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Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture has added Jidai, a junmai sake brewed by local company Chiba Taiyo Farm with the rare, pesticide-free naturally cultivated rice Sawanohana, to its hometown tax donation rewards.
Companies mentioned：米沢市、チバサンファーム合同会社、長沼合名会社
To celebrate the selection of 兩 STVV players for Japan's national team, Incubater Co. has launched a free-trial campaign for its B2B sales-list creation tool Akamane List.
Companies mentioned：インキュベーター株式会社、シント＝トロイデンVV
Flitto's Chat Translation AI solution has been officially integrated into Cisco Webex, enabling real-time translation in 34 languages.
Companies mentioned：Flitto Inc.、Cisco、フリットジャパン株式会社
Kamakura Kanmidokoro will launch Kamakura Sanmi, a 9-piece box featuring 三 popular warabi mochi flavors—black sesame, soybean flour and matcha—from May 22.
Companies mentioned：甘味処鎌倉、株式会社 K&S
Toei Animation has exclusively released the synopsis and preview images for episode 31, “A Step Forward,” of the TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK, which is scheduled to air on May 17.
Companies mentioned：東映アニメーション株式会社、フジテレビ、読売広告社
Shinko Electric Industries reports strong growth in both revenue and earnings for the fiscal year ended March 2026, with net profit reaching 5.208 billion yen.
Companies mentioned：新コスモス電機株式会社
Voice actor Kazuya Nakai will join the cast of the special stage event “Akaribi Festival” for the lighthouse-personification project “Akari no Moribito,” taking place on August 1.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワールドエッグス、ゴーチ・ブラザーズ、燈の守り人製作委員会、世界コスプレサミット実行委員会
The premium photo book “Couture on Ice,” a collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu and Satomi Ito, will be released on July 24 at a price of 27,500 yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トゥーヴァージンズ
An exhibition of costumes and photography for “Couture on Ice,” celebrating the release of the photo book collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu and designer Satomi Ito, will be held at Tokyo Tower.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トゥーヴァージンズ、株式会社 TOKYO TOWER
Real estate crowdfunding platform CAMEL announced that it has appointed investor and entertainer Anri Sugihara as its official ambassador, aiming to attract more women and first-time investors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グローバルクラウドエステート
Anime planning and production company Infinite will launch an e-commerce site for anime fans on May 15, offering distinctive merchandise inspired by settings from its works, with an opening discount at half price.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インフィニット、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックソリューションズ
TISSOT and Italian bicycle brand Pinarello have teamed up for the first time to launch the “Tissot Pinarello Special Edition” watch.
Companies mentioned：スウォッチグループジャパン株式会社、TISSOT、Pinarello
According to a recent survey, awareness of self-storage units in Japan is as high as 98.1%, but only 22.8% have used one; demand is expected to continue growing as living spaces shrink.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンビシャス
IGA’s Japanese-style fashion brand “REZEN” has opened a new store inside Soden-in, a temple with a 百年 history in Kyoto, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern fashion to create a new experience that transcends boundaries.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイジーエー、宗倉陶業、龍泉打刃物、小柳箪笥
Vino Terrace has launched the second half of its 2026 online advanced course, exploring wine regions in depth for those who have passed the sommelier or wine expert examinations.
Companies mentioned：ワインエナジー株式会社、La Mer Inc.、Heavenly Vines
SAKE HUNDRED will begin a lottery sale on June 4 for “Reihi,” a limited-edition premium sake aged at near-freezing temperatures for 16 years.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Clear、永井酒造、公益社団法人 氷温協会、地方独立行政法人東京都立産業技術研究センター
Singapore football club FC Jurong and Indian sports investment company SKASports have entered into a strategic partnership to advance football in Asia.
Companies mentioned：FCジュロン、SKASports Investments Private Limited、NSG Global Pte Ltd、The Hindu Media Group、Angkor Tiger FC
Izumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture has launched a feature showcasing hometown tax return gifts for Father’s Day, including local specialties such as shochu and eel.
Companies mentioned：LR株式会社、神酒造、オオスキ食品、江崎果樹園
The game “Break My Case” has announced 4 additional voice actors and detailed performance information for its 4th Conference event, scheduled for August.
