Real estate industry matching platform connecting people, not properties, officially launches on May 20
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株式会社あどばる has officially launched “TSUNAGARU,” a talent-matching platform specializing in the real estate industry. Focusing on connections between people rather than property listings, it aims to create opportunities for interaction across industries.
デジタル証券株式会社 has revamped its executive team. Hiroki Akiyama was appointed director and head of the business division, while Ryo Kato, nominated by the SBI Group, was appointed outside director, accelerating business growth.
Densan System and Financie form capital and business alliance focused on Web3 and regional revitalization; to jointly develop regional revitalization platform “NIPPON WONDER FACTORY”
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Densan System and Financie have formed a capital and business alliance centered on a regional revitalization platform using Web3.
Sample data now available on Snowflake Marketplace to promote the use of sports data
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Data Stadium has begun offering sample data on games and results from the 2025 NPB season on Snowflake Marketplace, aiming to promote the use of sports data.
株式会社ナブアシスト to hold automated roll-call information sessions at 2 venues nationwide
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株式会社ナブアシスト will hold automated roll-call information sessions in Nara and Kanagawa prefectures, introducing “Roll Call + Mobile Version,” which is certified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
[Survey Results Released] Survey examines the realities and challenges of guidance and audits at social welfare facilities and other institutions across 15 municipalities
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Japan System released the results of a survey of 15 municipalities on guidance and audit operations at social welfare facilities and other institutions.
[Digitizing Home Pharmacy Services] “Tsunagaru Pharmacy” adds e-signatures to its home-care support feature—enabling a paperless workflow from contracts to reports
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PharmaShift has added e-signatures to the home-care support feature of “Tsunagaru Pharmacy,” promoting the digitization of home pharmacy services. Streamlined document management will reduce the burden on pharmacies and patients.
Exclusive distribution of Spanish lighting brand “VIBIA” in Japan begins
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YAMAGIWA has begun exclusive domestic sales of Spanish lighting brand “VIBIA.” It aims to expand the brand’s presence in the Japanese market and propose new lighting environments.
“女子高生ラボ,” a marketing organization that brings the authentic voices of Generation Z to businesses, appoints “なんり,” winner of both “高一ミスコン 2025” and “女子高生ミスコン 2025,” as its exclusive model for fiscal 2026!
[Summer Vacation Residential Experience Program for High School Students] Recruitment begins for “BEGIN,” a global talent development camp
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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University has opened applications for “THE LAST BEGIN,” its final residential global talent development program for high school students.
Top public- and private-sector leaders, including Tomoko Namba of DeNA and Cabinet Office counselors, to gather at “AI Requirements Definition Summit 2026” on June 11; Hall A program unveiled
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ROUTE06 will hold “AI Requirements Definition Summit 2026” on June 11. Top leaders from major companies and government will speak on strengthening the design capabilities of Japanese companies through the use of AI.
デルタ電子 launches new DIN-rail industrial power supplies
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デルタ電子 has announced its “DIN Pro” and “DIN Eco” series of industrial power supplies, which offer a compact design and excellent environmental resistance. The products target industrial settings such as precision production lines and AI cooling applications.
Cagi de Reve, an Osaka chocolatier built around the concept of “the key that opens the door to dreams,” will hold a Cagi Fair to mark Key Day on June 9.
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Osaka chocolate specialty shop キャギ ド レーブ is holding a limited-time fair to mark Key Day. The event will feature a new key-shaped pie, individual sales of its popular key-motif chocolates, and a lottery campaign.
Online event on May 25 (Mon.) at 17:00! A thorough look at management strategies for thriving in the community-based stock business and being selected in the care market, even without prior experience
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株式会社幻冬舎ゴールドオンライン will hold a free online webinar at 17:00 on May 25, 2026, on management strategies for entering the care market without prior experience, drawing on the case of rehabilitation-focused day service ソレイルミナーレ. The speaker will be 秀治 田中, chairman of the board of 株式会社HLC.
Licensed psychologist and certified clinical psychologist 康栄 佐々木 launches a newsletter on the professional writing platform theLetter
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Licensed psychologist 康栄 佐々木 has launched a newsletter on the writing platform theLetter. He shares insights on support and daily life from the perspective of developmental disabilities.
