000 yen for 7 days launches
Originalフューチャースピリッツ推出「Future Quick Lobby」虛擬等候室短期方案，以 7 天 14.9 萬日圓的低成本，協助企業與政府應對高流量癱瘓風險。
Companies mentioned：株式会社フューチャースピリッツ
New technology works backward from cell arrangements to determine how tissues form
NTT has developed a machine-learning technology that works backward from cell arrangements to reconstruct how tissues form, accelerating progress toward “digital twins of biology.”
Companies mentioned：NTT株式会社
SECAI MARCHE raises additional funding with 株式会社welzo as investor, accelerating farmer support and supply infrastructure through business collaboration
SECAI MARCHE has completed an additional funding round with investment from welzo. The companies will collaborate to support agricultural production in Southeast Asia and strengthen the supply chain for high-quality fresh produce.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SECAI MARCHE、株式会社welzo
【ASAGAO JAPAN合同会社】Large-capacity ASAGAO power station “AS9700PRO,” featuring IPX4 protection and a 0ms uninterruptible UPS with 10kWh-class capacity, to go on sale in early June 2026
ASAGAO JAPAN will launch the large-capacity power station AS9700PRO in June 2026, featuring IPX4 water resistance and a 0ms uninterruptible UPS.
Companies mentioned：ASAGAO JAPAN合同会社
Orthomol arrives on LINE Gift, including a Japan-exclusive “1-day supply”
Original德國頂級保健品牌 Orthomol 正式進駐 LINE Gift，提供多款維生素及礦物質套裝，並特別推出日本限定的單日份包裝，方便用戶作為禮物或日常營養補給。
Companies mentioned：MST株式会社、Orthomol
A drop from Japan recognized around the world: “金辺オリーブ園 Extra Virgin Olive Oil” from Setouchi’s Kurashiki wins gold at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition
Extra virgin olive oil from 金邊橄欖園 in Kurashiki, Okayama, won gold at the prestigious New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) on its first entry, earning recognition for its world-class quality.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナショナル発条
Research begins on teaching materials in collaboration with diverse learning settings, including those for students who do not attend school
大日本図書株式会社 has begun collaborative demonstration research with online alternative school aini school on teaching materials for use in diverse learning settings, including those for students who do not attend school. The initiative aims to create learning environments tailored to each student through tools such as digital textbooks.
Companies mentioned：大日本図書株式会社、株式会社ロコタビ、aini school
Notice of joining the Sansan Group and company name change
株式会社イードア has joined the Sansan Group and changed its name to Eightキャリア株式会社 effective May 12, 2026. The companies aim to combine their strengths to create new value in the human resources sector.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イードア、Sansan株式会社、Eightキャリア株式会社
Tomohito Okubo named head coach of Japan’s women’s ice hockey team (SMILE JAPAN); Hanae Kubo and Jun Hazawa appointed coaches
A new coaching lineup for Japan’s women’s ice hockey team, “SMILE JAPAN,” has been announced, with Tomohito Okubo named head coach and Hanae Kubo and Jun Hazawa appointed coaches. The team will begin training camp in June and compete at the Women’s Asian Championship in October and the IIHF Women’s World Championship in November.
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、太陽生命保険株式会社、NPO法人清水町アイスホッケー協会
【In an emergency, sake rice cannot be eaten】A 161-year-old brewery’s resolve to make junmai daiginjo from table rice: Aichi’s 渡辺酒造 bets on polishing “にこまる” to 40% for food security
渡辺酒造 in Aichi Prefecture is taking on the challenge of brewing premium junmai daiginjo using the table-rice variety “Nikomaru,” polished to 40%, aiming to increase the value of table rice and safeguard Japan’s food security.
Companies mentioned：渡辺酒造株式会社、東海農産やぶや