<Wonjungyo> A new clear version of the popular loose powder launches, leaving skin with a sheer, silky-smooth finish! A new pale pink blush shade, creating delicate, pure-looking cheeks, also launches on the same day
Opening of “SEKISUIHEIM Sumai Design Lounge,” the company’s first consultation facility offering comprehensive support for new home construction, renovations and real estate
e-dash to hold free seminar for building-material manufacturers on calculating CO₂ emissions and third-party verification ahead of the start of the building LCCO2 assessment system on May 27
Cybozu survey on the positioning of IT strategy in relation to corporate management strategy: About 40% of companies position their management and IT strategies separately
The dramatic impact of “coaching every employee”: Global report reveals a new talent strategy to reduce turnover and drive organizational growth, achieving an employee Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 89%
JINS marks its 25th anniversary with “JINS 25TH MATSURI,” a six-month celebration of gratitude. The rules of eyewear changed here. Masterpieces that shaped today’s “norms” will be 25% off, with new items each week!
[Healthy Management Seminar] Healthy Management Terakoya Series, Vol. 5! The real reason healthy management “doesn’t change things, even when you’re doing it” — taking place June 10, 2026!
Burger King® celebrates surpassing 350 locations with “Whopper® Festival”! Get up to 29% off, or ¥300 off, popular sets featuring 5 Whopper® varieties! Official app coupons available for 5 days only, starting at 14:00 each day!
[Free archive video] Real stories from former users: rebuilding after adjustment disorder — from user to employee at Kizuki Business College [Free and available for a limited time]
SmartHR and Finatext begin joint development of a digital insurance marketplace, aiming to enable seamless enrollment in various insurance plans through the employee benefits service “Working You Money Portal”
“Yokai in Motion,” an immersive exhibition themed around yokai, wins Gold in the “Experiential & Immersive” category at the international “MUSE Creative Awards 2026”
Korean skincare brand Torriden partners with Tokyo Dome Natural Hot Spring Spa LaQua for “Rain Sounds and Steam at Spa LaQua — A Moisturizing Moment with Tanka”!
Novasell to handle brand communications for United Arrows Co., Ltd.’s “The Green Label Conclusion.” Actor MEGUMI showcases “Summer Basics That Aren’t Boring”
SmartHR and Finatext begin joint development of a digital insurance marketplace, aiming to enable seamless enrollment in various insurance plans through the employee benefits service “Working You Money Portal”
Bamiro-style soba, with maximum indulgence, is new at Bamiyan! “Back-fat soy sauce ramen” also launches at the same time!
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Chinese restaurant Bamiyan has launched the limited-time “Back-Fat Summer Campaign.” Two rich new dishes, the thick-noodle “Bamiro Soba” and “Back-Fat Soy Sauce Ramen,” are now available at locations nationwide.
ITOKI releases “Strengthening Companies Through the Office,” a book explaining how modern offices can address corporate management challenges
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ITOKI will publish a new book in May 2026 exploring the value of modern offices. Through a wealth of corporate case studies, it explains how to transform workspaces into human capital investments to address management challenges and boost productivity.
Osamu Hayashi appointed brand ambassador for DOCTORAIR
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Total body care brand DOCTORAIR has appointed prep-school instructor and TV personality Osamu Hayashi as its new brand ambassador. The company aims to strengthen its communications on health and beauty and help consumers choose self-care suited to their needs amid an increasingly diverse range of information.
Thank you for waiting! Akachan Honpo くずはモール store opens on May 29, 2026 (Friday)!
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Akachan Honpo will open a new store at くずはモール in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, on May 29, 2026. To mark the opening, the store will hold a limited sale and a 10-times points campaign, among other promotions, to attract local families raising children.
The method learned by some of Japan’s leading entrepreneurs is finally a book! Publication of “Starting from Zero to Change Society: Social Innovation”
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Shoei-sha will publish a new book on May 14, a practical guide to social innovation based on the “Suzukan Method” developed by Kan Suzuki, which has nurtured 1,000 entrepreneurs and leaders.
“Sky-High Rooftop Beer Garden 2026” brings the flavors of the sea, with a new KIYO signature Cajun seafood menu
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BEEF STEAK CLUB KIYO GINZA in Ginza will launch its summer menu for “Sky-High Rooftop Beer Garden 2026” on May 1, 2026. The outdoor terrace will offer two set menus featuring signature Cajun seafood and grilled chicken thighs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベルーナ、株式会社グランベルホテル、BEEF STEAK CLUB KIYO GINZA、Rooftop Bar piro ginza
[First-ever] Work Vehicles Event at Fukaya Hanazono Outlets: 11 vehicles gather, from a rare GT-R police car to Self-Defense Forces vehicles
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Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets will hold its first “Work Vehicles Gathering” event on May 31, featuring 11 vehicles, including police cars and Self-Defense Forces vehicles.
