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Dream Arts' SmartDB has been recognized as a 'Leader' for the 17th consecutive term in three categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer, the only SaaS platform to achieve this distinction.
Three projects designed by GOOD PLACE—'KOEI Building Renovation,' 'THE GOAT AWAJI,' and 'Phoenix Kanri Headquarters Office'—have won the '5 Star' award, the highest national honor in their respective categories at the International Property Awards. Notably, 'KOEI Building Renovation' has also been named a Regional Nominee for the Asia Pacific region.
Penta Security, a leading South Korean cybersecurity firm, has won the highest number of awards—four categories—at the 'Fortress Cybersecurity Awards 2026' hosted by U.S.-based Business Intelligence Group, reaffirming its global technological competitiveness.
The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection Spring Drive U.F.A. model SLGB003 (retail price: ¥1,518,000 including tax), developed by Seiko Watch Corporation, has won the 'Best of the Best' award in the Product Design category of the 2026 Red Dot Design Award.
Hitachi Solutions has won Workato's 'SI Partner of the Year' for the second consecutive year and has been reaffirmed as Japan's only Platinum Partner for 2025.
RainForest Co., Ltd. has announced that its domestically developed cyber threat intelligence service, 'Senda-Nexus,' received the Special Jury Award in the Security (Threat Intelligence) category at Interop Tokyo 2026. The award recognizes its capability to analyze IP address risks and behaviors based on actual attack data observed through RainForest's proprietary Darknet and honeypot infrastructure.
‘SHIBUYA MEGA WALL CRANE,’ an experiential advertising campaign co-created by Keio Agency, Hakuhodo DY ONE, and ARROVA, has won the Excellence Award at the Digital Signage Award 2026. The innovative fusion of naked-eye 3D and CGI, presented as a ‘giant crane game,’ successfully captured public attention and drove organic social media sharing, earning high praise from the jury.
Yamashiroya Ryokan in Yufuin, Oita Prefecture, has been ranked #1 in Japan and #5 globally in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Hotels for the B&B/Inn category, up from its previous #2 ranking in 2024.
Pearl Abyss' open-world action adventure 'Crimson Desert' has won the 'Best Technical Innovation' award at the UK-based Develop:Star Awards. The recognition highlights the uniqueness and innovation of its proprietary 'BlackSpace Engine'.
ZenmuTech Co., Ltd. has been awarded the 'Industry Pioneer Award' at EBISION 2026, recognizing its research achievements and real-world implementation of its secret sharing technology 'XCTRT / ZENMU-AONT'.
Meiji's infant formula brand 'Hohoemi' has won the 7th 'Japan Parenting Support Grand Prize 2026' for its breast milk-inspired research and diverse product lineup supporting various parenting lifestyles.
Assetment Neo, a cloud-based internal asset management system provided by Assetment Inc., has secured 1st place in the 'Large-Scale Asset Management' category of IT Trend's 2026 Mid-Year Ranking. The award recognizes its comprehensive features that streamline asset management for large organizations.
Chocoiku, a temporary and sick-child care matching service provided by Nissay MIRAIQA Corporation and Nippon Life Insurance Company, has won the Japan Child-Rearing Support Award 2026. The service operates nationwide across all 47 prefectures and offers corporate welfare solutions for working parents.
Tayori, a customer support tool operated by PR TIMES, has won the 'Encouragement Award' in the 2026 Customer Support Awards. The initiative to leverage VOC from AI chatbots and FAQ searches for business growth was highly evaluated, marking the second consecutive year of recognition.
The housing project 'TOKI-TO-KI: Skipping, Linking, and Building the Future – Family Time Woven Through Multi-Level Spaces' by Polus Garden Hills Co., Ltd. has won the '7th Japan Child-Rearing Support Award 2026'. The design, featuring adaptable multi-level spaces that evolve with children's growth, was highly commended.
Kume Sekkei Co., Ltd. announces that the 'Kawasaki City Hall Main Building,' which the company designed, has received the 37th IEEJ Facility Award in the Technical Category. The project was recognized for its advanced integration of environmental performance, disaster resilience, and ICT utilization, setting a benchmark for next-generation urban government buildings.
Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd.'s sake 'Matsukazeume', brewed at its Shirakabe-zo brewery in Kobe, has won the Gold Award at the National New Sake Appraisal for the Reiwa 7 brewing season. This marks the second consecutive year of receiving this top honor.
Yamada Homes has received the Special Excellence Award in the House of the Year 2025 for its efforts in promoting high-insulation, airtight homes, standardizing energy-efficient specifications, and creating comfortable indoor environments. The award ceremony was held on May 7, 2026, recognizing the company's contribution to sustainable housing development.
