Lumission Co., Ltd. is hosting a free online seminar on June 11, 2026, titled "5-Way Good Management Seminar." The event targets SME executives facing the challenge of stagnant profits despite rising sales, and will cover how to design a business structure that systematically accumulates profit.
Japanese technology trading company Takachiho Koeki has signed a distribution agreement with US-based Frore Systems to sell their AirJet® solid-state cooling device in Japan, targeting the semiconductor and electronics market.
Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore is launching 'EHONS SENDAI', its ninth store dedicated to picture book-themed merchandise and the first in the Tohoku region. The store will open on May 27, 2026, within the Maruzen Sendai AER store, offering a wide range of products and special opening promotions.
Kort Valuta Inc. announces a webinar for HR and management personnel on creating flexible employee benefit schemes using points convertible to e-money. This strategy is presented as a 'third type of wage increase' aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction and retention amidst challenges like labor shortages and rising costs, with their 'TwooCa' service as a key tool.
Ultimate Life Inc., which operates the 'GronG' brand, announces that its employee, trainer Shuhei Maeda, will release a book titled 'Healthy and Flexible Muscle Training for Staying Youthful' through publisher KADOKAWA on June 19, 2026. The book is designed for people in their 50s, offering accessible 5-minute daily workouts to maintain foundational strength and joint mobility, addressing common age-related issues like back pain and stiffness.
Mercuria Investment and Airborne Capital announced the first closing of their open-ended aircraft fund, Mach OE, on April 30th. The Development Bank of Japan is the anchor investor, and the fund targets a 150 billion yen asset size, with strategic partnerships with Daiwa Securities Group companies to expand investor access.
Union Tec Co., Ltd. issued a press release announcing that it has received the "iF DESIGN AWARD 2026" for a spatial design project. The article provides background information on the prestigious international award and details about Union Tec's business operations.
Fileforce, provider of the cloud file server 'Fileforce®' with over 25,000 clients, announces its participation in Interop Tokyo 2026. The company will have a booth (3Z07) and its department manager, Masahiro Hasui, will deliver a keynote speech on 'Converged File Governance' for AI-era file management on June 10, 2026.
Atom Law Group, comprised of Atom Law Firm and Atom Legal Information Co., Ltd., hosted a joint social event for its staff. The purpose was to bridge the gap between the legal and IT departments, fostering better communication and teamwork to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of their legal services.
Scope Inc. has integrated Rakuten Pay as a new payout destination for its corporate BtoC remittance service, Walletcho. This allows recipients of funds from businesses to receive their money directly as Rakuten Pay Balance, enhancing convenience by enabling use across the extensive Rakuten network.
Drone show operator Redcliff Inc. will exhibit at the 11th Japan Drone 2026 from June 3-5 at Makuhari Messe. The company will present its case studies on using drone shows for regional revitalization, display its drone hardware, introduce its STEAM education programs, and seek new business partnerships.
Toyokan Publishing announces a free online event on June 20, 2026, for the launch of Chizu Ota's new book, 'Classroom Mindfulness.' The event will feature a special dialogue between the author and Yasunori Kawakami on the importance of mindfulness in schools, followed by a practical workshop and a Q&A session.
Liberaware held the 'Liberaware CUP 2026' on April 17, 2026, in Osaka for 12 teams from user companies of its IBIS2 inspection drone. The competition, held on a course simulating real inspection sites, aimed to improve operator skills, with Team MAX Kogyo winning first place and the top two teams advancing to the JR East Group Drone DX CHAMPIONSHIP 2026.
Shirokuma Power won 5 projects in the FY2025 Long-term Decarbonization Power Auction, bringing their total grid-scale battery development capacity to 11.4 GWh by FY2030, marking their third consecutive win.
Link Inc. has launched version 3.13.20 of its BIZTEL cloud call center system, introducing an optional 'Emotion Analysis Integration' feature. This function analyzes call recordings to visualize emotions, aiding in customer harassment countermeasures and improving operator support and service quality by integrating with data visualization services.
