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RABO announced that its alcohol-free deodorizing and disinfecting agent “JAMES MYARTIN,” developed for cats and dogs, will be available for purchase on its website without membership registration starting May 13, 2026, making safe care accessible to more pet owners.
Companies mentioned：株式会社RABO、株式会社ワンテンス
“大和キンプ,” specialists in Buddhist altar removal, has launched a full-scale service specializing in the purchase and memorial services (moving-the-Buddha ceremony) for gold Buddhist altars and fittings. In response to the challenge of altar disposal amid the declining birthrate and aging population, the service offers both fair-price purchases and respectful memorial services, addressing the concerns of people unsure where to turn for proper memorial care.
Otakaraya, the high-value purchasing store operated by E-fran Co., Ltd., will hold touring buying events at 12 venues, including in Kanagawa and Tokyo, in May 2026, offering appraisals of gold and luxury-brand goods.
Companies mentioned：株式会社いーふらん、株式会社コーナン商事、株式会社島忠、三井不動産株式会社、株式会社ナフコ、株式会社ヨーク、イオン株式会社
Happo-en’s “割烹 BUTAI” will hold a food event featuring ingredients from Kagamiishi and Koriyama in Fukushima Prefecture starting May 14, 2026. The special set meal will be limited to 15 servings per day and aims to promote Fukushima’s cuisine and tourism.
Companies mentioned：株式会社八芳園、株式会社八芳園交流コンテンツプロデュース、JRグループ
The traditional “Yubana Festival (Ema Festival)” and the “Norikura Bus Departure Ceremony,” celebrating the opening of the Norikura Skyline, will be held on May 15 at Hirayu Onsen in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. The 2 events aim to promote the region and attract tourists.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人奥飛騨温泉郷観光協会、平湯温泉観光案内所、高山市上宝支所
東広島市, Mazda and Hakuhodo are collaborating to revive the closed former Takehito Elementary School as “Fukutomi Mirai Base.” They will conduct a survey on interest in using the community activity hub, which will include coworking spaces and workshops.
Companies mentioned：東広島市、マツダ株式会社、株式会社博報堂、生活デザイン・工学研究所、近畿大学
Neora Inc. has launched a medicated deodorant mist from its new brand “SILENTTAM” that blocks sweat for an extended period by sealing sweat glands. Formulated with the active ingredient aluminum chloride and proprietary skincare ingredients, it helps address concerns about sweating.
株式会社LOIVE will open its first women-only machine Pilates studio, “Pilates K,” in Onahama, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, on May 21, 2026. To mark the opening, it will offer a presale membership campaign with triple 0-yen fees and a 0-yen trial, supporting the health and beauty of local women.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LOIVE
TAC Co., Ltd. will hold a free “Public Service Exam Orientation for the Saitama and Tokyo Areas, Targeting 2027 Success” at TAC Omiya on May 21 for people in the areas who plan to take public service exams. The event recommends early preparation for 3rd-year university students and offers participant benefits and a special spring discount campaign.
Futaba Industrial will showcase next-generation body and exhaust systems and parts for electrified vehicles at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026. Its technologies aim to help realize a sustainable society by reducing weight, improving visibility and comfort, and enhancing the convenience and driving range of electrified vehicles.
Piaggio Group Japan announced the 2026 Aprilia model lineup, introducing new colors and graphics for models including the RS 457, SR GT 200 Sport and SX 125, along with a purchase promotion offering a genuine helmet.
Companies mentioned：ピアッジオ グループ ジャパン株式会社
KOKUYO’s “Campus” and eyewear brand “Zoff” have collaborated on the “off-ben” stationery line, highlighting that taking appropriate breaks is part of learning. The products help students switch between studying and relaxing while supporting eye health.
Companies mentioned：コクヨ株式会社、株式会社インターメスティック、Zoff
An innovative compression bag with a built-in pump and location-tracking features will launch on CAMPFIRE on May 27. Designed to solve luggage problems on trips and business travel, it is now open for presign-ups at up to 50% off.