Penta Security Systems Inc., a leading information security company based in South Korea, has been awarded the 'Bright E-Commerce Award' at the 27th International Conference on Electronic Commerce hosted by ICEC. The recognition highlights its strong compliance with PCI DSS standards.
Japan Project Solutions Inc., a specialist in project management, announced that it has received the 'PMI APAC ATP Honors Gold' award at the PMI® Asia Pacific-South Asia Leadership Institute Meeting 2026 held in Seoul, South Korea from June 11 to 14, 2026. This prestigious award is presented to the Authorized Training Partner (ATP) with the highest sales performance of PMI training materials in the Asia-Pacific region.
Robopat AI, provided by FCE Inc., has won the 'ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026' award for the fifth consecutive year and secured the top position in the RPA Tools category. It also achieved 'Customer Satisfaction No.1' for 16 consecutive reporting periods, praised for its usability and support quality.
Three funds managed by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. have won the 'R&I Fund Award 2026' in the Defined Benefit (DB) Pension category. Their strategies for achieving stable excess returns have been recognized.
The Guanshan Township Farmers' Association in Taitung County has won the highest honor in Taiwan's 10th National Environmental Education Award for its sustainable agricultural practices and community-based environmental education programs, particularly through its 'Rice Kingdom School'.
SBI Life Insurance has been awarded the highest 'Three Stars' rating in the HDI Rating Benchmark Quality Rating for the fourth consecutive year since 2023. This recognition highlights the company's continuous efforts to improve customer service quality.
Professor Hiroyuki Matsuhashi of the Nagamori Actuator Research Institute at Kyoto Institute of Advanced Science has been awarded the Japan Academy Prize for his research on the development and practical application of silicon carbide devices for power control, one of Japan's highest academic honors.
Professor Emeritus Toshio Yamaguchi of Fukuoka University has been awarded the 2025 'Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society' in recognition of his research on solution behavior under extreme conditions and his contributions to international academic exchange.
Dr. Steven Rosenberg, known as the 'father of cancer immunotherapy,' has been awarded the 7th Tang Prize in Biopharmaceutical Science. He expressed gratitude to his wife for her enduring support and looks forward to his first visit to Taiwan in September.
Dai-Cellulose Co., Ltd. and Fujifilm Holdings Corporation jointly received the 2025 Cellulose Society Technical Award for their technological development of TAC film for displays. Their innovation in optical property control was highly recognized.
Nippon Express won 5 awards at the 1st Japan Logistics Grand Prix, recognizing its sustainable efforts in modal shift, warehouse mobility, EV truck joint transport, disaster BCP, and thermal container development.
Marumiya Co., Ltd., known for its 'Castle Natto' and 'Castle Tofu,' has won the 7th Japan Child-Rearing Support Award 2026 for its 'Castle Natto Power Kids Stick Natto' series. The product was recognized for its environmental friendliness and user convenience.
Shibusawa Atsuyuki, Chairman of the Pal System Consumers' Co-operative Union, has received the Special Award at the 47th Nokyo Jin Bunka Sho. His contributions to regional development through direct producer-consumer partnerships and inter-cooperative collaboration were highly recognized.
NOK Corporation has been awarded the 'Global Award for Quality Excellence' for 2025 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. at the '2026 YAMAHA Global Suppliers Conference'. This marks NOK's fourth recognition, highlighting its robust quality management across five global production sites.
Yamasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd.'s premium steamed and grilled kamaboko, "Hamocho," has been awarded the prestigious Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 77th National Kamaboko Exhibition, selected from approximately 750 entries nationwide. Characterized by its supple yet elastic texture achieved through skilled artisans' hand-shaping and exquisite seasoning that maximizes the natural flavor of the ingredients, Hamocho is also popular as a gift.
Yamasa Kamaboko Co., Ltd.'s premium steamed and grilled kamaboko, "Hamocho," has been awarded the prestigious Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award at the 77th National Kamaboko Exhibition, selected from approximately 750 entries nationwide. Characterized by its supple yet elastic texture achieved through skilled artisans' hand-shaping and exquisite seasoning that maximizes the natural flavor of the ingredients, Hamocho is also popular as a gift.
Arche Digital, an e-commerce enabler in Malaysia and part of AnyMind Group, won a Silver award in the "Digital Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence (AI)" category at the IA Tech Industry Awards 2026 for its contributions to sales growth and operational efficiency through AI.
Arche Digital, an e-commerce enabler in Malaysia and part of AnyMind Group, won a Silver award in the "Digital Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence (AI)" category at the IA Tech Industry Awards 2026 for its contributions to sales growth and operational efficiency through AI.
