Fermentation Station develops upcycled ingredients from Kanro’s “Pure Gummy” as an original ingredient for the “Saborino” sheet mask.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ファーメンステーション、株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス BCLカンパニー、カンロ株式会社
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Customizing talent development and utilization, and operating programs in ways that make change tangible, are key.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ローランド･ベルガー
LIQUID eKYC online identity verification service provided for account opening and customer information change procedures at 旭川信用金庫.
Liquid provides LIQUID eKYC to 旭川信用金庫, supporting online account opening and identity verification through the tsumuGO_mobile app.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ELEMENTS、株式会社Liquid、旭川信用金庫、株式会社百五銀行、BIPROGY株式会社
Obayashi Corporation’s Koden ICJV Construction Office introduces a “Correction Report App” to centrally manage the process from issuing corrective instructions to submitting reports.
Obayashi Corporation’s Koden ICJV Construction Office adopts Interpark’s no-code tool “サスケWorks” to create a “Correction Report App” and digitize on-site safety management.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インターパーク、株式会社大林組
Launch of a low-voltage power conditioner for industrial use that supports high-current solar panels through enhanced functionality
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Companies mentioned：オムロン ソーシアルソリューションズ株式会社、オムロン株式会社
Fairy Devices to exhibit at “Industrial DX Exhibition 2026 Spring Osaka”
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Companies mentioned：Fairy Devices株式会社、Microsoft、Zoom
[佐賀玉屋] “Grand Meissen Exhibition,” tracing the history connecting Saga and Meissen through porcelain culture, opens Wednesday, May 20.
To celebrate its 220th anniversary, 佐賀玉屋 will hold the “Grand Meissen Exhibition” from May 20 to 25, 2026, showcasing about 500 Meissen porcelain pieces and collaborative artworks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 佐賀玉屋、マイセン磁器製作所、阪急百貨店、ベル・フルール、祇園緑寿庵清水
ANTEPRIMA’s 2026 summer campaign visuals once again feature KIM CHAEWON of LE SSERAFIM.
ANTEPRIMA has once again tapped LE SSERAFIM member KIM CHAEWON as the face of its 2026 summer campaign, and will launch new woven bags and a pop-up store.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンテプリマジャパン、阪急うめだ本店、HYBE MUSIC GROUP、SOURCE MUSIC
“Nomonomo Ryoka Kura Shibori 2L Box” brings out the aroma when mixed with shochu, and will be available for a limited time and in limited quantities!
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Companies mentioned：大関株式会社
[Hiroshima/Sera] “Rose & Flower Garden,” a rose garden in the sky stretching toward the heavens, opens May 16! 《Sora no Hanabatake Sera Kogen Hana no Mori》
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Companies mentioned：株式会社 世羅高原農場
Original黒毛和牛を丼メニューで堪能！大東園が「和牛丼ランチ」を5月19日より期間限定で販売
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Companies mentioned：株式会社甲羅、大東園
Interactive and musuhi to hold “Kagoshima HR Antenna No. 3,” a human resources networking session, on June 25.
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Companies mentioned：インタラクティブ株式会社、株式会社musuhi、株式会社connect works.、株式会社コマロック、株式会社南国ハウス
Rehab for JAPAN conducts a third-party allotment of shares with investment from Ono Digital Health to develop businesses targeting cancer patients.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社Rehab for JAPAN、小野薬品工業株式会社、小野デジタルヘルス投資合同会社、株式会社michiteku
Saishunkan Pharmaceutical introduces a next-generation logistics system using “robotics × new technology digital picking.”
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Companies mentioned：株式会社再春館製薬所
Secure surpasses 14,000 companies with cumulative deployments!
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Companies mentioned：株式会社セキュア
Originalスペースデータ、農林水産省「みどり脱炭素海外展開コンソーシアム」に参画
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Companies mentioned：株式会社スペースデータ、農林水産省
Original米TIME誌による「The World’s Most Impactful Companies of 2026」への選定について
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Companies mentioned：H.U.グループホールディングス株式会社、TIME誌、Statista、Upright Project
Original川崎フロンターレ×エバラ食品 レシピコラボ企画 第１弾は「黄金の味®」を使ったメニューを５月１５日よりチームの公式カフェにて提供開始
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Companies mentioned：エバラ食品工業株式会社、川崎フロンターレ
[Star Wars: The Mandalorian] The surprise is part of the fun! Skater launches a new “blind lunch drawstring bag” that includes a secret design.