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Osaka City SC has announced its 4th match in the Kansai Soccer League Division 2 against Kobe FC 1970. The game is set for May 24th, 2026, at Hannan University Takaminosato Ground. The club aims for a victory to secure the top position in the first half of the season and urges fans to follow along on the official app for live updates and other content.
A8.net is launching a campaign to promote its 'Link Manager' tool, which automates the conversion of direct links to affiliate links. From May 20 to June 30, 2026, media members who install the tool's tag and generate at least one conversion will be entered into a lottery to win a 10,000 yen bonus, with 20 winners to be selected.
Ishii Foods Co., Ltd. is releasing a new product, "Curry for Enjoying Ingredients Made with Fresh Onions from Shirako, Chiba," on May 20, 2026. This curry, part of the 'Region and Season' series, contains over 60% fresh onions from Shirako Town and aims to promote the region, create year-round tourism interest, and address local agricultural challenges.
Konaka's custom-order suit brand, DIFFERENCE, is now offering 'Pullover Shirts' and 'BIZ Polos' to cater to diversifying business casual styles. These items are designed to be more formal than a T-shirt but more comfortable than a dress shirt, featuring a pullover design, over 200 fabric options, and a custom fit, available at all stores from ¥11,000.
ABC Shokai has introduced three new Corian® acrylic artificial marble washbasin products: "STB-Deck420", "SN490-P", and "DS538D". These products offer features like improved cleanability, seamless design, and extensive color customization, targeting a wide range of facilities with a sales goal of 50 million yen in three years.
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Neo Japan announced that its groupware product, desknet's NEO, was ranked 10th in the "Best Software in Japan 2026" TOP 100 by the review site ITreview. The product was highly evaluated by users for its operability and ease of information sharing, and also won awards in the groupware and workflow system categories.
TOYO Corporation announces its participation in the 'Wireless Japan x Wireless Technology Park 2026' exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight from May 27-29. The company will demonstrate its latest solutions for testing and verifying communication infrastructure, focusing on mobile networks, NTN, and automation, and will also feature a seminar by VIAVI Solutions on AI test solutions for 6G.
Takahashi Galilei installed its first SPIN SHOCK® TYS spiral freezer at Izm Co., Ltd., replacing a 1998 model. The new freezer has significantly improved operational efficiency by cutting cleaning and freezing times by about 50%, saving space, and enhancing sanitation and safety, earning high praise from the client.
CoinPost Inc. announced that bitFlyer Inc. has become the title sponsor for the WebX2026 conference, a major Asian Web3 event scheduled for July 13-14, 2026, in Tokyo. As a leading crypto exchange in Japan with operations in the US and Europe, bitFlyer's participation is expected to foster greater market collaboration and advance discussions in the Web3 space.
Four Japanese stationery brands (Pentel, PLUS, Nippon Note, Sailor Pen) are holding an immersive event, 'Urban Cave Esoragoto ver.1', from June 19 to July 13, 2026, at Hibiya OKUROJI. Supervised by planetarium creator Takayuki Ohira, the event is part of the 'Esoragoto for Humanity' project, which champions human imagination against the backdrop of the AI era.
Aktio, a construction equipment rental company, has started renting the 'Multi-Hybrid System' developed by Yamabiko. This system, combining a generator and battery, has been formally adopted for powering temporary offices at construction sites, offering significant reductions in fuel consumption (up to 90%) and CO2 emissions.
Taiyaki chain 'Taiyaki Sawada,' operated by Katachi Create Inc., has partnered with Gigi Inc. to join its GOCHI platform across all 11 stores. This allows customers to use services like corporate meal subsidies ('Shashoku Gochimeshi'), food gifting ('Gochimeshi'), and a program to feed children ('Kodomo Gochimeshi'), aiming to leverage the popular snack for both daily employee meals and community support.
Salesforce Japan has launched four new AI-powered features for Slack: 'AI Skills' for task templating, 'Deep Research' for automated analysis, 'Salesforce Actions' for direct CRM updates within Slack, and 'Memory' for personalized bot interactions. These features aim to integrate AI agents into daily work, automating tasks and improving efficiency.