Nomura Asset Management announced that three of its funds received Excellence Awards at the 'Diamond ZAi NISA Investment Trust Grand Prix 2026'. This recognition highlights the company's strong track record and expertise in asset management.
Concrete Coring Co., Ltd. (West Japan) won the 'Human Capital Management Quality 2025 (Silver)' award for its excellent HR initiatives, which successfully reduced employee training periods and improved psychological safety.
Concrete Coring Co., Ltd. (West Japan) won the 'Human Capital Management Quality 2025 (Silver)' award for its excellent HR initiatives, which successfully reduced employee training periods and improved psychological safety.
Agro Ludens Inc. received the Special Jury Award at ifia JAPAN 2026 for its exhibition of rice-derived mycoprotein and rice syrup. The company's unique technology for sustainable protein production gained recognition, confirming growing brand awareness.
Jiyugaoka's Italian restaurant "Siamo noi" has been awarded the top "GOLD" honor in the prestigious gourmet guide『TERIYAKI BEST RESTAURANT 2026』. Chef Yasuhiko Miyaki's philosophy and "Cucina Tokionese" concept were highly recognized by food connoisseurs including Takafumi Horie.
TBWA HAKUHODO Inc. announced that works planned and produced by the agency won a total of 6 awards, including Bronze and Merit, at the global advertising awards 'The One Show 2026'. The globally recognized creativity contributing to solving social issues was highly evaluated.
Tsuno Oleochemicals Corporation received the Science and Technology Award (Technology Division) in the Reiwa 8th Year Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Awards for its achievement in "Development of high-performance base oil for metal working aiming for a circular economy." This technology successfully developed a metalworking base oil that simultaneously achieves high flash point, low viscosity, and low pour point, using recycled waste cooking oil as a primary raw material. This marks the first practical application of waste-derived raw materials in the metalworking oil sector, contributing to a circular economy by reducing waste and promoting resource utilization. The award ceremony is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
The educational method of the 'Piyo-chan' picture book series won the prestigious North American educational award NAPPA, proving its high quality globally.
noco Inc.'s AI manual creation tool 'HelpDog Manual' has been awarded the highest 'Leader' ranking in the Manual Creation Tools category at the 'ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer'. This marks the 19th consecutive term the product has received this honor, reflecting strong user satisfaction and market recognition.
Bizer team, a team task management tool provided by Bizer Inc., has been awarded 'Leader' in the 'Task Management/ToDo Management' category at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer for the 7th consecutive term. It continues to gain recognition among back-office and BPO organizations with high volumes of routine operations.
Sadoya Co., Ltd. announced that its 'Liel Meino Chardonnay 2025' has won a gold award in the 'European Varieties White' category at the Japan Wine Competition 2026. The wine is made from Chardonnay grapes harvested at its own Meino Farm in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, marking a significant achievement just two years after acquiring the vineyard.
AraRa Inc., a provider of IT solutions under Paycloud Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE Growth: 4015), announced that its self-developed email delivery service 'AraRa Message' has been awarded 'Leader' in the Email Marketing Tools category at the 'ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer' hosted by IT Cloud Co., Ltd., marking its second consecutive term of recognition. The award highlights its high deliverability, AI-powered features, and user-friendly design.
T-DASH, a test automation tool provided by Valtes Inc., has won the highest 'Leader' position in the 'Test Automation Tool' category of the 'ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer,' hosted by IT Cloud Corporation on July 15, 2026. This marks the second consecutive award following its win in April 2026.
SecureNavi, a cloud-based platform for ISMS and P-Mark certification and operations provided by SecureNavi Inc., has received the highest 'Leader' rating in four categories at the ITreview Grid Award LEADER 2026 Summer. This includes its first-time win in the 'Privacy Consulting' category.
Spiral Inc.'s low-code development platform 'SPIRAL ver.1' has been awarded the highest 'LEADER' status in two categories—'Low-Code Development Tools' and 'No-Code Web Database'—at the 'ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer', marking its fifth consecutive year and 20th consecutive term of recognition.
WOW WORLD Inc.'s 'WEBCAS e-mail' and 'WEBCAS formulator' have been awarded 'Leader' status in four categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer, recognizing high user satisfaction and market visibility. Both products have achieved consecutive recognitions for 12 to 14 terms.
Dream Arts' cloud service 'Shopran,' designed to support multi-store operations, has been awarded the top 'Leader' ranking for the 10th consecutive term in the 'Store Management System' category at the 'ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer,' marking its 16th consecutive award win.
TOCHU Corporation (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yukihisa Ito) has been awarded first place in the sales category at the 'LIXIL Real Estate Shop National Convention 2026,' held over two days on July 8–9, 2026, out of approximately 500 franchise stores nationwide.
