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STU48 will hold its 9th anniversary concert in Tokyo. The group announced the release of its 14th single, Kokoro Kai as its first center, and members making the senbatsu lineup for the first time. It also revealed that Captain Azumi Okada will step down from her role.
Matsuyama udon shop Hyogetsu has installed a frozen-food vending machine that allows customers to make purchases outside business hours. Supported by a local company, the initiative will improve convenience in the community.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エヌケイワイ
Forex Robotics has significantly upgraded its wildlife capture management system “Inoshika Record,” adding support for bears and a multiple-application feature. The system will help local governments advance administrative DX and improve capture efficiency.
Companies mentioned：Forex Robotics株式会社
Sendai City has opened applications for SSLP, a support program for early-stage entrepreneurs, in collaboration with ReGACY Innovation Group. The program aims to accelerate business development through lectures and one-on-one mentoring.
Companies mentioned：ReGACY Innovation Group株式会社
NPO ZENPE marked its 1st anniversary and reported on its efforts to address challenges related to the rare conditions enlarged vestibular aqueduct and Pendred syndrome. It will step up efforts to raise awareness and improve the support environment.
Companies mentioned：ホース未来福祉財団、難病のこども支援全国ネットワーク
A long-established Ueno yakiniku restaurant has launched a new brand, Yakiniku Yan, themed around “yakiniku that takes care of you” and supports physical and mental well-being.
laugh. has appointed NICO of Heisei Flamingo as its ambassador. The brand aims to encourage regular self-care habits.
Rocketstar completed 5 business successions and raised 1.8 billion yen in its first year. Its executives shared the company’s investment philosophy and AI utilization model in a discussion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロケットスター、ソウルドアウト株式会社、博報堂DYホールディングス、株式会社オプト
Vantive presented 2 observational studies on peritoneal dialysis by 小倉記念病院 at the World Congress of Nephrology (WCN 2026), held in Yokohama. The studies reported on the effectiveness of a care model based on collaboration among multiple professions.
Companies mentioned：小倉記念病院
Sakai City has opened applications for a demonstration project support program for startups. It will provide grants of up to 1 million yen and demonstration sites in the city to promote solutions to local challenges.
Companies mentioned：S-Cube、WeWork城山トラストタワー、LiSH、QUINTBRIDGE
World Vision Japan will hold the GLOBAL 6K FOR WATER 2026 charity run and walk in Toyosu on Oct. 18. The event aims to raise awareness of water issues and support Kenya.
DMM Factory has opened reservations for a Takamine Takane figure from the TV anime Please Put Them On, Takamine-san. The figure is scheduled for release in January 2027.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルファサテライト
Rakutama No. 26, operated by Frontier Group, has been redeemed early, achieving an actual yield of 9.3% that exceeded expectations under its guaranteed-dividends-for-the-entire-period rule.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティアグループ、おおきにフロンティア
株式会社栄建 is building a wooden office building in Kobe using lumber from Tanba. The project puts into practice in an urban area a sixth-sector industrialization model spanning the forestry supply chain, promoting decarbonization and regional revitalization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社栄建、FOREST GROUP
Fourdigit and Nikkei BP will hold SYNC 2026 in Bangkok on June 26, 2026. Alongside the full schedule, they also announced details of the music stage.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォーデジット、株式会社日経BP、タイ国家イノベーション庁(NIA)、CEA、NXPO、Farm Group
Homesha will launch Gakutensoku’s Yojō’s hunting essay series “Beginner Hunter” on literary website HB on May 29. He recounts his real-life experiences as a novice hunter.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホーム社、吉本興業
Asuka Shinsha has begun distributing the digital comic Onnafu no Manimani, an omnibus human drama set in the host-for-women industry by former therapist Reiya Shinonome and Hinata Aoi.
Companies mentioned：株式会社飛鳥新社、コミックシーモア、Netflix
Original気象庁の新たな防災気象情報の運用開始に伴い、TBSラジオが気象予報士・斎藤義雄氏監修の解説記事を公開した。
Companies mentioned：TBSラジオ、ウェザーマップ
株式会社ミライア has published company information on recruitment media outlet Career Bible. The article introduces the work style and corporate culture of a growth-oriented M&A consulting firm where people in their 20s thrive.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミライア、株式会社アクシアカンパニー
A 1-night, 2-day camp-style matchmaking event combining space education and socializing will be held in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, for people in their 30s.
immedio and 3 other companies will hold a free webinar on June 16, 2026, explaining next-generation inside sales strategies suited to an era when it is difficult to reach people by phone.
Companies mentioned：株式会社XAION DATA、株式会社セールスリクエスト、富士通、Hamee、freee
OriginalLeading Communicationは所属クリエイター「きちゃんのねごと」の日本テレビ出演を報告。今後オフラインメディアへの出演支援を強化する。
Companies mentioned：日本テレビ
IBJ Corporation has released the “2025 IBJ Marriage Report,” analyzing marriage trends by occupation based on data from about 20,000 married couples. It visualizes occupational compatibility in a society where dual-income households are common.
DoAQUSH will launch Pocket Greedy, a hair treatment with a new feature that protects hair from environmental damage, in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DoAQUSH
A discussion with IT-Farm, which participated in bitBiome’s funding round, is now available on note. It explains the company’s competitive edge in the Bio×AI field and the potential of “SENS-AI” from an investor’s perspective.
Companies mentioned：株式会社IT-Farm、Zoom、Treasure Data、Twist Bioscience、Wish、JTower
KOIF V, an affiliate of Global Brain, has invested in 株式会社Recho, which has AI contact center technology. The company uses advanced AI to support call centers facing labor shortages.