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Companies mentioned：スケーター株式会社、Lucasfilm Ltd.
Teikoku Real Estate renovates a 22-year-old rental property, increasing rents by 35%–42%.
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Companies mentioned：帝国不動産株式会社、株式会社アーキテクト・ディベロッパー
Beat the summer heat! Skater launches a portable ice pack with a convenient insulated case!
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Companies mentioned：スケーター株式会社
“Want to increase the number of in-house trainers? Achieve ‘in-house training’ and ‘organizational growth’ through 5 steps to train instructors!” webinar to be held (May 26, 14:00–15:00) 株式会社LDcube
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Companies mentioned：株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント
“Otobiba LaLaport Koshien” to hold a media preview
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Companies mentioned：島村楽器株式会社
株式会社エナーバンク to exhibit at “2026 NEW Environmental Exposition and Global Warming Prevention Exhibition”
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Companies mentioned：株式会社エナーバンク、日報ビジネス株式会社
Mico launches a packaged solution featuring AI functions that use LINE to address abandoned carts and customer churn in e-commerce.
Mico launches a LINE operations package solution designed for e-commerce, using AI to address abandoned carts and customer churn and help maximize sales.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Mico
[2026 Father’s Day Gift Guide] Give Dad “a little something special” this Father’s Day. Available on the HESTA LIFE e-commerce site from May 15.
HESTA Okura has launched a 2026 Father’s Day gift section on its HESTA LIFE e-commerce site, featuring “quality time to oneself for fathers” and free gift wrapping.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HESTA大倉
It’s not just water and food. “Sleep preparedness” can make a difference during a disaster: Bears Rock -6°C envelope-style sleeping bag
Bears Rock highlights the importance of sleeping conditions during disasters and recommends its practical, comfortable “-6°C envelope-style sleeping bag” for emergency supplies.
Companies mentioned：Bears Rock株式会社
富山商業高校, a nationally competitive school in extracurricular activities, achieves a grade-level average score above 90% in kanji and vocabulary on an external mock exam by using “Monoxer.”
Original富山商業高校導入記憶平台「Monoxer」，助學生利用零碎時間學習，使外部模試漢字語彙平均分突破九成。
Companies mentioned：モノグサ株式会社、富山県立富山商業高等学校、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション
A survey finds that current high school students in the Reiwa era almost never rush to change phones when a new model comes out.
According to a survey by the Youth Research Institute, 97% of Japanese high school students do not switch phones immediately when a new model comes out, mainly because of the high price and because their current phones already have sufficient features.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワカモノリサーチ
Original京都府亀岡市、1,000名を突破した「ふるさと住民」限定のデジタルスタンプラリーを開催！「亀岡牛」や「2万円分宿泊券」を還元
To celebrate the number of registered “hometown residents” surpassing 1,000, Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture has launched an exclusive digital stamp rally, with prizes including Kameoka beef and lodging vouchers.
Companies mentioned：亀岡市、京都サンガF.C.
FinGATE, a serviced office for independent asset management firms and financial startups, to expand to Sapporo for the first time.
Heiwa Real Estate will open “FinGATE SAPPORO” in July 2026, the first serviced office in Sapporo for independent asset management firms and financial startups.
Companies mentioned：平和不動産株式会社
Original三重県の県産農林水産物の販路拡大を後押し。マインドシェアが「みえ Food Culture Pitches」出展者向けブランド確立セミナーを担当
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Companies mentioned：株式会社マインドシェア、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、三重県
Preparatory committee established to form an industry group promoting the adoption and standardization of trade DX
Shippio and organizations including JASTPRO have jointly established a preparatory committee to promote the adoption and standardization of trade DX and address cross-sector data integration challenges.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Shippio、一般財団法人日本貿易関係手続簡易化協会、株式会社日新、トムソン・ロイター株式会社、東京共同会計事務所、経済産業省、国土交通省
W2 refreshes the e-commerce platform of 株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ, operator of jewelry brand “4°C”
W２株式会社 has adopted the “W2 Unified” e-commerce platform for the operator of jewelry brand “4°C,” integrating data across multiple brands and accelerating new brand launches.
