Willbase’s OTC Customer Service Support Tool “Dカウンセラー” Launches Customer Support Features for “Designated Medicines to Prevent Abuse,” Compliant With the Revised Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act
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Willbase has added a feature to its OTC customer service support tool “D Counselor” to help staff serve customers seeking “designated medicines subject to abuse-prevention measures” under the revised Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act. The feature supports both legal compliance and more efficient sales.
NanoFrontier selected for Vietnam startup accelerator program “NIC Scale X”
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Tohoku University-born startup NanoFrontier has been selected for Vietnam’s “NIC Scale X” accelerator program. It will step up efforts to bring its next-generation organic nanoparticle battery technology into practical use in Southeast Asia and to raise funds.
Companies mentioned：ベトナム国家イノベーションセンター（NIC）、UNDP（国連開発計画）、三菱総合研究所、Plug and Play APAC、東北大学、Google、Microsoft
A complete recreation of the “utopia created by AI” that has taken SNS by storm?! A spectacular flower area featuring 130,000 plants opens at “Irodori no Oka” in 東京ドイツ村
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Tokyo German Village has brought to life the “ideal flower field generated by AI” that went viral on social media, creating a new scenic area featuring 130,000 flowers to attract visitors.
Zaboon Inc. selected for Ehime Prefecture’s digital implementation acceleration project “Triangle Ehime” for the 2nd consecutive year!
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Zaboon Inc.’s AI compliance project has been selected for Ehime Prefecture’s “Triangle Ehime 2.0.” It will use AI to streamline maritime industry work that has traditionally relied on individual employees.
【Projected annual yield of 9.00%!】Real estate crowdfunding “Ouchi no Saisei Fund VIFA” launches its 18th fund for subscriptions on 5/20 (Wed.)!
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Rextore Asset Management has launched its 18th real estate crowdfunding fund, “VIFA,” with an expected annual yield of up to 9.00%, offering opportunities for small-scale investment.
RemoteLOCK begins integration with Bot Express’s “Smartphone Municipal Office”
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RemoteLock Japan’s “RemoteLOCK” has integrated with Bot Express’s “Smartphone Municipal Office.” In conjunction with facility reservations via LINE, it automatically issues smart-lock access codes, significantly streamlining municipal key management.
Nippon Materials Research signs license agreement with Sumitomo Chemical for titanium oxide-based negative thermal expansion material Ti2O3
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Nippon Materials Research has obtained a license from Sumitomo Chemical for its titanium oxide-based negative thermal expansion material “Ti2O3.” The material is expected to help address thermal expansion challenges in the semiconductor field.
“Kosen Intern Hub,” a DX support tool that streamlines internship management at colleges of technology, set to be introduced at Nagaoka College of Technology
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Prossell’s DX support tool “Kosen Intern Hub” has been introduced at Nagaoka College of Technology to improve the efficiency of internship operations at colleges of technology (KOSEN).
【Tokyo event on 6/6】Infosign to speak at New Education Expo 2026, proposing ways to make learning visible through inquiry-based learning and digital badges
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Infosign Inc. will speak at a seminar on evaluating inquiry-based learning using digital badges at New Education Expo 2026 on June 6, 2026.
Tokyo IT company 蓼科情報 digitizes new graduate recruitment with hiring support AI “ジョーボットくん,” strengthening student engagement and transforming the recruitment experience
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Tokyo IT company 蓼科情報 has introduced recruitment support AI “ジョーボットくん,” developed by THA, to digitize its new graduate hiring process, strengthen engagement with students and transform the recruitment experience.
Three new funds added to the SMT Trend Ranking series!
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management has launched three new momentum funds in its SMT Trend Ranking series, investing in Indian, global and developed-market equities.
アセットテクノロジー株式会社 launches a property management outsourcing service with equipment warranties for real estate companies handling managed properties in the Osaka area
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Asset Technology has launched a property management outsourcing service with equipment warranties in the Osaka area to address issues such as delays in responding to equipment failures.
Survey of business practices in the financial industry
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Gourica Inc. surveyed major companies in the financial industry on how they allocate working hours. The survey found a gap between executives and frontline employees in their perceptions of dependence on individuals for “specialized routine work,” and showed that the reduction in workload from DX adoption is limited.
