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Odakyu Electric Railway, Odakyu Bus and Yomiuriland will jointly launch an electronic package ticket on May 18, 2026, combining a transit ticket and a 1-day pass, with savings of up to 1,250 yen.
Companies mentioned：小田急電鉄株式会社、小田急バス株式会社、株式会社よみうりランド
JR East will exhibit at the 2nd Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka 2026, showcasing future technologies and solutions, including flying cars and hydrogen-powered trains.
Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、ASKA、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、産経新聞社、株式会社総合車両製作所、JR東日本コンサルタンツ株式会社、株式会社JR東日本環境アクセス、ユニオン建設株式会社
Tokyo Metro will hold the “Metro Backstreet Stroll” digital stamp rally starting May 22, 2026, inviting people to explore the charm of hidden neighborhoods on foot.
Companies mentioned：東京地下鉄株式会社
A survey of average hourly wages for part-time jobs in Japan in April 2026 found rates of 1,283 yen in eastern Japan and 1,225 yen in western Japan. Kanagawa Prefecture recorded growth from a year earlier for the 15th consecutive month.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイデム
Hotel Laforet Nasu has launched the “Festival Tickets and Buggy Experience” accommodation plan for families during the summer vacation period. Combining festival activities at the hotel with a buggy experience in the Nasu Highlands, the plan offers families a chance to make summer memories together.
ALL NEW MART, a new brand under World Co., Ltd. directed by Mika Otsuki, will hold its first pop-up store in Harajuku starting June 20.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワールド、THE PLUG、logi PLANTS ＆ FLOWERS
Original調查顯示約8成有照護經驗者認為「沐浴照護」比其他工作造成更大的身心負擔，主因為彎腰姿勢與跌倒風險。
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、エア・ウォーター・メディカル株式会社
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel is offering a summer-only “Peach Afternoon Tea” featuring seasonal peaches. Created by award-winning pastry chef Karen Fujino, the elegant lakeside tea experience also uses local ingredients.
Companies mentioned：西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、安土養蜂園
In summer 2026, Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel will offer afternoon tea, themed rooms and ice-skating activities inspired by a “Pingu Summer Festival.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、新横浜プリンスホテル、KOSÉ新横浜スケートセンター
KADOKAWA Game Linkage will release a fan book for the social media sensation “Italian Brainrot” on August 4, 2026. The book includes a character guide and 3D puffy stickers and is aimed at younger fans.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、Amazon、Mementum Lab
Denka Astec will hold a facility tour and public demonstration on May 28 for “Dam Armor,” Japan’s first step-free material for preventing underfloor flooding.
Companies mentioned：デンカアステック株式会社、一般社団法人 防災住宅研究所、株式会社きたむら、日本化学産業株式会社
Arimitsu Industry has developed the “TRY-880ESM-FI,” a soundproof high-pressure washer equipped with an FI engine, a first for the industry. Electronic fuel injection combines reliable starting performance with environmental benefits, while also improving ease of maintenance.
Marushin Hanten, a long-established Chinese-style restaurant in Kyoto, has developed “Mala Gyoza,” highlighting the heat of doubanjiang and the numbing sensation of Sichuan pepper. The addictive flavor was approved on the first try thanks to the manager’s intuition, and the restaurant aims to distribute it nationwide through online sales and vending machines.
Companies mentioned：マルシン飯店株式会社、生鮮館なかむら、ドラッグひかり
wash-plus Co., Ltd. has introduced its eco-friendly hotel laundry system “wash+ Comfort,” which uses no detergent, at ホテル京阪 京都 グランデ, supporting the SDGs while reducing operational burdens.
Companies mentioned：株式会社wash-plus、ホテル京阪 京都 グランデ、株式会社ホテル京阪
株式会社リスキル, which provides employee training, has launched “Table Manners Training,” covering the basics of Japanese, Western and Chinese dining etiquette. The course teaches practical manners for business meals and aims to help participants build strong relationships.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リスキル
Dai-ichi Hotel Ryogoku will hold an experience event on July 29, 2026, where parents and children can make original baseball gloves as a summer vacation memory. With the cooperation of specialty baseball equipment stores and manufacturers, participants can enjoy making professional-quality gloves and having lunch.