Companies mentioned：グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、KDDI株式会社、株式会社Recho、SBI新生銀行
BUSHY PARK announced its collaboration collection “GIRL POWER” with Shuka Fujii on June 12, 2026. The collection features underwear blending a gender-free perspective with distinctive sensibilities.
Companies mentioned：TRUNK HOTEL
OriginalIBJがナックの結婚相談所ネットワーク加盟を発表。2026年7月より両社協働で婚活支援を開始する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社IBJ、株式会社ナック
Original泉ももかファースト写真集『恋心』発売記念イベントが書泉グランデで開催。
Companies mentioned：大洋図書、書泉グランデ
Simplex has become the title sponsor of WebX2026, one of Asia’s largest Web3 conferences. It will lead discussions aimed at accelerating the implementation of Web3 in society.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CoinPost、シンプレクス株式会社、一般社団法人WebX実行委員会
Impress will launch an on-demand course on May 28, 2026, enabling beginners to create AI apps using only instructions in Japanese. The course offers a hybrid learning experience combining books and videos.
Companies mentioned：インプレスグループ
Questry and foriio have partnered to jointly develop creator-originated IP. Combining finance and a platform, they will help individuals grow their work into global IP.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Questry、株式会社foriio
Zenchi Kyosai held a disability pension seminar for parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provided practical knowledge about applications and helped alleviate concerns.
Companies mentioned：ぜんち共済株式会社、YORISOU社会保険労務士法人
KANADEMONO and goof have launched an integrated operation combining on-demand poster production with stocked frames. The system reduces inventory risk and enables flexible, rapid product fulfillment.
Companies mentioned：ルームクリップ株式会社、株式会社グーフ
Original日本流通産業新聞社がEC業界向けセミナーイベント「Commerce NEXT」を開催。THE RICHの田村一将氏らが最新のコマース戦略を語る。
Companies mentioned：日本流通産業新聞社、THE RICH、株式会社SUPER STUDIO、アイリスプラザ、ユーグレナ、株式会社Lifunext
The Japan Service Dog Association held the First Assistance Dog Research Forum. Discussions were announced on systems based on the social model of disability, along with the launch of the international survey “PROJECT ACCESS.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本航空（JAL）、国際連合大学、東京大学バリアフリー教育開発研究センター、松竹株式会社、GREEN×EXPO協会
Akiyama Capital raised $5.1 million and completed its acquisition of U.S.-based TEG Consulting. As Japan’s first U.S. search fund case, it supported business succession at an exceptional pace.
Companies mentioned：Akiyama Capital Inc.、TEG Consulting、ICJ1号ファンドオブサーチファンド投資事業有限責任組合、Theta Times Ventures、BlackRock、Clearwave Fiber、Con Edison、Ansell、McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility
Naito Office will hold an experiential company information session at Odawara Kita High School.
Companies mentioned：Naito事務所株式会社
Arnetz has launched a human resource development initiative, sending 5 employees to the Graduate School of Project Design to strengthen their ability to create new businesses.
Companies mentioned：FRONTEO、Alnetz
NUWORKS has made Rocket Mobile a subsidiary, aiming to expand its web sales channels and strengthen infrastructure in the physical AI and IoT communications fields.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロケットモバイル
株式会社beagle will host exclusive dinners at 2 restaurants, welcoming World’s Best Sommelier Andreas Larsson to celebrate the Japanese debut of French winery Maison Westman.
Companies mentioned：株式会社beagle、TY クリエイション
A summer-only mango flavor is now available for the TARLESS NEXT2 e-cigarette.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドローム
Ridgelinez’s book on practical digital transformation, “Leading Transformation,” has been added to the UC Berkeley library. It shares Japan-originated insights on people-centered digital transformation with a global audience.
Companies mentioned：UC Berkeley (University of California, Berkeley)、ダイヤモンド社
A survey of dating app use by Iid’s media outlet LiPro found that Pairs ranked No. 1 in usage. About 70% had met someone in person, and more than 40% had entered a relationship.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イード
Tameny and Myprint will launch an online matchmaking service through post offices in June 2026. They aim to expand nationwide, starting with Yokohama.
Companies mentioned：マイプリント株式会社
Takeshobo has launched the new series “Bride of the Demon Sword” on its web comic site Takekoma! The story follows a boy who becomes the partner of a demon sword and engages in school battles alongside beautiful girls.
Companies mentioned：株式会社竹書房
Hulic Startup has established its second fund and decided to invest in レコテック株式会社 as its first investment.
Companies mentioned：ヒューリック株式会社、ヒューリックスタートアップ株式会社、レコテック株式会社
Avaya and avatarin have partnered to extend customer experiences beyond contact centers into the real world, including stores and airports, using AI agents and real-time interaction technology.
Companies mentioned：Avaya、avatarin株式会社、ANAホールディングス、Anthropic
Niigata City Fire Department achieved a male parental leave uptake rate of 105.7%. It made significant improvements in 1 year by building an organizational support system and is working to create a workplace people choose.
The Asahi Shimbun Company's AI proofreading tool “Typoless” now supports Microsoft Outlook. It can proofread emails as they are composed and check for harassment, helping improve the quality of business emails.
Companies mentioned：株式会社朝日新聞社
プロプト announced a cashless fraud detection service featuring patented technology that improves fraud detection accuracy through user participation. The service links detection to rewards and aims to create a safer society.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロプト
Doup Robotics announced it will exhibit at MUFG Startup Summit 2026 and released a demo video of its AMR “Doup1000” transporting a kei car. The company highlights the system's stability and ease of operation in real-world environments.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三菱UFJ銀行