Global and foreign-affiliated giants with international operations, including Uber Japan and The Kahala Hotel, gather for the 60th “Daijob Career Fair,” a job fair for global talent, on Friday, June 12
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Human Resocia will hold the 60th “Daijob Career Fair” job fair in Akihabara, Tokyo, on June 12, 2026. Around 20 companies, including Uber Japan, will take part.
Sale underway with downloadable games up to 83% off! “CODE VEIN II” is 25% off!
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Bandai Namco Entertainment is holding a major sale on the PlayStation Store. Popular titles are up to 83% off, including “CODE VEIN II.” The promotion aims to boost engagement among existing customers and attract new ones.
【Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo】“Large-Plate Sharing Plan” now available in private rooms at Chinese restaurant Sichuan
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Chinese restaurant Sichuan at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo has launched an affordable “Large-Plate Sharing Plan” for groups of 10 or more. The plan guarantees a private room and includes free-flow drinks, making it ideal for welcome and farewell parties and group dining.
【Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki】New afternoon tea brings the flavors of a summer festival
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Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki will offer its new summer-festival-themed afternoon tea, “Summer Evening Afternoon Tea ~A Moment of Cool at Dusk~,” for a limited period from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Reservations open today, and the tea will be served on weekdays during tea time.
More than 70% of care facility staff say meal service duties are “so demanding they interfere with care.” “Meal assistance” is the most burdensome task
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A joint survey by NEXER and pocher found that more than 七成 of care facility staff feel meal service duties are excessively burdensome and seriously interfere with their day-to-day care work. “Assisting with meals” was cited as the most time-consuming task.
“Comfortable to wear for long periods without fatigue” tops the list of ideal travel contact lens features at about 53%. Around half also favor “daily disposables requiring no care”
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A joint survey by NEXER and Lens-1 found that more than half of respondents consider “comfortable to wear for long periods without fatigue” and “daily disposables requiring no care” among the ideal features of travel contact lenses.
About 30% of people who dream of starting a business give up due to “insufficient funds.” The support they most need to take the leap includes “customer acquisition,” “fundraising” and “business planning”
U-NEXT to livestream every Japan match in the men’s and women’s “Volleyball Nations League 2026.” Japanese commentary and analysis available exclusively on U-NEXT!
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U-NEXT will exclusively livestream all matches played by Japan’s men’s and women’s teams in the “2026 Volleyball Nations League” from June 4, with exclusive Japanese commentary and analysis and camera views following specific players.
【New Furano Prince Hotel】Becoming a year-round resort of choice for guests from Japan and abroad, and a hub for showcasing Furano’s unique appeal — main banquet hall renovation, new outdoor terrace and new passage to Furano Onsen Shisai no Yu
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New Furano Prince Hotel will undergo renovations in 2026, including upgrades to its main banquet hall, a new outdoor terrace and an accessible scenic passage to the hot springs, as it develops into a year-round resort.
【JAF Miyagi】A traffic safety event will be held at ララガーデン長町 on Sunday, May 24!
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The JAF Miyagi branch will hold a free traffic safety event for families at ララガーデン長町 on Sunday, May 24. The event aims to raise traffic safety awareness through activities including issuing child safety licenses and surveying child seat use.
Naoki Matayoshi and Misaki Tanaka collaborate for the first time! New book on heartbreak told through karuta, stories and mini-comics
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Akutagawa Prize-winning author Naoki Matayoshi and illustrator Misaki Tanaka have teamed up for the first time. Their new book, “Heartbreak Karuta,” about heartbreak, will be released on June 4, 2026.
Recruitment Opens for 2026 Participating Schools in “Inquiry Startup Lab,” a Training Program for Teachers in Charge of Inquiry-Based Learning
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NPO Katariba has opened recruitment for schools to participate in the 2026 “Inquiry Startup Lab,” which aims to help high school teachers develop inquiry-based learning courses.
No-code tool “@pocket (At Pocket)” begins distributing new content to support the sustained adoption of no-code tools
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株式会社アイアットOEC has begun distributing new content for existing users of its no-code tool “@pocket” to support the sustained adoption of no-code tools. The content will support ongoing business improvements after implementation and promote frontline-led digital transformation.