“THE HYUNDAI,” embodying Seoul’s lifestyle, to open its first large-scale tenant store in Omotesando
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South Korea’s Hyundai Department Store will open its first large-scale tenant store, “THE HYUNDAI,” in Omotesando, Tokyo, marking a major strategic move into the Japanese market.
PONT des TECH, a Kansai Electric Power Group company, will hold refurbished computer sales events in Neyagawa and Daito, Osaka, promoting sustainable consumption.
“Talking soccer with special guests”: Shinji Okazaki’s live event “Dialogue w/ Forum” returns this year!
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Former Japan international Shinji Okazaki will hold a live forum with guests including Kenta Hasegawa and Naohiro Takahara to discuss the future of Japanese soccer.
株式会社ハートビーツ releases a case study on フリュー株式会社, optimizing infrastructure that supports large-scale entertainment services.
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Heartbeats introduced its initial server monitoring response service for FuRyu’s “Pictlink.” Human monitoring significantly shortened initial response times to outages, easing engineers’ workloads and allowing them to focus resources on development.
Exhibiting at the 2026 NEW Environmental Exhibition
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“G-SUPPORT,” a waste collection efficiency system jointly developed by Lecip and ShinMaywa Industries, will be exhibited at the 2026 NEW Environmental Exhibition.
トヨタ自動車九州株式会社 adopts equipment maintenance cloud service “M2X”
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株式会社M2X’s equipment maintenance cloud service “M2X” has been adopted by Toyota Motor Kyushu. The company aims to improve maintenance efficiency through digitalization.
玉島信用金庫 begins using overseas business matching platform “BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL”
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玉島信用金庫 has introduced Kokopelli’s “BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL” platform to help small and medium-sized businesses overcome language and trade barriers and expand into overseas markets.
レジル電気保安株式会社 has launched a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry-certified "Safety Management Operations Course" to address the shortage of electrical safety personnel and accelerate the training of skilled technicians.
When selling a property in an urbanization control area, how many companies do sellers ask to provide an appraisal? Survey results announced
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株式会社ドリームプランニング announced the results of a survey on selling real estate in urbanization control areas. More than half of respondents said they would ask "3 companies" for an appraisal.
株式会社紀陽銀行 begins trial of "Knowledge Work AI Meeting Records," which records and analyzes business meetings using AI
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Kiyo Bank has begun trialing Knowledge Work's AI meeting-recording tool, which aims to automate meeting records and analysis, improving business efficiency and the quality of proposals.
Advance preview: Leading generative AI solutions, including AI agents, LLMs, voice AI and document AI, come together | Introducing the latest AI services from exhibitors at "AI Market ExCon 2026"! Part 1
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BizTech株式会社 gives an advance look at some of the exhibitors at "AI Market ExCon 2026" and their latest generative AI solutions.
Bot Express launches RemoteLOCK integration for its smartphone-based municipal office service. LINE official accounts connect facility reservations to entry, eliminating key handoffs
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Bot Express's GovTech Express now integrates with RemoteLOCK. Public facility reservations and unlocking can all be completed through LINE, reducing key management work.
Ahead of general sales, the super-value, crowdfunding-exclusive special tickets for "Summer Sweet Potato Expo 2026" go on sale today!
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"Summer Sweet Potato Expo 2026" is offering a limited-time, limited-quantity presale of special tickets with various perks through a crowdfunding platform, building anticipation for the upcoming event.
リアルテックファンド invests in キャストバイオ, which aims to treat intractable solid tumors using its proprietary ADC (antibody-drug conjugate)
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リアルテックファンド has invested in biotech startup キャストバイオ to support its development of innovative treatments for intractable solid tumors using proprietary ADC technology.
Companies mentioned：UntroD Capital Japan株式会社、リアルテックファンド、株式会社キャストバイオ、株式会社凜研究所、国立がん研究センター
アイシークリニック has released survey results on cosmetic medical treatments before events. It warns of the risk of skin problems from treatments shortly before an event and recommends planning skin preparation in advance.
"Domesto" & "Jif" × YOSHI STAMP: The "YOSHI STAMP Sparkling Clean-Up Campaign" starts May 25 (Mon.)—enter for a chance to win an original apron and plush toy!
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Unilever has released limited-edition collaboration packaging for "Domesto" and "Jif" with "YOSHI STAMP." It is also holding a campaign offering related merchandise as prizes.
