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JR West’s Okayama Branch, in partnership with Ohayo Dairy Products, will launch an ice bar made with Okayama-grown white peaches on May 26, 2026. It is a new product under the regional brand JR PREMIUM SELECT SETOUCHI.
Companies mentioned：オハヨー乳業株式会社、株式会社ジェイアールサービスネット岡山
Conehito has launched a receipt-submission rewards service on the Mamari app. It has built a new platform that supports both corporate promotions and households raising children.
Companies mentioned：コネヒト株式会社、WED株式会社、株式会社ギフティ、サラヤ株式会社、丹平製薬株式会社
Dewar’s will launch its Japan-exclusive Dewar’s 12-Year-Old Mizunara on May 26, 2026. The special blend, finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks, expresses a fusion of tradition and sensibility.
Companies mentioned：バカルディ ジャパン株式会社、サッポロビール株式会社
A survey of 342 business owners by loan brokerage professionals found that the requirement to visit a branch in person to open a corporate bank account is a major burden. It also found a 10-fold digital transformation gap between megabanks and online banks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社融資代行プロ
Original日本占い師協会が資格人気ランキングTOP10を発表。1位はタロット、2位は占星術、3位はパワーストーン。ブームを反映した結果となった。
ダッシュボード株式会社 has released a free white paper for advertising professionals. It outlines why results stall in an environment of increasingly automated optimization and how to address the problem.
Companies mentioned：ダッシュボード株式会社
株式会社キュリエ’s PickMe!Case vending machine has made a strong start at Yodobashi Umeda, and the company is accelerating its nationwide rollout. An appearance at a June trade show has also been confirmed.
Companies mentioned：ヨドバシカメラ
Recruitment support service Recboo has surpassed 70 VC partnerships. It provides support on behalf of VCs to their portfolio companies, achieving a high growth rate.
Companies mentioned：ON＆BOARD株式会社、Angel Bridge株式会社
JR West’s Okayama Branch will launch a limited-edition ice bar made with Hakuhō white peaches from Okayama Prefecture, developed in collaboration with Ohayo Dairy Products, on May 26, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ジェイアールサービスネット岡山、オハヨー乳業株式会社、セブン‐イレブン
IR Robotics’ stock investment news program Every Stock NEWS has reached 2,800 concurrent viewers. Its YouTube channel has also surpassed 62,000 subscribers as it grows as a media outlet for individual investors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IR Robotics
NeedsWell has begun handling Canon ITS’s SOLTAGE, expanding its capacity to provide security solutions.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニーズウェル、キヤノンITソリューションズ
Kanagawa Prefecture has opened applications for subsidies to support private-sector initiatives that promote tourist travel around the “Kanagawa Tourism Collaboration Areas.”
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人神奈川県観光協会
Kanagawa Prefecture has announced its Reiwa 8 fiscal year plan for para-sports classes and instructor training. It aims to promote para-sports through trial sessions, ongoing classes and specialized instructor training across the prefecture.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人かながわパラスポーツ協会、ＮＰＯ法人神奈川県ゴールボール協会、株式会社ユニバーサルトレーニングセンター、ＮＰＯ法人日本知的障がい者サッカー連盟、株式会社ハイクラス
Community Keisei, a Keisei Group company, announced a collaboration between Keisei Electric Railway and Sanrio Characters. The merchandise lineup includes two hand towel designs and one drawstring bag design, featuring Sanrio characters alongside Keisei trains. A pre-sale will occur at a customer appreciation festival on May 23, 2026, with general sales beginning on May 26, 2026, at 11 designated FamilyMart locations.
LOULOU WILLOUGHBY will open its official online shop on May 19. To mark the opening, it will offer free gifts, a limited-order event, coupons and an Instagram campaign.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファーイーストカンパニー
Global Power has announced the NINJA Global Recruitment Awards 2025. It honored the top 5 companies for success in supporting foreign recruitment and emphasized the importance of recruitment support.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グローバルパワー
Aoba-BBT will hold a free seminar for business leaders on June 3 featuring Kazunari Uchida. It will be held as Day1 of the Next-Generation Business Leader Development Summit 2026 Summer.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Aoba-BBT、ボストン・コンサルティング・グループ
A demo of the roguelike strategy RPG Re:Night ― The Endless Night, developed by Seahorse Games, is now available on Steam. The developers are also accepting support on Kickstarter and exhibiting at BitSummit.
Companies mentioned：Seahorse Games、HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD
Something Fun Co., Ltd. will exhibit at Digital Signage Japan 2026. It will propose optimizing digital signage operations with video DX solutions.