Companies mentioned：株式会社coly
AQUAPLUS announced that the latest installment in the “Utawarerumono” series, “Utawarerumono: Toward the White Marker,” will be released on May 28, 2026, and has published a prequel story comic on its official website alongside a second-wave giveaway.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクアプラス、任天堂、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、Valve Corporation
Global Link Management’s revenue declined in Q1 2026 due to delays in property sales, but profit reached a record high.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グローバル・リンク・マネジメント (Global Link Management Inc.)
The full agenda and lineup of guests have been announced for the “Construction Industry Workstyle Forum 2026,” organized by Sukedachi and others, with officials including a vice-minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism set to attend.
Companies mentioned：株式会社助太刀、京都大学、国土交通省、内閣府、自由民主党、東北大学、一般社団法人日本仮設トイレ工業会、日野屋株式会社、海老根建設株式会社、一般社団法人女性技能者協会、なないろ電気通信株式会社、一般財団法人 建設業振興基金、株式会社マツザワ瓦店、一般社団法人利根沼田テクノアカデミー、職業訓練法人 全国建設産業教育訓練協会、株式会社竹中工務店、清水建設株式会社、株式会社日経BP、有限会社湯浅鈑金工作所、株式会社深松組、一般社団法人建設技能人材機構、株式会社大林組、株式会社スズキ、東京都管工事工業協同組合、一般財団法人 建設経済研究所(RICE)
The Local Government DX Promotion Council has published a survey report covering 273 local governments and DMOs nationwide. It found that about half of local governments have staff handling multiple roles, while 70% of DMOs face challenges managing social media.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会 (GDX)、株式会社ブリッジウェル
To celebrate the legendary band Godiego’s 50th anniversary, Disk Union will open a limited-time pop-up shop in Shibuya, selling merchandise and displaying rare posters.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディスクユニオン、ハブ・マーシー
Dutch electronic music duo YELLOW CLAW will return to Tokyo’s ZEROTOKYO in July 2026 to perform at the bass music party “Butterfly Effect.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSTエンタテイメント、ZEROTOKYO、Barong Family、Spotify
Japanese company Needs has launched the “Dr.PRO Spiked Stretch Gel Cushion” on Makuake. Lie down for just 10 minutes a day to ease neck stiffness through stimulation and support.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニーズ、株式会社サンファミリー、Makuake
According to a survey of 100 people by “Ouchi ni Pro,” many consider replacing their air conditioner after 10 years of use, but as many as 78% still prefer to pay 一万 yen for cleaning to extend its lifespan.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゼロアクセル、株式会社ゼロアド、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物
Total beauty company uka is launching a limited-quantity set of the new “ISHIGAKI LEMONGRASS Outdoor Body Mist,” including a bottle and refill, at 10% off to mark its release. The product helps tackle summer heat and insects.
Companies mentioned：uka
As part of its efforts to create a city that is easy to raise children in, Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, is promoting inclusive play equipment that everyone can enjoy, regardless of disability. The city introduces 3 parks and aims to realize an inclusive society.
Sync Innovation will hold a tie-in event for the anime “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” at Yokohama Marine Tower, combining puzzle-solving, limited-edition merchandise and voice actor recordings to create an immersive experience.
Companies mentioned：シンクイノベーション株式会社、タイタン工業
The mobile game Dr. STONE Battle Craft will hold a rerun event, “Infiltrate Enemy Territory! The Stone Beam Heist Mission Begins! Part 2,” and a new gacha starting May 15.
Companies mentioned：ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、Google Inc.、Cisco、Apple Inc.