Apagard Apakids, developed by Sangi Co., Ltd., has won the CHANTO WEB Working Mom Support Award 2026 in the childcare category. The low-foam toothpaste, suitable for the transitional period of baby teeth and permanent teeth, has gained support from working mothers for its ease of use and finish brushing.
Family Album 'Mitene,' a child photo and video sharing app by MIXI, Inc., has won the 7th Japan Child-Rearing Support Award 2026 hosted by the Japan Child-Rearing Support Association. Its secure, family-only sharing and warm communication features were highly praised.
LANEIGE, a Korean-origin global beauty brand operated by Amorepacific Japan, has secured top honors in two categories at the 2026 first-half Best Cosmetics Awards by VOCE and LIPS. The Juice Pop Box Lip Tint in Jazz Jam won first place in the lip category at VOCE's budget-friendly cosmetics award, while the Water Sleeping Mask N took first in the intensive care subcategory of the face cream division at LIPS Best Cosmetics 2026.
Tiffany & Co. announced that Blue Box Café by Natsuko Shoji has won the prestigious '2026 Patisserie Opening of the Year Award'. This global recognition highlights the brand's successful fusion of luxury and gourmet pastry experiences.
Raycop's cordless UV mattress cleaner 'Renny' has won the 'Japan Child-Rearing Support Award 2026' hosted by the Japan Child-Rearing Support Association. The product was recognized for creating a clean, healthy environment for babies while reducing household burdens for parents.
AQUA's drum washing and drying machine 'Straight Drum Series (AQW-DX Model)' has won the '7th Japan Child-Rearing Support Grand Award 2026' hosted by the Japan Child-Rearing Support Association. Its ability to deliver large capacity and high cleaning performance in a compact footprint equivalent to top-loading washers was highly praised for reducing household chores for parenting families.
Kintetsu World Travel announced that its official pilgrimage tour for the movie 'Twilight Warriors,' offering immersive experiences in Hong Kong, has won the Excellence Award in the Overseas Travel category at the 'Tour Grand Prix 2026.' The tour features nighttime access to film sets and expert commentary, delivering deep cultural immersion.
PaperTurfⓇ, a paper-based artificial turf developed and marketed by Oji Fiber Corporation, a member of the KPP Group, has won the 'Japan Childcare Support Award 2026' hosted by the Japan Childcare Support Association. The award recognizes PaperTurfⓇ's contribution to creating safe play environments for children and its environmental sustainability derived from paper materials.
2wa, Kyoto, a mixed-use development in Kyoto produced and architecturally designed by GRIFFON Inc., has received the iF Design Award 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious design awards.
Classmethod, Inc. has received the TREND MICRO Partner Award 2026 'Cloud Marketplace Security Award' at Trend Micro's 'TrendAI™ Spark 2026' event held on July 3, 2026. Additionally, two engineers from Classmethod were honored with individual awards, highlighting the company's technical excellence and thought leadership.
Ref Matsuyama Station by Vessel Hotels has been awarded first place in Ehime Prefecture in the 'Best Stay' (Overall) category at the Jalan Award 2025, second in the 'Best Breakfast' category for the Chugoku-Shikoku region, and second in the 'Best-Selling Stay' category in Ehime Prefecture.
WingArc1st Co., Ltd. has won the 'Inside Sales' category award for mid-sized and small-to-medium enterprises at the Nikkei XTECH BtoB Marketing Awards 2026. The company was recognized for its transformation toward revenue-accountable inside sales, significantly improving lead quality and reducing stalled deals.
Fushimi Kamaboko Co., Ltd.'s 'Zuiyuki (Grilled Board)' has won the USDA Alaska Seafood Award at the 77th National Kamaboko Contest. The traditional grilled kamaboko, made with premium Alaska pollock surimi, was recognized for its quality and craftsmanship.
WillDo Co., Ltd., an IT solutions provider for the beauty industry, has won the '2026 Japan Beauty Company Award' in the AI & DX category, recognized for innovation, security, and industry contribution.
QMSmart, an eQMS software developed and provided by Berry Inc., a medical device manufacturer, has won the Grand Award 'The Absolute Best' at the 101st Japan Society of Medical Devices Conference Medical Show Japan & Business Expo 2026, held on June 5, 2026. The award recognizes its highly effective quality management solution, developed from a manufacturer's practical perspective, contributing significantly to industry-wide operational efficiency and quality improvement.
The 'SHIBUYA MEGA WALL CRANE,' a creative project led by ARROVA using autostereoscopic 3D and CGI technology, has won the Excellence Award at the Digital Signage Award 2026, recognized for its innovative out-of-home advertising experience in Shibuya.