The Fujikawaguchiko Town Tourism Federation, a general incorporated association, has opened a Taiwan office in Taichung City and signed an MOU on tourism cooperation with a Taiwanese company. The move will boost recognition in the Taiwan market, attract more visitors to Japan and promote two-way tourism exchanges.
Rooftop Greening System Co., Ltd. will exhibit jointly with the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Public Corporation at the “Global Warming Prevention Exhibition 2026,” proposing corporate decarbonization support that combines rooftop greening and solar power generation. It will provide simulations of electricity cost savings and investment payback, and promote the use of underutilized assets.
【アルマーニ グループ】Armani Group, Sierra Blanca Estates and Palya Assets partner to announce Spain’s first residential project, “ARMANI RESIDENCES MARBELLA”
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Armani Group, Sierra Blanca Estates and Palya Assets are partnering to launch their first luxury residential project in Marbella, Spain, “ARMANI RESIDENCES MARBELLA.”
【Jointly organized by GO School and Hatchlink Junior】Experience learning at an international school this summer! “Summer Up!” to be held in Azabu-Juban
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An online English brand under Aoba-BBT has teamed up with another brand to launch “Summer Up!,” an all-English summer camp for children ages 3 to 8.
株式会社Elith to exhibit jointly at “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA”
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株式会社Elith will exhibit jointly within the Foretellix合同会社 booth at “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA,” to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from May 27 to 29, 2026. It will present AI solutions for the mobility sector using generative AI, LLMs and image AI, and accept inquiries about AI adoption and research and development support.
E-learning course for “JSTQB® Advanced Level Test Management (ALTM)” based on the new syllabus receives official accreditation from JSTQB®
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Valtes’ online test management course based on the new JSTQB® ALTM syllabus has received official accreditation, with the number of registrations surging 10 times.
LINE booking SaaS “ReLime” officially launches for hair salons and beauty salons — starting at 4,980 yen per month
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NewBeginnings has officially launched “ReLime,” a LINE booking management SaaS for hair salons and beauty salons, starting at 4,980 yen per month. It focuses on managing bookings and return visits by regular customers.
AI-native electronic medical record integrated with a medical claims system, “AIカルテ,” announced
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株式会社ポテック has announced “AIカルテ,” an AI-native electronic medical record integrated with a medical claims system, and begun recruiting initial partner medical institutions. The service rebuilds medical claims systems and electronic medical records with AI use in mind, enabling flexible integration with external AI and systems.
Sales AI agent “SILAS” officially launches to eliminate reliance on individual employees for new customer acquisition
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Sooon Co., Ltd. has officially launched “SILAS,” an AI business agent service that helps companies automate lead list generation and prioritization, addressing the problem of business development relying too heavily on individual experience.
【Kansai/Osaka】“Self Cafe,” with 60 locations nationwide and 80,000 monthly users, partners with 学校法人福田学園. Introduces a “closed student discount” exclusive to students, building new third-place infrastructure for learning
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Unstaffed café “Self Cafe” has partnered with Fukuda Gakuen to offer student-only discounts and create a new learning hub.
Nihon Seiki Co., Ltd. to exhibit at “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA” (May 27-29)
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Nihon Seiki Co., Ltd. will exhibit at “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA,” to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from May 27 to 29, 2026. It will showcase information display technologies and next-generation technologies that contribute to safer, more comfortable driving, including head-up displays (HUDs) and 2-eye circular TFT meters for motorcycles. The 2-eye circular TFT meter for motorcycles will be shown for the first time.
Topy Industries to unveil “FORGEAL,” a new forged aluminum wheel for commercial vehicles, and “CRYSTONE,” a new coating technology, at Japan Truck Show 2026
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At Japan Truck Show 2026, Topy Industries will unveil “FORGEAL,” a forged aluminum wheel for commercial vehicles, and “CRYSTONE,” a new coating technology. Combining light weight, durability and design appeal, the products will help address challenges in the transportation industry and improve efficiency.