Companies mentioned：CAMPFIRE、Apple、Google
French actor Pio Marmaï attended the 79th Cannes Film Festival wearing the “Mint Leaf” brooch from ショーメ’s new high jewelry collection, “Journey Through Nature.”
Companies mentioned：ショーメ
明治記念館’s kaiseki restaurant “花之霞” will launch “Summer Bounty,” a limited-time premium takeout nori bento, starting June 1, 2026. It is priced at 4,000 yen.
Companies mentioned：明治記念館、花がすみ
Marutaka Apparel brand moujonjon’s “knit seersucker shorts” have won the 2025 Omotenashi Selection award for their sweat-wicking, non-sticky fabric, developed in collaboration with Kyoto artisans.
Companies mentioned：丸高衣料株式会社
株式会社セレナーデ has been recognized in the “LINE Mini App” category under the “Technology Partner” designation in the 2026 “LINE Yahoo! Partner Program.” It will provide technical support for implementing LINE Yahoo! marketing solutions and developing LINE mini apps.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セレナーデ、LINEヤフー株式会社
TRIAS株式会社 has launched “Influencer Search,” a free Instagram influencer search service. Users can enter a product URL and target audience information to find suitable influencer candidates and automatically generate outreach messages. The service supports small and medium-sized businesses and D2C brands in bringing influencer marketing in-house.
Companies mentioned：TRIAS株式会社、株式会社デジタルインファクト
Shinshu-based YOMOGI BASE has begun cultivating domestic mugwort on unused farmland in Yatsugatake, Nagano, aiming to establish a regional circular business model combining agriculture, healthcare and skincare.
Companies mentioned：合同会社YOMOGI BASE
LibeSIM will exhibit at Wireless Japan 2026, showcasing Japan’s first eIM technology compliant with the SGP.32 standard, and demonstrating location-based automatic eSIM line switching and remote management solutions.
Companies mentioned：コモン・クリエーション株式会社、株式会社リックテレコム
H.P.FRANCE will open a new store at “Mint Kobe” in Sannomiya, Kobe, on May 29, 2026, offering a curated selection of fashion jewelry and lifestyle goods from Japan and abroad.
Companies mentioned：アッシュ・ペー・フランス株式会社、STAN
FLN to hold an online seminar on May 19, explaining the Hometown Resident Registration System guidelines and introducing a regional coordinator training program.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、株式会社おてつたび、総務省
Volume 4 of the manga “Inaho-kun Is Supposed to Be a Fake Girlfriend” went on sale May 13. A commemorative promotional video featuring voice actors Gakuto Kajiwara and Yuki Sakakihara was released, alongside a limited-time campaign offering the first 2 volumes for free.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント
Daito Trust Construction released its 2026 Chiba Prefecture residential satisfaction survey. Kaihin-Makuhari Station ranked first for station-area comfort for the 4th consecutive year, while Urayasu City was named the most comfortable municipality for the 6th consecutive year.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル
Daito Trust Construction released its 2026 Saitama Prefecture residential satisfaction survey. Urawa ranked first among the most livable stations for the 6th consecutive year, while Omiya was named the most desirable place to live for the 4th consecutive year.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル
Daito Trust Construction released its 2026 Tokyo residential satisfaction survey. Daikanyama ranked first among the most livable stations, while Chuo Ward ranked as the most livable area for the 8th consecutive year.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル
Daito Trust Construction released its 2026 Kanagawa Prefecture residential rankings. Bashamichi Station and Tsuzuki Ward in Yokohama City took or retained the top spots for residential satisfaction, while Yokohama Station was named the most desirable station to live near for 七 consecutive years.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル
Daito Trust Construction released its 2026 Residential Satisfaction Survey (Greater Tokyo Edition). Yokohama’s Bashamichi Station retained the top spot in the station rankings, while Tokyo’s Chuo Ward ranked as the most livable administrative district for the 8th consecutive year.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社
Daito Trust Construction released its 2026 Greater Tokyo residential satisfaction survey. Kichijoji ranked as the most desirable station to live near for the 8th consecutive year, while Tokyo’s Minato Ward rose to the top spot among the most desirable municipalities.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル
Daito Trust Construction released its overall report on the 2025 Ranking of the Most Comfortable Places to Live, analyzing satisfaction among more than 840,000 people and categorizing residents into 五 types of residential preferences.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社、株式会社竹中工務店、株式会社マクロミル
Daito Trust Construction published detailed data for its 2025 residential satisfaction rankings, covering 1,890 municipalities across Japan, with Excel downloads featuring 8 indicators, including convenience of daily life and public safety.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル
Daito Trust Construction released a PDF of its “2026 Examples of How the Most Comfortable Places to Live Rankings Are Used,” compiling case studies of local governments and schools applying the survey to city promotion and academic research.