[2 bottles guaranteed × chance to win both Taketsuru 21-year and Hibiki 21-year!!] Latest whiskey lottery goes on sale for reservations starting May 20
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タチバナE酒販 has launched a lottery sale, limited to 150 entries, for a chance to win rare whiskey. Reservations open May 20.
NOK to exhibit at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA, showcasing new products that contribute to the safety, reliability and environmental performance of electric vehicles
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NOK株式会社 will exhibit at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA, showcasing 5 new products and other items that contribute to improved electric vehicle safety and environmental performance.
髙綱 of マクニカ’s Innovation Strategy Business Division to speak at Mobility Transformation 2026 on June 30 (Tue.)
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株式会社スマートドライブ announced that 浩仲 髙綱 of 株式会社マクニカ will speak at the mobility conference Mobility Transformation 2026, being held on June 30, 2026. 髙綱 will speak on “Autonomous Driving That Can Be Implemented Now, and the Operational DX Beyond It: The Social Implementation Model Envisioned by Navya × everfleet,” covering the use of AI in autonomous driving solutions and remote fleet management. The event will be held in person at Otemachi Mitsui Hall, with free admission and advance registration required.
March Online Fraud Report: Scam Sites Targeting People Starting New Lives on the Rise; Beware of Fake auじぶん銀行 Sites
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BBSS株式会社’s March online fraud report describes a sharp rise in scams targeting people starting new lives and phishing sites impersonating auじぶん銀行. The local tax portal eLTAX has also emerged as a new target.
Living alone for the first time: Students learn life-saving skills through a “game”! Welcome party held featuring a fire-safety board game
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ジェイ・エス・ビー held a fire-safety welcome party featuring a fire-simulation board game at a student apartment complex it operates. The event focused on raising students’ disaster-preparedness awareness and fostering cooperation with local communities and government.
エイチ・シー・ネットワークス to exhibit at Interop Tokyo 26 with 2 booths
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エイチ・シー・ネットワークス will exhibit at Interop Tokyo 2026, showcasing network operations and security products at 2 locations: its own booth and the Powers booth.
Sans et Saveurs in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district to reopen in October 2026 after renovations, becoming a restaurant that more deeply embodies the philosophy of Jacques and Laurent Pourcel
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Sans et Saveurs, operated by ひらまつ, will reopen in October 2026. Marking its 24th anniversary, the restaurant will refresh its space and services to enhance the guest experience.
Demonstration of deep-hole machining without specialized optics, applicable to glass-core substrate processing for next-generation semiconductor packaging
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光響 has successfully used a femtosecond laser to create high-precision deep holes and through-holes in glass without specialized optics. The technology will help improve the efficiency of TGV formation.
株式会社TSSプロダクション adopts the IT asset management tool Watchy
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株式会社TSSプロダクション has adopted 株式会社スタメン’s Watchy, addressing the challenges of Excel-based management and promoting more efficient, transparent IT asset management.
Electrical stimulation from the soles of the feet targets the muscles used for walking with EMS! Easy training for everyone!
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株式会社ニーズ and サンファミリー launched Dr.PRO EMS Foot Pad, a foot-training device using EMS technology, on May 20. The product offers an easy way to exercise while doing other activities.
[Online event on June 9, 2026 (Thu.) at 16:00] Intellectual Property × AI Legal Tech Seminar
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Legal Tech will hold a seminar on intellectual property and AI applications on June 9, 2026, supporting the organization of technology and its business applications in the R&D field.
[調進所 紀ノ國屋京町家] A perfect early-summer gift: New blood orange and Konatsu juices made with Japanese-grown fruit!
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調進所 紀ノ國屋京町家 has launched 2 varieties of 100% Japanese fruit juice, available exclusively at its store. The juices preserve the ingredients’ natural flavors and meet demand for gifts.
British fragrance house ミラー ハリス launches a limited-time collaborative menu with Mary Jane in Daikanyama
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ミラー ハリス is offering a limited-time collaborative menu at Daikanyama cafe Mary Jane. To mark the launch of a new product, the project recreates its fragrance through food.