Companies mentioned：W２株式会社、株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ
株式会社ティービーアイ to exhibit at “2026 NEW Environment Exhibition / Global Warming Prevention Exhibition,” showcasing thermal AI cameras that detect abnormal heat early and help reduce fire risks
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ティービーアイ、東京貿易ホールディングス株式会社、東京貿易グループ
American brand PRAESIDUS launches new watches: “DD-45,” carrying the DNA of legendary military watches, and “Arctic Field,” a field watch designed for polar conditions
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ビヨンクール、H°M’S” WatchStore、PRAESIDUS
[Seminar for the real estate investment industry] What is follow-up DX that boosts conversion rates through video “engagement analysis” and LINE personalization?
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Companies mentioned：株式会社クウゼン、株式会社PLAY
DTS launches digital integrated platform
DTS Corporation announces the launch of a “digital integrated infrastructure platform,” offering integrated design and operations spanning cloud hosting, data centers and network services.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＤＴＳ
Original［京都精華大学］ギャラリーTerra-S 2026年度第一期 常設展「浅野竹二：名所絵版画」を開催
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Companies mentioned：京都精華大学、ギャラリーTerra-S
Sponsorship applications now open: More than 1,200 applied last time! “Data Engineering Summit 2026,” where the future of data engineering will be discussed, confirmed; DAMA Chairman Kiyama and 3 major data platform companies to take the stage!
Findy announces an in-person “Data Engineering Summit 2026” in October 2026; sponsor applications are now open, bringing together data engineers and industry leaders.
Companies mentioned：ファインディ株式会社、一般社団法人 データマネジメント協会 日本支部、Databricks Japan、Snowflake合同会社、Google Cloud Japan、DecisionOne Consulting、株式会社風音屋
Launch of ship-to-ship LNG fuel supply for vessels (LNG bunkering)
Osaka Gas launches ship-to-ship LNG marine fuel supply services at JFE Steel’s West Japan Works, using the dedicated vessel “SETO AZURE.”
Companies mentioned：大阪ガス株式会社、JFEスチール株式会社、大阪湾LNGシッピング株式会社、下ノ江造船株式会社、DNV
Yamanashi Chuo Bank begins using “ROOMS” to strengthen remote sales, focusing on asset management consultations.
Yamanashi Chuo Bank adopts Bloom Act’s online meeting system “ROOMS” to strengthen its asset management consultation services.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Bloom Act、株式会社山梨中央銀行
High-value purchases: おたからや to open 18 new directly operated stores in May 2026
Popular buying specialist おたからや will open 18 new directly operated stores across 14 prefectures in Japan in May 2026, further expanding its service network.
Companies mentioned：株式会社いーふらん、おたからや
[METI-subsidized program] SAMURAI opens applications for companies for the FY2026 “Manabi DX Quest Case Study Program,” starting May 14, 2026 (Thursday)
SAMURAI will open corporate applications from May 14, 2026, for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry-subsidized “マナビDXクエスト,” offering practical training to develop DX talent.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SAMURAI
The latest release in the “Hydra Series,” ranked No. 1 in best cosmetics for 4 consecutive years, is inspired by life sciences! The “Lululun Hydra 5ALA Mask,” formulated with the next-generation ingredient 5-ALA (five-ALA), is here!
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Companies mentioned：Dr.ルルルン株式会社
Held for the first time in the San'in region: a “Generative AI Workshop for Business Leaders” was held at the Yonago Convention Center in Tottori Prefecture, Japan’s least populous prefecture, with business leaders from Tottori and Shimane taking part.
Dooox and Osaka Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co., Ltd. held the first “Generative AI Workshop for Business Leaders” in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, helping businesses in the San'in region address management challenges.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Dooox、大阪中小企業投資育成株式会社、東京中小企業投資育成株式会社、名古屋中小企業投資育成株式会社
“肉のエサカ Suminodo store” reopens after renovations on Monday, May 18! “Demi-Braised Genkotsu Hamburger Steak” arrives at 800 yen (excluding tax)!! The flavor and prices made possible by direct operation of a meat processing plant are finally here!!
