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The Snoring and Sleep Apnea Improvement Association surveyed 200 employed people. While 74.5% feel severe sleepiness during the day, 79% have never undergone testing for SAS. Mildness of perceived symptoms is keeping people from seeking medical care.
Deep Breath will release “The LAST TOWEL ONE,” a new model in its popular towel series, on May 25, 2026. It features a special structure that increases its volume with every wash.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディーブレス
The CREA Human Resources Scholarship Association has released a video explaining the risks of same-sex harassment and corporate countermeasures under the “job-hunting sexual harassment prevention measures” taking effect in Reiwa 8, and will hold a press question-and-answer session in June.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SA
“Hanayurari,” inside “Iyo no Tojiba Kisuke no Yu” in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, will reopen after renovations on June 12 to mark its 10th anniversary. The space, menu and ordering system will all be revamped.
Coffee equipment brand BREWCRAFT is launching presales on Makuake for a barista teapot designed specifically for iced coffee, which reduces unwanted flavors through temperature control.
Companies mentioned：BREWCRAFT、NL Corporation
Ai Field Co., Ltd. will release “EQ Career Canvas,” an organizational development tool that uses EQ, on May 25, 2026. Combining dialogue and assessment, it supports individual growth and organizations’ ability to operate independently.
VURA Capital Innovation proposes “Redefined Capitalism” and a circular model for the AI era.
Companies mentioned：ビューラキャピタルイノベーションホールディングス株式会社
Hokkaido Coca-Cola and Otaru Shiokaze High School Project are running a limited-time campaign in Otaru. The campaign aims to boost local tourism through a vending machine stamp rally and coaster giveaways at restaurants.
Companies mentioned：合同会社TOKYO6 ENTERTAINMENT、小樽観光協会、小樽商科大学
A mobile library van that supported Otsuchi’s recovery is being reused in South Africa, carrying the baton of educational support across national borders.
Original社会保険労務士法人とうかいが、2026年10月の法改正に対応するカスハラ・就活セクハラ対策セミナーを6月16日に開催する。
Companies mentioned：社会保険労務士法人とうかい、杜若経営法律事務所
Announcement of the large-scale hybrid seminar event “Commerce NEXT” for the e-commerce industry.
Companies mentioned：日本流通産業新聞社、日本ロレアル、ワールド、キューサイ、THE RICH、LINEヤフー、TikTok Shop、アイリスプラザ、ユーグレナ、ナハト、Paidy、eBay Japan、ユナイテッドアローズ、KOMOJU、ウェブライフ、Mirakl、オートバックスセブン、バリューコマース、W2、LeanGo、SUPER STUDIO、オモヤ、ブランドパトローラー、かっこ、ペイジェント、再春館製薬所、Color、サイバーレコード、Sprocket、中川政七商店、SCORE
Real Body R Group Co., Ltd. has grand-opened a new location of its personal training gym “Real Body” in Sakado, Saitama Prefecture. With low prices and its own medically grounded method, the company aims to build a 20-location network in fiscal 2026.
Originalファッション通販「夢展望」が、韓国アプリ「ABLY」および日本向け「amood」で同時プロモーションを開催。システム連携により韓国市場への展開を加速させる。
Companies mentioned：夢展望、amood、ABLY
AI Security Lab has enhanced its Web assessment tool “AeyeScan” with support for assessing sites that use TOTP authentication. High-security sites can now be assessed without specialized knowledge.
Finance Eye is holding a vacation rental M&A seminar for individual investors. In anticipation of growth in the small-business M&A market, it will teach participants how to properly evaluate income-generating properties.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイナンスアイ、株式会社バトンズ
REHATCH株式会社’s “ENSOR” has been adopted by 株式会社IBJ, improving the efficiency of creative work. The system enables planning staff to work independently.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IBJ、REHATCH株式会社
Father’s Day.jp has announced its 2026 Mother’s Day and Father’s Day paired gift rankings. Practical items are popular.
Companies mentioned：Groov(株)
GDX gave a lecture in Shibaura Institute of Technology’s Social Issues Workshop. It explained practical methods for research design and received exceptionally high satisfaction ratings from students.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブリッジウェル
On June 20, Polygloats will hold the 5th session of “Koko Zemi,” a seminar for English instructors led by Shigenori Tanaka. The seminar focuses on grammar instruction and is free to attend.
ZETA CEO Yamazaki will speak at the IR seminar on May 30. He will explain the latest results and the medium- to long-term growth strategy for the AI era: “agentic commerce.”