Tokyo’s Nakano Ward partners with “Oikura” on reuse services for unwanted items, becoming the 14th ward in Tokyo’s 23 wards to adopt the service
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Tokyo’s Nakano Ward and マーケットエンタープライズ have partnered to launch Oikura, a reuse service for unwanted items. The initiative aims to reduce waste and help realize a circular society.
“CVC VS 2026,” the kickoff event for JAPAN CVC BASECAMP, Japan’s first innovation hub dedicated to the CVC community, to be held May 27 at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL & Conference
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FIRST CVC and 東京建物 have established JAPAN CVC BASECAMP and will hold its kickoff event on May 27.
[KNTV] “Idol Eye,” starring Sooyoung of Girls’ Generation and Kim Jae-young, set to air in July!
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KNTV has announced the July premieres of 2 drama series and 1 variety show. The lineup features highly anticipated titles with star-studded casts, aiming to broaden its audience.
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The 2026 curry trend is “2nd Generation Keema Curry” ★ It all started here! [Curry Trend Sociology] History of the Boom, 2000-2010: “A sociological look at the explosive boom of the 2000s” Video Release Campaign 2
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The Curry Research Institute, led by expert Takehisa Inoue, has launched a new YouTube channel, "Curry University Dean's Seminar." A new video on the channel analyzes the 2000-2010 curry boom that established keema and soup curry as staples, and also announces their prediction for the 2026 trend: "2nd Generation Keema Curry."
Sansan-sponsored pickleball player 畠山成冴 finishes runner-up in the PPA Tour Asia men’s singles, the first Japanese player to do so
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Professional pickleball player 畠山成冴 became the first Japanese player to finish runner-up in the men’s singles at a major PPA Asia tournament. Sponsor Sansan aims to expand the market by holding a tournament in Tokyo and installing dedicated courts.
Nippon Travel Agency expands partnerships to 13 schools in 5 countries, stepping up efforts to address labor shortages; signs agreements with 3 Indonesian schools, including in the railway sector
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Nippon Travel Agency has signed partnership agreements with 3 Indonesian universities on matters including recruitment. The agreements aim to alleviate labor shortages in tourism, railways and other sectors.
[TOSテレビ大分] Live TV broadcast confirmed for Round 2: バサジィ大分 vs しながわシティ! [Meiji Yasuda Life F.League 2026-27 Division 1]
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TOSテレビ大分 has confirmed a live broadcast of the F.League Round 2 match between バサジィ大分 and しながわシティ. The game will be held on June 7 at Cycle Shop Kodama Ozu Arena.
[A smart choice for summer: stay the night before your flight; hotel members get an even better deal] The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda
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The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda has begun offering a special summer vacation accommodation plan for members. Its direct connection to Haneda Airport is promoted as a convenience for international travelers.
From Voltage’s consumer brand AmuLit, the latest installment in the Witch Series, 「sins of KALEIDO 塔巡りし因果の魔女」, is set for release on Thursday, July 16, 2026!
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Voltage will release a new adventure game under its AmuLit brand, 「sins of KALEIDO 塔巡りし因果の魔女」, on July 16.
Stay happy even in the rainy season! New package plan includes a 1-day Fuji-Q Highland pass and the “PICA 雨ふり HAPPY 保証,” offering up to 100% cashback on accommodation costs in rainy weather
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株式会社ピカ has launched a new package plan with the “PICA 雨ふり HAPPY 保証.” It refunds up to 100% of accommodation costs in rainy weather, easing concerns about traveling during the rainy season.
Launch of the “ニッポン伝統応援基金” to support the preservation and development of Japan’s traditional industries, crafts and culture; products supporting the fund, including 「有田焼ワンピース」, also go on sale
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FELISSIMO has established the “ニッポン伝統応援基金” to support Japan’s traditional industries and begun selling products that contribute to the fund.
A seminar titled “Survival Boundaries in the EV Era,” led by Motohiro Kondo, professor at the Aichi Institute of Technology’s Research Institute for Industrial Technology and member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Subcommittee on Decarbonized Fuel Policy, will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a business seminar on changes in the EV market and supply chain restructuring, led by Motohiro Kondo, a professor at Aichi Institute of Technology.