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Companies mentioned：株式会社C-HUNDRED、肉のエサカ、ワンダーステーキ
The 26th season gets underway for “ZIGExN UPDATERS.EXE,” the 3x3 (3-player basketball) professional team owned by ZIGExN, as it enters its 5th year.
ZIGExN’s Kyoto-based 3x3 professional basketball team “ZIGExN UPDATERS.EXE” announces its roster for the 2026 season, entering its 5th year.
Companies mentioned：株式会社じげん、株式会社ROOST、株式会社エースリー、株式会社ビバ、株式会社ヒンカク、ログスペクト株式会社、株式会社b-ex、アナザーチーム株式会社
Plug and Play Japan enters into partnership with Nippon Sheet Glass
Plug and Play Japan and Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG Group) have entered into a one-year partnership to promote innovation and new business development in the deep tech field.
Companies mentioned：Plug and Play Japan株式会社、日本板硝子株式会社、NSGグループ
Following popular demand, コンビ株式会社 and Wizleap held “A Hands-On Lesson in the Basics & Money Matters to Consider Before Your Baby Is Born, supported by Money Career” on Saturday, April 25!!
Wizleap and Combi jointly held a parenting and personal finance basics seminar for new parents on April 25, 2026, receiving very positive feedback.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Wizleap、コンビ株式会社
Kenko Mayonnaise joins the “日本気候リーダーズ・パートナーシップ,” which aims to realize a sustainable, decarbonized society
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Companies mentioned：ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社、日本気候リーダーズ・パートナーシップ
Bringing “Abura Soba Sohonten” closer to customers with locations near central Tokyo stations! Three Ikkakuya stores in Mizonokuchi, Asakusa and Monzennakacho reopen one after another!
“Abura Soba Sohonten,” operated by Garden Corporation, will reopen in succession at Ikkakuya locations in Mizonokuchi, Asakusa and Monzennakacho from May 15, with special prices available for 3 days only.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ガーデン
Notice of a “Tokyo Reportage” book club meeting
少数株ドットコム will hold an online book club meeting for “Tokyo Reportage” in late May 2026, with prominent activist investor Yutaka Yamanaka as the speaker.
Companies mentioned：少数株ドットコム株式会社、毎日新聞出版、毎日新聞社、BuzzFeed Japan、エヌビディア (NVIDIA)、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、チャールズ・シュワブ、HOYA株式会社 (保谷硝子)、武田薬品工業
[Introducing the new Anrakutei Quick Drink Set!] Choose 1 drink, 1 snack and yakiniku for 990 yen (1,089 yen including tax). Drop in for a drink and yakiniku♪ Make an after-work drink or “one more stop” with friends an easygoing yakiniku outing♪
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Companies mentioned：株式会社安楽亭
[Hublot] Brand ambassador Kento Yamazaki joins as a special guest for the unveiling of the new “Big Bang Reloaded” at the ウブロ Ginza Boutique
Swiss luxury watch brand HUBLOT held a launch event at its Ginza boutique, inviting brand ambassador Kento Yamazaki to present the evolved new “Big Bang Reloaded.”
Companies mentioned：LVMHウォッチ・ジュエリー ジャパン株式会社、ウブロ、HUBLOT
Asilla partners with Kagaya Sangyo to provide comprehensive facility safety and security support by linking AI security systems with disaster-prevention supplies
Asilla and Kagaya Sangyo form a business partnership, combining AI security systems with disaster-prevention supplies to provide comprehensive safety support for facilities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アジラ、加賀屋産業株式会社
Original【山形県白鷹町】『産婦人科・小児科オンライン』を4月1日より本導入
Kids Public’s “Online Obstetrics and Pediatrics” consultation service officially launches in Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture, on April 1, 2026, addressing the local shortage of medical resources.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kids Public、山形県白鷹町
DLE Online Lottery × “Zatch Bell!!”: “Zatch Bell!! — Formidable Foes” goes on sale May 14, 2026! Newly created original illustrations spotlight a fierce battle against a rival
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ディー・エル・イー
Inaba Petfood launches “Churu Sausage” for cats!