KnowledgeWork has adopted Salesforce's Agentforce and Slack to create a unified sales workflow. By integrating its proprietary AI tools, the company enables its sales team to perform key tasks—such as pre-meeting research, meeting recording, and post-meeting analysis—directly within Slack, leveraging AI agents to automate processes and improve efficiency.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are set to open the 'Gashapon Department Store' Apina Otagawa branch on May 21, 2026. Located in Tokai City, Aichi, the new store will boast 450 capsule toy machines, offering a wide variety of products to enrich the activities of capsule toy fans.
on the bakery Co., Ltd. has released a white paper, "The Textbook for Trade Show Booth Design," to help companies improve business negotiation conversion rates from trade shows. The paper promotes the use of their marketing tool, "Croissant," which uses interactive online gachas and diagnostic content to attract, engage, and qualify leads more effectively than traditional business card collection.
Mazda implemented Dell PowerScale to consolidate its storage for model-based development and CAD data. This move addressed challenges of rapid data growth and aging infrastructure, leading to a 1/10 reduction in cost per capacity, a 2.5x increase in total storage to 10PB, and simplified operations, while also laying the groundwork for a future AI data lake.
A TV Asahi program scheduled for May 23, 2026, will feature Summer Sonic organizer Naoki Shimizu and MC Sascha. They will discuss the lineup, artist stories, and attractions of the 25th anniversary Summer Sonic 2026 festival to build excitement and provide insights for both new and veteran attendees.
Daiya Industry, a "Bright 500" certified medical supply company, will participate in the "PICOSYSTEM FAIR 2026" in Okayama. They will host a seminar to share their successful "Health and Productivity Management" practices and exhibit their new "DARWING WELLNESS PARTNER" service, which aims to improve employee physical well-being.
Finatext Holdings announced the appointment of Yu Miyagawa to the newly established role of Chief Project Management Officer (CPMO). This move is intended to enhance the group's project management capabilities in response to business growth and the increasing influence of AI.
The mobile game 'MASHLE: Muscle Puzzle' has announced a future in-game event, the 'Marchet Sweet Cafe Story Event,' and an accompanying 'Pickup Gacha' featuring characters Dot and Lance. The event, scheduled for May 20 to June 3, 2026, will offer an original story and exclusive rewards.
Fitness brand VALX is partnering with Kagome to host a promotional tasting event for their new recommended combination: VALX whey protein mixed with Kagome's 'Almond Breeze' almond milk. The event, held at MEGA Don Quijote Narimasu on May 23, 2026, will feature an appearance by VALX supervisor Yamamoto Yoshinori and offer special purchase benefits to attendees.
Cainz Corporation has announced the winners of its 'Excellent JOB' product awards for 2025, part of its annual 'CAINZ of the year' internal recognition program. The four winning products—Zipper Bags, Snack Series, 'Zeitaku Sozai Gohan' premium dog food, and Fatigue Recovery Support Wear—were selected based on both strong sales performance and high praise from employee votes, reflecting the company's 'Kurashi DIY' brand concept.
Shoeisha Inc. announces the May 22, 2026 release of 'Reverse Calculation Career Strategy' by Yasuaki Imai. The book outlines a 'W-work' (main job + side job) methodology for 20-somethings to achieve a ¥10 million annual income and build wealth, based on the author's own experience of accumulating a ¥200 million asset and achieving FIRE by age 33.
Real estate information service 'at home' released its ranking of Fukuoka stations with the highest page views for rental properties. Hakata Station ranked first overall, for singles, and for couples, praised for its transportation convenience and commercial facilities. Nishitetsu Hirao and Takamiya also ranked high, while Hakata-Minami Station was the top choice for families.