Tachibana Hinano, a member of the VTuber project VSPO!, will hold her first solo concert at Tachikawa Stage Garden on August 15 and 16, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Brave group、株式会社バーチャルエンターテイメント、TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN
Essayist Kaori Sakurai will hold a commemorative lecture for her new book, Bring Paris Home, at the NHK Culture Aoyama classroom on June 6, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エヌエイチケイ文化センター、扶桑社、クリスマスカンパニー、カフェロッタ
Renowned author Yuko Yuzuki’s novel The Fugitive Heads North will be adapted into a stage play to mark the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2026. The main promotional visual and cast visuals have been officially revealed.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンライズプロモーション、新潮社、TieWorks、カンフェティ、チケットぴあ、ローソンチケット、イープラス
To celebrate the release of a new volume of My Personal Weatherman, a pop-up shop will be held at Yūrakuchō Marui 7th floor from May 26 to June 8, 2026, selling brand-new original merchandise.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード、有楽町マルイ、シーモアコミックス、THEキャラ
Lumiétoile, a 6-member girl group produced by former Last Idol member Misaki Hata, has officially launched and will hold its debut concert on June 27.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWIN PLANET、株式会社DONUTS、株式会社インクストゥエンター
Exclusive original merchandise from the Animal Yokochō spring pop-up shop is available for post-event online preorder on the THE Chara website starting May 15.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード
Content Seed will open CYBIRD SHOP on the 7th floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex on May 29, selling new merchandise from the popular Ikemen series of romance games.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード、株式会社サイバード
Limited-edition merchandise from the World Trigger 2026 festival at THE Chara CAFE STAND Tokyo Dome City store will be available for post-event online sales starting May 15.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード
Japan and Taiwan BOOK☆WALKER have teamed up with Mantra to launch full-scale cross-border sales of doujinshi in both directions starting May 15, featuring automatic AI manga translation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドワンゴ、台灣漫讀股份有限公司、Mantra株式会社
Lemino, part of NTT Docomo, exclusively streams episode 8 of PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI, announcing the second rankings and the 35 trainees advancing to the next stage.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ
Nara Hotel has introduced a new accommodation plan combining nighttime firefly viewing at Shōryakuji with a tasting of Bodaimoto sake.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイアール西日本ホテル開発、奈良ホテル、JR西日本ホテルズ、正暦寺
With support from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, children ages 3 to 18 will be invited to attend performances of the musical Peter Pan in July and August for free, with A-section seats.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホリプロ、NHK、文化庁
MASKED 2026, a major visual kei band circuit event, will be held at 3 venues in Shibuya on May 22 and 23, with exclusive streaming on Nico Nico Live.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドワンゴ
Actor Yuka Yamauchi, active in stage plays and musicals, digitally released her 2nd single, 愛の仕方, which she wrote herself, on May 15, 2026.
Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan
Three-member boy group Bestted has announced the release of 2 new songs and will perform them for the first time at TORA PROJECT 3rd SHOWCASE in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan、Sony Music Labels、イープラス
SARUKANI, a rhythm beatboxing group, has released its new single WORLD RECORD, a collaboration with guitarist Ichika Nito and producer RINZO, on May 15.
Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan
ABEMA’s SV League Player Hotspot Map features the Takahashi brothers of the Suntory Sunbirds sharing their favorite Kyoto spots and go-to meals for big matches, and previews a free live stream of the SV League championship final.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、サントリーサンバーズ大阪、大阪ブルテオン
ABEMA will stream its original documentary CELEB SECRET for free on June 20, 2026, revealing the glamorous lives and hidden secrets of 4 super-rich socialites.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、サマンサタバサ、Netflix
Creek & River Co. will hold free online lunchtime English conversation seminars for creative professionals every Wednesday in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社
Yoshimoto Kogyo has announced an in-person event by its YouTube channel Koiwara, which discusses topics related to romance, and added comedian Aoki Macho to the guest lineup.
Companies mentioned：吉本興業株式会社
Movic will release stickers in its Puku Peta series featuring ChocoBall mascot Kyoro-chan, with designs inspired by all 47 prefectures of Japan.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社ムービック、MORINAGA & CO., LTD.
Crowdfunding for the 2nd chibi rubber figure of singer ReoNa will launch on the Soreosu platform on May 15.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイトホールディングス
The META TAXI YouTube channel will release the all-new taxi-talk TRPG SOOPER SIGN on June 4.