Ujiie Bussan announces business expansion strategy centered on “SWITCH WEAR”
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Ujiie Bussan has announced a business expansion strategy centered on “SWITCH WEAR,” redefining clothing as a “switch” that changes one’s state of mind and planning to extend the concept to spaces and lifestyles.
Notice of exhibiting at “2026 NEW Environmental Exhibition”
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株式会社モリタエコノス will exhibit at the “2026 NEW Environmental Exhibition,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 20, 2026. It will display an “EV press-type garbage collection truck,” which helps reduce environmental impact and improve operational safety, and a “waste collection vehicle compatible with a standard driver’s license,” which helps secure personnel.
Neck support that helps build proper posture habits simply by wearing it. A neck supporter designed to raise posture awareness in everyday life launches on CAMPFIRE
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Kabushiki Kaisha Fluke Forest has begun presales of a neck support product designed to encourage healthy neck posture habits through the crowdfunding service CAMPFIRE. The product aims to raise awareness of posture while using smartphones and PCs and promote good posture habits in daily life.
Integrating proprietary hotel big data with public statistics to provide advanced analysis, the company launches research and consulting services for the lodging industry
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Metro Engine has integrated exclusive hotel big data with public statistics and launched research and consulting services designed for the lodging industry, supporting data-driven investment and development decisions.
[Held May 26] How can non-financial value be linked to corporate value? ‘Noren Kaigi’ to hold its first special session for investor relations professionals
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Sendenkaigi will hold “IR Conference,” the first special session for investor relations professionals by its new project “Noren Kaigi,” as part of the “Corporate Branding Conference 2026” on May 26, 2026. The session will discuss ways to link non-financial value to corporate value.
Matsumoto Kosan Co., Ltd. wins top prize in the management transformation category of the medium-sized and small companies division at the “Career Ownership Management AWARD 2026”
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Automotive parts maker Matsumoto Kosan Co., Ltd. won the top prize at the “Career Ownership Management AWARD 2026.” The company was recognized for achieving a V-shaped recovery after a management crisis by transforming the role of managers and fostering a culture that encourages all employees to participate in management.
Men’s golf: Japan’s oldest open tournament, the “Kansai Open Golf Championship 2026,” to be streamed live for free
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スポーツナビ will stream Japan’s oldest open tournament, the “Kansai Open Golf Championship 2026,” live for free from May 14 to 17. The tournament will be held at the East Course of Ibaraki Country Club in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture, with total prize money of 80 million yen.
“Napkin Q” support initiative launches to help build a society where people can help each other when they’re in need, with “Crazy Magnet”
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IVI Entertainment and its creator group Crazy Magnet have jointly launched the “Napkin Q” initiative, providing free emergency menstrual products at various facilities.
Women-only machine Pilates studio opens in Sapporo’s Nishi Ward! Pilates K to open at CiiNA CiiNA Kotoni on May 21, expanding to 6 locations in Hokkaido
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株式会社LOIVE, which operates women-only fitness studios nationwide, will open a machine Pilates studio, Pilates K, in Sapporo’s Nishi Ward, Hokkaido, on May 21, 2026. This will be its 6th location in Hokkaido. The studio will be located in a commercial facility directly connected to a station, offering greater convenience and meeting women’s health and fitness needs.
Infrastructure management DX service “LD-Map (Eldi Map)” launches for municipalities nationwide
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Panasonic EW will launch its infrastructure management DX service “LD-Map” for municipalities in May 2026. AI analyzes images taken with smartphones to assess deterioration in streetlights and other infrastructure, supporting preventive maintenance.
Black Cat White Cat Music handles music production and sound mixing for “MANGALOGUE: Phoenix,” a commemorative work for the opening of MoN Takanawa
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Music agency Black Cat White Cat Music handled music production and sound mixing for “MANGALOGUE: Phoenix,” a commemorative work for the opening of MoN Takanawa, a new facility at Takanawa Gateway City. The project marks an important step for the company into immersive works.
Companies mentioned：MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
[Co-hosted with SmartNews Ads] How can medical and beauty advertising deliver results without holding up reviews? (Online event on May 20)
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AdClue and SmartNews will co-host a free online webinar on May 20 about regulatory compliance for medical and beauty advertising. Lawyers and media companies will discuss practical ways to achieve results without slowing ad reviews.