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Companies mentioned：いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品株式会社
Toreluna’s “1minute,1napkin” project to donate sanitary napkins to 成城学園中学校高等学校
Nexino’s “toreluna” project will donate menstrual products to Seijo Gakuen, promoting a period-friendly school environment and health education.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクイノ、成城学園中学校高等学校、公益財団法人ジョイセフ
[Held June 14] When “color” changes, so does the “town.” Learn about the role of “color” in community development! The 6th “En no Mori School” to be held
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Companies mentioned：東京都板橋区、COLOR PLANNING COPORATION CLIMAT、NEY＆PARTNERS JAPAN
Kirin Brewery adopts the “Kaonavi” talent management system to consolidate personnel information for some contract employees
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Companies mentioned：株式会社カオナビ、麒麟麦酒株式会社
[May 26] “Legal Update 2026,” an online conference exploring the evolution of corporate legal affairs in the AI era
Hubble will hold the “Legal Update 2026” online conference on May 26, 2026, to discuss the evolution of corporate legal affairs in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Hubble、株式会社ニトリホールディングス、富士フイルムホールディングス株式会社、株式会社LIXIL、大塚製薬株式会社、ミネベアミツミ株式会社、パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社
The future of electricity is about “how it was generated”! UPDATER launches the 5th edition of “ピーパ,” a cloud-based power generation service using nature-positive power plants
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Companies mentioned：株式会社UPDATER、みんなパワー株式会社、公益財団法人日本自然保護協会（NACS-J）
Committing to business KPIs with 10 years of expertise and data. Launch of the organizational transformation consulting service “TUNAG GRAND”
Stamen launches “TUNAG GRAND,” an organizational transformation consulting service that combines 十 years of data with a team of consultants to help companies improve business KPIs such as employee turnover.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタメン
For a sweet-and-tart “summer snack time.” Fairycake Fair’s “Setouchi Lemon Fair” starts May 14 (Thu)!
Fairycake Fair will launch its “Setouchi Lemon Fair” on May 14, 2026, featuring a range of summer-only sweets made with Setouchi lemons and a cat cookie tin.
Companies mentioned：有限会社コンテンポラリープランニングセンター、Fairycake Fair
[Hydro Flask®] New 300ml and 400ml sizes arrive for the popular compact insulated bottle, “Micro Hydro”!
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Companies mentioned：アルコ株式会社、Hydro Flask
NewsPicks releases a video conversation between AWS’s Yasuda and our company’s representative, Hayashi: How generative AI can break through the “PoC dead end” and bring out the strengths of Japanese companies
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Companies mentioned：ストックマーク株式会社、アマゾン ウェブ サービス ジャパン合同会社、NewsPicks Studios
Tiger Corporation supports professional racing driver Juju’s performance. It has developed a dedicated drink system that lets drivers stay hydrated with cold drinks in cars competing in temperatures of 70°C.
Tiger Corporation has developed a dedicated “Cool-Flow” hydration system for professional racing driver Juju, enabling the driver to drink cold beverages even in a cockpit where temperatures exceed 70°C.
Companies mentioned：タイガー魔法瓶株式会社、NODAレーシングコンサルタンツ株式会社
System Service’s TV anime “Nihon Sangoku” prizes to launch in May 2026!
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Companies mentioned：システムサービス株式会社、小学館、日本三國製作委員会
[Series sales top 410,000 copies] Skin is the front line of health and beauty! “Practical Dermatology for a Lifetime: Understanding the Skin, Its Mechanisms, Problems and Skincare,” a medically grounded guide to the skin supervised by Kenji Kabashima, goes on sale June 5 (Fri)!
Seitosha will publish “Dermatology for a Lifetime,” an illustrated guide to skincare, on June 5. Supervised by Kyoto University professor Kenji Kabashima, the book explains the subject in accessible terms.
Companies mentioned：株式会社西東社、講談社
Webinar for IT engineers—The AI era is the 第二 dawn of the internet: “How Custom GPTs and Projects Are Changing Engineers’ Work”
PE-BANK will hold an online seminar on May 20, 2026, exploring career and skill changes for IT engineers in the generative AI era.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MCEAホールディングス、株式会社PE-BANK、株式会社エル・カミノ・リアル、NTTドコモ、アスノシステム株式会社
TONOU’s medicated deodorant scalp shampoo wins Best Buy and the No. 1 overall rating from LDK the Beauty Men, a media outlet that gives candid reviews of men’s cosmetics.
