【DAIHEN】Establishes a specialized “Advanced Materials Processing” organization in its Welding and Joining Business Division
Originalダイヘンが2026年5月、溶接・接合事業部内に次世代加工技術を担う「マテリアル先進加工」専門組織を新設。10年後の1,000億円事業化を目指す。
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Leading speakers including 竹田恒泰氏, ジェームス・スキナー氏 and 安部修仁氏, honorary chairman of 吉野家, to take the stage! The 144th National Management Conference set for July 8-10!
The 144th National Management Conference will be held in July. Experts from various fields will speak on corporate management amid a turbulent global situation.
Companies mentioned：日本経営開発協会、関西経営管理協会、東京海上日動火災保険株式会社、株式会社吉野家ホールディングス、株式会社レゾナック・ホールディングス、株式会社オンギガンツ
Originalオークラ輸送機、神戸高専のネーミングライツを取得
オークラ輸送機 has acquired the naming rights to the practical training factory at 神戸高専. The facility will be named “OKURA MIRAI LAB” to support education and revitalize the local community.
Companies mentioned：神戸市公立大学法人、神戸市立工業高等専門学校
OriginalNPOカタリバ、10代の居場所支援事業で、新たに“地域のエコシステムづくり”を推進する団体の一般公募をスタート
Originalカタリバが、地域全体で10代を支える仕組みを作る「地域エコシステム構築コース」の一般公募を開始。
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本民間公益活動連携機構（JANPIA）、NPO法人f.saloon
Salt replenishment supplement “RED-Q” presented to 飛鳥FC and 守山侍2000 at the 61st The KSL Asto Engineering Kansai Soccer League
佐藤薬品工業 has presented salt replenishment supplements “RED-Q” to 2 teams in the Kansai Soccer League. The aim is to help prevent heatstroke and support local sports.
Companies mentioned：飛鳥FC、守山侍2000、奈良県広域消防組合消防本部
UiPath announces new orchestration and customer experience automation on Salesforce AgentExchange
UiPath has begun offering its AI automation solutions “CX Companion” and “Maestro Connector” on Salesforce’s AgentExchange. The solutions integrate AI agents with core business systems to enable company-wide business automation.
Companies mentioned：UiPath株式会社、Salesforce
Stay comfortable through a scorching summer. All 74 types of MONPE gather in Jiyugaoka for “Monpe for the Family”
株式会社タンケン社 will hold “Monpe for the Family” starting May 29. The event will sell all 74 types of Kurume Kasuri MONPE and showcase comfortable Japanese summer attire.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タンケン社、うなぎの寝床
Type A continuous employment support providers “グルーヴ・フェニックスサポート” move to Osaka’s Chuo Ward; reception and open house to be held in June
The Type A continuous employment support facilities “グルーヴ” and “フェニックスサポート,” operated by 株式会社4分の4, are moving to Osaka’s Chuo Ward. A commemorative event will be held.
“Shio Jelly Made by a General Contractor” wins an Encouragement Award at the Japan Marketing Awards—on-site heatstroke prevention efforts recognized for addressing a social issue
三和建設’s heatstroke prevention product “Shio Jelly Made by a General Contractor” has won an Encouragement Award at the Japan Marketing Awards. Its efforts to address on-site challenges were recognized.
Companies mentioned：三和建設株式会社
More than half of hiking and trekking enthusiasts have experience on the trails? A major survey explores the reality of hiking! [Survey of 1000 people]
ナビット surveyed 1000 people nationwide about hiking and trekking. About 60% had experience, and the activity has taken root as a way for families to enjoy nature.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナビット
Rubrik warns of widening security gaps as adoption of agentic AI accelerates
A new report from Rubrik Zero Labs warned that the rapid adoption of AI agents is outpacing corporate security measures and creating serious gaps.
Companies mentioned：Renown Health
Survey of 55 companies that entered agriculture from other industries reveals a 5-fold profit-margin divide and the factors behind success and failure
アーキタイプ社 has published a report on 55 companies that entered agriculture. It analyzes the factors behind profit margins differing by up to 5 times, as well as “connection points × layer fit,” which distinguish success stories such as クボタ from exits such as 富士通.