Companies mentioned：大東建託株式会社
MUJI will launch its “Unevenly Woven Crinkle” series nationwide and online on May 18, drawing on traditional Indian handcraft techniques. It will also offer “Madras Check” and “Block Print” collections, proposing a rich lifestyle through clothing and accessories made from natural materials suited to hot, humid climates.
Companies mentioned：株式会社良品計画
Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting will deliver a special presentation at the Transport Safety and Logistics DX EXPO 2026 on May 27, 2026. In response to the logistics industry’s “2024 problem” and labor shortages, it will present specific examples of “AI-shift management,” centered on the use of AI, and strategies for sustainable growth.
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
The nursing community Nurse Senka is holding the “2026 Nursing Manga Awards,” opening voting for nominated works and submissions of moving nursing stories from today, with the aim of raising the value of nursing through shared experiences in manga.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エス・エム・エス
The Japanese Association of Male Nurses has begun streaming a recorded online seminar for nurses considering a career change to home-visit nursing or career advancement in the field. The seminar, led by an expert who has visited more than 50 companies, is free for members and supports nurses in choosing a workplace and developing their expertise.
Kabuku Inc. has added “Polyamide (SLS PA12-GF),” a 3D-printing material with high heat resistance and strength, to the Economy plan of its on-demand manufacturing platform, Kabuku Connect. This gives customers an option to cut costs by up to 77.7% when prototyping and mass-producing products such as automobiles and home appliances.
Musuhi Inc. will hold the 6th cohort of “Gochu-juku for Strategic HR” in September 2026, helping local business leaders closely integrate organizational and business strategies through a six-month practical course.
Companies mentioned：株式会社musuhi、富士化学工業株式会社、株式会社シークルーズ、株式会社福地組
株式会社リブマックス opened MAX WASH & CAFE 神戸三宮店, a coin laundry with an integrated cafe space, on the 1st floor of ホテルリブマックス神戸三宮 on May 13, 2026. With cashless payment available, it offers a new laundry experience to a wide range of customers, including local residents, hotel guests and tourists.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リブマックス、ホテルリブマックス神戸三宮
Japan’s largest-scale comprehensive DX/AI exhibitions—DX General EXPO, Business Innovation Japan and AI World—will be held at INTEX Osaka for 3 days from May 20, 2026. Visitor registration is now open, with AI and digital solutions for sustainable corporate growth and competitive advantage set to be showcased.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、エバーリッジ株式会社、日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会、日本テレワーク協会、AI・IoT普及推進協会
Original西武王子大飯店旗下的夏威夷茂納凱亞海灘飯店完成耗資 2.4 億美元、開業 60 年來最大規模翻新，全面升級客房、水療及健身設施。
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、プリンス リゾーツ ハワイ インク、マウナ ケア リゾートLLC.
enish launched a limited-time collaboration gacha featuring Sanrio characters in its restaurant management simulation game “My Restaurant II” on May 12, 2026. Limited-edition items featuring characters such as Hello Kitty are available, offering new entertainment to approximately 4 million users.
Companies mentioned：株式会社enish、株式会社サンリオ
“Advennight,” which drew 2,800 people last year, will return to アドベンチャーワールド on June 13, 2026. The large-scale matchmaking event takes over the amusement park at night and features unlimited rides, unlimited drinks and unique matching games.