From creating questions to printing with AI chat: Education-focused question-generation platform “MondAI” gets a major update!!
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Education-focused question-generation platform “MondAI” has received a major update. It has shifted from the conventional form-based input format to conversations with an AI chat, enabling users to create questions and generate print-ready PDFs in one place. The update aims to reduce teachers’ workload.
Communicate dangers across language and experience barriers! Campaign launched to support stronger workplace safety training
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Act Engineering has launched a limited-time discount on “Acvie,” 3DCG animations for construction-site safety training, to raise safety awareness among foreign and inexperienced workers.
Nippon Road | Showcasing sustainable paving technologies at the “2026 NEW Environmental Exhibition and Global Warming Prevention Exhibition”!
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Nippon Road Co., Ltd. will exhibit jointly with its group company 環境緑化株式会社 at the “2026 NEW Environmental Exhibition and Global Warming Prevention Exhibition,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in May 2026. The companies will showcase sustainable paving technologies that help reduce environmental impact: “Mokurock,” “Biochar Ascon,” “Botanical Ascon” and “PET Ascon.” The technologies will be presented for their contributions to effective resource use, CO₂ reduction and mitigation of the heat island effect.
AI Reskill launches “AI Co-Creation Support Project” for municipalities and organizations, offering free AI consultation sessions, staff seminars and meetings to co-create AI solutions to administrative challenges for up to 10 organizations
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AIリスキル株式会社 has launched the “AI Co-Creation Support Project” for municipalities and community organizations, providing free AI consultations and seminars to up to 10 organizations.
Buy products discovered at hotels, stores and facilities on your smartphone on the spot: Performance-based “QR Pochi” service launches, linking in-person product experiences to online sales (patent pending)
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Aqua Leaf has launched “QR Pochi,” which lets customers scan a QR code after trying a product in a physical store and go directly to buy it online, with fees based on performance.
[30% OFF for Android] Full-fledged editing on your smartphone, like on a computer! Photobook creation service Photoback completely revamps its Android app
[日テレ・東京ヴェルディベレーザ] Announces new corporate partnership agreement with Asahi Kasei Homes Corporation
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Women’s professional soccer team 日テレ・東京ヴェルディベレーザ has signed a new corporate partnership agreement with Asahi Kasei Homes Corporation. Under the agreement, the company’s logo will appear on signage behind the goals and in promotional materials starting in the 2025/26 season.
LUSH and Ethical Consumer have announced the winners of the “Lush Prize 2026.” A “cervix and vagina chip” developed by a Harvard University PhD won an award in the science category.
Companies mentioned：ラッシュジャパン合同会社、LUSH、Ethical Consumer Research Association、ハーバード大学
Now on sale: FIFA26 Accommodation Bureau launches sales of official accommodation services for FIFA World Cup 2026™
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FIFA26 Accommodation Bureau has begun selling official accommodation services for FIFA World Cup 2026™. The service offers 3- to 5-star hotels in 16 cities hosting the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States for fans, media and sponsors, with support in Japanese specifically for fans from Japan.
BSMO Holdings Co., Ltd. announces “BITCOMMERCE,” a new concept to build what comes after the points-based economy
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BSMO Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced “BITCOMMERCE,” a new commerce infrastructure concept slated to launch this summer. The platform will enable companies and service providers to offer consumers new reward experiences using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in return for their purchases.
First local government partnership accommodation promotion project using TikTok GO
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株式會社 Nulunulu has partnered with the Otaru Tourism Association to use the “TikTok GO” feature to invite 10 short-form video creators to promote overnight stays in the Otaru area and support regional revitalization.
Easy clamp installation! New flame-retardant mesh cable tray tidies up the space under your desk
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Sanwa Supply has launched 2 flame-retardant mesh cable trays that require no tools and can be installed with clamps, helping users easily organize tangled cables and power supplies under their desks.