Companies mentioned：アーキタイプ株式会社、出光興産、アグロカネショウ、SOMPOホールディングス、農業総合研究所、ソフトバンク、富士通、OATアグリオ、クボタ、丸紅、住友商事、オプティム、住友化学、大和ハウス、北興化学、井関農機、カネコ種苗、イオン、ローソン、パナソニック
At the national youth baseball tournament “Pop Athlete Cup,” card trading beyond sponsored teams will once again create lifelong memories for children
大興印刷 is sponsoring the 20th “Pop Athlete Cup” and will provide original baseball cards for youth baseball players. It aims to encourage interaction across teams and help create lasting memories.
Companies mentioned：大興印刷株式会社、NPO法人全国学童野球振興協会
JFEテクノリサーチ launches life testing services for insulation materials and components for EVs and industrial equipment
JFEテクノリサーチ has launched a contract service for “V-t testing (life evaluation using rectangular-wave voltage)” of insulation materials for EVs and industrial equipment. Its highly accurate evaluation, conducted under conditions close to actual operating environments, supports product development.
Indonesia’s vice minister of manpower visits 2 schools—a training school for specified skilled workers and a Japanese-language school—saying, “The government will continue to cooperate with アプティグローバル,” further strengthening ties
Indonesia’s vice minister of manpower visited a training school operated by アプティグローバル. The vice minister praised Japanese-style education and said ties would be strengthened.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アプティグローバル
[Online / Thursday, May 21, 2026, 19:00] Free online seminar: “Bringing existing patients online with ease: A guide to shifting the care pathway from ‘one-off’ to ‘ongoing’ without increasing staff workload”
Wrusty and 医療法人元気会 will hold a free seminar on May 21 aimed at improving retention in online medical consultations. They will present care pathway design based on real-world cases.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Wrusty、医療法人元気会
The girdle series, with cumulative sales topping 550,000 units, gets a makeover! New “Easy-Wear Girdle” feels like wearing underwear for everyday comfort
ラディアンヌ launched its new everyday girdle, “Daily Girdle Airy Soufflé,” on May 12. The existing product line has also been revamped, offering a new routine in comfortable shapewear.
[2026 latest] In fact, people aged 60 and older spend the most per treatment of any generation: cosmetic medicine choices and luxury investment trends
株式会社口コミ広場 analyzed cosmetic medicine trends among people aged 60 and older. The average treatment cost reached 91,172 yen, the highest of any generation, revealing a strong willingness to invest in reducing wrinkles and sagging.
Companies mentioned：株式会社口コミ広場
End the “red-pen nightmare” of ESG report production. estoma launches a viewer feature for adding revision requests directly on PDFs and webpages
株式会社estoma has launched a viewer feature to streamline ESG report preparation. Users can add revision requests directly to webpages and PDFs, track progress, and link items to evaluation agency standards.
Your vote will decide the champion! The “Craft Beer Grand Prix 2026” to be held for the first time in early September at Kinshi Park in Tokyo
The “Craft Beer Grand Prix” will be held for the first time at Kinshi Park in September 2026. The community-focused festival will feature a championship decided by visitor votes, along with food and kids’ areas.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アドギルド
Our 小山 to speak at One Career-hosted conference “A Guide to New Graduate Recruitment”
小山うつき of ミギナナメウエ will speak at One Career’s “A Guide to New Graduate Recruitment” conference. The talk will explain strategies for building a candidate pool based on student psychology.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミギナナメウエ、株式会社ワンキャリア
Aim for a comeback and pass your university entrance exams with preparation starting this summer! Applications open for the 2026 summer course! [武田塾]
株式会社A.ver will begin accepting applications on June 1 for “Natsu Dake Takeda,” 武田塾’s 2026 summer course. Students can try its independent study method for 1 month with no enrollment fee, helping applicants accelerate their exam preparation.
Tokyo Denki University School of Science and Technology for Future Life to hold FA Lecture “Thinking About Painting Within Architecture”; lecturer: 内海聖史氏, contemporary artist
Tokyo Denki University will host an FA Lecture on the intersection of architecture and painting on June 19, 2026, featuring contemporary artist 内海聖史氏. Admission is free, with space for the first 15 participants.
Companies mentioned：虎ノ門ヒルズ、パレスホテル東京、多摩美術大学、川崎市岡本太郎美術館、上野の森美術館
Ad management tool “Shirofune” launches feature to automate campaign management through API integration with ChatGPT Ads
株式会社Shirofune has launched a feature in its ad management automation tool “Shirofune” that automates campaign management through API integration with “ChatGPT Ads.” It automates budget and bid optimization and report creation, and enables cross-platform campaign management.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Shirofune、OpenAI
MSOL to hold the Global Management Conference 2026 on how organizations should transform and create new value in an era of rapid AI expansion. Seminar report also released.