The large bench 'GGO Biomorphic Lobby Furniture,' co-created by KOKUYO Co., Ltd. and VUILD Inc., has won the Gold Award in the Furniture Design category at the Italy-based international design competition 'A’ Design Award & Competition 2026.' The award recognizes its organic design inspired by nature and advanced wooden fabrication technology.
TIRTIR, a Korean makeup brand operated by Goodai Global Japan, has won the Grand Prize in the Foundation category at ZOZOCOSME AWARDS 2026 H1. The award recognizes the product's exceptional balance of coverage and radiant, glass-like finish.
PERSOL CAREER has won the Silver Award in the 'Video Category <Recruitment Videos>' at the Japan BtoB Advertising Award for its recruitment video 'Neighboring Work: Reporting to a Senior,' created for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' aerospace business.
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel announced that Nobuhiko Fukuda, Culinary Director of Tokyu Group and Honorary Executive Chef of the hotel, has been awarded the 'Commandeur' rank of the French Order of Agricultural Merit—the highest distinction—by the French Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Food Sovereignty. The honor was conferred on June 15, 2026, by H.E. Béatrice Le Foll, Ambassador of France to Japan, marking Fukuda as only the third Japanese chef to receive this distinction.
GiGO Vietnam, the local subsidiary of GENDA GiGO Entertainment, has been awarded the 'Asia-Pacific Outstanding Brands Award Top 10' at The Fifth Asia–Pacific Economic Forum 2026, co-hosted under the sponsorship of the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE), in recognition of its successful adaptation of Japan's entertainment model and high standards in service quality and customer experience.
Tokai Shuzo's Aichi-exclusive 'Owari Whisky' series has won medals for all four expressions at IWSC 2026, the world's most prestigious spirits competition held in the UK. This marks consecutive wins, with judges praising further quality improvements.
TBWA HAKUHODO has won three awards at the international advertising competition 'Clio Health Awards 2026,' including two Golds and one Silver, for its innovative healthcare projects 'Smart Eye Camera' and 'CHEER SIGNS,' recognized for creativity and social impact.
Weni Trading Co., Ltd. announces that three protein products from its 'MY ROUTINE' brand have won the 'Superior Taste Award 2026' by ITI (International Taste Institute). 'MY ROUTINE MAX Chocolate Flavor' earned two stars for the fourth consecutive year, 'MY ROUTINE MAX Muscat Flavor' received one star for the second consecutive year, and 'LAT.s Cookie & Cream Flavor' won one star on its debut.
Rethinx Co., Ltd. has won first place nationwide in the 'New Store Points Award' at the 'LIXIL Autumn Renovation Contest 2025' (LIXIL Renovation Shop Division), achieving top honors in five categories including 4th place overall and first place in three product-specific categories.
Fortuna Inc., a premium career consulting firm, has been awarded the 'BEST AGENT AWARD 2026' by Gaishu Shukatsu Next for the third consecutive year. Multiple consultants were also recognized in individual categories, highlighting the firm’s excellence in high-end career support.
The 'Shizukanki®' silencer for residential and condominium 24-hour ventilation inlets, co-developed by Miya-chu Co., Ltd. and Taisei Corporation, has won the 2025 'Environmental Design Award' from the Japan Society for Noise Control Engineering. Its breakthrough patented technology, which significantly reduces noise across previously challenging frequency bands while simultaneously improving ventilation performance, was highly praised.
Honbo Shuzo Co., Ltd.'s authentic barley shochu 'Yakushima Daishinrin Mugi' has won the 'Gold Award' at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2026, held in London, UK. The product was highly praised by international judges for its traditional craftsmanship and the natural environment of Yakushima.
=LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara, has won the Best Girls Idol Culture Song (Group/Solo) at MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 for their track 'Tokubechu, Shite'. The song has surpassed 170 million streams and 2.2 billion TikTok views, marking a viral success across multiple platforms.
MUKA Spirits' 'Ficus Gin' won a bronze medal at the 'International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) 2026' held in London, UK, the world's highest peak spirits competition. Following the bronze medal win at the 'San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2026' in the US, the product achieved the feat of winning medals in both of the world's top two spirits competitions within just three months of its sales launch.
Chuko Shochu's awamori 'Tsuki Shochujo' has won the top gold award at all three major international spirits competitions.
The Japan Bioindustry Association (JBA) has announced the recipients of the 10th Bio-Industry Award and Bio-Industry Encouragement Award for 2026. The Bio-Industry Award was granted to a joint research group from Sumitomo Pharma, RACTHERA, and Kyoto University for developing the regenerative medicine product 'Amshepli.' Dr. Shuko Takeda of Osaka University received the Special Award, and 12 young researchers were honored with the Encouragement Award.