Bunri has opened reservations for 2 new high school entrance exam workbooks, “完全攻略高校入試 一問一答 マイスター.” They offer an in-depth way to learn science and social studies.
The 11th All-Japan Conveyor-Belt Sushi MVP Championship to be held in Kitakyushu for the first time
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The 11th All-Japan Conveyor-Belt Sushi MVP Championship will be held in Kitakyushu, marking the first time it has taken place outside Tokyo. Conveyor-belt sushi chefs will compete in skills and customer service, with the local community joining in the festivities.
Come see the poppies in full bloom along the Edogawa River! Edogawa Matsudo Flower Line Spring Flower Festival to be held on Saturday, May 30
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Matsudo City will hold the Edogawa Matsudo Flower Line Spring Flower Festival on May 30. Events and sales will take place on the riverbank, where poppies are in full bloom, and a historical walking tour will also be held that day.
eBay Japan releases its “2026 Q1 Cross-Border E-Commerce Report”
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eBay Japan has released its findings on cross-border e-commerce trends in 2026 Q1. Scarce physical assets such as watches and trading cards saw strong demand.
[Infomart × Technoa] Free seminar on resolving challenges in manufacturing order and procurement operations to be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Technoa and Infomart will hold a free seminar for the manufacturing industry on May 26. The seminar will focus on visualizing order and procurement operations through data integration and advancing digital transformation.
Roses in 110 varieties, about 680 plants, are in full bloom at Awaji Island’s England Hill, marking its 25th anniversary! Koala Komachi, who arrived from 多摩動物公園, also goes on public display
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Awaji Farm Park England Hill is marking its 25th anniversary with rose viewing and the public debut of a newly arrived koala. An onion-themed event is also being held.
[TAC Accountants] Web guidance session for “Tachikawa Premium Honkaisei” to be held Saturday, May 30, 14:00–
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TAC Corporation will hold a web guidance session on an accountant course available exclusively at its Tachikawa school. The company highlights support through its homeroom instructor system.
[株式会社空調服] Exhibiting at the 2nd Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka 2026, opening Wednesday, May 27 | Updating heatstroke prevention measures for railway worksites in construction, manufacturing and maintenance ahead of peak summer
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株式会社空調服 will exhibit at the 2nd Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka 2026. It will showcase heatstroke prevention products for the harsh working conditions at railway sites and hold individual consultations.
[JPI Seminar] Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: “Promoting Smart Agriculture and Encouraging Investment in the Food Tech Sector,” to be held Monday, June 1
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日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on smart agriculture and promoting investment in food tech on June 1, featuring Naoto Abe of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The seminar will provide a detailed look at policy trends.
Fiscal 2026 capital investment plan for railway operations: investment of ¥17.2 billion planned
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Hanshin Electric Railway has announced its capital investment plan for fiscal 2026, with ¥17.2 billion earmarked to establish a safety foundation and improve services. Key measures include introducing the new 3000 Series trains and launching reserved seating.
[Event report] Opening ceremony held for the 1st cohort of the “GA Class” at インドネシア大学 × G.A. Group
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G.A. Group held the opening ceremony for the 1st cohort of its “GA Class” at インドネシア大学. The program aims to develop job-ready talent through 10 months of training and a career path directly linked to employment.
The 「ペルセオ」 Settebello Grande Chronograph, an exceptionally rare chronograph watch fitted with the Swiss-made “LEMANIA Cal.1872” movement that won Italy’s affection for railway watches and changed the history of chronographs
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Perseo Japan has released the Settebello Grande Chronograph, a chronograph limited to 45 pieces worldwide and equipped with the celebrated 「レマニア」 Cal.1872 movement. The rare model incorporates design elements from the luxury train ETR300.
【Composition and direction】Koki Mitani × 【Starring】Keiko Toda! Following its 2024 New York performance, a revival is set for 2026! The Aichi performances will run for 2 days, 7/16 (Thu.) and 17 (Fri.).