MSOL has released a report on the Global Management Conference 2026, summarizing experts’ discussions on organizational transformation and value creation in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マネジメントソリューションズ、プロジェクトマネジメント協会(PMI)、オフィスちゃたに株式会社、ソニー、楽天、KPMG Ignition Tokyo
WWDJAPAN latest issue: FRUITS ZIPPER discuss their cherished relationship with fans; the key to success in the fan-support market is “the synergy of storytelling.”
The latest issue of WWDJAPAN features the fan-support market. Alongside a cover featuring FRUITS ZIPPER, it takes a data-driven look at the economic impact of fan activities and how brands can engage with them.
Companies mentioned：KAWAII LAB.
[First in Japan] Korean-language school K Village opens POCA SPOT by Killage, a K-pop trading card specialty shop from South Korea, in Shibuya! Open to everyone, not just K Village students!
K Village has opened POCA SPOT, Japan’s first K-pop trading card specialty shop, in Shibuya. The shop sells official trading cards through interactive vending machines.
Companies mentioned：POCAMARKET
[Golf course advertising] Announcement of the launch of the Golf Ad Box digital signage system at 東我孫子カントリークラブ
株式会社エニアド has installed the Golf Ad Box digital signage system at 東我孫子カントリークラブ, launching targeted advertising for golf course visitors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エニアド、東我孫子カントリークラブ
Professional pickleball player Yuta Funamizu becomes the first Japanese man to reach No. 1 in the Asia rankings.
Professional pickleball player Yuta Funamizu, supported by Visional, has become the first Japanese man to rank No. 1 in the DUPR Asia rankings. The achievement follows his success on the U.S. professional tour.
Companies mentioned：Visional
[Joint announcement] JCBI and Mawari establish the AI, Spatial Computing and Distributed Infrastructure Working Group
JCBI and Mawari have jointly established the AI, Spatial Computing and Distributed Infrastructure Working Group. The group will integrate rights management and real-time delivery technology to build a content distribution infrastructure for the XR era.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Japan Contents Blockchain Initiative、株式会社Mawari
Sherpa & Company establishes a new organizational structure to accelerate product and business growth
Sherpa & Company has strengthened its management structure in response to business expansion, adding directors serving as COO, CTO and CFO. It will bolster the use of AI and its financial strategy to accelerate growth.
Companies mentioned：リブ・コンサルティング、情報通信研究機構、Google Brain、LegalOn Technologies、国立情報学研究所、奈良先端科学技術大学院大学、理化学研究所、三菱UFJ銀行、enechain
[Brand USA] Launch of a new global marketing initiative to provide accurate information on entering the United States and further stimulate travel demand
Brand USA has announced a new marketing initiative to stimulate travel to the United States. It will provide accurate entry information and promote content showcasing the culture of destinations across the country.
Companies mentioned：米国税関・国境警備局（CBP）
Mitsui Fudosan × NewsPicks: Japan’s largest regional economy festival, POTLUCK AWARD‘26, to be held on Sept. 2 (Wednesday)!
Mitsui Fudosan and Uzabase will hold POTLUCK AWARD‘26 on Sept. 2 and have opened applications for outstanding initiatives that revitalize regional economies.
Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社、株式会社ユーザベース
[Japan debut] Compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and made for detailed work. The mini reciprocating sander HOZO NeoSander launches on Makuake on May 19!
HOZO design has launched a Makuake campaign for the HOZO NeoSander, a mini reciprocating sander suited to detailed finishing work. Its rapid reciprocating motion and precise stroke adjustment help improve finishing accuracy in model-making and woodworking.
Anshin Sogi conducts a survey on attitudes toward end-of-life planning: despite having children, 1 in 6 feel they are alone when it comes to planning for the end of life.
SMS conducted an end-of-life planning survey of 11,528 people aged 60 and older. About 30% said they had no one to rely on after death, and the findings showed that even people with children feel isolated because they “don’t want to be a burden.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社エス・エム・エス
Toshiba Lifestyle’s refrigerators and cordless garment steamer win the Red Dot Design Award 2026
Toshiba Lifestyle’s GR-XFS refrigerator and TAS-X80 garment steamer have won the international Red Dot Design Award 2026. Their outstanding functionality and usability were recognized.