Otolio (Otorio) launches a feature that automatically generates sales meeting scenarios with AI
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Epic Base Co., Ltd. has added a feature to its AI agent service “Otolio” that automatically generates sales meeting scenarios with AI. This will enable representatives to approach sales meetings with consistent quality, regardless of differences in their experience or preparation time.
Ask One conducts the “2026 Survey on the State of Exhibition Initiatives.” While 92.6% consider exhibition initiatives “important,” 87.3% say there is “room to improve results”
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Nineout releases its “2026 Survey on the State of Exhibition Initiatives.” More than 九成 of B2B companies consider exhibitions important, while nearly 九成 see room to improve results; promptly reaching prospects and gaining an in-depth understanding of their needs are key to increasing business opportunities.
LINE official account-compatible CRM “QQURU (Kukuru)” seeks sales partners who can earn recurring monthly commissions simply by making referrals
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Kukuru Co., Ltd. is recruiting sales partners for its LINE-integrated CRM service “QQURU,” offering ongoing monthly commissions with no risk and referrals alone required.
[Technology Succession Report 2026] Manufacturing sees improvement in the rate of companies without successors, but skills transfer remains a challenge
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HainuTech Holdings has released a report stating that although Japan’s manufacturing sector has seen a decline in its labor shortage rate, technology succession remains a challenge. The report advocates “platform-based succession” to maintain the technological foundation.
Prevent early departures among new graduates and mid-career hires and help them succeed sooner. AI-powered autonomous onboarding platform “onbx” officially launches
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WellCoLab has officially launched “onbx,” an AI-powered onboarding platform designed to prevent new employees from leaving early and help them integrate and contribute sooner.
Details released for new collaborative works by 6 groups of international creators and 6 production areas across 3 Tokai prefectures: “Craft x Tech Tokai Project 2026 Tokyo Exhibition”
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Tangent Japan will hold the “Craft x Tech” exhibition at kudan house in Tokyo in May 2026, unveiling for the first time new collaborative works combining traditional crafts from the Tokai region with international creators.
TSE Prime-listed Iwaki to hold IR seminar for individual investors in Tokushima City
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株式会社イワキ, listed on the TSE Prime Market, will hold its first free IR seminar for individual investors in Tokushima City on May 29, 2026. Focusing on Tokushima residents’ strong interest in asset building, the company will have its president speak and offer an opportunity to deepen understanding of the company.
Forest One, a provider of dental care solutions, refreshes its logo to mark its 20th anniversary
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Forest One, a provider of dental care solutions, has marked its 20th anniversary by refreshing its corporate logo. With the new logo expressing the company’s philosophy of connecting people, products and services to create new value, it moves into its next stage of growth.
A new dental care standard for the Reiwa era: “without abrasion, without disruption, and with balance.” “POWINK Hydra Oral Gel” debuts June 4
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POWLAB will launch “POWINK Moisturizing Oral Gel,” a new oral care product, in June 2026. It is designed to be gentle on teeth, maintain oral balance and provide deep hydration, with an Earl Grey tea scent.
All-in-one AI video generation platform “HIX.AI” updated! Adds leading models “Happy Horse 1.0” and “Seedance 2.0” to fully automate cinematic video production
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The “HIX.AI” platform from INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD. has received a major update, adding Alibaba’s “Happy Horse 1.0” and ByteDance’s “Seedance 2.0” AI video generation models to enable fully automated, cinematic video production.
Companies mentioned：INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD.、Alibaba、ByteDance
[“Astoria Odile,” offering refined, feminine office styles] “Time-saving dresses” that solve morning outfit dilemmas now on sale
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Fashion brand Astoria has launched a “time-saving dress” designed to complete an outfit in one piece and solve the struggle of choosing what to wear on summer mornings.
[For major corporations only] Global manufacturing engagement and internal communications leaders take the stage: Why “doesn’t the front line act”? — The reality of employee experience (EX) and behavior change in the AI era —
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Staffbase will hold an in-person “EX Club” event for large corporations in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. Communications leaders from global manufacturers will share practical experience with frontline employee experience (EX) and driving behavior change in the AI era.