Companies mentioned：アドベンナイト実行委員会、株式会社バームクーヘン、アドベンチャーワールド
Nihon Rikagaku Kogyo will hold the Bibai Festival at its Kawasaki plant on May 23, selling fresh, locally sourced asparagus from Bibai City, Hokkaido, and offering a new food truck and chalk-drawing activities to create a community gathering.
Companies mentioned：日本理化学工業株式会社
株式会社STANDARD has launched support services and seminars in response to the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Digital Skill Standards (DSS) v2.0,” helping companies redefine DX talent and strengthen their data management capabilities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社STANDARD、経済産業省、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）
Toshiba Lifestyle Corporation has sponsored the 2026 edition of Kawasaki City’s “Work Notebook/Book,” a supplementary career education resource promoted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The initiative aims to help elementary and junior high school students learn about local businesses, consider their futures and feel closer to home appliances.
Companies mentioned：株式会社中広、Mideaグループ
Photo Studio Turtle exhibited at “Baby & mama Warmth Salon,” hosted by World Family, and held special photo sessions for children aged 0–2 and smartphone photography workshops. The initiative is part of corporate collaboration aimed at providing value to families raising children and contributing to local communities.
Companies mentioned：ワールド・ファミリー株式会社、愛知県助産師会
Cultive Co., Ltd. has launched “Allyera,” a web accessibility assessment service for companies and local governments, helping them meet regulatory requirements and improve equitable access to information.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カルティブ、キャンディッド株式会社
Four Iris Ohyama home appliances have won the 2026 Red Dot Design Award, setting a record for the company’s most wins to date.
Companies mentioned：アイリスオーヤマ株式会社
Consulting firm AlixPartners has released its 2026 retail outlook report, saying companies should focus on autonomous AI applications, redefining the value of physical stores and supply chain resilience as the world enters a state of “permacrisis.”
Companies mentioned：アリックスパートナーズ・アジア・エルエルシー、アリックスパートナーズ、Amazon、Whole Foods、Trader Joe’s、Aldi、Lidl
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ランディックス
仙台市 and Vivid Garden, which operates “Tabechoku,” have partnered for the 2nd consecutive year to develop hometown tax donation gifts and experiential tours, aiming to increase farmers’ earnings.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビビッドガーデン、仙台市、秋保ワイナリー、ニッカウヰスキー宮城峡蒸溜所、Great Dane Brewing
URBAN RESEARCH DOORS will begin selling its custom cap “9TWENTY™,” created in collaboration with NEW ERA®, on May 16, 2026. The cap features a washed finish for a lightweight feel and adds new colors to its natural palette.
Companies mentioned：NEW ERA®、URBAN RESEARCH DOORS、URBAN RESEARCH Store、URBAN RESEARCH ONLINE STORE
Sharp will exhibit at the 2nd Railway Technology Expo Osaka 2026, showcasing solutions that use image analysis, AI, RFID and projection technology to support safe railway operations and more efficient station management.
Human resources company BizReach will hold Japan’s largest HR event, “BizReach Conference 2026,” in Tokyo in July 2026. The conference will explore practical approaches to “human capital management” and organizational transformation in the age of AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビズリーチ、日本たばこ産業株式会社、株式会社松尾研究所、早稲田大学、あいおいニッセイ同和損害保険株式会社、シャープ株式会社、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社イトーキ、株式会社山本山、株式会社赤福
To strengthen its global talent strategy, the Rigaku Group officially launched the Workday HCM system in December 2025, with support from IBM Japan. The implementation took less than a year and enables unified management of information for 2,000 employees worldwide.
Companies mentioned：ワークデイ株式会社、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、リガク・ホールディングス株式会社
Tōhakusha has announced that it will exhibit its first original game for Steam, “Tsumimi Jikan: Kuruoshii Hodo Aishiteru,” at BitSummit PUNCH. The event will feature the first opportunity for players to try the game.
Fanatics Japan will begin accepting pre-orders for the “Shohei Ohtani × Takasaki Daruma” collaboration product on May 15, 2026, combining traditional craftsmanship with Ohtani’s indomitable spirit.