New laundry rack that lets you hang clothes to dry as soon as they come out of the washing machine
Iris Ohyama will launch its indoor laundry rack, designed to make effective use of the space above a washing machine, on June 8, 2026. The product aims to meet demand for indoor drying in compact urban homes and improve space efficiency.
Annual payment processing volume surpasses 5.5 trillion yen as the company expands into in-person payment infrastructure
TMN’s annual payment processing volume for 2025 surpassed a record 5.5 trillion yen. The number of payment terminals also exceeded 1.21 million, as the company strengthens its information processing business through data utilization.
Rakuten Mobile and Science Arts launch initiative to leverage frontline voice communications through integration of “Rakuten AI for Business” and “Buddycom”
Rakuten Mobile and Science Arts have launched an integration between generative AI for businesses and an on-site communications platform. The companies aim to advance digital transformation at work sites through the use of AI on voice data.
Companies mentioned：楽天モバイル株式会社、株式会社サイエンスアーツ
Bringing the latest U.S. AI to Japanese companies! Bilingual engineers combining English and Claude work with the latest Claude to solve business challenges.
WeLearn株式会社 has begun supporting corporate adoption of Anthropic’s Claude Code and Claude Cowork. It provides comprehensive support for business process automation, drawing on its strengths in technical implementation and English proficiency.
Companies mentioned：WeLearn株式会社、Anthropic
Tokyu Shataku Management adopts conversational voice AI SaaS AIVY, cutting monthly phone response time by more than 800 hours
Tokyu Shataku Management has deployed the conversational voice AI AIVY across all 14 phone lines. It has automated more than 90% of incoming calls and cut monthly work hours by more than 800.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IVRy、東急社宅マネジメント株式会社
Pet Name Rankings 2026
Dai-ichi Ipet General Insurance has announced its Pet Name Rankings 2026. Mugi ranked No. 1 overall for both dogs and cats, while the results also revealed varied trends by age group and animal type.
Companies mentioned：第一アイペット損害保険株式会社
Exhibiting at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA
Kuraray will exhibit at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026, presenting high-performance materials focused on electrification and sustainability.
Soar joins 山形大学’s Benibana-Sat ultra-small satellite project
山形大学’s ultra-small satellite project has welcomed Soar Co., Ltd. of Yamagata Prefecture. The company will provide structural design and environmental testing technologies, aiming for a 2028 launch and the commercialization of space-related business.
Companies mentioned：サクサグループ、山形大学、（一財）森の学校
KEI Collection PARIS begins a new chapter as a restaurant directly operated by the KEI group
KEI Collection PARIS has revamped its operations as a restaurant directly run by the group and begun offering a new dining experience at TOKYO NODE. Under the supervision of Kei Kobayashi, Tomohisa Okubo will lead the kitchen as chef.
Companies mentioned：森ビル株式会社
Neurologists today are more than ever expected to hone their skills in clinical neurology! The book “Takayoshi Shimohata: Neurological Semiology Note—Essentials from Papers on Neurology That Caught My Interest” goes on sale 4/27
Igaku-Shoin will publish Takayoshi Shimohata: Neurological Semiology Note on April 27, 2026. The book covers essential knowledge for contemporary clinical practice and is aimed at neurologists.
Com2uS Holdings begins global early preview of new stylish action RPG ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD!
Com2uS Holdings has begun a global early preview of its new action RPG ARES: THE IRON VANGUARD. Testing is underway ahead of the game’s release in the second half of 2026.
Companies mentioned：Com2uS Holdings
NINA’S MARIE-ANTOINETTE launches its first beauty face mask
Unimat Life launches the “NINA’S Premium Face Mask,” supervised by NINA’S. It features the scent of Versailles roses and moisturizing ingredients.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニマットライフ、株式会社コスメディアラボラトリーズ
The Longines Legend Diver 59 is unveiled, faithfully recreating a historic 1959 divers’ watch.
Longines unveiled the Legend Diver 59, a faithful re-creation of its 1959 divers’ watch. The model combines heritage and innovation, with water resistance to 30 bar in compliance with ISO 6425 and COSC-certified accuracy.
Companies mentioned：COSC（スイス公式クロノメーター検定機関）
カクタス・コミュニケーションズ and 京都大学医学部附属病院 launch joint research on “Paperpal”
カクタス・コミュニケーションズ and 京都大学医学部附属病院 have launched joint research to assess the effectiveness of “Paperpal,” an AI tool that supports academic writing.