The fried chicken specialty shop “Torisho,” operated by 株式会社NIS, will open a new location, “Atsuta Ichiban,” in Nagoya on May 26, 2026, and hold a commemorative campaign.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NIS
Fun Standard has relaunched the “SONAERU” emergency preparedness kit under its PYKES PEAK brand. It has added an aluminum blanket to strengthen preparedness for emergencies away from home.
Companies mentioned：Fun Standard株式会社、株式会社RKB毎日ホールディングス
J-WAVE will broadcast live from the event “SAMURAI BLUE 3D EXPERIENCE” in Shibuya. The broadcast will also tie in with ambassador “JI BLUE.”
Companies mentioned：J-WAVE、三井不動産、クレディセゾン、JO1、INI
FOD original drama “Contrast” will begin airing on terrestrial TV on June 30. W leads’ comments, a long behind-the-scenes feature, merchandise sales and a pop-up store have also been announced.
Companies mentioned：フジテレビジョン、株式会社TORICO、プランタン出版
Original琴線に触れる株式会社は、企業の理念を接客基準へ落とし込むBtoC向け研修「リネカツ」を開始。理念浸透を通じ接客の一貫性と収益力を強化する。
GAIA.KAWASAKI will open a “community café for local exchange” in Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki, in summer 2026. In partnership with local government, it aims to address social isolation in the community.
ウィルPMインターナショナル will make a free archive of the publication seminar related to Jun Ishida’s book available to the public. It advocates an approach to preventing mistakes by systematizing work through behavioral science.
Companies mentioned：日経BP日本経済新聞出版
日本ミニフットボール協会 has announced the “Summer High School Futsal Tournament 2026,” which will determine the top high school team, and the opening of entries. The open-format tournament has no affiliation requirements, bringing together a diverse range of teams.
ふくろうグループ has reopened a sencha tea ceremony school in Kyoto led by tea ceremony master 沢田羽照. The school offers multilingual support for international visitors and aims to promote Japanese tea culture.
MBK Wellness株式会社 will launch the 13th session of its practical “Next-Generation Strategic HR Leader Development Course” for HR professionals. The course aims to develop strategic HR leaders with a management perspective.
Companies mentioned：MBK Wellness株式会社
“Dry Noodle Grand Prix 2026,” one of Japan’s largest dry-noodle food festivals, was held, drawing a record 16,500 visitors. 金トビ志賀 and Kikkoman each won the grand prix in their respective categories for consecutive years.
Companies mentioned：株式会社金トビ志賀、キッコーマン株式会社、クックパッド株式会社
An experiment by Surfshark and others found that 47% of social media users cannot correctly identify AI bots. Their ability to spot them declines especially on emotionally charged topics.
Companies mentioned：Surfshark、マルメ大学
The girls’ manga “Honey Lemon Soda” has concluded, with the final volume and an extra-story collection set for release alongside commemorative campaigns. Further projects will celebrate the end of the popular work, which expanded into multiple media.
Companies mentioned：集英社
CAMSHOP.JP, operated by 株式会社フェイス, has begun general sales of a 527-piece block set recreating the Honda “Monkey125.” The limited-quantity product is officially licensed.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フェイス、本田技研工業株式会社
ナンバーズ株式会社 will hold a seminar on measures ahead of the mandatory prevention of job-hunting harassment taking effect in October 2026. Experts will share ways for companies to protect themselves from hiring risks.
Companies mentioned：ナンバーズ株式会社、(一社)iU組織研究機構
Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has signed a partnership agreement with アンドドット株式会社 to streamline document screening with generative AI. The agreement will accelerate administrative DX through AI adoption.
Companies mentioned：アンドドット株式会社
プロティアン・キャリア協会 has begun streaming an archive of “The Next-Generation Map of CHRO Careers,” a discussion between former Rohto Pharmaceutical CHRO Takakura and Isuzu Motors CHRO Arisawa. They offer recommendations on human capital management as a business strategy and the role of next-generation leaders.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会、ロート製薬株式会社、いすゞ自動車株式会社、HR GENESIS株式会社、高倉&Company合同会社、慶應義塾大学、協和銀行、りそな銀行、HOYA、AIU保険、AIG損害保険、カゴメ、農林水産省、ジョージタウン大学、三和総合研究所、ファイザー、ノバルティス・ファーマ、味の素
河出書房新社 will publish Yukimasa Matsuda’s new book “The Adventure of <Chain>” on May 27, 2026. The book explores the “chain” of human history through the history of design.
