“Making camping more comfortable from here on.” BROOKLYN OUTDOOR COMPANY showcases 5 carefully selected camping gear picks
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BROOKLYN OUTDOOR COMPANY has published a feature page for the camping season. It highlights 5 carefully selected camping gear picks for a comfortable outdoor experience, appealing to a broad audience from beginners to experienced campers.
Seisui Kogyo receives certification from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry for its “Collaborative Business Continuity Enhancement Plan,” establishing a temporary water-treatment cooperation framework to keep social infrastructure running
[Survey] Municipal DX faces the challenge of “embedding” after implementation; about 80% said they had experienced a return to previous practices after implementation
〈Obu, Aichi〉13 consecutive wins of the Aichi Governor's Award! Shimomura Farm-operated Yakiniku Restaurant Sandaime Shimomura Beef celebrates its 7th anniversary! A second round of appreciation offers, including "Shimomura Beef Premium Vouchers" and a bold half-price "Tenderloin Festival"
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Sandaime Shimomura Beef, a yakiniku restaurant in Obu, Aichi Prefecture, is marking its 7th anniversary with a second round of thank-you offers, including limited-quantity value vouchers and half-price tenderloin.
Free release: Win the July–September 2026 sales season! Alpha Co., Ltd. publishes a "Sales Promotion Calendar: Ideas for Campaign Planning"
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Alpha Co., Ltd. has made its "July–September 2026 Sales Promotion Calendar" freely available to sales promotion staff at retailers and manufacturers. It offers practical campaign ideas to help businesses win the summer sales season.
[Exhibiting at trade show] ETERNA, skincare born from regenerative medicine research, to exhibit at the 28th Beautyworld Japan Tokyo, where Japan's beauty trends converge! Special trade-show-only prices and a host of attractive perks will be available.
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Eternam, a company focused on skincare rooted in regenerative medicine, will exhibit at the 28th Japan International Beauty Show in Tokyo on May 18 and offer exclusive deals at the venue.
Deel signs multi-year sleeve partnership with Arsenal FC
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Global HR and payroll platform Deel has signed a multi-year sleeve partnership with Arsenal FC. The Deel logo will appear on the team's jersey sleeves starting in the 2026/27 season, strengthening the relationship between the two companies.
明祥株式会社 has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture. The parties will work together on health promotion, infectious disease preparedness and the supply of medicines during disasters, aiming to build a society where residents can live healthy lives and to promote regional development.
The Alfresa Group and Hiroshima University Hospital will establish a joint clinical research course on emerging infectious diseases in June 2026, collaborating to develop rapid test kits for SFTS, a tick-borne virus.
"Whole Shrimp Dream Dish Contest 2026" announced! Top chefs including Tsutomu Ochiai and Kiyomi Mikuni will bring children's "dream shrimp dishes" to life!
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The Japan Shrimp Association has announced the "2026 Whole Shrimp Dream Dish Contest," inviting schoolchildren to draw their dream shrimp dishes and top chefs to bring them to life.
Seikei University to hold May 25 lecture on "Advances in Data Analytics at Financial Institutions"
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Seikei University will hold a lecture on May 25 titled "Advances in Data Analytics at Financial Institutions." Ryo Iguchi of Mizuho First Financial Technology will speak about the use of AI and machine learning in the financial sector and the challenges involved.
[Summer heat countermeasures for 2026] Kimono rental service wargo teams up with JisuLife as it begins yukata rentals. A free hand-held fan loan campaign, available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis, starts May 22, 2026.
[LANEIGE] The long-awaited Japan launch! The "Fuwatapu Sheet Mask," formulated with 5 times¹ the Cera-Peptide™² of Cream Skin Lotion, goes on presale at Qoo10 on May 28!
Collaboration announced between Ko Shibasaki-produced "SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY FES 2026" and "All Night Nippon GOLD"! Open radio recording and audience-participation toast event revealed!