Companies mentioned：カクタス・コミュニケーションズ、京都大学医学部附属病院
Electric motorcycle “L-noa (Elnoa)” for newspaper delivery and other delivery work to launch on May 19, 2026
三崎未来電子 will launch “L-noa,” an electric motorcycle designed for corporate delivery work, in May 2026. With a range of 155 km, it aims to address challenges at delivery sites.
Companies mentioned：三崎未来電子株式会社
New e-commerce site “DX WAY” launches, using AI to support users from comparing and selecting back-office SaaS to implementation
IT Agent Co., Ltd. will launch “DX WAY,” an e-commerce site that uses AI to support SaaS comparisons and implementation, on May 14, 2026. Its first offering will be the “KING OF TIME” time and attendance management system.
Creating special products with brands and delivering them as a single Issue. Curated online store “CABINE°” launches.
Curated online store “CABINE°” has launched and, as its first release, is offering the “unda HOVER EX APOLLO” setta sneaker, a limited-quantity exclusive collaboration with goyemon.
Companies mentioned：CABINE°、goyemon
Fully digital immersive gaming expo “ENDIX” set for May 23–24! Full exhibitor lineup and partnership with Alienware announced
Digital immersive gaming expo “ENDIX” will be held on May 23–24, 2026. The full exhibitor lineup and a partnership with Alienware have been announced.
Companies mentioned：Alienware、THQ Nordic、Gameforge 4D、Frozen District、505 Games、Team17、Thermite Games、Amber、Untold Tales、10 Chambers、Iphigames、PQube
Live demonstration of automated chocolate coating by a spray robot to debut at FOOMA JAPAN 2026 | Spraying Systems Japan
Spraying Systems Japan will debut a live demonstration of a spray robot that automatically coats products with chocolate at FOOMA JAPAN 2026. The technology aims to advance automation in food processing.
June 14 is Chicken Wing Day: “Legendary Chicken Wing Lottery,” with no losing tickets, held for 3 days only
株式会社エスワイフード will hold the “Legendary Chicken Wing Lottery,” with no losing tickets, at its “Sekai no Yamachan” locations nationwide from June 13–15 to mark its 45th anniversary.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エスワイフード
Glean selected as the companywide AI platform supporting Konoike Transport’s generative AI slogan, “AI is Everywhere.”
Konoike Transport has adopted US-based Glean’s “Glean Work AI Platform” as its companywide AI platform and began full-scale operations with 1,200 licenses at the end of February 2026.
Companies mentioned：Box、Microsoft、ServiceNow
Recovery wear “Miranes”: Tests based on voluntary standards for general medical devices confirm changes in surface body temperature and blood flow
株式会社ピケポップ demonstrated in human trials that the proprietary technology in its “Miranes” recovery wear promotes blood circulation. Increased blood flow and stable rises in skin temperature while wearing the product were confirmed.
Next-generation AI talent development program “AiMA” launches for companies seeing no results from generative AI training, transforming the way employees structure their thinking
はてなベース and Synergy Marketing have launched “AiMA,” a talent development program combining AI with marketing thinking. The program aims to improve workplace results by using AI as an “engine for thinking.”
Companies mentioned：シナジーマーケティング株式会社、はてなベース株式会社
[New non-invasive cosmetic dentistry] “Zirconia Film” launches | Made in Japan, ultra-thin at 0.4 mm for a natural-looking white smile
ザ・ホワイトデンタルクリニック has launched “Zirconia Film,” an ultra-thin 0.4 mm cosmetic dental treatment performed without shaving down teeth. Using digital technology, it offers natural-looking results in less time and at a lower cost.
Companies mentioned：ザ・ホワイトデンタルクリニック
Long-awaited second “Hangry Joe’s Tokyo” location to open in the Ikebukuro area on May 26!
“Hangry Joe’s Tokyo” will open its second location in Ikebukuro on May 26. The restaurant will offer halal options and multilingual service, and is refreshing its logo and store colors as a springboard for global expansion.
A chef from a Michelin two-star restaurant and a sake brewer from Akita gather in Roppongi. An 8-person-only maker’s dinner featuring 8–10 varieties of “Yamamoto” will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026
Kappo sushi restaurant “鮨悠” will host an exclusive maker’s dinner on June 12, inviting a brewer from 山本酒造店.