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The stage production “Niji no Kakera: Another Judy,” written and directed by Koki Mitani and starring Keiko Toda, will be revived in 2026. The story is told through the eyes of Judy Garland’s understudy. The Aichi performances will be held on July 16 and 17 at Kariya City Cultural Center.
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies opens applications for its 2026 summer Online Preparatory Japanese Language Course (OPJLC), which has supported the academic foundations of international students since its launch in 2021
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Tokyo University of Foreign Studies has opened applications for the 2026 summer session of its free online preparatory Japanese course (OPJLC) for international students. The program uses DX to support their academic Japanese-language foundations.
U.S. culinary school “Brightwater Culinary School” heads to Yamagata’s Okitama region! A 3-day field study will explore food, agriculture, fermentation and festival culture
MSC to recycle hard-to-process plastics that previously could only be incinerated; its proprietary plant, which will process about 30,000 tons annually, to begin operations in June; mass production of high-quality recycled material “MC-Re®” to start
【Self-care tips for the rainy season】Path Create to showcase its nasal-care product “Hanarira” at the Tokyo Joint Branch General Meeting
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Path Create Co., Ltd. will exhibit and present “Hanarira,” a nasal rinse device designed for year-round self-care and to help with discomfort during the rainy season, at the Tokyo Joint Branch General Meeting on May 24, 2026.
Educational Design Co., Ltd. joins the Hiroshima Bank Holdings, Inc. group (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: securities code 7337)
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Educational Design Co., Ltd., which operates AI and programming education businesses, has joined the Hiroshima Bank Holdings, Inc. group through a share transfer. In collaboration with group company Hirogin Knowledge Square Co., Ltd., it will strengthen the scale-up of its “Digitane” programming materials, integration with financial education, promotion of regional DX, and development of IT talent.
Conducts demonstration of generative AI for handling calls during disasters with Yamaguchi City
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Core Co., Ltd. conducted a demonstration of a generative AI-powered system to assist with receiving disaster-related calls, in collaboration with Yamaguchi City. The trial confirmed the system’s effectiveness in streamlining report preparation and supporting multiple languages. Development will now advance toward using it as a decision-support tool.
Nicolai Bergmann Flowers & Design will launch “Summer Collection 2026 - Ocean Bloom,” a preserved-flower collection inspired by summer seaside scenes, at its directly operated stores nationwide and official online shop starting May 20, 2026 (Wed.). The collection features 2 signature items: “Sunlight Pebbles” (flower box) and “Seaside Glimmer” (flower cube arrangement). Prices are ¥25,300 for Sunlight Pebbles S and ¥36,300 for M, and ¥39,600 for Seaside Glimmer S and ¥49,500 for M. The collection will also feature store-exclusive displays and limited-edition flower items. A summer bouquet and clear bag set will go on sale in limited quantities in late June, and an acrylic flower frame is scheduled for release in July.
ONODERA USER RUN strengthens global partnerships; to speak at “TIMF,” an international forum led by UN agency IOM
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Jun Kato, Representative Director, President and CEO of ONODERA USER RUN Co., Ltd., spoke at the international migration forum “TIMF,” led by UN agency IOM and held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He delivered a keynote address on “The Future of Global Labor Mobility Partnerships,” presenting the company’s human-resource circulation model, which uses its proprietary, fully in-house “OUR Straight Through” scheme, and sharing perspectives on transparency and sustainability in international labor mobility.
Multifunctional “storage stool” with “1 unit, 3 functions” surpasses 22,000 units sold in just over 1 year
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The “storage stool that doubles as a table” series, launched by Fuji Boeki Co., Ltd. in January 2025, has surpassed cumulative sales of 22,000 units in just over 1 year. It serves 3 functions in 1 unit: storage, a stool (with a load capacity of 80 kg), and a side table. When not in use, it can be folded for compact storage. It comes in 3 sizes—slim, bench and stool—and 3 colors for each.