A.T. Kearney and ServiceNow sign partnership to accelerate enterprise transformation through agentic AI
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Management consulting firm A.T. Kearney has partnered with ServiceNow. The companies will use ServiceNow's AI platform to accelerate the transformation of enterprise business processes through agentic AI and support large-scale value creation.
Information Development begins developing AI masking tool for medical institutions
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Information Development has begun developing an "AI Masking Tool" for medical institutions. The tool uses AI to automatically anonymize personal information, making the secondary use of medical data safer and more efficient.
Find books suited to your child's reading ability in 30 seconds to 1 minute on LINE! "Yondemy Level Check Mini App" revamped
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Yondemy has revamped its "Yondemy Level Check Mini App" on LINE, which assesses children's reading ability and recommends suitable books in just 30 seconds to 1 minute.
QO to exhibit at "Eight EXPO," one of Japan's largest marketing trade shows
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QO Co., Ltd. will exhibit at "Eight EXPO," one of Japan's largest marketing trade shows, in June 2026, showcasing market-creation marketing strategies that combine social trends with consumer data.
[A must-see for camera and car enthusiasts] Winners of the 65th Spring Photo Contest announced, and entries open for the early-summer contest
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Automotive parts brand fcl. has announced the winners of its 65th Photo Contest and opened entries for its 66th early-summer contest. The user-participation initiative aims to deepen ties with the brand and communicate the value of clear visibility for safe driving.
[New from hince] The 26 SUMMER "Chill Voyage Collection" is here! A total of 7 items, including new shades and limited-edition packaging!
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hince launches its summer "Chill Voyage Collection" makeup line, featuring 7 products with new limited-edition shades and packaging. Sales begin sequentially from May 25.
Ace Hotel Kyoto will hold "PRIDE Month 2026" in June, with parties, exhibitions, special food and drink offerings, and accommodation packages in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Recept Inc. has completely revamped its official media platform specializing in DID/VC technology. It aims to accelerate the technology’s implementation in society by expanding business use cases and expert columns.
[Hiroshima Castle Sannomaru] Turn your face into a fun video! The latest digital entertainment machine, “AVATARIUM,” makes its first appearance in the Chugoku region! Proposing a new way to enjoy sightseeing and make memories by blending a historic setting with the latest technology.
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The latest digital face-in-hole video machine, “AVATARIUM,” has made its first appearance in the Chugoku region at Hiroshima Castle Sannomaru. Visitors can create videos that superimpose their faces onto figures such as samurai generals, and enjoy the special experience of becoming Mōri Terumoto, exclusively at Hiroshima Castle.
The “Khaki Navy Scuba,” with the contours of waves reflected on its dial, and the “Khaki Navy Scuba GMT,” which lights the way for adventurers, go on sale.
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Hamilton will launch 2 new Khaki Navy diving and GMT watches in May 2026.
Andaz Tokyo will offer a limited-time summer 2026 menu featuring white peaches and muscat grapes, including a special afternoon tea created in collaboration with the fragrance brand Fueguia 1833.
Suda Atsushi and Suzuki Aya appointed as executive officers at TERASS
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TERASS announced the appointment of Suda Atsushi and Suzuki Aya as new executive officers to strengthen its management structure and drive business growth.
Culture-focused business hotel “BASE LAYER HOTEL NAGOYA NISHIKI,” marking its 1st anniversary, to appear at Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2026! Offering music and food experiences.
~Penetrates deeply and repairs, becoming “part of the hair”*¹~ “Pantene Ultimate*⁴ Essence Booster Mist,” a hair-beautifying revival*³ mist formulated with the highest concentration ever of Pantene’s strengthening*² ingredients.
A collaboration afternoon tea, “Minty Spark Yuzu,” from キンプトン新宿東京 and SABON is here! Summer-only sweets featuring mint, yuzu, mango, green apple and more.
“Thank You Pitch” to hold its first pop-up event, “Thank You Pitch 3 Outs POPUP”! Visitors can try an entrance test, and original merchandise exclusive to the pop-up will be on sale!
Hacobell cuts internal form data entry workload by 80% with its generative AI-powered “AI Data Converter”.