Companies mentioned：山本酒造店、六本木 鮨悠
Where should companies start when adopting sales AI? GL Career steps up PoC design and individual consultations for “SalesDNA AI”
GL Career is expanding PoC design and consultation services for its sales support AI, “SalesDNA AI.” It supports companies in building sales foundations tailored to their needs.
Domestic sales begin for optical motion capture system “XEROmotion”
株式会社HELTEC has begun domestic sales of “XEROmotion,” a Korean-made motion capture system. It features high performance at a low price and is compatible with existing equipment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HELTEC、XEROmotion社
Rikka Ihara confesses her feelings on the beach!? New “Sacre Lemon” TV commercial begins airing nationwide on Monday, May 25! Beat the record-breaking summer heat with the refreshing, crunchy texture of Sacre!
Futaba Foods will begin airing a new “Sacre Lemon” TV commercial nationwide on May 25. Rikka Ihara conveys the refreshing feel of summer.
Make trading fan merchandise easier and safer. Exchange platform “FANxC” launches
株式会社SHARE BASE/Pizza Works launched “FANxC,” an exchange platform for fan merchandise, on April 1, 2026. Anonymous shipping and user ratings help fans trade safely and efficiently.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SHARE BASE/Pizza Works
Speed is a priority when selling a watch: 48.5% want same-day service, and 55% would choose the same selling method again
A survey of people who have sold brand-name watches found demand for “same-day payment” and concerns about the burden of administrative procedures.
Shiseido Children’s Foundation marks the 50th Shiseido Overseas Training Program for Child Welfare
Shiseido Children’s Foundation has launched a special website to mark the 50th Shiseido Overseas Training Program for Child Welfare. It reviews the program’s social significance and has also begun recruiting participants for the 51st program.
Companies mentioned：株式会社資生堂
Venue for screening and awards ceremony of “COLOTEK,” an AI creative contest with total prize money of 1,000万円, set as “１０９シネマズプレミアム新宿”! Next-generation talent to be showcased on a premium big screen
109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku has been selected as the venue for the AI animation contest “COLOTEK” awards ceremony. Submissions are being accepted for a contest with total prize money of 10 million yen.
Companies mentioned：日本コロムビアグループ株式会社、日本コロムビア株式会社、株式会社フェイス
[Energy saving × heatstroke prevention] 5 giveaway ideas to support a summer that doesn’t rely too heavily on electricity
販促品流通センター has announced “5 energy-saving giveaway ideas,” practical items that respond to growing interest in energy conservation. It recommends them as branding tools for companies that prioritize environmental responsibility.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コーエイトレード、販促品流通センター
Original【ピアノファン必聴】實川風×黒岩航紀。2人の個性が交差する、ソロ＆2台ピアノの贅沢な一夜。最高峰ピアノ「CFX」の響きとともに。（板橋区立文化会館）
Itabashi Culture and International Exchange Foundation will hold a piano recital featuring 實川風 and 黒岩航紀 on August 31, 2026. Two Yamaha “CFX” pianos will be used.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人板橋区文化・国際交流財団、株式会社ヤマハミュージックジャパン、キングレコード
90% of Japanese companies feel that they will lose the competitive race without AI
A survey by Nexthink G.K. found that 90% of Japanese companies are concerned about falling behind in AI investment, while 70% face challenges in assessing its value.
Companies mentioned：情報処理推進機構（IPA）、PwC
World No. 1 Nordic-born food waste reduction app Too Good To Go surpasses 500,000 registered users about 3 and a half months after its official launch in Japan
Food waste reduction app Too Good To Go has surpassed 500,000 users in Japan, marking the fastest growth among the countries where the service is available.
NTT version of LLM tsuzumi 2 updated
NTT has updated its lightweight LLM tsuzumi 2, enhancing its ability to understand charts and tables and reason logically. The update aims to improve efficiency in work involving sensitive information.
Companies mentioned：NTT
Featuring ぺこぱ! A live-streamed talk session on HS (hidradenitis suppurativa) with Dr. 山口さやか and Dr. 乃村俊史 will be held on June 6 (Saturday)! “Could that skin problem be hidradenitis suppurativa? If in doubt, see a dermatologist!”
UCB Japan will hold an online livestream on June 6, inviting comedian ぺこぱ and two dermatology experts to raise public awareness of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
Companies mentioned：ユーシービージャパン株式会社
The future me starts in the gut: my LAB PLUS BY nutrilite™ “Microbiome Analysis Service” and “Personal Probio™” go on sale May 19 (Tuesday)
Nihon Amway launched a gut microbiome analysis service and Personal Probio™, co-developed with HEM Pharma社, on May 19, 2026.