【Coupons available~】3 items to boost your disaster preparedness—a must-have survival set to protect your family
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Greeshow, a brand under Mereshow Japan, has launched 三 essential products for disaster preparedness: a portable water purifier, a multifunctional emergency radio and an emergency toilet, and is offering limited-time coupons.
Japan's Meteorological Agency introduces a new definition of "extreme heat day." More than 60% of students in the 27 graduating cohort prefer "clothes other than suits," but more than 80% of companies that specify "suits" require them even in summer
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According to an i-plug survey, more than 60% of job-seeking students prefer clothes other than suits despite increasingly extreme heat, while 60% of companies require suits, revealing a wide gap between companies and students over attire.
Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd. announced that its popular illustrated guide, "Illustrated Guide: A Complete History of Architecture," which covers 萬 years of architectural history, was reprinted in May 2026.
株式会社日本旅行 hosts a municipal visit to Iizuna, Nagano Prefecture, a selected municipality in the model project for the hometown resident registration system
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日本旅行 visited Iizuna, Nagano Prefecture, to observe its "Hometown Resident Registration System." It will introduce this model for creating connections with local communities to municipalities and companies nationwide.
【古市庵】49th anniversary of the company's founding! Commemorative products will be on sale as a token of our gratitude!
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To celebrate the company's 49th anniversary, 古市庵, part of the Umenohana Group, will offer a commemorative sushi set for a limited time and discount its signature product, "うず潮巻."
Logistics and supply chain reform driven by integrated manufacturing and sales
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梅の花 Group has been selected for inclusion in Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "CLO (Chief Logistics Officer) Initiatives Casebook" for its achievements in logistics and supply chain reform through an integrated manufacturing-and-sales approach.
【FlexiSpot】Exhibiting at "Beautyworld Japan Tokyo (28th edition)"
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Ergonomic furniture brand FlexiSpot will exhibit at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo, showcasing height-adjustable tables and electric sofas designed for nail and beauty salons.
Companies mentioned：Flexispot Japan 株式会社、メッセフランクフルト ジャパン（株）、NPO法人日本ネイリスト協会
AlphaDrive launches the service website for "AlphaDrive Partners," an external talent solution for new businesses, and begins full-scale service
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アルファドライブ has begun full-scale service for "AlphaDrive Partners," an external talent solution for new businesses. It addresses talent shortages in driving new business initiatives.
Online medical consultation service SOKUYAKU launches a new feature that lets users find and book clinics based on their preferred time
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Online medical consultation service "SOKUYAKU" has launched a new feature that lets users search for and book clinics directly based on their preferred time slot.
【Sukesan Udon Sagami-Ono store】Starting today, May 18 (Mon.), we will be open 24 hours! Enjoy more than 150 menu items any time—morning, noon or night♪
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In response to customer demand, the Sagami-Ono branch of udon chain Sukesan Udon began 24-hour operations on May 18.
【Web event confirmed for 6/4】Learn from the real-world experiences of companies selected for the Health & Productivity Stock Selection! Tips to take your next step
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Advantage Risk Management will hold an online seminar on June 4, sharing practical experience and strategies as a company selected for the "Health & Productivity Stock Selection."
【5 steps to move students emotionally】Recruitment branding that cuts new-graduate offer-decline rates from 70% to 10% | Recorded session
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Arrowlink is offering a recording of its online seminar, sharing how recruitment branding strategies and LINE helped reduce the rate of new graduates declining job offers from 70% to 10%.
【Solve roadside troubles with 1 device】The "Bora Plus," a 3-in-1 car gadget with a jump starter, electric air pump and high-capacity battery, launches as a limited-time presale on Makuake
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LeaguE has launched "Bora Plus," a 3-in-1 car gadget combining an emergency jump starter, electric air pump and high-capacity power bank, through crowdfunding platform Makuake.
[Free Webinar] Win AI Recommendations! LLMO Strategies by Consideration and Purchase Phase ━ From Prompt Design to Formulating Countermeasures [The LANY Framework] to Be Held on May 26 (Tue.)
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LANY will hold a free online seminar on May 26, exploring strategies for large language model optimization (LLMO), with a focus on consumers’ consideration and purchase phases.