Rakuten Payment announced that its 'Rakuten Pay' service is now available as a payment reception method from corporations via Scope Inc.'s 'WalletCho' service. This allows users to receive funds like cashback and reimbursements as 'Rakuten Cash [Basic Type]', which can be used across the Rakuten ecosystem, for bill payments, and peer-to-peer transfers.
Komeri has released the 'Natural Season Relax Round Chair,' a new outdoor chair targeting the growing demand for comfortable, sofa-like seating. It combines an enveloping round design with a cushioned frame for 'supreme comfort' and uses breathable mesh fabric to solve the common problem of heat retention in such chairs, making it ideal for summer use.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise announces a 'Region-Limited Appreciation Campaign' for June 2026. The promotion offers discounted One-Day Passes to residents of Yokohama, Chiba, and Tochigi, with savings up to 1,200 yen, timed to coincide with local commemorative holidays.
Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC) has launched a project, '#式年遷宮とTGC', in collaboration with the Ise Grand Shrine and Ise-Shima tourism bodies. The project aims to engage young people with the traditional 20-year rebuilding of the shrine (Shikinen Sengu) by leveraging TGC's brand and celebrity influence, starting with their participation in the 'Okihiki' timber-pulling ceremony.
Crasco Group, a real estate and technology company, has launched a new talk show program, "PENGUIN. The Inside Story of Crasco," as a recruitment branding initiative. The show features CEO Norihiro Komura discussing the company's philosophy, behind-the-scenes projects, and problem-solving approaches to attract candidates who value the company's culture of innovation over traditional job metrics.
Zetteria, a hamburger chain by Burger One Co., Ltd., is launching a limited-time "Asian Burger Fair" from May 27th. The campaign introduces three new items: the 'Asian Garlic Shrimp Beef Burger' (590 yen), the 'Asian Garlic Shrimp Burger' (590 yen), and the 'Sweet Chili Chicken Burger' (520 yen). These products will be available at 269 stores until mid-June.
Aderans conducted a survey of 515 women aged 20-69 in Japan regarding point color hair styles. The results show high interest across all age groups, with younger women preferring vibrant colors and older women preferring natural tones. Younger generations view older women with point color positively, and there is a significant demand for damage-free and personalized color options.
Canon announced it has been selected as a 'Supplier Engagement Leader' by CDP for the fifth time, recognizing its effective collaboration with suppliers on climate change. The company is pursuing a net-zero GHG emissions goal by 2050, with specific 2030 targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and is actively working with its supply chain partners to visualize and reduce emissions.
In April 2026, the average hourly wage for temporary staff in Japan's three major metropolitan areas rose to 1,713 yen, a 0.6% year-on-year increase, marking the 43rd consecutive month of growth. Record-high wages were recorded in Office Work and IT/Engineer categories, driven by heightened demand for specialized skills due to DX and AI adoption, which automates lower-skilled tasks and elevates the value of higher-skilled roles.
Mov Inc., operator of 'Honichi Lab' and 'Kutikomi com', announces a free online seminar on May 27, 2026. The event, titled 'Prepare for the Summer Inbound Peak! Google Maps Strategy for Accommodations to be Chosen by AI,' will provide accommodation businesses with concrete actions to take on Google Maps to attract the growing number of inbound tourists who rely on AI-driven recommendations.
COMORIVER, an outdoor resort in Tokigawa, Saitama, will hold the 'Estonian Midsummer Festival 2026' from June 1-30, 2026. In cooperation with the Estonian Embassy, the event leverages the facility's Estonian-made igloo saunas to offer cultural experiences including giant bonfires, special sauna options, traditional bonfire-cooked food, and an Estonian-themed lounge to promote cultural exchange.
LINE Yahoo's 'Yahoo! Transit Guide' app released a report on destination search trends during the 2026 Golden Week. The data, comparing searches to the previous year, showed Miyazaki Prefecture as the top prefecture for increased search volume, with large-scale live events, festivals, and tourist spots driving nationwide travel trends.
Navit Co., Ltd. announces it is providing application support for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'Creative Ingenuity Challenge Promotion Project (Wage Increase Focus Course)'. This program is designed for SMEs in Tokyo that are raising wages, offering up to 6 million yen with a subsidy rate of 3/4 to support initiatives that deepen or expand their existing business operations.