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Hacobell has launched the generative AI-powered “AI Data Converter,” automating logistics form entry and successfully reducing the time spent on related internal work by 80%.
Konosu Research Institute, which manufactures the Pure series of contact lenses, temporarily halts its 24-hour factory operations and conducts an evacuation drill involving all 541 employees.
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SEED Corporation temporarily halted operations at its 24-hour Konosu Research Institute plant and held its first large-scale evacuation drill, involving a total of 541 people from the company and nearby facilities, to raise disaster preparedness awareness.
Grand prize winners can receive premium prizes, including music video filming and record production! Applications open for the music contest at “Buzz Dream FES 2026,” supporting young people passionate about culture, the arts and creativity.
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Sawaraise is recruiting participants under 25 for its “Buzz Dream FES 2026” music contest. The winner will receive music video and record production.
Labor and Social Security Attorney Corporation Roumu Service adopted Teachme Biz, reducing inquiry-handling time by 20% and freeing up 6 hours and 40 minutes per person each month.
A game changer for B2B marketing. 株式会社PRIZMA launches “導入事例サーベイ,” combining qualitative interviews with market data.
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PRIZMA has launched “導入事例サーベイ,” a new service combining qualitative interviews with quantitative market data to strengthen the persuasive power and customer acquisition capabilities of B2B marketing.
For the beach, festivals and anywhere else this summer. Compact 45W power in your pocket. The RORRY CharmGo collection “All-in-Mini — Up to 45W” is now available.
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RORRY has launched a 45W power bank from its CharmGo series, emphasizing compact style and fast charging.
Nint-hosted webinar | The forefront of AI in China: E-commerce moves from “search” and “recommendations” to “conversation”.
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Nint will hold a webinar on June 4, 2026, on the evolution of AI in Chinese e-commerce. It will explain how AI could transform the shopping experience from “search” to “conversation.” Preparing for this structural shift is crucial for Japanese brands entering the Chinese market.
Ultraviolet rays and facial pressure may inhibit collagen production during sleep.
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Research by POLA Chemical Industries found that ultraviolet rays and facial pressure may inhibit collagen production driven by growth hormone during sleep. It also confirmed that loquat leaf and lemongrass extracts help with this recovery.
Develops a new “Wrinkle-Fit Veil Technology” formulation designed for wrinkles.
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POLA Chemical Industries has developed a new formulation, “Wrinkle-Fit Veil Technology,” that helps skincare products adhere evenly to uneven wrinkles and maintain moisture.
Discovers that wrinkles have their own “moisturizing mechanism.”
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POLA Chemical Industries discovered a drying mechanism specific to wrinkled areas and confirmed that a blend of himefuro and gardenia extracts can effectively improve the issue.
Sake brand SAKE HUNDRED has collaborated with Gucci Giardino on “Mitsuka,” a premium sparkling sake developed over 3 years, which will be released in a limited run of 100 bottles on June 3.
[Flying Tiger] Enjoy drinks and snacks in a fruit-themed mug with a snack tray, a “2 in 1” design! Launching May 22 (Friday), with a “special trial price” for 2 weeks only.
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Flying Tiger will launch a fruit-shaped “2-in-1” mug with a snack-tray lid on May 22, at a special price for 2 weeks only.
From Planet Vol. 244: Survey on attitudes toward purchasing medicine
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A survey of 4000 people by Planet on attitudes toward purchasing over-the-counter medicines found that nearly half routinely keep fever and pain relievers on hand, while more than nine-tenths choose to buy medicines at brick-and-mortar drugstores.
[SHANLING] The new “Dark Space” open-back, single-dynamic-driver earphones, designed to deliver a natural sense of openness and spacious sound, will go on sale from May 22, 2026.
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MUSIN Inc. will launch SHANLING’s new “Dark Space” earphones on May 22, 2026. Featuring an open-back design for a natural soundstage and a polymer composite diaphragm, they will retail for ¥34,650. The product is aimed at the market for high-quality audio equipment.
[TWISTURA] The new “Delta” gaming earphones, designed to deliver a dynamic atmosphere and reproduce fine details, will go on sale from May 22, 2026 (3.5mm model / Type-C model).