Companies mentioned：ベースマン、ローリングスジャパン合同会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス
At the 79th Cannes Film Festival, 3 celebrities—Léa Drucker, Vimala Pons and Pio Marmaï—wore Louis Vuitton. This was part of the festival’s promotional activities to showcase the brand’s luxury and international influence.
Original旅遊預訂平台 Klook 於 5 月 16 日起舉辦「#Klook旅川柳 2026」活動，邀請大眾分享旅遊趣事，最高可獲 3 萬元禮品卡。
Companies mentioned：Klook Travel Technology Limited、Klook Travel Technology合同会社、JTB、JR西日本、JR九州、小田急電鉄
RYO-FU BASE in Saga Prefecture is running “Hands-on,” a DX support program offering around 6 months of hands-on assistance to companies in the prefecture. Experts help companies identify challenges, use digital tools and build organizational structures, with the aim of enabling them to drive their own DX initiatives. An information session on the open call for participants will be held on May 29.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BottoK、公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構
Dynamic Plus has launched a referral program for existing customers. When a referred accommodation facility signs a new contract, the referring customer receives a benefit. The company aims to expand its customer base and increase revenue through the program.
Kabushiki Kaisha antiqua held “Wan Joto Fest,” a large pet gathering centered on Schnauzers, at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka. About a hundred dogs took part.
Companies mentioned：株式会社antiqua
Asuka will rebroadcast its free online seminar for nursery schools on May 21, sharing how Google Maps and reviews can help address enrollment and staffing challenges.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アスカ、社会福祉法人 菊清会 さくらしんまち保育園、株式会社アスカクリエート
The 4th Banri Auction concluded successfully. Treasures including pure gold tea utensils from the special “T Family Collection” feature drew attention, with total sales reaching ¥466.54 million.
Companies mentioned：万里株式会社
A new book by rising philosopher Yuuki Namba, “What Is a Book?,” will be released by Shincho Shinsho on June 17. Centered on the idea that “reading is a performance,” the book ambitiously reexamines the nature of reading through philosophy.
Companies mentioned：新潮社、講談社、堀之内出版、晶文社
Nohmi Bosai donated a portion of fiscal 2025 sales from “Stockle Plus,” its disaster-supply circulation service, to 3 food bank organizations. The initiative aims to provide ongoing food assistance by turning companies’ replacement of stockpiled supplies into a contribution to society and expanding the number of organizations receiving support.
Companies mentioned：全国フードバンク推進協議会、ふーどばんくOSAKA、深谷市社会福祉協議会
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Companies mentioned：公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構、さが県産品流通デザイン公社、城月堂、LIB COFFEE IMARI、エトワール・ホリエ、鍋島 虎仙窯、畑萬陶苑、ドライブイン鳥、日南茶藝、西岡醤油店、早田株式会社
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Companies mentioned：プロモツール株式会社、JAL、飛鳥Ⅲ、万平ホテル、コーセー、資生堂
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Companies mentioned：株式会社クエスト
こども家庭庁 held its first “Dialogue with Startups” event on April 27, 2026, inviting 20 startups that support children and young people, with the aim of promoting public-private collaboration.
Companies mentioned：こども家庭庁、PAPAMO株式会社、株式会社iiba、ライフイズテック株式会社、株式会社Josan-she's、株式会社AiCAN、ReGACY Innovation Group株式会社、JTOS、株式会社地域デザインラボ さいたま、るりあるく、MAMADonna株式会社、株式会社Homeport、株式会社祭、株式会社クロスメディスン、ユニファ株式会社、ネッスー株式会社、Trim株式会社、XTalent株式会社、CHEERS株式会社、スリール株式会社、DFree株式会社、総務省、株式会社日本政策投資銀行、株式会社みずほ銀行、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、三菱UFJリサーチ&コンサルティング株式会社
Mobileye Japan CEO Shotaro Kawahara will speak at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026. He will discuss the outlook for hands-free driving for passenger cars and the mass production of technologies with safety as a prerequisite.