A TV program "THE Fishing" will feature expert anglers Koji Kimura and Osamu Tsuruhara as they tackle spring black sea bream fishing in Nagasaki's Goto Islands, aiming for fish over 50cm.
Lineage W has launched its major 'CHARISMA' update on May 20, 2026. The update features a new signature class, the 'Blood Mage,' who uses sustained damage and debuffs. It also introduces the 'Heritage Aden World,' an arena dungeon replicating hunting grounds from the original Lineage, and holds a 'TJ's COUPON' event for item restoration.
Fashion brand LEPSIM, part of Adastria Co., Ltd., is launching a 10-item capsule collection in collaboration with the popular mala tang restaurant, Qibao Mala Tang. The collection, themed "A dash of spice to your daily life," will be available from May 28, 2026, and features illustrations by Cobuhey. The launch is supported by social media and in-store campaigns to engage fans.
ギャラリーがひとつの “床の間” に変わる。 藝大アートプラザ企画展 THE ART OF TEA「茶の藝」展 開催
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Geidai Art Plaza, a gallery at Tokyo University of the Arts, announces a special exhibition titled "THE ART OF TEA" running from June 20 to July 19, 2026. The exhibition will feature works for sale by 18 university-affiliated artists, exploring the aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony by conceptualizing the entire gallery space as a traditional "tokonoma" alcove. Admission is free.
The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu announces its 'Sweet Journey “Peach”' dessert buffet, available exclusively on Thursdays in July and August 2026 at the 'Cafe Tosca' restaurant. The event, which sold out on its first reservation day last year, will feature a wide range of peach desserts, a live parfait station, and savory options like roast beef and pasta. Reservations for July will commence on June 1st via the official website.
Felissimo announces the re-run of the popular 'Myaku-Myaku Picture Book Exhibition' at Kobe Port Tower from May 22 to June 28, 2026. The free event will showcase autographed replica prints from the book 'The Story of Myaku-Myaku's Birth' by the mascot's creator, Kohei Yamashita, along with his personal commentary. The book, an official Expo 2025 licensed product, will also be sold at the venue.
Panasonic has announced the upcoming release of the Technics SL-1200MK7W direct-drive turntable, slated for mid-June 2026. The new model is designed to appeal to modern DJs by integrating high-quality sound technology while preserving the traditional layout, operational feel, and core specifications of the legendary SL-1200MK series, ensuring familiarity for long-time users.
Panasonic has announced the upcoming release of the Technics SL-1500CW direct-drive turntable in mid-June 2026. Positioned as an entry-level Hi-Fi model, it is designed to appeal to a broad market, including new and young vinyl listeners, by incorporating user-friendly features such as a built-in phono equalizer, an included cartridge, and an auto-lift function, alongside high-quality audio components like a coreless direct-drive motor.
Impress Corporation will launch an on-demand video course on May 20, 2026, titled "Learn with Video: 'Dekiru Canva' Practical Application Course." Taught by Canva official creator Kotsun, the 2-hour 40-minute course aims to help non-designers in business overcome common design challenges, improve quality, increase efficiency, and leverage AI features, thereby promoting the in-housing of design work. The course is offered in conjunction with the author's book from the popular "Dekiru" series.
Chongqing Hanten announces its annual "Ryomen Fair 2026," running from May 11 to September 30. In anticipation of a hotter than average summer, various branches including those in Yokohama, Nagoya, and Okayama will offer unique, chef-designed cold noodle dishes to stimulate appetites and provide a refreshing culinary experience.
HARELYA premium, a housing brand by Yamahon Co., Ltd., is holding an event, 'Exhibition of Lifestyles Through Architectural Models | Meeting #2,' on May 23, 2026, in Okayama. The event provides a platform for prospective homebuyers to engage in direct dialogue with four architects, understand their design philosophies, and experience spatial concepts through physical models.