Applications open for the 2nd cohort of “Possibo School,” a learning space for inclusion with diverse practitioners
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一般社団法人El Sistema Connect will launch the 2nd cohort of “Possible School,” a program promoting inclusive education, on May 26, 2026. Online registration is now open.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人El Sistema Connect、株式会社Xiborg、日本・デンマーク生活研究所、リンツ・聖ヨハネ病院、東京芸術劇場、京都女子大学
🐾 12 pharmacies specializing in pets opens its 2nd pharmacy next to ダクタリ動物病院 京都医療センター
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株式会社12薬局 opened its 2nd pharmacy in Japan specializing in veterinary clinics on May 7, 2026, on the grounds of ダクタリ動物病院 京都医療センター in Kyoto City. This expands access to dispensing services by pet-specialist pharmacists in the Kansai region and meets the needs of increasingly advanced veterinary care.
Invitation-only men’s beauty event “Men’s Beauty Plus 2026” for male influencers set to take place, creating connections between cosmetics brands and male influencers
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“Soft Drink,” the men’s beauty production company operated by Mazeru Share株式会社, will hold “Men’s Beauty Plus 2026,” an invitation-only men’s beauty event for male influencers, in Tokyo in early June 2026. The event aims to foster interaction between cosmetics brands and male influencers and energize the men’s beauty market.
Companies mentioned：Mazeru Share株式会社、LIPPS、SHISEIDO MEN、KANEBO、メラノCC、SCALP D next＋、DISM、PROUDMEN.、iniks
Entertainment Care Research Institute strengthens its research and development and business development teams
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Entertainment Care Research Institute has brought on media and marketing specialists Shoichi Iida and Kazutomo Nakajima to strengthen its research and development and business development teams.
[Weekday lunchbox-carrying rate among single people rises to 15.0%] Sets a new high since fiscal 2010
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A fiscal 2025 survey found that the share of single people bringing lunch from home on weekdays rose to 15.0%, a new high since 2010, while lunchbox contents showed a trend toward simplicity.
ノルウェージャンクルーズライン to broadcast every FIFA World Cup 26™ match live across its entire fleet
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Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it will broadcast all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 live across its entire fleet from June to July 2026.
Companies mentioned：ノルウェージャンクルーズライン、Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Cyber PMS selected for IQVIAジャパングループ’s one-stop solution for post-marketing surveillance
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The New Medical Real World Data Research Organization (PRiME-R) and IQVIAジャパングループ have partnered to launch a one-stop solution for post-marketing surveillance (PMS). Combining PRiME-R’s Cyber PMS with IQVIA’s expertise, the service aims to reduce the burden on medical institutions and improve data quality.
Lotte Arai Resort will hold a “Starry Sky Rice” rice-planting experience on May 31, 2026, featuring special rice balls prepared by food producer Yoshie Kamiya to showcase the region’s appeal and promote food education.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LOTTE Hotel Arai、ロッテシティホテル錦糸町、株式会社生活工房とうがらし
A Master Craftsman and Artist—Special Exhibition “The Work of Tsutomu Shibayama,” Honoring the Creator Who Left a Major Mark on Japanese Anime History
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Anime Tokyo Station, a Japanese anime exhibition center, will host a free special exhibition, “The Work of Tsutomu Shibayama,” from May 16 to July 5, 2026. The exhibition looks back on the achievements of the late Shibayama, who worked as a director and animator on nationally beloved anime.
【Breaking News!】Preliminary Results of the 2026 4th National 10,000-Employee Engagement Survey: A Warning About “Isolation Among People in Their 30s” and “A Sharp Decline in Vitality in the Infrastructure Industry”—The Distortions in Japanese Organizations Revealed by a 10,000-Person Survey
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Agile HR and Intage have released their 2026 survey of 10,000 employees on workplace engagement, highlighting isolation among employees in their 30s in Japan and increasingly strong feelings of alienation among temporary workers.
Tetra Pak Japan to Again Provide Free Learning Materials Selected by the Ministry of Education to 500 Elementary Schools Nationwide This School Year
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Tetra Pak Japan will provide environmental education materials selected by the Ministry of Education free of charge to 500 elementary schools nationwide in fiscal 2026.