Companies mentioned：BMW、Volkswagen Group、GM、Ford、Nissan、Honda
ALOHA TOKYO 2026 will be held May 29–31 at Yebisu Garden Place in Tokyo, featuring a rich lineup of Hawaiian performances and market stalls.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FIELD MANAGEMENT EXPAND、ハワイアン航空、KING'S HAWAIIAN、H.I.S.、アウトリガー・リゾーツ＆ホテルズ、シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユ、マンナンライフ、サッポロビール、株式会社Dole、ローカルモーションジャパン、KAMEA DESIGNS、Malie Kai、Aloha Revolution、Honolulu Beerworks、SANRIO CHARACTERS HAPPY BEACH STORE、Sun Noodle、MOSA!、L&L Hawaiian barbecue、ALOHA LIVING CAFE、Honolulu Malasada、PARADISE、Honolulu Cookie Company、Peace Cafe Hawaii、Royal Hawaiian Cookie、Coco Moon、Kamaka Ukulele、ALOHA MISO、デロチャンクアロハワークス、ハワイアンアロハタロット、Hale Pua Hawaii
“private villa 里音,” a whole-house rental villa in Yamazoe Village, Nara Prefecture, renovated from a 200-year-old traditional house, will officially open on May 9, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インバウンドホールディングス、千代田リアルティ株式会社
Electronics trading company Marubun will exhibit at “SPEXA - International Space Business Exhibition,” which opens at Tokyo Big Sight on May 27. It will showcase cutting-edge solutions supporting next-generation space businesses and highlight the company’s technological capabilities.
Companies mentioned：RX Japan 合同会社
OriginalFlukeForest社は、クラウドファンディングMakuakeで目標比1414%を達成した「伸縮ステンレスラック 3台セット」の一般EC販売を楽天市場で開始。隙間収納のニーズに応える製品として注目される。
Companies mentioned：Makuake、楽天市場
KINTO has launched a car subscription service for Toyota’s new Land Cruiser “FJ,” alongside a trial offer for drivers aged 35 and under with no cancellation fee.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KINTO、トヨタ自動車株式会社
Zojirushi will launch its new “Enbu-Daki” pressure IH rice cooker, model NX-AB, on June 21, 2026. Its new “concentrated heating during steaming” technology makes rice chewier.
Companies mentioned：象印マホービン株式会社、株式会社プライムポリマー
Zojirushi will begin airing a new television commercial starring Hiroshi Abe on May 14, showing a science-minded dad’s dedication to cooking rice.
Companies mentioned：象印マホービン株式会社
The Local Government DX Promotion Council has published “Local Government DX Guide Vol. 9,” focusing on returning to the original purpose of the Furusato Nozei system and strategies for sustainable development amid changes to the program. It also announced a related survey results briefing.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、新潟県三条市、プレイネクストラボ株式会社、株式会社ウィルズ、アグザルファ株式会社、株式会社ユニヴァ・ペイキャスト、株式会社サンカクキカク
Originalダイハツ工業が経済産業省の補助金に採択され、マレーシアでハイブリッド車の現地生産・販売実証事業を開始。現地法人プロドゥアと連携し、グローバルサウスでの低炭素モビリティの有効性を検証する。
Companies mentioned：ダイハツ工業株式会社、経済産業省、日アセアン経済産業協力委員会(AMEICC)、プロドゥア
“Nice! Care,” part of Neo Career, has announced a new value proposition and aims to expand its share of the long-term care staffing market by strengthening matching services that start with work styles.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネオキャリア
Meltex Co., Ltd. will stream an archive of a free web seminar on May 21. Focusing on identifying the causes of plating problems and offering tips for workplace improvements, it will introduce multiple perspectives and key points to observe.