Loohcs志塾, a cram school specializing in comprehensive admissions selection, will offer free entrance exam preparation classes for Japan’s top universities, taught by experienced instructors.
Popular game Wuthering Waves and PIZZA-LA finally team up! A limited-edition pizza set featuring exclusive merchandise of popular characters goes on sale in limited quantities!
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PIZZA-LA is teaming up with open-world RPG Wuthering Waves to sell a pizza set with exclusive merchandise in limited quantities nationwide starting May 20, 2026.
[La・Ohana ラ・オハナ] Amazingly tender! The Diamond Head Pork Steak Grill, slowly cooked at a low temperature for 12 hours to lock in its rich flavor, is now available at select locations! Enjoy this dynamic dish featuring a thick-cut steak.
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Skylark’s Hawaiian restaurant La・Ohana has added a Diamond Head Pork Grill, cooked at a low temperature for 12 hours, to the menus at select locations.
Social media giveaway campaign launches to celebrate the announcement of the special “Number Rock” × “COBRA” collection
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Fashion brand “Number Rock” has launched a social media giveaway campaign to celebrate the release of its collaboration collection with the classic sci-fi manga “COBRA”.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディ・テクノ (D-techno)、Number Rock
[ABC-MART] [2026 Edition] Beat summer fatigue from the ground up. The “new standard” in sneaker sandals and fitting techniques to reduce the risk of heatstroke
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ABC-MART has unveiled the latest sneaker sandal styles and proper fitting techniques aimed at reducing fatigue in summer 2026. It recommends avoiding oversized shoes and wearing socks as the “new standard.”
MA Firsthand launches its 26SS collection, featuring 7 styles ranging from signature embroidered tees to new graphic T-shirts
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Sustainable fashion brand Firsthand’s unisex line MA Firsthand has released its new 26 spring/summer collection, supervised by designer Rin Mizutani, featuring 7 T-shirts and other items.
HANA’s MOMOKA revealed as the cover star for her first solo cover! A commanding aura and fresh expressions in Harper’s Bazaar
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HANA member MOMOKA makes her first solo cover appearance on the Japanese edition’s July-August combined issue of Harper’s BAZAAR, showcasing a fresh fashion look.
Original肌に、コンフォートなストレスを。予測を超えた動きで、めくるめく美を刷新する。「ReFa 3D MOTION（リファ3Dモーション）」2026年6月17日（水）ReFa GINZAにて国内初取扱開始
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MTG will release a new model of its beauty roller, ReFa 3D MOTION, in June 2026. Its three-dimensional movements fit the contours of the face and recreate professional techniques.
[More dim sum and sweets‼ Even more to enjoy at dinner‼] The all-you-can-eat Taiwanese soup dumplings and authentic Chinese cuisine restaurant 點心甜心 南町田グランベリーパーク is extending the serving hours for its “Express Course” and “Sweets Course”!
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Taiwanese all-you-can-eat restaurant 點心甜心 at Minami-Machida Grandberry Park has announced extended serving hours for its “Express Course” and “Sweets Course.”
A dining experience that feels like traveling to Hokkaido while staying in Saitama. MORINIWA restaurant at O Park Ogose will begin serving its “Hokkaido Fair Collaboration Dinner” in June
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The resort facility O Park Ogose in Ogose, Saitama Prefecture, will begin offering a summer-only dinner course featuring seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido.
40th Anniversary Concert: Itabashi Ward Wind Orchestra’s 40th regular concert set for June 21, with an audience-participation program and violinist Yasunao Ishida as guest
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To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Itabashi Ward Wind Orchestra will hold its 40th regular concert on June 21, with violinist Yasunao Ishida as a guest.
A webinar will be held on the theme “Seeking Cloud PBX Sales Partners: Turning the Spread of Number Portability in Regional Areas into a Business Opportunity”
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Comsq will hold a webinar for its cloud PBX service VoiceX to recruit sales partners and tap into the opportunity presented by the shift to cloud-based phone systems among regional businesses in Japan.
A webinar will be held on the theme “How Can Employees Gain Generative AI Skills Systematically Rather Than Being Left to Figure It Out Themselves?”
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SB Mobile Service announces a webinar on the need for systematic generative AI training for employees. The event will introduce its “Business Generative AI Comprehensive Training” program, a 10-hour course designed to address skill gaps and promote secure, organization-wide AI adoption, with subsidies available to help cover the cost.