Companies mentioned：HEM Pharma社
New strategic planning service “7BOX with DecomAI” launches, rapidly exploring market opportunities by generating unique value from n=1 qualitative big data
BICP and Decom have launched the new service “7BOX with DecomAI.” It uses AI and qualitative big data to accelerate insight discovery and strategic planning while reducing costs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベストインクラスプロデューサーズ、株式会社デコム
New book by GFS Principal 市川雄一郎 ranks No. 1 among new books at Maruzen, Sanseido and Junkudo
市川雄一郎’s new book, “Investment Skills Improvement Training,” ranked No. 1 among new books at 3 major bookstores. GFS’s financial education content is drawing strong support.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Copia、株式会社GFS Education、PHP研究所
Event report: Academic seminar “Microbiome Expert 2026” brings together leading researchers to discuss next-generation microbiome analysis technologies and the future of data integration
Smart Gut held an academic seminar on microbiome analysis at Waseda University, discussing standardization of analysis protocols and the use of AI.
Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所、東京大学、国立遺伝学研究所、早稲田大学
Corporate collaboration to build a society unafraid of aging: EpClock® co-creation project begins its 3rd phase
Rhelixa社 has launched the 3rd phase of EpClock®, a project to build an anti-aging ecosystem using epigenetic clocks. It will strengthen corporate collaboration and accelerate market development.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Rhelixa
Jakupa, which focuses on ability-development education for young children, fully adopts EventPay
株式会社ジャクパ has adopted the administrative task automation service EventPay for all its events. It has cut administrative work by 1/3 and improved efficiency.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ペイメントフォー、株式会社ジャクパ
California Prune special menu featuring 3 dishes arrives at American-style favorite UNION SQUARE TOKYO in Roppongi
The California Prune Board began offering 3 limited-time collaborative dishes featuring prunes at UNION SQUARE TOKYO on May 18.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワンダーテーブル、UNION SQUARE TOKYO
Launching spot air conditioners and portable room air conditioners that cool your home without installation work
Originalビックカメラは工事不要の「スポットエアコン」と新開発「ポータブルルームエアコン」を5月中旬に発売。設置条件のハードルを下げ、家の中の様々な場所で冷房環境を提供する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビックカメラ
Originalジェイエムインテグラルが支援する岩国市医療センター医師会病院の来院型オンライン診療、NHK「おはよう日本」で紹介
Originalジェイエムインテグラルが支援する岩国市医療センター医師会病院のオンライン診療事例がNHKで紹介された。看護師による補助を伴うDtoPwithN形式の先進事例として注目されている。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイエムインテグラル、岩国市医療センター医師会病院
Actor 山下 幸輝 will appear as an additional guest at the awards ceremony for “Mynavi Short Drama Award 2026,” one of Japan’s largest vertical short drama contests!
Actor 山下幸輝 has been added to the lineup for the “Mynavi Short Drama Award 2026” ceremony on May 27. Two new category awards have been established, and the event will also be livestreamed.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プログレス、株式会社マイナビ、株式会社AbemaTV、ゼロワットパワー株式会社、BytePlus株式会社、株式会社マテリアル、三友株式会社
The importance of children playing together, highlighted by a BBC international survey and expert commentary: child psychologist says playdates are important preparation for starting elementary school
A BBC international survey found that children in Japan have less experience with playdates than children in other countries. Experts say playdates are important for developing social skills and problem-solving abilities.
Companies mentioned：BBC Studios
[The ultimate self-care appliances make their first appearance on hometown tax donation site Satofull!] A brand founded by a former head of MTG’s beauty brand division brings its “ultimate self-care appliances” to Satofull for the first time!
KALOS BEAUTY TECHNOLOGY has listed beauty appliances on Satofull. Backed by technical expertise from a major former employer and investment from a company founded by Masayoshi Son’s eldest daughter, it has entered the hometown tax donation market.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BOLD、ソフトバンクグループ、シャープ株式会社、MTG
[Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store] From 5/20: luxurious pistachio baklava and trending sweets “Dubai chocolate” and “angel hair chocolate” also arrive
株式会社エフェトレーディング is holding a limited-time Turkish sweets sales event at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, featuring baklava by ナーディル・ギュル and the much-talked-about Dubai chocolate.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エフェトレーディング、ナーディル・ギュル、divan、コチ財閥
Reactive oxygen species are not the villains after all! Launch of a research project on the body’s internal environment during sleep
トラタニ株式会社 has launched a project to investigate respiratory conditions during sleep. It analyzes shallow breathing as a cause of runaway reactive oxygen species and proposes ways to improve breathing based on the company’s 3D design expertise.