Companies mentioned：早稲田大学
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Companies mentioned：トレイダーズ証券株式会社、トレイダーズホールディングス株式会社
Fun Standard brand moophem launches its new Smooré seamless underwear collection, offering comfort without restriction 24 hours a day, along with a 55% discount.
Companies mentioned：Fun Standard株式会社、株式会社RKB毎日ホールディングス、楽天市場
Online store “かいものパレット” has launched a mail-order set of mackerel shabu-shabu, a local specialty of Yonago, Tottori Prefecture. Operator Sporup brings together mackerel caught at Sakaiminato, one of Japan’s leading fishing ports, with special broth and other items to deliver the taste of a specialty restaurant to homes. The aim is to bring local food culture to people nationwide.
Companies mentioned：楽天市場、美酒佳肴ゆらく、かいものパレット
Plus Co., Ltd., which makes the environmentally conscious toothbrush “turalist,” will open the solo exhibition “Toothbrushes” and “The People Who Make Them” on June 5. The exhibition will feature toothbrushes ranging from rare prewar examples to those made with future materials, conveying the ideas behind craftsmanship.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プラス (Nhes.)
Nippon Seiko Co., Ltd. (NSK) will exhibit at “Robot Technology Japan 2026,” taking place in Aichi Prefecture from June 11, 2026. Under the theme “Technology brings the future closer,” it will showcase environmentally conscious products and services and demonstrate its contribution to a sustainable future.
Companies mentioned：日本精工株式会社 (NSK)
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Companies mentioned：イチニ株式会社
JQCA launches Japan’s first “Vibe Coding” certification course, where learners can develop applications through conversations with AI without writing code.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本量子コンピューティング協会、東京しごと財団、OpenAI
Following a public vote with a total of 438,323 votes, the new boy group “AST8,” launched by gmlabs, has officially selected its 6 debut members. Its first fan meeting will be held in August.
Companies mentioned：gmlabs株式会社
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Companies mentioned：NPO法人国際教育支援機構スマイリーフラワーズ
Original東京シティ競馬（TCK）公開由橫濱流星出演、中島美嘉演唱主題曲的第72屆東京打吡新廣告「東京ダービーSTAR☆T」篇。
Companies mentioned：特別区競馬組合、東京シティ競馬
Toothbrush maker 株式会社プラス has released footage of manufacturing machinery that has been in operation for more than 60 years, along with footage of artisans’ skills. Facing the challenges of aging equipment and a shortage of successors, the company is seeking support through crowdfunding to pass on these techniques.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プラス
Originalパルファン・クリスチャン・ディオールは、2026年5月29日より「ミス ディオール」から新しいハンドクリームとボディクリームを全国発売。自然由来成分を90%以上使用し、センティフォリア ローズの香りが特徴。ブランドの象徴である千鳥格子をあしらった新デザインで登場。
Companies mentioned：パルファン・クリスチャン・ディオール
Original相模原市立博物館が、銀河発見100周年を記念し、5月24日に特別講演会を開催。国立天文台の縣秀彦准教授を招き、最新の宇宙研究や銀河についてプラネタリウムで解説する。宇宙に興味がある一般市民が対象。
Companies mentioned：国立天文台
wakaru株式会社 announced that its recruitment social media management service, built around a “no chasing viral fame” strategy, has surpassed 100 clients cumulatively and is delivering highly targeted recruitment results.
Companies mentioned：wakaru株式会社、リゾートトラスト株式会社、株式会社八十二長野銀行、株式会社しまむら
German industrial group AEQUITA announced the acquisition of Pentagon Technologies, a U.S. precision cleaning services provider for the semiconductor industry owned by Kurita Water Industries. The transaction is expected to close at the end of June 2026.
Companies mentioned：AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA、AEQUITA Japan 株式会社、栗田工業株式会社、Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc.