Orabubble Co., Ltd. has been awarded the Grand Prize at the 13th 'Contribution Award for Healthcare Industry Development,' hosted by the Kyushu Healthcare Industry Promotion Council (HAMIQ). The award recognizes their innovative mouthpiece-type oral cleanser designed to address challenges in elderly care.
KDDI Iret has been awarded both the Oracle Japan Award 2026 and the Oracle Certification Award 2026, recognized for its leadership in market awareness and technical expertise in Oracle Cloud adoption.
Yamatane Group, Suzuyo, and Suzuyo Cargo Net have jointly received the Commendation Award at the 1st Japan Logistics Awards for their initiative combining maritime modal shift and land transport to reduce environmental impact and improve logistics efficiency. The project achieved significant CO2 and labor reductions through RORO ships and 3-axle trailers.
The Okinawa Merashima Foundation Research Institute has received the 'Conservation and Cultivation Technology Award' from the Japanese Association of Botanical Gardens. Their scientific achievement in successfully cryopreserving seeds of the endangered orchid 'Okinawa Sekkoku' at -196°C using liquid nitrogen was highly recognized.
KDDI Iret has won the 'Specialty of the Year' award at the AWS Japan Certification Award 2025 for the fifth consecutive year, recognized for its leadership in cultivating AWS-certified engineers and advancing AI and cloud integration services.
Kosuke Hata from the Non-Residential Promotion Department at Woodlink Co., Ltd. has been awarded the Precut Master Award (Forestry Agency Director-General Prize) for his outstanding contributions to medium- and large-scale wooden construction technology, particularly in structural design and precision prefabrication.
Otsuka Shokai Co., Ltd. announces that 'SMILE V 2nd Edition' (developed by OSK Corporation) has won the Customer Success Utilization category in ITreview's Customer Voice Leaders 2026, marking its first award in the program.
The documentary 'In the Name of Reconstruction: Kobe-Nagata’s Post-Disaster Redevelopment and Voices of Affected Shop Owners,' edited by Yusuke Tomofuji of Creek & River, has won the Grand Prize in the Reporting category at the 63rd Galaxy Awards. The film, produced by Asahi Broadcasting Television, was praised for its in-depth portrayal of the realities of post-disaster redevelopment through the voices of affected shop owners.
Revival Radio's program "They Shine Brightly: The Light of the Eswatini Women's Microenterprise Program" has won the non-English category at the 51st Gracie Awards, highlighting Taiwan's international soft power and media excellence.
GiGO VIETNAM, a Vietnamese subsidiary of the GENDA Group, has been awarded the 'Asia-Pacific Outstanding Brands Award Top 10' for its successful adaptation of Japan's entertainment model and commitment to high service quality and customer experience.
Hitachi Solutions Create has been awarded the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for its outstanding efforts in the 'Partnership Building Declaration' initiative, recognized for promoting fair transactions and collaborative innovation with partner companies.
Menicon's new headquarters, the Menicon Theatre Aoi Building, has won the Excellence Award at the 4th JOIFA Office Award. Its sensory-stimulating design and community contributions have been recognized as a model for embodying corporate values.
Nippon Steel Engineering Co., Ltd., together with four partner companies, has been awarded the Japan Society of Civil Engineers' Technology Award for their contributions to the Kitakyushu Hibiki-ko Offshore Wind Farm project. Their innovative jacket-type foundation design and construction technologies for heterogeneous seabeds were highly recognized.
NEC Nexa Solutions has received the 'intra-mart Award Excellence' at the 'intra-mart Partner Conference 2026' hosted by NTT Data IntraMart. The award recognizes its successful expansion of Accel-Mart Plus deployments and proven contributions to customer DX initiatives.
Transcosmos was awarded the 'Top Outsourcing Partner Award' at the '2026 AI-Driven Customer Service Industry Innovation and Development Conference and 4th New Customer Service Festival Awards Ceremony' held in China on June 5. The recognition highlights its innovative use of AI in customer service and outsourcing solutions.
Global fandom business company bemyfriends has won the "Startup of the Year" award at the Global Startup Awards, the world's largest independent startup awards. This recognition highlights the company's efforts to expand its K-Pop-proven fandom business expertise to the global IP industry.
THE Global Co., Ltd. has won the Grand Prize in the 'Creativity and Innovation Category' of the 'SUUMO AWARD 2026' for new condominium developers and sales companies in the capital region. This is the company's first time receiving the top honor in this prestigious customer satisfaction survey.