Companies mentioned：ファナティクス・ジャパン合同会社、Fanatics Inc.、MLB
JTOWER announced that its indoor infrastructure sharing solutions had reached 841 sites nationwide as of March 2026, up 123% year over year and continuing to expand steadily. In particular, the replacement of existing 4G equipment with infrastructure sharing gathered pace in fiscal 2025, with adoption advancing at large facilities.
Kumamoto bamboo chopstick maker Yamatiku found that children can feel burdened by receiving cash support, prompting it to launch “Okaeri BOX,” a gift box combining local ingredients and bamboo chopsticks. Sales will begin on May 13, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヤマチク、株式会社HONE、株式会社マルタイ、花見商店、株式会社木村、株式会社フタバ、マルエ醤油株式会社
YKK AP has won the top prize at the 2026 Career Ownership Management Awards for its HR strategy, “Architect HR,” which was recognized for successfully combining individual-led growth with corporate value creation.
Companies mentioned：YKK AP株式会社
Neurosphere will hold an AI strategy workshop for CXOs on May 18, offering practical return-on-investment analysis and action plans.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Neurosphere、SNAFTY株式会社、株式会社AI HYVE、デジタルダイナミック株式会社
The Coalition for App Fairness (CAF) has officially begun its activities in Japan, aiming to address an unfair competitive environment, including 30% app store fees and restrictions on payments.
Companies mentioned：Coalition for App Fairness、一般社団法人モバイル・コンテンツ・フォーラム、公正取引委員会、Apple、Google、Basecamp、Epic Games、Spotify
Shika-i Medical has announced the launch of Vatech’s top-of-the-line dental CT system, “Green X21.” Combining 6 functions, including 3D facial scanning, it provides more precise clinical diagnostic support.
Companies mentioned：株式会社歯愛メディカル、Vatech、Vatech Japan
“JointRestaurant,” a website dedicated to carefully selected restaurants in Singapore, has officially launched. Rather than relying on AI-generated content, it uses human editing to combine accuracy with a personal touch, providing value to both users and restaurants.
Dutch furniture brand DeVorm will make its debut at Orgatec Tokyo in June 2026, showcasing sustainable furniture and acoustic products made from recycled plastic bottles.
Companies mentioned：株式会社チームネット、DeVorm、ケルンメッセ株式会社
Joshibi University of Art and Design will establish the Co-Creation Design Research Area in its master’s program at the Suginami Campus, allowing working adults to study while working. Centered on a broad conception of design aimed at solving social challenges and creating value, the program focuses on interdisciplinary co-creation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクシス、アクセンチュア株式会社、貝印株式会社、株式会社コンセント、株式会社SUBARU、株式会社 東芝、株式会社デンソー、株式会社NTTデータ経営研究所、株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社良品計画、ルネサスエレクトロニクス株式会社
The Japan Sport Stacking Association announced plans to develop its “School League” into a new “Sport Stacking League Team Competition,” promoting nationwide participation in competitive sport stacking across age groups.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本スポーツスタッキング協会、WSSA-JAPAN、クレステップ合同会社
株式会社クロスゲームズ developed and launched an online version of “Financial Frontier,” a financial education board game provided by 株式会社バリューアドバイザーズ. The online version will allow people to learn about finance from anywhere.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バリューアドバイザーズ、株式会社クロスゲームズ
Kyoto hotel operator REAL and design studio CURIOSITY are partnering to open the boutique luxury hotel “KYOTO YOSHIMIZU” in Maruyama Park in fall 2026. The project will renovate a century-old inn to create a private, premium experience for just 4 groups of guests per day.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レアル、株式会社キュリオシティ
Originaluloqo 調查顯示，44% 年薪 800 萬日圓以上的高階求職者在「輕面談」後默默放棄首選企業，主因是面談缺乏具體課題探討與貢獻提案，顯示招募端面談設計存在失靈。
Companies mentioned：株式会社uloqo
LETT Co., Ltd. announced its support for the “2026 Umekita StartUp! Innovator Koshien,” organized by U-FINO. Applications are now open to high school students nationwide for the startup pitch competition, which encourages students to tackle social issues.