A vertical-scroll comic from U-NEXT has reached No. 1 in the overall ranking on the Mecha Comic app for the first time. It has proven highly popular as a contemporary romance.
Companies mentioned：株式会社U-NEXT、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS
東京バレエ団 will present Swan Lake in Takatsuki in a shortened version with commentary, aimed at families and first-time balletgoers.
Companies mentioned：東京バレエ団
Inoca and Beppu City have partnered to launch a “Talent Discovery Program” at all public kindergartens, helping make the individual qualities of 5-year-olds visible. Centered on nature experiences, the program is the first municipal-scale implementation nationwide of a “discovery-based” education model rather than one focused on overcoming weaknesses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イノカ、大分県別府市、Michibikiゼミ
One Suite THE TERRACE, a resort villa on Okinawa's Kouri Island, has launched an Awamori tasting corner for guests. This initiative aims to address the decline in Awamori shipments by promoting the traditional liquor through a cultural experience that pairs it with local cuisine like shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and BBQ.
Originalレアーレカンティーナが「イタリアワインの日」を記念し、横浜店での試飲イベントとEC・店舗での20％OFFセールを5月末より順次開始する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社リアルソフト
Dell Technologies has partnered with NVIDIA to announce Dell Deskside Agentic AI, designed for deployment in local environments. The solution aims to cut cloud costs while ensuring data security.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA
Singer-songwriter 手がクリームパン has released a new song and launched a project to release new music for 3 consecutive months.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スターミュージック・エンタテインメント
三菱UFJ信託銀行 and university professors have published a joint research report on institutional investors’ engagement practices. The report analyzes trends in approaches by investor type.
Companies mentioned：三菱UFJ信託銀行、明治大学、成城大学、日本大学
Gusto is holding a “26% OFF Coupon Festival” covering 20 items. Summer menu options, including cold noodles and shaved ice, are also available.
Companies mentioned：株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government-hosted food festival “Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum 2026” was held, drawing a record 65,000 visitors.
Companies mentioned：Piatto Suzuki
Tenshoku Ichiba Co., Ltd. will hold an online “Job Listing Writing Seminar” for hiring managers on May 21. It will explain ways to improve listings for companies struggling to attract applicants.
Companies mentioned：キャムコムグループ
Atrae’s Wevox has refreshed its brand for its 10th anniversary. Evolving into a “Team Experience Platform,” it aims to make dialogue and action part of everyday life, going beyond visualization.
Companies mentioned：デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所
Kagawa Prefecture’s Ao no Dia won gold at the Japan Olive Oil Awards 2026. The quality of its domestically produced olive oil, made with a focus on hand-picking and freshness, has gained international recognition.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セトラスフードテックグループ
株式会社ReFit will launch “Executive Ashiya,” a fully mobile healthcare service for Ashiya’s ultra-wealthy, priced at 12 million yen per year, in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ReFit
Yachi Forestry will begin selling “Kurozumi Powder,” a plant-based carbon pigment for food made from oak charcoal from Iwate Prefecture, in May 2026. The product offers high dispersibility and a smooth mouthfeel.
Niigata Food Tech Town has established “Food Tech Ground” (provisional name), a community supporting startups in the food sector. Seven companies took part in the kickoff event in Niigata City and discussed business growth.
Companies mentioned：オイシックス・ラ・大地株式会社、NSGグループ、株式会社LacuS、エスイノベーション株式会社、株式会社vitom、株式会社里山パブリックリレーションズ、株式会社Playeria、株式会社for Crafts、株式会社佐渡活、株式会社魚沼スッポン
“Quiet Arc Folding Stool” by Maple-Modulo design studio Japan has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026. The studio aims to make folding furniture a permanent fixture.
YouTuber マーシー has donated a portion of his video revenue to the Lake Biwa Museum. A presentation ceremony will be held on May 26, 2026, as part of ongoing support for ecosystem conservation.
Companies mentioned：滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館
Ikeda Mohando has adopted Fan Lead’s generative AI-powered knowledge management system “STiV.” The company has halved work time through measures including digitizing handwritten documents and strengthened its quality assurance framework.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファンリード、太陽ホールディングス株式会社
株式会社ビーコン and ENEOS Renewable Energy will hold a conference on a pilot project to monitor coastal erosion using social media in Happo, Akita Prefecture, on May 29.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビーコン、ENEOSリニューアブル・エナジー株式会社
The free walking event “Explore Muro by Scent,” taking in cafes, temples and shrines, and art, will be held in Muro, Uda City, Nara Prefecture, in June 2026.