Taiwanese designer brand “UUIN” will hold its second pop-up event in Harajuku, Tokyo. It will present its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “Beautiful People｜美人,” inspired by the work of Taiwanese woman painter Chen Chin. The event will run for 3 days only from May 22.
Companies mentioned：Google、A*COLLECTIVE JAPAN、A*NTIQUARIAN PR
Original株式会社Every WiLLが内閣府の「沖縄型スタートアップ拠点化推進事業」に採択。物流危機や地域活性化など6つの社会課題解決を目指す無人置き配スポット「トリイク」を沖縄で実証展開します。
Companies mentioned：内閣府、沖縄総合事務局
Housing company アネシス福岡 has relocated and renovated its Fukutsu Studio to mark its 10th anniversary. The new base, unveiled by the company, strengthens its direct consultation style with architects and support for families with children, including an on-site childcare worker, as it aims to create “homes to savor life.”
Companies mentioned：アネシス
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Companies mentioned：山田コンサルティンググループ株式会社、MIC株式会社、リクルートワークス研究所、マナス社
Starting April 13, 2026, Clinic For will eliminate follow-up consultation fees for online private medical care. The move aims to support patients in continuing treatment and improve access to medical care. Anyone with a record of at least one past payment is eligible.
A survey by アーラリンク found that about 17% of users of “mobile phones anyone can get” were blacklisted by telecom providers for reasons unrelated to them personally, such as family members’ unpaid bills, making it difficult to rebuild their lives.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーラリンク
Online printing service Graphic is offering discounts on double-sided, full-color flyers, with up to 六折 off select popular paper types. The campaign runs through the end of June 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グラフィックネットプリント
Pilates K, a women-only machine Pilates studio operated by LOIVE Co., Ltd., is opening a new location in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This will be its 2nd location in the prefecture, contributing to the health and beauty awareness of local residents.
Companies mentioned：フジグラン宇部
Epson Sales will launch the A4 document scanner “DS-787W” on May 28, 2026. It offers faster scanning and greater paper capacity, and enables data sharing without a PC. It will help improve work efficiency for SOHOs and sole proprietors.
Companies mentioned：エプソン販売株式会社
Shibuya record store Manhattan Records has teamed up with streetwear brand F.A.T., with Kinetics joining them to launch apparel and accessories.
Companies mentioned：クロステックスポーツ株式会社、Manhattan Records、F.A.T.、Kinetics
ヤマハミュージックジャパン has released “Scrolls Bass Odyssey,” a bass preamp signature model for bassist Kentaro Nakao. Jointly developed with popular US brand EarthQuaker Devices, the product draws attention for bringing together the artist’s vision and advanced technology.
Companies mentioned：ヤマハミュージックジャパン、EarthQuaker Devices
BIRKENSTOCK will mark the 50th anniversaries of its classic BOSTON and MILANO shoes and the 40th anniversary of LONDON with limited-edition commemorative releases in 三 installments.
Companies mentioned：Birkenstock Japan 株式会社、BIRKENSTOCK
Popular Kyoto ramen restaurant 麺屋 猪一 will make its Tokyo debut in Kagurazaka in summer 2026, serving ramen made with 100% seafood broth.
Companies mentioned：エスエフピーダイナース株式会社、House Industries、Soho House Tokyo
幻冬舎’s new book by Masayuki Kubota, “How to Find ‘Super’ Growth Stocks,” due out on May 27, has ranked No. 1 at 楽天ブックス before its release. The investment professional with 25 years of experience explains growth themes such as AI and reveals the secrets of investing.
Companies mentioned：幻冬舎、楽天証券、楽天ブックス、Amazon、日本経済新聞出版社、ダイヤモンド社
アイピーフォー株式会社 is releasing capsule toys themed around “Midnight Department Store” by popular designer オビワン (OB1TOY). The collection features 5 items, including retro-cute tote bags and pouches, and will be available nationwide from mid-May 2026, appealing to collectors.