Sumarch Inc. (KULABO), a renovation company operating in Aichi, Gifu, and Tokyo, has won the 'Best Ouchi-Note User Award' at ANDPAD AWARD 2026. The award recognizes their outstanding use of digital tools to enhance customer communication and satisfaction in home renovation projects.
KADOKAWA announced that its newspaper advertisement for the comic "Chanto Suenai Kyuuketsuki-chan" received the Work Award in the Advertiser Participation Works Division at the 93rd Mainichi Advertising Design Award ceremony held on April 13, 2026. The interactive ad, published in the Mainichi Shimbun on November 8, 2025, featured a mechanism allowing readers to simulate a vampire bite by placing their arm on the newspaper. KADOKAWA employee Shuhei Abe led the planning and production, marking his fifth advertising award.
KADOKAWA announced that its newspaper advertisement for the comic "Chanto Suenai Kyuuketsuki-chan" received the Work Award in the Advertiser Participation Works Division at the 93rd Mainichi Advertising Design Award ceremony held on April 13, 2026. The interactive ad, published in the Mainichi Shimbun on November 8, 2025, featured a mechanism allowing readers to simulate a vampire bite by placing their arm on the newspaper. KADOKAWA employee Shuhei Abe led the planning and production, marking his fifth advertising award.
Toyonaka City's "Elementary School Supervision Program from 7 AM" received the "2025 Best Childcare System Award (Declining Birthrate Countermeasures Category Award)" organized by the Japan Childcare System Organization. This program, launched in Reiwa 6 (2024) fiscal year, addresses the "first-grade barrier" issue by providing supervision for elementary school children from 7 AM at municipal elementary schools, supporting parents in balancing work and childcare.
Inageya's 'Spice-scented! Genkotsu Karaage' has won the Gold Award in the East Japan Super Prepared Foods Division of the 17th Karaage Grand Prix®. It also received the special 'Coca-Cola Award,' marking its sixth consecutive year of winning a Gold Award or higher and eighth consecutive year of receiving an award since its first entry.
Panasonic Automotive Systems' Matsumoto plant has won the Improvement Award at the 55th Japan IE Literature Award. The plant successfully improved production efficiency in a multi-product, small-lot production environment and achieved a reduction in manufacturing lead time.
Wam System Design Co., Ltd.'s misdelivery prevention system "ArU-cana" has received an Encouragement Award at the 38th SME New Technology/New Product Award. This system, utilizing proprietary ArU-code® technology, streamlines inspection work in logistics sites and contributes to resolving labor shortages.
Wellness brand 'mariness', jointly developed by P2C Studio Inc. and MARINESS Inc., received the '2nd Best Partner Award' organized by Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH), which operates the discount store 'Don Quijote'. This award recognizes their active promotional efforts for the mariness brand and contributions to Don Quijote's sales activities through the development of exclusive products.
Wellness brand 'mariness', jointly developed by P2C Studio Inc. and MARINESS Inc., received the '2nd Best Partner Award' organized by Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH), which operates the discount store 'Don Quijote'. This award recognizes their active promotional efforts for the mariness brand and contributions to Don Quijote's sales activities through the development of exclusive products.
NTT TechnoCross has been awarded the "2025-2026 Elastic Sourced Revenue Generator Partner Award – Japan" by Elasticsearch. This recognition is for being the top reseller of Elastic products in Japan in 2025 and significantly contributing to expanding Elastic's market presence through new customer acquisition. The company leverages Elastic solutions, including generative AI and machine learning for log analysis and anomaly detection, to enhance operational efficiency and reliability for telecommunications carriers and government agencies.
NTT TechnoCross has been awarded the "2025-2026 Elastic Sourced Revenue Generator Partner Award – Japan" by Elasticsearch. This recognition is for being the top reseller of Elastic products in Japan in 2025 and significantly contributing to expanding Elastic's market presence through new customer acquisition. The company leverages Elastic solutions, including generative AI and machine learning for log analysis and anomaly detection, to enhance operational efficiency and reliability for telecommunications carriers and government agencies.
THE ROPPONGI CLINIC has been certified as REJURAN® Top Clinic SILVER by PharmaResearch, in recognition of its high-quality regenerative aesthetic medicine and track record.
Nissui's 2026 calendar, featuring its historical asset 'Nihon Suisan Gyofu' (Japanese Fisheries Fish Prints), won the Special Jury Prize in the calendar category at the 47th Japan BtoB Advertising Awards. The calendar also won a Silver Award at the 77th National Calendar Exhibition.
THE HERBALIST YASO GIN YUZU, produced by Echigo Yakuso Co., Ltd., won Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2026. This international recognition highlights the high quality of the company's craft gin.