Companies mentioned：河出書房新社、マツダオフィス、牛若丸
アースダンボール is ramping up production of tape-free cardboard boxes in response to a shortage of packing supplies. It supports shipping risk management for online retailers and others.
Former city hall employee Akihisa Kito will publish “How to Start a Municipal Government Business,” a practical manual outlining the right way to do business with local governments.
Washinmura, a glamping facility in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, has launched a lodging plan with a firefly-viewing tour, available only in June–July. It offers relaxation in a nature-rich setting.
Original千葉県富津市の古民家グランピング施設「和心村」が、日本テレビの「メシドラ」で紹介された。EXITの兼近大樹や安田顕らが訪れ、自然豊かな施設の様子が放送された。
Companies mentioned：日本テレビ
Washinmura has successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign to establish a café. It is moving ahead with plans to create a new hub where people can connect with local residents while coexisting with nature and rescued animals.
Washinmura, a glamping facility in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, has begun offering a day-trip barbecue plan. Guests can enjoy a meal surrounded by nature.
Washinmura, a glamping facility in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, has completed an update to its reservation system. It resumed accepting accommodation bookings on November 4.
Firefly viewing at Washinmura, a traditional-house glamping facility in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, was featured on the outing information website オソトイコ.
Companies mentioned：オソトイコ
Original千葉県富津市のグランピング施設「和心村」がふるさと納税の返礼品提供を開始。大人2名分の平日限定宿泊プランが対象。
Companies mentioned：和心村
The traditional-house glamping facility 和心村 in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, has unveiled a winter-only hot pot plan and a special winter webpage.
和心村 has canceled this year's firefly tour due to a decline in fireflies caused by climate change.
Companies mentioned：和心村
The name of the café set to open at the glamping facility 和心村 in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, has been decided: 風待ちの休日.
The traditional-house glamping facility 和心村 in Chiba Prefecture has released a page introducing ways to enjoy rainy days. The aim is to ease concerns about outdoor activities in wet weather.
和心村 announced that it will operate as usual during the Obon holiday period following a change in Typhoon No. 7's course. The announcement reassured guests.
和心村 in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, has extended a special initiative to address rising prices through July 31. It aims to offer customers enriching experiences.
The glamping facility 和心村 in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, will hold a firefly-viewing tour for overnight guests from June 1 to July 15.
The glamping facility 和心村 in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, issued New Year's greetings and expressed sympathy for those affected by disasters. It also suggested enjoying winter with time spent relaxing under a kotatsu and with cats.
New York hosts a Taiwan cultural festival, promoting food and cultural exchange.
Companies mentioned：華航、長榮航空
Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture holds an agritourism expo in Indonesia to promote leisure agriculture tourism.
Companies mentioned：台灣休閒農業發展協會
WHO reports over 900 suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid ongoing conflict.
Companies mentioned：World Health Organization
Novak Djokovic advances to the second round of the French Open after a comeback victory.
Companies mentioned：French Open
Suzhou Qunce Technology, a subsidiary of 欣興 Electronics, has applied to Chinese authorities for full circulation as it seeks a Hong Kong listing. The group approved the signing of related undertaking documents.
Companies mentioned：欣興、蘇州群策科技股份有限公司、UniBest Holding Limited、Hemingway Int' Limited、UMTC Holding Limited、UniWonderful Holding Limited、Unimicron Holding Limited、蘇州群曄企業管理有限公司
An independent director of 欣興 Electronics expressed reservations about procedures related to a subsidiary's listing. The matter was later approved without objection after supplementary explanations from lawyers.
Companies mentioned：欣興、蘇州群策科技
Suzhou Qunce Technology, a subsidiary of 欣興 Electronics, is preparing for a Hong Kong listing. Its parent company resolved to submit undertakings concerning non-compete obligations and purchasing agreements, and to apply for full circulation of H shares.
Companies mentioned：蘇州群策科技股份有限公司、UniBest Holding Limited、Hemingway Int' Limited、UMTC Holding Limited、UniWonderful Holding Limited、Unimicron Holding Limited、蘇州群曄企業管理有限公司
An independent director of 欣興電子 expressed reservations about a proposal related to a subsidiary's listing. It was approved after supplementary explanations from lawyers.
Companies mentioned：欣興電子、蘇州群策科技
A short question comparing the body sizes of a goat and a chicken.