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Companies mentioned：新日本製薬 株式会社、TPCマーケティングリサーチ
“Securify” to exhibit at internet technology event “Interop Tokyo 2026”
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Companies mentioned：株式会社スリーシェイク
[New release] The time spent fostering rescued cats before sending them off to new families. “Hogoneko Sotsugyoshiki,” a picture book about rescue cat activities, tells a story of kindness and responsibility, parting and hope, born from caring for tiny lives.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社 岩崎書店、保護ねこカフェ ねこかつ
Bywill and EDION partner to begin generating J-Credits through residential EcoCute installations
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Companies mentioned：株式会社バイウィル、株式会社エディオン
Bywill’s representative to pitch as a finalist at “Gogin Startup Fest 2026”
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Companies mentioned：株式会社バイウィル、株式会社山陰合同銀行、MATSUE起業エコシステムコンソーシアム
[Human capital management] Is a lack of trust why companies that are good places to work struggle to hire? ホワイト財団 and INREVO to hold a May 22 seminar on using third-party certification to overcome distrust
ホワイト財団 and INREVO will jointly hold an online seminar on May 22 to explore how “White Heart Company Certification” can address trust issues in recruitment.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構、ホワイト財団、株式会社INREVO
May 28 (Thu): Seminar to update hiring perspectives and identify job-ready talent by reexamining assumptions about hiring criteria
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Companies mentioned：パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社、株式会社ノヴィータ
Actor MEGUMI stars in the “Not Boring, Summer Basics” campaign for the “Green Label’s Answer” series, with the first installment of its summer promotion
UNITED ARROWS green label relaxing launches summer styles and a new ad campaign featuring actor MEGUMI for its “Green Label’s Answer” series.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、BABEL LABEL
First deployment in a battery manufacturer’s R&D division: AI IPGenius helps organize sets of conditions linked to improved performance
LegalTech company makes its first deployment of AI IPGenius in a battery manufacturer’s R&D division, helping analyze experiment logs across the board to identify key conditions for improving performance.
Companies mentioned：リーガルテック株式会社
[’47] Hokkaido’s first pop-up opens on May 22 (Fri) at Sapporo Stellar Place East 1F, with early sales of new Hokkaido-themed designs
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Companies mentioned：ニューエラジャパン合同会社、’47
“Talent Power Ranking” announces its ranking of actresses in their 30s in the 418th installment of its website ranking series!
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Companies mentioned：株式会社アーキテクト、株式会社ダイレクトマーケティングミックス
[Half off initial fees] Campaign to help customers get their matchmaking journey off to a satisfying start begins May 14 (Thu)
The matchmaking agency under Japanese company Pip, which operates “Iririki,” will offer half off its initial membership fee starting May 14.
Companies mentioned：ピップ株式会社、株式会社IBJ
[Umekita Onsen Ren Wellbeing Park] Applications open for performers at “REN Poolside Stage 2026 @ UMEKITA INFINITY SPA”
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ラスイート
Enabling inbound visitors to make repeat purchases after returning home: ZenGroup launches “Shop Stickers” connecting physical stores with cross-border e-commerce
ZenGroup launches its “Shop Sticker” service, using QR codes to link physical stores with cross-border e-commerce and encourage visitors to Japan to make repeat purchases after returning home.
Companies mentioned：ZenGroup株式会社、株式会社森田質店、株式会社もり、株式会社デンソーウェーブ
第二 installment of Saborino’s sustainability project! Limited-edition sheet masks made with upcycled ingredients from Kanro’s “Pure Gummy”
BCL Company’s Saborino brand partners with Kanro and Fermenstation to launch limited-edition, highly moisturizing sheet masks made with upcycled waste ingredients from “Pureal Gummies.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス BCLカンパニー、カンロ株式会社、株式会社ファーメンステーション、株式会社インターブランドジャパン
Anytime, anywhere! An easy health practice that simply involves pressing the palm firmly. “Reset and Prevent Ailments in 7 Seconds! The Complete Guide to Hand-Massage Self-Care” goes on sale May 14 (Thu)
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Companies mentioned：辰巳出版株式会社、日東書院本社、一般社団法人 手のひらデトックス協会、医療法人社団孚誠会 浦安駅前クリニック
Limited-edition colors in a refined design arrive: NIKE “CASUAL RUN CLUB PACK 4” available exclusively at Sports Depot and Alpen
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Companies mentioned：株式会社アルペン、ナイキ
For hot weather and the rainy season: a limited-edition product to refresh the scalp and keep bangs smooth, leaving the scalp feeling cool.