For regional companies struggling to attract applicants: “Company Editor for 採用ブランディング,” a recruitment branding support service that helps employers win candidates through shared values, launches
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Japan Educere has launched “Company Editor for 採用ブランディング,” a consulting service designed to help regional small and medium-sized businesses address hiring challenges by strengthening their employer brands.
“I realized I wasn’t alone”—1,926 people took part in the 7th Aphasia Day, linking 18 venues nationwide
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The Seventh Aphasia Day event connected 18 venues across Japan and drew 1,926 participants. It used AI to analyze the challenges faced by people with aphasia, aiming to raise public understanding and advance policy recommendations.
With more than 580,000 YouTube subscribers, Brianna Gigante launches limited-time T-shirts printed with life-size images of her face and full body, on sale until 23:59 on May 20!
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D2C manufacturer ichinosai has partnered with influencer Briana Gigante, who has more than 580,000 YouTube subscribers, to offer T-shirts featuring her actual photo for a limited time through preorders.
x3d Inc. systematizes its “x3d (Nosuke) Organizational AI Education: 3-Pillar Basic Theory” based on AI training and in-person speaking engagements for a cumulative 1,500 companies, and releases a white paper
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x3d Inc. has released a free white paper on its “x3d Organizational AI Education: 3-Pillar Basic Theory,” an AI adoption theory based on training experience with more than 1,500 companies.
ELEMENTS Group companies 株式会社Liquid and 株式会社ポラリファイ capture the No. 1 share of the eKYC market for 7 consecutive years, with about 700 group contracts
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ELEMENTS Group has held the top share of the Japanese market for 七 consecutive years with its eKYC solutions, strengthening its leadership in digital identity verification.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ELEMENTS、株式会社Liquid、株式会社ポラリファイ、株式会社アイ・ティ・アール、株式会社三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、株式会社NTTデータ、Daon, Inc.
The truth about the “lack of thorough execution” that creates a 6.3-fold gap in sales performance, explored through global benchmarks — Supered × 100 free webinar
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HubSpot provider 100 Inc. will hold a seminar with U.S.-based Supered, unveiling a global sales benchmark survey for the first time and showing how “thorough execution” can create a 6.3-fold performance gap.
Launch of “OpenClaw Lab,” a community exclusively for companies adopting OpenClaw. Tackling the “post-implementation hurdles” of AI agents | NEXT INNOVAITION
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Japanese AI consulting firm NEXT INNOVAITION has launched “OpenClaw Lab,” a community exclusively for companies using its AI agent framework OpenClaw, to address operational challenges after businesses adopt AI.
Infrastructure deterioration prediction AI company Fracta Japan adopts “Next SFA/CRM,” cuts administrative checks by 50% by visualizing sales processes and accelerates the shift to strategic sales
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AI infrastructure technology company Fracta Japan has adopted “Next SFA/CRM,” visualized its sales processes, cut administrative check time by 50% and accelerated its shift to strategic sales.
Iyo no Tojiba Kisuke no Yu to undergo major renovation in June 2026. A new space will elevate relaxation and recovery. [Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture]
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Iyo no Tojiba Kisuke no Yu, a bathing facility in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, will undergo a major renovation in June 2026. It will revamp its sauna and dining areas to enhance the relaxation experience.
[Free release] Limited-time white paper outlines a new approach to organizational transformation, starting with the top 20% of motivated employees
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enco has released a free white paper proposing a new methodology for driving organization-wide transformation by starting with the top 20% of motivated employees.
“1.2 Million Lily of the Valley Festival” to be held at Fujimi Panorama Resort in Nagano Prefecture! Spectacular views of the Yatsugatake Mountains, Mount Fuji and the Alps from the 1,955-meter summit of Mount Nyukasa
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Fujimi Panorama Resort in Nagano Prefecture will hold the “1.2 Million Lily of the Valley Festival” starting May 23. The spring tourism event offers two varieties of lily of the valley and spectacular views.
Crescendo Lab secures Google Cloud Ready – Gemini Enterprise certification for DAAC AI Agent
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Taiwanese AI company Crescendo Lab’s “DAAC AI Agent” has received Google Cloud Ready – Gemini Enterprise certification and been listed on the marketplace, marking international recognition of its enterprise AI capabilities as it enters the Japanese and Asian enterprise markets.