Companies mentioned：LETT株式会社、一般社団法人うめきた未来イノベーション機構、U-FINO
Lumen Technologies will hold a seminar on business infrastructure and security in the AI era on June 18, 2026, with Mynet discussing AI applications and defense strategies in the gaming industry.
Companies mentioned：ルーメン・テクノロジーズ株式会社、株式会社マイネット、Orca Security
OriginaliNova Pharmaceuticals Japanは、1961年から続くうがい薬「イソジン®」の65周年を記念し、11月5日・6日を「いいうがいの日」に制定しました。コロナ禍で低下したうがいへの意識を再喚起し、正しい習慣化を啓発することで感染症予防に貢献することを目指します。
Companies mentioned：iNova Pharmaceuticals Japan株式会社、一般社団法人 日本記念日協会、ムンディファーマ株式会社
MathWorks will hold MATLAB EXPO 2026 Japan in Tokyo on May 26, 2026, focusing on the latest technologies, including generative AI, agentic AI and model-based design.
Companies mentioned：マスワークス合同会社、川崎重工業株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、ボーイング・ジャパン、電源開発株式会社
Tile brand Maristo will enter the fabric market in June 2026, starting with high-performance, environmentally friendly upholstery fabric from Spain’s Crevin.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Maristo、Crevin、株式会社アイナボホールディングス
General contractor 株式会社ヤマヒサ is launching full-scale initiatives to help realize a sustainable society, based on the “SDGs Action Declaration” established by its parent company ライフテック・ホールディングス. The company will strengthen its efforts to address social challenges and protect the environment through its renovation and construction businesses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ライフテック・ホールディングス
400℃ PIZZA HIROSHIMA will extend its business hours from May 13 and introduce a reservation-first system. The changes respond to sustained strong demand and customer requests, and will also help address extreme heat.
NTT-AT Mtack announced a brand refresh, updating the logos of products including HOUSAS, its top-share home assessment system, and introducing an official mascot, Mtack-kun, to enhance its brand image and user experience.
Companies mentioned：NTT-ATエムタック株式会社、NTTアドバンステクノロジ株式会社
Entertainment Marketing has launched smartphone cases made with the actual paint used on the SUBARU “Layback.” The cases reproduce its pearlescent and metallic finishes and are available for a range of iPhone and Android models.
Companies mentioned：エンターテインメントマーケティング株式会社、株式会社SUBARU
Global GRC software leader NAVEX announced that it will attend the annual “Risk Live Japan” conference in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, where it will showcase NAVEX One, its AI-powered integrated risk and compliance management platform.
Companies mentioned：NAVEX Global, Inc.、NAVEX Japan合同会社、Risk.net
The Japanese Nursing Association will hold its 2026 “Nursing Day” event, with actor Ai Mikami as special supporter. She will share her experiences in nursing and encourage middle and high school students interested in the profession.
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人日本看護協会、NHK、昭和医科大学
Original原木屋製造商 Big Box 調查顯示，約 9 成愛好房間擁有者表示滿意，主要用途為收藏展示，且 7 成民眾對 DIY 自建感興趣。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビックボックス
Nagase ChemteX and the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization have launched joint research using “amxact®,” a material containing pure-cultured arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. The project aims to stabilize domestic onion production and reduce phosphate fertilizer use by 50%.
Companies mentioned：ナガセケムテックス株式会社、国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 (農研機構)、地方独立行政法人大阪府立環境農林水産総合研究所
Kyoto Danish bread specialist 株式会社アンデ launched two new products, “Danish Rusk Plain” and “Danish Rusk Chocolade,” on April 1, 2026. Crafted with care by skilled artisans, the rusks feature a crisp texture and refined sweetness.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンデ
Empire has applied technology from liposuction compression garments to everyday body care, launching “Liposapo Relax,” a wire-free bra designed for care related to swelling and contractures.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エンパイア
The Korean beauty festival “SEOUL LIFE” is coming to Ginza for the first time, with a large-scale pop-up event running for 14 days at the Maison KOSÉ flagship store.