Plenty of tastings and exclusive products! Seikatsu Club Co-op’s Depo Tokorozawa, featuring mainly domestic products and reduced additives, holds its 5th anniversary festival
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Seikatsu Club Co-op’s Depo Tokorozawa store will hold a 3-day “5th Anniversary Festival” starting May 22 to celebrate 5 years since opening. Tastings from producers and sales of exclusive products will help deepen ties with local residents and build their affinity for the brand.
“AI Dialogue Role-Play” feature added to AmiVoice RolePlay, a self-training platform for sales negotiations and customer service powered by AI
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Advanced Media has added “AI Dialogue Role-Play,” a feature powered by generative AI, to its sales training platform AmiVoice RolePlay, providing a more realistic environment for practicing real-world conversations.
Salmon at Sushiro, too! A firm texture and just the right amount of fat, nurtured by Aomori’s rough seas. “Fresh Salmon from Aomori” arrives from 110 yen, tax included! Available at Sushiro locations nationwide starting May 15 (Friday)
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Sushiro will offer fresh salmon from Aomori at locations throughout Japan starting May 15, priced from 110 yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES、株式会社あきんどスシロー
Discover the full story of the Sagrada Família in this commemorative year! “Gaudí and the World of the Sagrada Família: Easily Understood Through Illustrations” goes on sale May 29
“Chocolate Bar Ice Cream <Summer Limited Edition>,” packed with chocolate yet refreshing in the finish, returns for a limited time this year! Station ads evoking the coolness of summer will run from June, alongside an X campaign to win Amazon gift cards
Vulnerability management cloud service yamory to exhibit and present at “AI Engineering Summit Tokyo 2026”
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Assured’s cloud-based vulnerability management service yamory announced it will exhibit and give a presentation at “AI Engineering Summit Tokyo 2026” on June 8 and 9, 2026.
[ABCマート] New knit sandals debut in the “Airy Series,” known for comfort “like going barefoot”! The “Airy Sandals” offer cool-touch fabric, high stretch, and quick drying, ideal for summer
“Seiko Summer Jazz Camp” 10th Anniversary Special Concert confirmed for August 16 (Sunday) at I’M A SHOW in Yurakucho, for one night only
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The “Seiko Summer Jazz Camp,” a program for developing young jazz musicians, will hold a special concert in Yurakucho on August 16 to mark its 10th anniversary. Alumni and world-renowned instructors will come together for a spectacular one-night-only performance.
Happy Turn 50th Anniversary POP UP STORE opens on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui!
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To celebrate 50 years since its launch, the “Happy Turn” pop-up store will open on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui, selling a range of original merchandise.
Zoff and ADAM ET ROPÉ launch 18 new styles in the second collaboration eyewear collection, “Zoff｜ADAM ET ROPÉ,” offering eyewear that complements your outfits
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Zoff and ADAM ET ROPÉ have launched the second collection of their collaborative eyewear line, featuring 18 new styles under the theme “Stylish women, anytime, anywhere.”
SB C&S launches “SB C&S STORIES,” a video series sharing the company’s present-day reality. The series reveals how approximately 2,000 employees put “in-house AI use” into practice
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SB C&S has launched “SB C&S STORIES,” a video series showcasing the realities of its corporate culture and business. The first episode reveals how approximately 2,000 employees put “in-house AI use” into practice and presents specific examples of improving work efficiency.
Works with drink holders and doubles as a tumbler! New “ThermoWall Vacuum-Insulated Car Bottle Holder” delivers outstanding cooling and heat retention
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LOGOS has launched the new “ThermoWall Vacuum-Insulated Car Bottle Holder,” which keeps drinks cold or hot, fits in a car cup holder, and can also be used as a portable tumbler.
Get a smile from its adorably puzzled expression! Kappa Sushi partners with South Korean character BRUNCH BROTHER for its first-ever collaboration campaign with a restaurant chain in Japan!
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Kappa Sushi will hold a collaboration campaign with popular South Korean character BRUNCH BROTHER starting May 28, 2026. Customers who spend a qualifying amount will receive a limited-edition A5 notebook.
Fifth child Yumea makes her first magazine appearance; Nozomi Tsuji and her family grace the cover of “Hiyoko Club”! Includes an interview about giving birth and raising a child for the first time in 7 years (on sale May 15)
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、Pygmy Company
Research on vascular aging confirms that L-citrulline intake improves vascular endothelial function and subjective symptoms such as stiff shoulders and lower back pain in middle-aged and older adults with elevated blood pressure
Perfect for summer vacation! A hands-on, educational, fun insect exhibition: “2nd Summer Vacation! Insect Discovery Land,” July 29 (Wed.)–August 17 (Mon.), 星ヶ丘三越
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Me～Tele and 星ヶ丘三越 will hold the “2nd Summer Vacation! Insect Discovery Land” starting July 29, 2026, during the summer vacation period. The hands-on exhibition lets visitors interact with rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles, offering families with children an engaging outing and learning opportunity.