【Little World Museum of Man】Popular Thai sweets “roti” and “khanom Tokyo” on offer at the “Thai Sawasdee Festival.” Live demonstrations of the traditional martial art of Muay Thai, too. <Aichi>
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The “Thai Sawasdee Festival,” offering visitors a chance to experience Thai culture and popular sweets, will be held at Little World Museum of Man (Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture) for 4 days: May 30 and 31 and June 6 and 7, 2026. Attractions include the first live Muay Thai demonstrations in 3 years, tuk-tuk rides, Thai sweets such as mango sago and roti sold at special food stalls, and the “Thai Dining Table Fair” merchandise event.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government opens applications for “令和8年度 Elementary and Junior High School Entrepreneurship Education Program,” supporting the introduction of entrepreneurship education at schools in Tokyo
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Kadokawa ASCII Research Laboratories, Inc., in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, will begin accepting applications on May 20, 2026, for the “令和8年度 Elementary and Junior High School Entrepreneurship Education Program” for elementary and junior high schools in Tokyo (planned for 10 schools; application period: May 20 to November 13, 2026) and for entrepreneur talks (first 30 schools; application period: May 20, 2026 to January 29, 2027). Tokyo will generally cover the costs of conducting classes and dispatching speakers.
【Summer vacation】Life Is Tech completely revamps all of its summer camp courses for junior and senior high school students as “AI Camps.” To be held at university venues nationwide, including the University of Tokyo, Keio University and Waseda University
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Life Is Tech is completely revamping its summer camps for junior and senior high school students as “AI Camps,” to be held at universities and other venues nationwide starting July 18, 2026. Generative AI will be used in all 12 courses, which have been renamed around roles students can choose based on “the person they want to become.”
【JPI Seminar】“Toshiba’s Innovative Nuclear Power Plant Development and Key Initiatives to Improve Safety” to be held May 26 (Tue.)
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JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will hold a seminar on Toshiba’s innovative nuclear power plant development and key initiatives to improve safety on May 26, 2026. Keiji Matsunaga of Toshiba will provide an overview, focusing on the innovative light-water reactor iBR.
Online picture-scroll viewing site “Digi Emaki: Jukkan-sho” to launch
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Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. has released volumes 1–5 of the Important Cultural Property “Jukkan-sho” on “Digi Emaki,” a website where visitors can view online the collection of the Itsuo Art Museum, operated by the Hankyu Culture Foundation. The volumes went live at 14 o’clock on May 20. Features such as image enlargement and transcribed text allow visitors to explore the valuable picture scrolls in detail. Volumes 6–10 are also scheduled for release in fiscal 2027.
AlphaDrive redefines business development talent for the AI era as “AX Architects” — releases white paper “Implementing AX Architecture”
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OriginalAlphaDrive's research institute, AX for Revenue Institute, has released a white paper titled 'The Implementation Theory of AX Architects.' The paper introduces the concept of the 'AX Architect' as the new standard for business development talent in the AI era, defining it as a professional who builds upon the skills of a business architect with three unique AI capabilities to achieve 100x transformative impact, distinguishing true AI Transformation (AX) from mere efficiency gains.
A new treatment strategy for early-stage hepatic encephalopathy: Rifaximin improves cognitive function
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A research team from Kumamoto University and other institutions has demonstrated the efficacy of rifaximin for covert hepatic encephalopathy. The treatment was found to improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of falls and other accidents, providing new evidence for an early treatment strategy.
May 25: Online seminar for real estate companies on using AI to build an in-house specialist team without hiring anyone
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Horiemon AI School will hold an online seminar for real estate companies on improving customer acquisition operations through AI. It will present methods for using AI as a specialist team without incurring hiring costs.
Enrich Japanese cuisine with fair-trade brown sugar from the Philippines: Learn recipes that will have you reaching for another bowl of rice—May 27 (Wed.) [Yamanashi, Nagano]
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Palsystem Yamanashi Nagano will hold a cooking event featuring fair-trade brown sugar, “Muscovado sugar,” on May 27. The event will explain its production background and share recipes for using it.
The Heisei era is the newest trend right now. More than 550 Heisei items come together! Heisei Tokimeki Exhibition: “Our Heisei, Welcome Back!” in Tokyo
The 2nd installment of F.room’s popular project by Moeka, brand director of the cat-loving 9.kyuu brand, is here! New items join the lineup for “Cat Goods Special vol.2,” by cat lovers, for cat lovers.