Companies mentioned：GY Seoul Co., Ltd.、株式会社コーセー
HANA ORGANIC’s flagship products “Essential Oil Water Serum” and “Moonlight Revitalizing Milk” will be upgraded and relaunched in July 2026. Formulated with 100% natural ingredients, they target issues associated with aging skin cells to repair the skin barrier and improve elasticity.
Companies mentioned：えそらフォレスト株式会社
Experiential puzzle brand Tumbleweed is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a major project and has announced a collaboration with QuizKnock.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グリーンダイス、QuizKnock
エムディー株式会社 has been registered as an IT implementation support provider for the “2026 Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy” and has begun offering its AI sales forecasting tool, “gleasin,” to small and medium-sized businesses. The subsidy will help promote operational efficiency and support business decision-making.
日本醫專 and Criacao Shinjuku Football Club have signed an industry-academia cooperation agreement to jointly train sports medicine professionals and strengthen the club’s medical system.
Companies mentioned：学校法人敬心学園、日本医専、Criacao Shinjuku (クリアソン新宿)、株式会社Criacao
BeatBit Inc. is launching the AI smart ring CUDIS in Japan and will hold a limited-time pop-up at au Style SHINJUKU from May 15 to June 12, 2026. The event will feature product displays, try-on experiences and explanations of the ring’s features. Products will not be sold at the venue, but coupons worth 10,000 yen are scheduled to be distributed.
Companies mentioned：BeatBit Inc.、au Style SHINJUKU、IFSTAGE株式会社
SP.LINKS株式会社 will begin trial provision of BASE株式会社’s financing service, YELL BANK, to select merchants under the name YELL BANK for SP.LINKS. The service will support financing for SP.LINKS merchants and improve convenience.
Companies mentioned：SP.LINKS株式会社、BASE株式会社
株式会社ジチタイアド, operator of Akisoru, a comprehensive consultation service for vacant homes and lots, was featured as an expert on solutions to vacant-home issues in テレビ朝日’s “Leaders Search: Master Craftspeople Making a Buzz in Town,” broadcast on April 26, 2026. Akisoru works with local governments nationwide to address the growing severity of vacant-home issues.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジチタイアド、テレビ朝日、株式会社ホープ
To mark the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Monaco, entries are now being accepted for the 6th Monaco Sake Awards 2026, with new categories for sparkling sake, craft sake and Japanese wine.
Companies mentioned：モナコSAKEアワード 日本事務局、有限会社プラネット・リンク
EVE-Technologies has launched SHOES TERMINAL, a railway-themed doormat, on Makuake. Using behavioral design, it encourages children to “park” their shoes on the tracks, easing the burden on parents of reminding them to put their shoes away.
Companies mentioned：EVE-Technologies株式会社
Real estate company バレッグス has launched a clock-in chatbot linking LINE WORKS and TeamSpirit. The one-tap clock-in feature addresses attendance management challenges for field staff and was found to reduce missed clock-ins by 18% in testing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バレッグス、株式会社チームスピリット
Japanese autonomous-driving startup MoveEz took runner-up in the ICT software category at the SelectUSA Investment Summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, with its robotaxi technology designed for harsh weather.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ムービーズ、日本貿易振興機構（JETRO）、米国商務省
Electric ergonomic chair brand LiberNovo has announced three new models, the Omni Pro, SE and Maxis, and opened early reservations, with early-bird offers including a 5,000-yen discount coupon.
Companies mentioned：LIBERNOVO HK CO., LIMITED
Cadence announced an expanded collaboration with TSMC, introducing design flows integrating agentic AI for advanced processes from N3 to A14, with the aim of accelerating next-generation AI chip development and 3D-IC heterogeneous integration.
Companies mentioned：⽇本ケイデンス・デザイン・システムズ社、TSMC (台湾積体電路製造)、NVIDIA、Arm、Positron