Companies mentioned：株式会社講談社、大日本印刷株式会社、META TAXI Project
The TV anime BLACK TORCH has announced that it will premiere on July 4, 2026, and revealed additional voice cast members and the core production team.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードムーブ、株式会社集英社、100studio、Infinity1
Bushiroad has announced a talk show celebrating the release of the Symphogear concert Blu-ray, to be held on September 6, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロードムーブ、株式会社ブシロード
株式会社事業家集団 has launched “Startup Support Portal,” a new service addressing challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the startup phase, such as difficulty finding specialists and a lack of places to seek advice. The service creates opportunities to connect with trusted professionals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社まぐまぐ
Atom Co., Ltd. has announced the A-TOM ART AWARD 2026, an open call for student artists nationwide, offering prize money and exhibition opportunities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アトム、株式会社五割一分、アマトリウム株式会社、株式会社TOYAMATO、株式会社IKASAGAN
フロンティアグループ will open applications on May 18 for “Rakutama No. 43 (Tsuchiura Logistics),” a new fund on its Rakutama real estate crowdfunding platform. The company is rolling out a new strategy to address market challenges and ease investor concerns.
Companies mentioned：フロンティアグループ
Frontier Group’s real estate crowdfunding platform Rakutama will begin accepting applications for Fund No. 42 on May 18.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティアグループ
CARTON Co., Ltd. will open Parfait Bar &VIGO, a night parfait specialty shop, in Sapporo’s Susukino, the birthplace of night parfait culture, on May 15, 2026. In this highly competitive area, it is promoting “night parfaits as a bar experience” and offering a new kind of nightlife.
Broad Enterprise Co., Ltd. has published success stories using BRO-ZERO, a financing scheme that reduces upfront real estate investment costs to 0 yen. The scheme is helping vacation rental operators expand their businesses while preserving their own funds and double their sales.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Break
The screen went black during ABEMA’s live milestone broadcast, but Nobuko made a “divine save” with a bold pose, while director Tsugio Matsuda drew laughs playing a racing game.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、NISMO、KONDO RACING
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Companies mentioned：九洋洲 Joychou 株式会社、GGPT
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Companies mentioned：メリショー・ジャパン 株式会社、Amazon
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Companies mentioned：リングロー株式会社、Amazon.com, Inc.、一般社団法人
Traders Securities will significantly revamp its binary options service Minna no Option on May 30, 2026, upgrading the trading screen and trading conditions.
Companies mentioned：トレイダーズホールディングス株式会社、トレイダーズ証券株式会社
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Companies mentioned：ドクターリセラ株式会社、カイケンコーポレーション社
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Companies mentioned：株式会社EMBERS、成都万華鏡テクノロジー Co,Ltd
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Companies mentioned：徳島市、徳島市立徳島城博物館
Materials from the 36th working group meeting of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry show that next-generation battery development has shifted from “performance competition” to “implementation competition.” BESS project assessments should place greater weight on practical factors such as long-term operations and recovery.
Companies mentioned：株式会社テクノロジーズ、日産自動車、出光興産、JERA、住友化学、ニデック、NEDO、APB、WATT-TUNE株式会社、株式会社エコ革
Janet Jackson’s landmark album Rhythm Nation 1814 has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. To mark the occasion, the long-awaited Japan concerts, “JANET JACKSON JAPAN 2026,” will take place in June.
Companies mentioned：チケットポート
FOLIO’s AI investment strategy ROBOPRO will be used in a newly established publicly offered investment trust, “Goldman Sachs Corporate Bonds / ROBOPRO Strategy Fund 2026-06,” with Goldman Sachs International handling asset allocation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FOLIOホールディングス、株式会社FOLIO、SBI岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社、ゴールドマン・サックス・インターナショナル、ルミニスⅡ・リミテッド、ザ・ゴールドマン・サックス・グループ・インク、AlpacaTech株式会社、三井住友DSアセットマネジメント株式会社、SBIホールディングス株式会社、SBI証券
CREEK & RIVER Co. will make the recording of its “Fostering the Organization’s Future Through Dialogue” leadership seminar available for free on May 25, exploring EQ and DLQ.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、コーチャルオフィス、コニカミノルタ株式会社
A man in Taoyuan stole from 2 Shopee pickup stores and violently resisted when police surrounded him, and was shot in the sole.
Companies mentioned：桃園市政府警察局楊梅分局、幼獅派出所、草湳派出所、上湖派出所、平鎮聯新醫院、桃園地檢署、中央通訊社
Chinese President Xi Jinping said the United States may be in decline. Former U.S. President Trump echoed the comment in a post and blamed the Biden administration for the country's decline.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、國會山莊報、白宮
Acting head of 司法院 Hsieh Ming-yang visited Kinmen Court and exchanged views on judicial practice, including expanding remote video hearings and staffing plans to cope with rising caseloads.