Selected “recruitment agencies (job-placement agencies) with strengths in hiring DX talent”; 2026 edition special page released
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Nihon Jinzai News has released its 2026 edition list of “recruitment agencies with strengths in hiring DX talent.” The selection, based on recommendations from HR professionals, aims to strengthen recruitment support.
[Ranking of regrets about leaving a vacant home unattended] Survey of 246 people with firsthand experience
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A survey by AlbaLink of 246 individuals with experience leaving homes vacant found that the main problems encountered were increased maintenance costs and neighbor disputes. The most common regret was not managing the property properly from the beginning, highlighting the importance of early and consistent upkeep to avoid compounding financial, social, and logistical burdens.
[New course launched] Beyond AI writing! A practical course on turning “AI-sounding” text into “clear, effective expression”
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A new course has been launched at Commark Academy, operated by GIG Inc., to help learners eliminate the awkwardness of AI-generated writing and learn to create high-quality content.
“Height-boosting platform sandals” that combine a more stylish look with easy walking are this summer’s top pick. Teva offers a wide variety of styles!
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Teva has announced a new summer collection of 'moreru' (style-enhancing) platform sandals, capitalizing on the trend of combining fashion-forward, leg-lengthening aesthetics with practical comfort. The lineup includes five distinct models, such as the Hurricane Ampsole Gaila and Flatform Universal, each offering unique designs, strap systems, and platform heights, while also highlighting the brand's commitment to sustainability through the use of recycled materials like REPREVE® polyester.
JASRAC recorded all-time highs in both copyright royalty collections and distributions for fiscal 2025. Driven by interactive streaming and concert performances, both exceeded 150 billion yen.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store will hold an early-summer sweets fair themed around citrus fruits and melon from May 22. The offerings will include seasonal fruit sweets, including limited-edition items.
Four U.S. LNG carriers head to China after Trump-Xi meeting; Chinese oil tankers leave Gulf
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After the “Trump-Xi meeting,” 4 U.S. LNG carriers are heading to China, marking the first such voyage of Trump’s second term. Meanwhile, 2 Chinese oil tankers that had been stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than 2 months because of the “U.S.-Iran war” have broken free after loading 4 million barrels of crude oil and are heading to Guangdong and Fujian.
Singapore and World Bank Group launch carbon market initiative to promote digital monitoring system
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Singapore and the World Bank Group announced a partnership on the “Singapore Carbon Market Initiative,” aimed at addressing barriers to carbon market development by establishing a digital monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) mechanism and interoperable carbon registries, while expanding coverage to emerging carbon credit categories such as regenerative agriculture.
Japanese person stabbed in Shanghai; China says crime incident should not be politicized
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A stabbing at a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai left 2 Japanese nationals and 1 Chinese national injured. China’s Foreign Ministry said the suspect had a mental disorder, characterized the incident as a public security matter and urged against political speculation or hype.
South Korean oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz, first since Iran war began
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced that, following consultations with Iran, a South Korean oil tanker, the “Cos Winner,” set sail yesterday and is passing through the Strait of Hormuz. It is the first South Korean vessel to pass through the waterway since the “Iran war,” signaling progress in diplomatic engagement.
Singapore stock market leads Southeast Asia in market capitalization as safe-haven funds boost banks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Singapore’s stock market has a total market capitalization of US$645 billion, overtaking Indonesia to rank first in Southeast Asia. Global uncertainty has driven safe-haven inflows, while the city-state’s stable political and economic environment has fueled growth in banks’ wealth management businesses.
台北西門豪華戲院 adjusts business strategy, to close on 5/31
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
“in89豪華影城,” located in Taipei’s Ximending district and with a history of more than 60 years, announced that it will close on May 31 as part of a business strategy adjustment. The longtime theater is one of Ximending’s landmarks, and its distinctive Theater 9 once became a major topic online.
Labor talks at South Korea’s 三星電子 resume, with labor minister taking part personally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Labor talks at South Korea’s 三星電子 broke down again under mediation by the 中央勞動委員會, and the union plans to launch a full-scale strike the following day. To resolve the crisis, South Korean Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon personally stepped in to mediate and bring the parties to the table. The 青瓦台 also expressed deep concern.