Rocket Now has extended its service hours by 2 hours, offering a more flexible delivery service. It meets a wide range of needs from early morning to late at night.
Companies mentioned：Coupang, Inc.、Sensor Tower
KEEN株式会社 has published “Community Report 2026,” an analysis of social media communities known as “kaiwai.” The report shows how these communities affect purchasing behavior and supports companies in using the insights for marketing.
Companies mentioned：KEEN株式会社、株式会社フリークアウト・ホールディングス
The official licensed shop for GREEN×EXPO 2027 will open a permanent location at Abeno Harukas in Osaka. The store aims to build momentum and raise awareness ahead of the event.
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人２０２７年国際園芸博覧会協会、２０２７年国際園芸博覧会マスターライセンスオフィス
A survey by KEEN株式会社 has revealed the reality of “kaiwai consumption,” which is spreading from younger people to all generations. More than 90% of members use it as a reference when making purchases.
Companies mentioned：KEEN株式会社
京都蜂蜜酒醸造所 has launched a premium mead themed around Oda Nobunaga to mark the anniversary of the Honnō-ji Incident. Traditional coarse filtration and an ink-painting label recreate the historical atmosphere.
Companies mentioned：株式会社金市商店、京都蜂蜜酒醸造所、ミールミィ
Yakiniku izakaya Chidaka is opening in Shinjuku West Exit on May 21. Focusing on offal and meat dishes, it offers a casual atmosphere for weekly visits.
NAKAGAWA CANAL DOORS, a complex combining a hotel, dining options, offices and sports facilities along the Nakagawa Canal in Nagoya, is opening on June 18. It is drawing attention as a new destination aimed at encouraging community interaction.
Companies mentioned：エイトデザイン株式会社、カメヤマローソク
AX Inc., a Fukuoka-based AI solutions company, announces its participation and seminar presentation at the Kyushu Innovation WEEK on June 3-4, 2026. CEO Bunta Ishiwata will address regional business owners struggling with AI, sharing his firm's success in reducing a 26-person task to one person and providing a practical roadmap for achieving results.
NHK放送技術研究所 and 東京科学大学 have developed a new method for creating holograms that display full-color 3D images through transparent glass. By revising the design, they have achieved high transparency and aim to bring see-through 3D displays into practical use in the future.
Companies mentioned：NHK放送技術研究所、東京科学大学
Jamf Japan has released the “2026 Security 360 Report,” based on actual data from 2025, analyzing security risks for organizations using Apple products.
Companies mentioned：Jamf Japan
The first two-person exhibition since their deaths of Kenny Scharf and Keith Haring, icons of New York’s 1980s art scene, opens at the Nakamura Keith Haring Museum in June 2026. Featuring Scharf’s latest work and early pieces, the exhibition explores their friendship and artistic connection.
Companies mentioned：NANZUKA UNDERGROUND、スクール・オブ・ビジュアル・アーツ（SVA）
An official licensed store for the 2027 International Horticultural Expo will become a permanent fixture at Abeno Harukas in Osaka. The move aims to build momentum ahead of the event.
A special exhibition opens at the National Ainu Museum on June 20. It reconsiders 150 years of history between the Ainu people and expositions from the perspective of those directly involved.
Companies mentioned：松浦武四郎記念館、東京大学総合研究博物館、国立歴史民俗博物館
Ikedaya will keep prices unchanged on all school backpack models for students entering school in 2027 through the end of March 2027. Despite rising material costs, it aims to ease the burden on families raising children through improved production efficiency.
To mark its 25th anniversary, the Pola Museum of Art will present “Collection Cinema,” featuring film works by Christian Marclay and Gerhard Richter that have never been shown before.
Nextorage is taking part in Amazon’s major sale, offering memory cards for next-generation game consoles and high-resolution cameras, as well as high-capacity SSDs, at discounts of up to 37%.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Nintendo
A Japan Research Institute survey has found that rising construction costs are stalling local governments’ public facility projects and that failed bids have become commonplace.
Loglass Inc. has added a plan format management feature to “Loglass Management.” The feature standardizes input formats and improves the efficiency of budget planning.
The Kikkoman International Center for Food Culture will hold a food culture lecture online and at a venue on June 27. The event will explore food cultures around the world through the work of a photographer.
Companies mentioned：キッコーマン株式会社
HPE has announced the HPE ProLiant Compute EL2000 chassis and ruggedized DL145 Gen11, featuring enhanced environmental durability and optimized for AI inference and mission-critical applications.