株式会社プリマジェスト launches “Primagest Trust Services,” centered on the Public Personal Authentication Service
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Primagest will launch “Primagest Trust Services” on May 13, offering an identity verification platform based on public personal authentication to help companies address regulatory changes.
GAAAT to Open “Brave Raideen” 50th Anniversary Art Exhibition in Tokyo on May 14
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GAAAT will hold a metal art exhibition in Tokyo on May 14 to mark the 50th anniversary of “Brave Raideen,” with plans for a tour across multiple cities.
【Certified Public Accountant Survey】 “Report on the Actual Conditions of CPA Independence 2026”
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Kaikeishi.job, operated by Bridge Consulting Group, surveyed 147 independent certified public accountants. It reported that around 60% had increased their annual income and around 80% were satisfied with their work-life balance, and that young professionals can also succeed.
【Held June 4】Why Do Organizations Fall Apart as Sales Grow? “Five-Way-Win Management Seminar”
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Lumission Co., Ltd. will hold a free online seminar on June 4 to explore how companies can build structures to prevent organizational breakdown while growing revenue.
【New Scenarios】Prepare for Overseas Crises Through “Decision-Making Capability”: BCP and Cybersecurity Training Tool “dan-lo” Releases 4 New Scenarios Covering Armed Conflict, Terrorism and Riots
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Newton Consulting has added 4 new scenarios covering responses to armed conflict, terrorism and riots overseas to its AI-powered BCP and cybersecurity training tool “dan-lo.” Designed to address rising geopolitical risks, the scenarios help companies train to make swift and informed decisions.
Cobrowsing Solution “Withdesk Browse” Now Available to 東急株式会社
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ウィズデスク株式会社 has begun providing its cobrowsing solution “Withdesk Browse” to 東急株式会社. Tokyu will use it for procedures such as registration for the “Tokyu Plus” app, offering screen-sharing support regardless of the customer’s device. The service aims to reduce customer burden, maintain security and improve resolution rates.
GPS-Linked Audio Guide Creation Tool Jointly Developed by the Toyota Group and Yamaha Motor to Be Used at a NAKED Event Co-Hosted with 京都市
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Toyota Conic Pro provided “TOYOTA CONIQ GUIDE” (provisional name), a GPS-linked audio guide creation tool it developed jointly with Yamaha Motor, at a NAKED nighttime event held in 京都市. The event received high ratings, with 70.0% of participants satisfied and 83.3% saying the experience was enriching.
Social X’s platform “Social X Studio” will be introduced on a trial basis in a University of Tokyo education program, fostering entrepreneurs who can address social challenges through collaboration among industry, government and academia.
Nahato Wins the Grand Prize in the Human Resources Recruitment and Development Transformation Category (SME Division) at the “Career Ownership Management AWARD 2026”
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Nahato has won the grand prize in the talent recruitment and development transformation category at the “Career Ownership Management AWARD 2026.”
Expanded Support for Migration to Zoho Mail Following the End of Amazon WorkMail Support
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Following Amazon WorkMail’s announcement that it will soon discontinue its service, Zoho Japan has strengthened support for migration to Zoho Mail and introduced a one-click data migration feature.
Companies mentioned：ゾーホージャパン株式会社、Amazon Web Services、Zoho Corporation
【Preorders Open】Don’t Let Summer Slow You Down: A Garment That Stabilizes Heart Rate and Helps You Maintain Your Ideal Training Volume
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A cooling vest designed for running from 株式会社YOCABITO’s LEADING EDGE brand will go on sale in mid-May 2026. The vest is designed to efficiently limit increases in core body temperature and heart rate, helping reduce the risk of heatstroke in summer while enabling high-quality training. Preorders are now open, supporting runners in maintaining their performance during the summer.
From Days to Minutes for Earthwork Calculations: Spatial Data Integration Platform “Kumiki” Launches New Feature to Instantly Calculate Differences in Earthwork Volume Against Design Drawings
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
SkyMatix has released a new feature for “Kumiki” that uses AI to automatically remove interference from machinery, cutting earthwork calculations that once took several days down to a few minutes.