[栄光ゼミナール] A specialist school for entrance exams to the most selective girls’ junior high schools will hold the “Oin and Joshi Gakuin Assessment Test” for students in grades 3–5 in June
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A specialist school for entrance exams to the most selective girls’ junior high schools, operated by 栄光ゼミナール, will hold a free assessment test in June 2026 for students in grades 3–5 aiming to enter Oin or Joshi Gakuin. The event will also include explanatory lessons by specialist instructors, with the aim of identifying talent early and encouraging enrollment.
Banish stubborn musty laundry odors! New “Wide Haiter PRO Liquid Indoor Drying” launches May 16, 2026, with 6 times the deodorizing ingredient＊1 for outdoor-drying-level results!
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Kao will launch the new product “Wide Haiter PRO Liquid Indoor Drying” on May 16, 2026. Addressing growing demand for indoor laundry drying and concerns about musty odors, it contains 6 times the deodorizing ingredient and aims to deliver deodorizing performance on par with outdoor drying.
The path to achieving the government’s “50% in science and engineering” target lies in early childhood STEAM education! More than half of junior high school students and above, and over 70% of high school students and above, choose science and engineering
Asahi Shimbun launches its brain-training game “Asahi GAMES”
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Asahi Shimbun has launched its brain-training game “Asahi GAMES.” In addition to original games co-developed with Sega XD, it also features the official Japanese version of the New York Times’ popular puzzle “Wordle,” with the aim of increasing reader engagement.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ エックスディー、The New York Times
[都ホテル 博多] Italian beer hall reservations now open!
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都ホテル 博多 will host an “Italian Beer Festival” in summer 2026, offering a generous selection of Italian dishes and 120 minutes of all-you-can-drink beverages.
[Risonare Nasu] A taste of Nasu’s landscape on a plate, featuring young ayu and zucchini flowers. A summer-only dinner course celebrates the enduring food culture of Tuscany, Italy
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Risonare Nasu in Nasu has announced a dinner course available only in summer 2026. Combining seasonal ingredients from Nasu with traditional Tuscan cuisine, Italy, it offers a distinctive culinary experience at an agritourism resort.
FamilyMart’s Choco Mint Collection 2026 brings together refreshingly minty products, from waffle cones—the No. 1 ice cream in first-week sales when previously released—to sweets and chilled drinks! Rolling out from May 19 (Tue.)
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FamilyMart will launch its 3rd “Chocolate Mint Fair” starting May 19, 2026, featuring a total of 8 refreshing desserts and drinks.
[Announcement] [TAC Patent Attorney] TAC, the qualification-preparation school, will release same-day answer updates for the Reiwa 8 Patent Attorney Short-Answer Examination! Various events will also be held!
Announces the “2026 Survey of Work and Personal Life Attitudes Among Full-Time Employees in Dual-Income Households (2025 Results)”
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Mynavi has released its 2026 survey on work and personal-life attitudes among full-time workers in dual-income households. It found that 44% struggle with household finances, while people in their 20s place greater importance on balancing work and family.
Discover the hidden appeal of whey! “Milk’s Goodness, Yogurt’s Tang, and the Occasional Whey,” enjoyed with yogurt whose refreshing tartness is perfect for early summer, comes to 伊勢丹新宿店
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伊勢丹新宿店 will hold a food event from May 20 to 26, featuring refreshing early-summer yogurt and specialty foods and desserts made with whey.
Raise a “rainbow toast” to understanding and supporting LGBTQ+ people. 大阪エクセルホテル東急 will offer 6 cocktails representing the symbol of diversity during Pride Month. Part of the proceeds will be donated to support organizations.
[Grand Nikko Awaji] Sales begin May 14 for “Awaji Sea Eel Charcoal-Grilled Kaiseki and Eel Hot Pot Stay,” a lodging plan showcasing seasonal conger eel
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Grand Nikko Awaji has launched a lodging plan featuring seasonal conger eel from Awaji Island, served grilled over charcoal or in a hot pot. Reservations open May 14, and stays begin June 1. The plan promotes Awaji Island’s summer cuisine and resort stays.
“Kireipass Connect byGMO,” a management-support platform for private-pay medical and beauty clinics, launches an AI management analysis feature [GMO Beauty]
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GMO Beauty has launched what it describes as Japan’s first AI-powered natural-language business analysis feature for its SaaS platform for aesthetic clinics.
カプコン will hold a collaboration at Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro and Umeda to mark the 20th anniversary of the “Ōkami” series. Commemorative menu items and merchandise are scheduled to be available starting June 5, 2026. The initiative aims to engage fans and make use of the IP.
Launches a keyboard with a built-in touchpad and a magnetically detachable case, letting you use an iPad like a laptop
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Sanwa Supply has launched the “SKB-BTIPAD5BK,” a keyboard case with a built-in touchpad that lets you use an iPad (10th generation) and other devices like a laptop. The case attaches and detaches magnetically, making it easy to switch between typing and tablet use. It features a JIS layout and aims to improve convenience for work and study.
On-site video service “Cameleo” adopted for Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions’ “Ville-feuille Video Cloud Service” — providing the cloud recording infrastructure to support efficient building management