Ichifuji Food Service held CFP labeling events in cafeterias nationwide. It cut greenhouse gas emissions by 38.1% through the introduction of soy meat and served more than 50,000 meals.
[Turning a just-in-time idea into a “working prototype” the same day] A tangible system development experience enabled by “AI agents”
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Giken Shoji International has introduced an AI agent development process that can produce a “working prototype” with real logic in a matter of hours, upending the traditional software development sequence and significantly reducing the risk of rework.
Connect with existing systems to automate operations — “API integration” added to “Narecom AI Agent Studio”
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Knowledge Communication Inc. has added an API integration feature to its AI agent-building tool for non-engineers. This enables no-code connections with existing systems and promotes business process automation.
[Confirmed as speaker and exhibitor at Health Management EXPO] Fractal Workout to exhibit at the 25th General Affairs, HR and Accounting Week [Tokyo] at Tokyo Big Sight
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Fractal Workout will exhibit its corporate health support service “BODY PALETTE” at a major Tokyo trade show in June 2026 and hold a health management seminar to attract prospective customers.
[Yokohama Excellence] Club’s highest-ever finish! A dramatic comeback victory in the season finale of the “Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS THIRDPLACE GAME 2025-26” (third-place game)!
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Yokohama Excellence defeated 信州ブレイブウォリアーズ in the B2 playoffs third-place game to secure the club’s best-ever finish, third place.
ExaMD, part of the ExaWizards Group, completes enrollment of the first case in a clinical trial of its AI-assisted cognitive function diagnosis app
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ExaMD has completed enrollment of the first case in a clinical trial of its “AI-assisted cognitive function diagnosis app,” which analyzes voice. The app has received priority review designation from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the company aims to put it into practical use within fiscal 2026.
Surveyor examination [answer速報] event underway! A giveaway of “Reiwa 8 Surveyor Examination: Model Answers for the Afternoon Test and In-Depth Video Explanation of the Morning Test” has been announced!
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Online prep school Agaroot Academy offered free answer速報 and an exam analysis video immediately after the 2026 surveyor exam to attract prospective students.
Assistant surveyor examination [answer速報] event underway! A giveaway of the “Reiwa 8 Assistant Surveyor Examination: In-Depth Explanation Video” has been announced!
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Online prep school アガルートアカデミー is offering free answer速報 and a general review livestream for the Reiwa 8 assistant surveyor examination, and will release a detailed explanation video later to support examinees.
6-Truck Crash on Freeway 1 Northbound in Kaohsiung’s Ruilong Section Causes Traffic Backup; Only Outer Lane Open
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 6-truck pileup occurred on the northbound section of Freeway 1 in Kaohsiung’s Ruilong Road area, sending steel coils tumbling onto the road and causing severe traffic congestion.
Lu Xinhua, the founder of “scar literature,” looks back at the background behind his representative work Scar and examines the Cultural Revolution’s far-reaching impact on Chinese society and individuals, as well as the institutional problems it exposed.
Man Says He Has 300,000 Bullets and 500 Rifles; Taipei Prosecutors Indict Him on Suspicion of Threatening the Public
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Liu was indicted by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on charges including threatening the public after claiming in an online livestream to possess a large quantity of firearms and ammunition and threatening the public and the president.
TSMC Plans to Sell Shares; Vanguard International Semiconductor Plunges to Limit-Down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
TSMC plans to sell about 8.1% of its stake in Vanguard International Semiconductor, sending the company’s shares plunging to the limit-down price. TSMC stressed that the move would not affect the strategic partnership between the 2 companies.
Companies mentioned：台積電(TSMC)、世界先進(Vanguard International Semiconductor, VIS)
“The Dull-Ice Flower” Premieres at Cannes, Inviting Audiences to Look for Chung Chao-cheng’s Stars After the Screening
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A newly digitally restored version of the Taiwanese classic The Dull-Ice Flower premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, raising the profile of Taiwanese culture on the international stage.
Man Diagnosed with Asthma After Chronic Cough; Symptoms Ease After 3 Months of Chinese Medicine Treatment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A patient with chronic cough who was diagnosed with asthma saw significant relief in symptoms including coughing, white phlegm and nighttime wheezing after three months of Chinese medicine treatment.