Companies mentioned：日本ヒューレット・パッカード合同会社、Intel、AMD、NVIDIA
M&A Best Partners, in collaboration with the One Million People's Classic Live foundation, announces the third installment of its 47-prefecture classical music tour. This free concert, part of the company's CSR activities, is scheduled for May 24, 2026, at Aeon Mall Takaoka in Toyama, and will feature performances by violinist Munefusa Takahashi and pianist Mai Onishi.
Aidma Holdings has surpassed 10 billion yen in cumulative compensation paid to work-from-home workers. With 177,000 people participating, the company has established a model for flexible work.
Sapporo has launched 2 new subsidy programs to support digital transformation and wage increases at small and medium-sized businesses in the city, along with hands-on support from experts.
PlayNext Lab will distribute a casebook on municipal digital transformation and hold an online seminar on implementation.
Original摂南大学の小屋松恋選手がアジアビーチゲームズで女子スピード種目の日本新記録6秒99を樹立しました。公式戦初の6秒台です。
UPSIDER Inc. has become a Platinum Sponsor of “TSKaigi 2026.” 3 speakers, including VPoE Mr. Izumi, will present advanced examples of TypeScript use in financial infrastructure development.
Companies mentioned：TSKaigi運営委員会
In June, Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel will host “Chiba × Melon Sweets & Bakery” to celebrate Chiba Prefecture Residents’ Day. The event will feature limited-edition products made with local ingredients and melon.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has opened applications for “TSG 2026,” a startup contest for young entrepreneurs. Anyone can enter with an idea of 400 characters, and winners will receive prize money and ongoing support.
Companies mentioned：NPO法人ETIC.、日本財団
Wendy’s Japan and First Kitchen have relaunched their official app and introduced “First Wendy’s Passport,” a rewards feature offering benefits based on spending. The companies aim to build a stronger fan base.
Companies mentioned：ウェンディーズ・ジャパン株式会社、ファーストキッチン株式会社
Motherhouse has launched the “ERIKO YAMAGUCHI” summer collection. Its designs are distinguished by the architectural structuring of natural materials.
Ramen Kairikiya is holding its Fried Rice Set Half-Price Festival from May 23 to 31. The promotion offers half off the set meal with a coupon from the official app.
MOTTERU has launched 4 new colors of its popular silicone cable band with 4 holes. The product, which has surpassed cumulative sales of 2.2 million units, comes in paper packaging designed to reduce environmental impact.
Saitama City has designated May 30 to June 28 as “Zero Waste Campaign Month” and will hold cleanup activities across the city.
Companies mentioned：メットライフ生命保険株式会社、東京海上日動火災保険株式会社、株式会社日立ハイテクフィールディング、日本たばこ産業株式会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社
Nohara Group has been recognized for the first time as a “2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization.” Its efforts to create a supportive environment for talent driving construction DX, centered on the BIM platform “BuildApp,” were recognized.
KPMG Consulting has released the “Global Technology Report 2026,” based on a survey of more than 2,500 leaders in 27 countries. The report highlights progress in AI adoption, challenges in achieving ROI and scaling initiatives, and disparities in investment outcomes.
Companies mentioned：KPMGコンサルティング株式会社
Meiji University and Takanashi Dairy have studied marketing approaches for non-homogenized milk. They demonstrated that highlighting its visual appeal as an ingredient in café lattes can increase consumer acceptance.
Companies mentioned：タカナシ乳業株式会社
Originalグランド ハイアット 東京が2026年夏季限定の「サマースイーツ コレクション」を発表。旬のフルーツを用いた16種類のスイーツを販売。
Companies mentioned：グランド ハイアット 東京
SSFF & ASIA 2026 and CyberAgent have announced the 12 nominees for the 2nd “CyberAgent Vertical Video Award,” selected from a record 663 entries. The grand prize winner will be chosen at a ceremony in June.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーエージェント、ごっこ倶楽部、こねこフィルム、いぶよへスカッシュ、コワゾー@怖くてゾッとする体験型ホラー
átoa is holding a collaborative exhibition, “From the Island of Whales Vol. 2,” with Zamami Village in Okinawa Prefecture and artist pokke104. Visitors can experience Zamami’s nature and culture.