BS10 Premium will exclusively air in June the newly digitally remastered version of legendary band Alice’s 1978 Budokan concert, along with its 50th-anniversary concert.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング、ユニバーサル ミュージック
M&Aナビ will hold a free seminar for manufacturing business owners in Nagoya and online on May 28. The vice president of セイワHD, which went public after acquiring 15 companies, will speak about how to find a successor and the transfer process.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セイワホールディングス、三陽電工
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Companies mentioned：株式会社テンヨー
Korean jewelry e-commerce platform “amondz” has collaborated with model and actor Tina Tamashiro. A pop-up event celebrating the brand launch will be held at MIYASHITA PARK from May 20.
Companies mentioned：株式会社amondz lab、Vector Inc.
The British School in Tokyo (BST) has been named one of the “World’s Top 100 Private Schools” for the 2nd consecutive year in the “Spear’s Schools Index 2026.” The only school in Japan to be selected, it was recognized for its outstanding education and inclusive approach.
Companies mentioned：Spear's、Thuso
Fashion e-commerce platform ZOZOTOWN will begin airing its new TV commercial, “Meet-Up,” starring actors Riho Yoshioka and Rihito Itagaki on May 14. The ad captures the fun and excitement of dressing up for early-summer outings.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical has launched “365 Days, in a Corner of the School,” a project documenting and sharing high school students’ real daily lives. Special Pocari Sweat vending machines will be installed at schools, while web videos and social media will promote hydration awareness among students and communicate the brand’s values.
Companies mentioned：大塚製薬株式会社
“Disney THE MARKET 2026” will be held at 西武秋田店 from May 20 to June 9, 2026. The shopping event will offer merchandise from ディズニー, ピクサー, マーベル and スター・ウォーズ, including limited-edition items.
Companies mentioned：西武秋田店、ディズニー、ピクサー、マーベル、スター・ウォーズ
To mark its 50th anniversary, Jojoen held a one-time edition of the Jojoen Cup Celebrity Golf Championship after a 7-year hiatus, with Shuichi Ikemori taking the title.
Companies mentioned：株式会社叙々苑、叙々苑カップ運営事務局、サッポロビール株式会社、株式会社富士防、ニッポンハム株式会社、株式会社夢グループ
SynecO has created “Green Pool,” an expanded ecological green space using AI and other technologies at Azabudai Hills, operated by Mori Building. The project seeks to boost biodiversity and ecosystem services in an urban setting, contributing to urban sustainability.
Companies mentioned：森ビル株式会社、株式会社ソニーコンピュータサイエンス研究所、一般社団法人シネコカルチャー
TCL has unveiled its 2026 lineup of TVs and soundbars, named Kento Yamazaki as brand ambassador, and highlighted next-generation display technology and Gemini AI features.
Companies mentioned：TCL JAPAN ELECTRONICS株式会社、Bang & Olufsen、Google
Yanagi Nosan, producer of Tsumarichamame, known as Japan’s leading edamame, has launched a new product, “Tsumarichamame Miso,” using fermentation technology. The company aims to establish it as its 3rd business pillar alongside fresh and frozen products, boosting brand value and reducing food waste.
LETT株式會社, commissioned by Ehime Prefecture, will operate the public-private collaboration hub “E:N BASE” and regularly hold networking events to promote open innovation in the region.
Companies mentioned：LETT株式会社、愛媛県
Fukui Prefectural University and Agriseeds have launched joint research using genome analysis technology to shorten the development period for new rice varieties from 10 years to 4 years. They aim to bring high-yield, climate-resilient varieties into practical use.