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株式会社MUSIN announced that it will launch TWISTURA’s new “Delta” gaming earphones, designed to deliver a dynamic atmosphere and reproduce fine details, on May 22, 2026.
【TWISTURA】The upgrade cable CHENXI (Chenxi), with a clear silver glow like moonlight and interchangeable 3.5mm/4.4mm plugs, goes on sale May 22, 2026
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TWISTURA, operated by 株式会社MUSIN, will release its upgrade cable CHENXI on May 22, 2026. Compatible with interchangeable 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs, the product aims to deliver high-quality sound through a combination of multiple conductor materials and targets audio enthusiasts.
【Held June 9 and 10】Corporate messaging service KDDI Message Cast to exhibit as a booth sponsor at Agentforce World Tour Tokyo
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KDDI Message Cast, a corporate messaging service jointly operated by KDDI and Supership, will exhibit at Agentforce World Tour Tokyo, held June 9 and 10. It will showcase features that seamlessly handle everything from SMS delivery to performance measurement through integration with Salesforce, as well as AI-powered features.
Summer in Japan is full of fun! A scene from Meal 6 (Episode 6) of the TV anime The Maid I Hired Is Mysterious has been added to convenience-store printing!
LRM to publish new book for executives, Security Education in the AI Era, on May 15
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LRM株式会社 will publish Security Education in the AI Era, a new book for executives, on May 15. In response to the growing risks associated with AI use, the book proposes a new educational approach that promotes data-driven behavioral change.
Mouser spotlights its Medical Resource Center, which supports next-generation healthcare design
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Mouser Electronics has launched the Medical Resource Center, offering medical technology resources and the latest solutions to support the development of next-generation healthcare equipment.
Fabric softener Soflan Premium Deodorizer Sweat Odor Block, Cool Mint Scent, to be released in limited quantities
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ライオン株式会社 will release Soflan Premium Deodorizer Sweat Odor Block, Cool Mint Scent, in limited quantities from May 29, 2026, to help tackle summer body odor. Its proprietary deodorizing technology prevents odors and provides a refreshing scent.
Lion Hygiene: The hidden burden of laundry care in nursing care is urine odor left in clothing. It affects “time efficiency” at facilities and “mental bandwidth※” at home. Rethink detergent for positive, “not overdoing it” cleanliness care
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Lion has released a survey on laundry in long-term care, finding that lingering urine odor is the biggest burden, and has launched a special deodorizing laundry detergent to address the issue.
JAXA venture Tenchijin to exhibit at the 8th UNISEC SPACE Job Fair, a job fair focused on the space industry
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Tenchijin, a JAXA-certified space venture, will exhibit at the 8th UNISEC SPACE Job Fair, a job fair specializing in the space industry, on May 23, 2026. It aims to step up recruitment, raise its profile in the industry and attract talent.
Frontier Co., Ltd. will hold an online B2B marketing seminar on May 19, 2026, sharing successful strategies drawn from 140,000 matchmaking experiences with Ready Crew.
New IPX8-compliant smartphone waterproof case OWL-WPCSP29 Series uses glow-in-the-dark material, making it easy to find even at night
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株式会社オウルテック has launched the IPX8-compliant OWL-WPCSP29 Series smartphone waterproof case, featuring glow-in-the-dark material around its edge. It is easy to find at night or in dark places, and supports smooth touch operation and photography.
New opening of the Apaman Shop Kanazawa Station West Exit store, specializing in corporate housing
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APAMAN opened the Apaman Shop Kanazawa Station West Exit store, specializing in corporate housing, on May 15, 2026. Anticipating increased business demand following the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, it will provide specialized support to companies seeking employee housing.
＜Wonjungyo Hair＞Achieve smooth, easy-to-comb straight hair from the moment you dry it with a hair dryer. New treatment hair mist repairs hair and tames waves (※1)!
Launch of Group Governance Development Consulting, providing end-to-end support from design through implementation based on a track record of supporting group management at mid-sized companies