Companies mentioned：AQUARIUM×ART átoa
A survey by Tiger Corporation found that many people are hydrating incorrectly and are also slow to begin taking measures against heatstroke. Experts recommend “subtle hydration” and using bottles with straws.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャストシステム（調査協力）
Balnibarbi will open the large Italian restaurant “CANALIA” at a new facility on Nagoya’s Nakagawa Canal in June 2026. The restaurant features charcoal-grilled dishes made with locally sourced ingredients and panoramic canal views.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バルニバービ
Original株式会社ベイシアの新業態「オトナリマート」が、2026年5月28日から渋谷にて初のPOPUPストアを開催する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイシア
Original株式会社紀ノ國屋と土企画が、2026年6月に京都市のコンセプトショップにて「夏の玉露講座」を開催。冷煎の技術を学ぶ体験型イベント。
Companies mentioned：株式会社土企画、株式会社紀ノ國屋
AstraZeneca, Kishiwada City and Osaka Prefecture have renewed their Adopt Forest Agreement. They aim to advance from bamboo grove maintenance to the effective use of bamboo resources and build a regional circular and ecological sphere.
Companies mentioned：アストラゼネカ株式会社
Heralbony has announced new programs for the “HERALBONY Art Prize 2026” exhibition, including a dialogue event featuring Asa Ito and others, as well as a ZINE-making experience.
Companies mentioned：東京建物、三井住友銀行、ニッポン放送、JINS、JOY倶楽部 アトリエブラヴォ
琵琶湖ホテル will host “Rooftop Outdoor Barbecue Hoshi” on its rooftop terrace for a limited time in summer 2026. Guests can enjoy Lake Biwa views and local ingredients with options including an Omi beef plan and a champagne free-flow plan.
Companies mentioned：琵琶湖ホテル、伊吹ハム
Kanro will open a “Hitotsubu Kanro” pop-up store at 阪神梅田本店 for 2 weeks starting June 10. The period has been extended following record-high sales, and the store will sell popular products including “Gumitzel.”
Companies mentioned：阪神梅田本店、伊勢丹新宿店、東急プラザ原宿「ハラカド」
長良川清流ホテル has launched 4 varieties of shaved ice for a limited time in summer, created by “Queen of Shaved Ice” Asako Harada. They will be available from June through the end of September 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、長良川清流ホテル
A limited-time shaved ice menu produced by shaved ice enthusiast Asako Harada is coming to the hotel “SCAPES THE SUITE.” The premium menu features 3 varieties made with local ingredients and specialty coffee.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、inuit coffee roaster、高梨茶園
“THE Tender HOUSE DINING,” operated by Positive Dream Persons, Inc., will serve special shaved ice produced by shaved ice shop owner Asako Harada for a limited time from June through August.
Times Spa Resta is teaming up with healing music label Della to launch a five-senses relaxation experience featuring healing music and video on May 20.
Companies mentioned：タイムズサービス株式会社、株式会社デラ
Asahi Soft Drinks will release a limited-time new product combining ginger ale and lemon under its “Wilkinson” brand.
Companies mentioned：アサヒ飲料株式会社
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching a summer 2026 limited-time accommodation plan for parents and children themed around urban beekeeping experiences and art-making.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サクラクレパス、メローサーフ養蜂園
Celsys’ “CLIP STUDIO PAINT” has been officially adopted by “YLAB ACADEMY,” South Korea’s largest Webtoon education institution. With the Webtoon market expanding, the software is establishing itself as a standard tool.
Companies mentioned：株式会社YLAB
ORIHICA has launched a summer blouse made with “ORITEX,” a new material developed jointly with Toray. Featuring 3 key functions—opacity, heat shielding and UV protection—it makes summer business settings more comfortable.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AOKI、東レ株式会社
A research team including 千葉大学 has developed a framework to make crop trials more efficient using drone aerial imaging and AI. The team demonstrated the multifaceted benefits of intercropping, with the findings expected to contribute to the digital transformation of agriculture and improved sustainability.
Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構、東京大学、千葉大学
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji will revamp its breakfast buffet starting in June 2026. The new offerings include local Osaka dishes reimagined with French techniques and wagyu steak.
Tokyo Metro announces its participation in the 2nd Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka 2026, where it will display technologies and services developed from its operational expertise. The exhibit will be structured around five key areas: maintenance, passenger services, cost, environment, and human resources, aiming to provide solutions for railway and other infrastructure businesses.
Originalエノテカが豪州ワイン「ピーツ・ピュア」から日本初の飲食店限定3品目を5月下旬に発売。外食向けに特化したデザインと品質で市場拡大を狙う。
Z-kai Edutece, a Z-kai Group company, is conducting a promotional campaign from May 18 to June 28, 2026. The campaign targets first and second-year high school students and their parents, offering a free, exclusive video explaining the increasingly prevalent "Comprehensive and School-Recommended Selection" university admission systems to anyone who requests informational materials about Z-kai's classrooms.