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Companies mentioned：ロクシタンジャポン株式会社、ロクシタン
British baby brand Joie Signature launches new “elipto™” and “i-Harbour™” series at Akachan Honpo from May 29 (Fri)
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Companies mentioned：株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、株式会社カトージ、Joie Signature
Bring an immersive experience home! TV anime “Attack on Titan” × Nijigen no Mori collaboration mystery-solving event “Attack on Titan Mystery Quest: Titan Capture Operation—Subquest: At-Home Edition”
Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park’s Nijigen no Mori launches an “At-Home Edition” “Attack on Titan” collaboration mystery-solving event, letting fans enjoy an immersive experience at home and purchase limited-edition merchandise.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニジゲンノモリ、講談社
Asuene CEO Nishiwada to speak at “The Reality of Inorganic Growth Strategies for Startups,” an event hosted by SmartRound
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Companies mentioned：アスエネ株式会社、株式会社スマートラウンド、PeopleX
[Up to 82% off and coupons for the first 100 customers] “SUMMER Early-Bird” event launches May 14 with items at 60% off; limited coupons available daily from 18:00
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Companies mentioned：株式会社シックスティーパーセント、MUCENT、mahagrid、cozy&kitsch、WONDER WONDER、Heisan、meego、Kleesier、RANDOMOFF、SOFT THUMBNAIL、HAPPY BIRDS DAY、BLACKUP、SOUL'S COLOR、WEBHOUSE
Heavy machinery makes its debut, bringing even more power: “working vehicles” gather at Tosu Premium Outlets for a family-friendly event where visitors can see, touch and enjoy them
Tosu Premium Outlets will host a free family experience event on May 24, 2026, featuring 15 working vehicles, including an excavator making its debut.
Companies mentioned：三菱地所・サイモン株式会社、ヤンマー建機株式会社、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟（JAF）、NEXCO西日本グループ、西日本高速道路パトロール九州株式会社、西日本高速道路メンテナンス九州株式会社、西鉄バス佐賀株式会社、九州アサヒ飲料販売株式会社
New visuals unveiled for Scalp-D Eyelash Serum QUEEN, featuring brand ambassador Takuya Kusakawa. The poised look embodies the grown-up elegance and understated beauty of “elevating your elegance through your gaze.”
Angfa will release new visuals featuring Takuya Kusakawa and run a campaign to mark the launch of a new product in the Scalp-D “QUEEN” series.
Companies mentioned：アンファー株式会社、株式会社アイロムグループ、株式会社ICELLEAP
ISFnet hires a graduate of Yeungjin College in South Korea
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Companies mentioned：株式会社アイエスエフネット、ISFnet Korea Co., Ltd.、永進（ヨンジン）専門大学
Kanro launches new Saborino sheet mask made with upcycled ingredients from Pure Gummy
Kanro’s Pureal Gummy gummies and BCL’s Saborino face-mask brand have teamed up to launch a limited-edition, highly moisturizing mask made with upcycled gummy ingredients.
Companies mentioned：カンロ株式会社、株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス BCLカンパニー、株式会社ファーメンステーション、株式会社インターブランドジャパン
Demonstration confirms that RF tags can both maximize sales and streamline store operations
Nippan and PubteX have demonstrated through pilot tests that introducing RF tags can effectively maximize bookstore sales while reducing operational workloads.
Companies mentioned：日本出版販売株式会社、株式会社 PubteX
Make your entire bathroom more pleasant with the signature fragrance of Elleair Toilet Tissue! “Kirekira! Toilet Cleaner, Elleair Toilet Fragrance” launches June 1 (Monday) in limited quantities
Daio Paper will launch its “Kirekira! Toilet Cleaning Wipes” featuring the classic Daio toilet tissue floral fragrance in limited quantities on June 1, alongside a prize draw.
Companies mentioned：大王製紙株式会社、Amazon