HYBE Announces New Mission and Vision Under Its New Growth Strategy
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HYBE has revamped its brand system, including its mission, vision and CI, under a new growth strategy. The company aims to become a global entertainment and lifestyle platform that combines music and technology to expand immersive fan experiences.
10th Anniversary of a Landmark Korean Zombie Film: “Train to Busan” to Receive Its First 4K Screening, With a Nationwide Revival Run for “One Week Only” Starting Friday, August 21
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To mark the 10th anniversary of its production, the Korean zombie classic “Train to Busan” will receive a limited one-week revival screening in Japan in a 4K remastered version starting August 21, 2026. The run will also celebrate the release of a new film by director Yeon Sang-ho.
Specialized Exhibition “6th Smart City Promotion EXPO,” Where Municipal Smart City Initiatives Can Be Compared and Evaluated Through “Technology × Case Studies,” to Open at Tokyo Big Sight on Wednesday, May 13
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The 6th Smart City Promotion EXPO will be held at Tokyo Big Sight starting May 13, 2026. The specialized exhibition will enable visitors to compare and evaluate municipal smart city initiatives through both technology and case studies, and is organized and operated by RX Japan合同会社.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store: “Osaka Art & Design 2026” Brings Together About 30 Artists, Including Yuichi Hirako, Who Is Drawing Attention in Japan and Abroad, for a Special Project
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Hankyu Umeda Main Store will take part in “Osaka Art & Design 2026” starting May 27, 2026, bringing together about 30 artists, including 平子雄一 and 奥田雄太, under the theme “Art Close to Everyday Life.” The exhibition will feature large-scale installations and designer furniture.
Outdoor Complex “ウッドデザインパーク京都-彩-” in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, to Hold Opening Event on May 23
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The outdoor complex “Wood Design Park 京都-彩-” in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, will officially open on May 23, 2026, with a tree-planting ceremony and a range of nature activities.
AUTOart’s Detailed “NISMO R34 GT-R Z-tune Silver” 1/18-Scale Model Arrives at CAMSHOP.JP!
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CAMSHOP.JP, a brand under Faith Co., Ltd., announced the release of AUTOart’s detailed 1/18-scale model of the “NISMO R34 GT-R Z-tune,” recreating details of the most powerful version in the R34 series.
ジャガー・ルクルト Announces the “Atmos Designer 568 by Marc Newson”
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Jaeger-LeCoultre and design icon Marc Newson have collaborated on the new “Atmos 568” clock, featuring a Baccarat crystal case and new sunrise, sunset and equation-of-time displays.
ジャガー・ルクルト Announces the “Atmos Hybris Artistica Tellurium by Marc Newson”
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Jaeger-LeCoultre and designer Marc Newson have introduced a limited edition of 3 Atmos clocks, combining an Earth-Sun-Moon orrery with a celestial sphere set with 539 sapphires.
Learn with WWF! Biodiversity School 2026, Session 2: “What Does Renewable Energy That Coexists with Nature and Local Communities Look Like?”
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WWF Japan will hold an online biodiversity school lecture on May 22, exploring how renewable energy can coexist with the natural environment and local communities, and addressing challenges such as environmental damage during development and biodiversity conservation.
GLOBIS's Yoshito Hori systematizes a 30-year model of “entrepreneurs' social contribution” in special T4IS2026 lecture — more than 1,200 MBA students, $1.3 billion in assets under management, G1, KIBOW, Mito and LuckyFes
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GLOBIS founder Yoshito Hori spoke at T4IS2026, presenting for the first time a systematic account of his 30-year model of “entrepreneurial social contribution,” covering its three core pillars of talent, capital and knowledge, as well as regional revitalization efforts in Mito.
Oishii Farm raises ¥24 billion in Series C first close — accelerates challenge to create a “¥100 trillion industry” through open innovation, based on Japanese technology
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Original植物工場新創 Oishii Farm 完成 C 輪首期 240 億日圓融資,累計募資達 525 億日圓,將擴大美加業務並於日本羽村市設立全球最大研發中心。
Volume 2 of an otherworldly love story starring a handsome prince who knows loneliness and a reincarnated fallen noblewoman with a secret! New release from TL label “ショコラシュクレ”: “I’m a Reincarnated Fallen Noblewoman, but I Refuse to Become the Insensitive Prince’s Consort 2”
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キルタイムコミュニケーション will release the otherworldly romance manga “I’m a Reincarnated Fallen Noblewoman, but I Refuse to Become the Insensitive Prince’s Consort 2” from its TL label “ショコラシュクレ” on May 15. The 2nd volume in the story of a lonely prince and a reincarnated noblewoman depicts the prince's overprotective devotion and the reincarnated woman's secret.
Shiba Inu lovers, gather in Nishi-Ogikubo! An original-art exhibition for the picture book “きみとの さんぽみち,” depicting the irreplaceable days spent with a beloved dog. Coming to ムッチーズカフェ!
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An original-art exhibition for the picture book “The Walking Path with You” will be held at Mucchis Cafe in Nishi-Ogikubo from May 29, featuring original illustrations, wood carvings and limited-edition merchandise.
[Survey results] 80% of landowners with assets of ¥300 million or more are dissatisfied with their tax accountants. Needs emerge for “comprehensive decision-making support” that looks to the family's future
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According to a PROLEXT survey, more than 80% of landowners with assets of ¥300 million or more are dissatisfied with their tax accountants' inheritance tax planning. The findings revealed strong demand for “comprehensive decision-making support,” as dissatisfaction stems from tax-saving proposals that fail to consider family wishes or the future prospects of their assets.
Used-car retailer オーシャンデザイン revamps its training program
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株式会社AOZORA COMPANY has revamped the training program for its used-car sales brand オーシャンデザイン to strengthen staff development as it expands nationwide. It has established training bases and employee housing in Niigata and Gunma, aiming to standardize service quality across all stores.
[World first] AI can directly operate hardware, made possible by patented “firmware-less technology.” obniz releases MCP server for free
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obniz has launched the developer α version of the world's first “obniz MCP Server,” which enables AI to directly operate hardware using patented technology that eliminates the need for firmware development.
U.S.-Iran talks deadlocked; most U.S. stocks close lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Most major Wall Street stock indexes ended lower amid a lack of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations and ahead of a U.S.-China summit. The Dow edged higher, while the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell.
U.S.-Iran talks deadlocked; international oil prices surge at close
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
International oil prices rose sharply as U.S.-Iran negotiations stalled and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continued. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 4.19% in New York, while Brent crude rose 3.42% in London.
Trump sets off for visit to China, saying “many good things are about to happen”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump departed for China, where he will meet President Xi Jinping. Before leaving the White House, he said, “A lot of good things are going to happen soon,” but major breakthroughs are not expected on long-term issues such as Taiwan, the U.S.-China trade war and a ceasefire in the Iran war.
U.S. Congressional Budget Office: Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system is estimated to cost NT$38 trillion over 20 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that the “Golden Dome” missile defense system proposed by former President Trump could cost up to $1.2 trillion (about NT$38 trillion) over the next 20 years. Most of the cost is expected to go toward the space-based interceptor layer.