Companies mentioned：司法院、福建高等法院金門分院、金門地方法院、中央通訊社
Scholars said Beijing raised Taiwan at the Xi-Trump meeting to make its red lines clear and manage differences, rather than treating Taiwan as a bargaining chip.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、新華社、白宮、政治大學國際關係研究中心、淡江大學兩岸關係研究中心、政治大學政治學系
The first holiday weekend after the Danjiang Bridge opened is expected to bring heavy traffic, and the Highway Bureau will closely monitor conditions and adjust traffic management measures as needed.
Companies mentioned：交通部公路局、交通部公路局北區養護工程分局、新北市政府交通局、淡水警分局、蘆洲警分局、中央通訊社
Itochu Corporation introduced a “morning work” system to improve efficiency and address a shrinking workforce, successfully reducing overtime pay and overall costs.
Companies mentioned：伊藤忠商事株式會社、台灣上市櫃公司協會、勤業眾信聯合會計師事務所、中央通訊社
投資台灣事務所 approved expanded investment by 6 companies, including 華旭先進, injecting funds into key industries such as semiconductors.
Companies mentioned：投資台灣事務所、華旭先進、歐宏光電、固安特精工、鈦郁工業、龍德機械工業、銘崎生物科技、中央通訊社
Indian billionaire Adani agreed to pay US$18 million to settle bribery allegations he faces in the United States.
Companies mentioned：阿達尼綠色能源公司、孟買證券交易所、紐約時報、中央通訊社
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with an NBR delegation and emphasized that Taiwan will continue promoting regional peace and economic transformation.
Companies mentioned：國家亞洲研究局、NBR、中央通訊社
China's 央視 and FIFA reached a partnership, securing exclusive mainland China broadcast rights to four editions of the soccer tournament.
Companies mentioned：央視、中央廣播電視總台、國際足球總會、FIFA、中央通訊社
To coincide with the Taipei International Travel Fair, China Airlines and 長榮航空 were the first to launch online travel fair airfare deals.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、中華航空、長榮航空
Buoyed by a rebound in capital markets, Taiwan's 6 major life insurers posted combined April net income after tax of NT$60.154 billion.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、富邦人壽、國泰人壽、南山人壽、新光人壽、台灣人壽、凱基人壽
A Magong city representative in Penghu proposed giving residents a NT$10,000 stimulus payment, and the city government said it would review the proposal in light of its fiscal capacity.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、馬公市公所、白沙鄉、西嶼鄉、七美鄉、望安鄉、湖西鄉
Benefiting from a travel boom over the holiday period, credit card spending at Taiwan's 5 major banks reached NT$302.4 billion in April, with 中信銀 leading the pack.
Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、中信銀、國泰世華銀、北富銀、玉山銀、台新銀
TAI Group (承億集團) founder Dai Junlang died suddenly at age 54, and the art festival he had planned before his death opened as scheduled.
Companies mentioned：承億集團、承億酒店、侏羅紀集團、藏逸拍賣
Industrial PC maker Ennoconn announced that gross profit is expected to recover from Q2. Backed by an order backlog of NT$215 billion, the company maintained its target of steady growth for full-year 2026.
A breast surgery clinic in Kaohsiung has been accused of secretly filming patients and violating their privacy. A Health Bureau investigation found a surveillance camera in the mammography room and ordered it removed. The case has been referred to prosecutors and police for a full investigation.
Companies mentioned：Threads
Players from the Taiwan Steel Hawks occupy the top 3 spots in Taiwan’s professional baseball RBI rankings. Hitting coach Luis said the key to their success is “mental conditioning”—an exceptional mental approach.
Companies mentioned：台鋼雄鷹隊、樂天桃猿隊
Following a shooting at the Philippine Senate, Defense Secretary Teodoro said there was no threat of a government takeover within the military, stressing its professionalism in an effort to reassure the public.
Companies mentioned：国際刑事法院 (ICC)、DZRH電台、GMA新聞網
An employee suffocated and died at the Taipei escape room venue 邏思起子, and the city fined the business NT$700,000.
Companies mentioned：邏思起子