Companies mentioned：公立大学法人福井県立大学、株式会社アグリシーズ
US pickleball facility brand Picklr has been named among TIME magazine’s 百 leading companies in health for 2026 and plans to open its first large-scale flagship store in Japan, in Toyosu, Tokyo, this fall.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本ピックルボールホールディングス、Picklr、TIME、lululemon、ClassPass、Technogym、Thorne、ユニクロ、富士フイルムホールディングス、イオンモール
The 成田・ホスピタリティ・アカデミー, operated by MRM合同會社, has welcomed its 11th cohort of 25 foreign technical interns for 一 month of specialized training in the hotel industry.
Companies mentioned：MRM合同会社、アイコニア・ホスピタリティ株式会社、株式会社マイステイズ・ホテル・マネジメント、ビレッジハウス・マネジメント株式会社
Machine Pilates studio Pilates Mee Life will open a new location in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, on May 15, 2026. Conveniently located a 3-minute walk from Kasukabe Station, it will offer small-group classes for up to 5 people, strengthening the company’s presence in eastern Saitama.
Companies mentioned：株式会社RiAGEL
The Nakatani Foundation will hold the 3rd Kobe Prize Award Ceremony on May 31, 2026, honoring outstanding researchers in the BME field.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 中谷財団、シスメックス株式会社
Yazaki Corporation will exhibit at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026. Under the theme “Connecting, creating, and making it fun,” it will showcase the latest technologies and products contributing to the future of mobility.
INNOVATE AI has launched an upgraded AI image-generation model, GPT Image 2.0, delivering exceptional realism and precise text rendering within images to significantly boost productivity for creators and businesses.
Companies mentioned：INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD.
The Marvel Infinity Saga film concert returns to Nippon Budokan on Aug. 22, 2026, bringing its Hollywood Bowl-exclusive projection-mapping visuals to Japan for the first time.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KOA CREATIVE、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックソリューションズ、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団、Disney Concerts、サンライズプロモーション、株式会社プロマックス
The inaugural luxury tequila Hermanos de Sangre cocktail competition has concluded, with Kazuhiro Jinno of Tokyo’s DBL taking the top prize and becoming the brand’s new ambassador.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ノーパット、DBL、Bar NOW、Bar Prima、THE MUSIC BAR -CAVE SHIBUYA-、HUGEグループ、Bar若林、Cocktail Bar Raven、酒場クロモジ、カフェバーPULSE中崎町店、NEW LIGHT、Rigo Spanish Italian、dum pub、日本テキーラ協会
Aqua World Oarai has begun exhibiting Australian swellshark eggs for the first time in Japan. The eggs, known for their distinctive rippling patterns, are also called “mermaid’s purses,” and visitors can observe baby sharks growing inside. This marks a new challenge for the aquarium’s shark-keeping program.
Companies mentioned：アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館
The 18th KONDO Spring Festival 2026, hosted by Kondo Construction, drew approximately 1500 groups of visitors and concluded successfully with activities including carpentry experiences and community交流.
Companies mentioned：近藤建設株式会社、近藤リフレサービス株式会社、近藤不動産株式会社、日本赤十字社、Dance Studio VIOLA、東入間警察署、埼玉りそな銀行
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Companies mentioned：株式会社マーキュリー・アド
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Companies mentioned：株式会社Ballista
Japanese automotive software company Micware announced an expanded U.S. IPO, priced at $8.00 per ADS, with approximately $2,280万 in expected proceeds, and plans to list on Nasdaq.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミックウェア、A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners、本田技研工業株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、Frost & Sullivan
“Narita Hospitality Academy,” a post-entry training facility for foreign technical interns in the hotel industry, welcomes its 11th cohort of 25 trainees from Nepal and expands its capacity by adding an annex.
Companies mentioned：ビレッジハウス・マネジメント株式会社、MRM合同会社、アイコニア・ホスピタリティ・ホテル・グループ、フォートレス・インベストメント・グループ
Bedding maker Lofty has launched the “Cool Pillowcase” and “Cool Pad,” made with cooling fabric to help combat extreme heat. They offer excellent breathability and quick-drying performance to support comfortable sleep in summer.
Companies mentioned：ロフテー株式会社、ナカモリ