Demonstration conducted on improving and streamlining building operations and management using AI Constellation®
3 NTT Group companies conducted a demonstration of building operations and management using “AI Constellation,” in which multiple specialized AI systems discuss issues. The trial cut event planning work by about 50% and confirmed improvements in reducing reliance on individual staff and in quality.
Companies mentioned：NTTアーバンソリューションズ株式会社、NTTドコモソリューションズ株式会社、NTTドコモビジネス株式会社、NTTコンピュータ&データサイエンス研究所、NTT株式会社
NTT Security Japan to speak on endpoint security at “ZDNET Japan Security Conference Vol.4”
NTT Security Japan will speak at ZDNET Japan Security Conference Vol.4 on proactive defense, a fundamental measure against ransomware.
Companies mentioned：NTTセキュリティ・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社４Ｘ
Wear your favorite fragrance for hours, from intimate areas to the whole body. A new perfume oil made with 98% ingredients of natural origin (1). Its silk-touch formula is less sticky, enveloping hair and fingertips in a veil of moisture and fragrance.
株式会社laugh. will launch its full-body Intimate Perfume Oil, made with 98% ingredients of natural origin, on May 26, 2026. Its proprietary silk-touch formula is non-sticky and offers an everyday fragrance-care option.
Mitsukoshi Isetan Soleil adopts the “Rubifull Button,” which automatically displays furigana on its website
The Ruby Foundation has introduced the “ルビフルボタン,” which automatically displays furigana, on the Mitsukoshi Isetan Soleil website. The initiative aims to improve information accessibility.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人ルビ財団、株式会社三越伊勢丹ソレイユ
From Korea, stationery brand LOGステーショナリー: giving shortened pencils value again. New LOG Pencil Extender EX-8013
South Korea's LOGステーショナリー will launch the high-quality pencil extender “EX-8013,” made with walnut and brass, in May 2026.
Companies mentioned：Namib Design Studio
Limited time only! Enjoy “noble, spooky fun” at “Gokuraku no Ma” and aboard the “Yokai Boat”
Original柳川藩主立花邸 御花が伊藤権次郎商店とコラボし、妖怪をテーマにした期間限定の宿泊プランと川下り体験、アートイベントを展開する。
Companies mentioned：柳川藩主立花邸 御花、伊藤権次郎商店、CRAFCULT、柳川観光開発株式会社
Notice of speaking at “Net Shop Operators Forum 2026 Spring”
ROMS will speak at “Net Shop Operators Forum 2026 Spring,” introducing “Packing Assist AI,” which uses AI to optimize packing operations. The company will propose ways to reduce logistics costs and standardize on-site skills.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インプレス
Notice: “Money Design” surpasses ¥800 billion in total assets under management
The consolidated total assets under management of Money Design Co. reached ¥800 billion. It recorded a net increase of ¥100 billion since October 2025.
Companies mentioned：CHEER証券、東海東京アセットマネジメント株式会社
[Survey on file sharing at companies with multiple locations] Half of companies with multiple locations have experienced “duplicated work,” while 47.1% have “carried out work using incorrect information”—an era in which cloud storage selection criteria are being put to the test
Original株式会社Fleekdriveが多拠点企業におけるファイル共有の実態調査を実施。主観的には約9割が「スムーズ」と評価する一方、半数が重複作業等の業務ロスを経験していることが判明した。
Companies mentioned：IDEATECH
Cumulative electricity applications surpass 200,000
Tohoku Electric Power Frontier has received a cumulative total of 200,000 electricity applications. The company has steadily expanded its market share since launching its business in 2021, reaching the milestone in a short time after surpassing 100,000 applications in March 2025.
Companies mentioned：東北電力株式会社
A new flavor arrives in “Sorbetto Gummy,” popular for its one-of-a-kind “crisp yet soft” texture! “Sorbetto Gummy Kyoho Grape Flavor”—each indulgent piece releases the rich aroma and juiciness of Kyoho grapes the moment you bite into it!
Nobel Confectionery will launch a new flavor, Kyoho Grape, in its popular “Sorbetto Gummy” line on June 1. The company has pursued a rich aroma and a novel texture.