Japan Import System Co., Ltd. announced that three products from the Ardnahoe Distillery, the 9th single malt distillery on the Isle of Islay, Scotland, have received high praise at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026, a global spirits competition.
System Exe Co., Ltd. announced that its workflow system 'AppRemo' has been awarded 'HIGH PERFORMER' in the 'Workflow System' category of the 'ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring' for the 9th consecutive term. The award is based on user reviews. AppRemo was recognized for its ability to template existing Excel forms, mobile approvals, and cloud-based paperless operations that improve approval speed, achieving an overall rating of 4.0 and an ease of implementation score of 4.5.
Fairmont Tokyo has won the 'Winner' award in the Luxury Hotel category at the US-based 'Hospitality Design Awards 2026'. The hotel, which opened on July 1, 2025, as the first Fairmont property in Japan, features interior design by Bar Studio that harmonizes Tokyo's tradition and modernity, earning high praise.
Takara Shuzo's "ISAINA" all-sweet-potato shochu won the Grand Gold award in the shochu/awamori category at TWSC2026, while "Ikkomon" won Gold. ISAINA achieved this after four consecutive Gold awards.
Immrei Biotech Co., Ltd. announced that its BeeZin Fish Oil has won the Grand Gold Quality Award at the 2026 Monde Selection Diet & Health Awards. The product was recognized for its EPA:DHA=3:1 ratio, rTG85% omega-3 content, and quality.
freee Co., Ltd. has announced that it has won the Forbes JAPAN NEW SALES OF THE YEAR award for the second consecutive year. Following the 'AI Transformation Award' in 2025, this year it received the 'Next AI Award.' The development and introduction of the AI tool 'Tsubame Suggest' was recognized for improving sales quality and proposal capabilities.
Saraya Co., Ltd.'s cell cryopreservation solution 'SOFORO Cryo' has won the 76th Industrial Technology Award. The DMSO-free, low-toxicity solution, formulated with the company's proprietary ingredient Sophorolipid, was recognized for its innovation.
Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, has won the Furusato Nozei (hometown tax donation) award for April 2026 in Rakuten Ichiba's 'Rakuten Shop of the Month' program, its first such win. The announcement was made by Punctual Inc., which manages the city's furusato nozei operations. Donations to the city have been growing rapidly, reaching 7 billion yen in fiscal year 2025.
The book '100-Year Diet by Harvard & Stanford Doctors', written by ophthalmologist Dr. Kazuto Kajiwara, has been nominated in three categories (Bestseller, Food Health, Seniors) at the prestigious international Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2026. The book has been a commercial success, with a reprint decided within two weeks of release, now in its 7th printing, and ranking #1 in the Health Foods & Diet Therapy category on Amazon.
Sodick Co., Ltd. announced that its 'Continuous Vacuum Cooling System' has won the Excellence Award at the 5th FOOMA Award 2026, hosted by the Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers' Association.
DirectCloud, a cloud storage service for businesses provided by Direct Cloud Inc., has won the highest rank 'Leader' for 22 consecutive terms in three categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring.
Bon Furniture Co., Ltd.'s kids' products, the 'FRETTEL 2WAY Play Kitchen' and the 'Toffy PUTUPUTU Wagon Rack,' have won double awards at the 'Manababy Awards 2026' organized by the web media 'Manababy.' The play kitchen was praised for its transformation from a toy to storage, and the wagon rack for its space-saving design.
Global fandom business company bemyfriends has won the "Startup of the Year" award at the Global Startup Awards, the world's largest independent startup awards. This recognition highlights the company's efforts to expand its K-Pop-proven fandom business expertise to the global IP industry.
Jiyugaoka's Italian restaurant "Siamo noi" has been awarded the top "GOLD" honor in the prestigious gourmet guide『TERIYAKI BEST RESTAURANT 2026』. Chef Yasuhiko Miyaki's philosophy and "Cucina Tokionese" concept were highly recognized by food connoisseurs including Takafumi Horie.
Nomura Asset Management announced that three of its funds received Excellence Awards at the 'Diamond ZAi NISA Investment Trust Grand Prix 2026'. This recognition highlights the company's strong track record and expertise in asset management.
Nomura Asset Management announced that three of its funds received Excellence Awards at the 'Diamond ZAi NISA Investment Trust Grand Prix 2026'. This recognition highlights the company's strong track record and expertise in asset management.
The educational method of the 'Piyo-chan' picture book series won the prestigious North American educational award NAPPA, proving its high quality globally.
Wam System Design Co., Ltd.'s misdelivery prevention system "ArU-cana" has received an Encouragement Award at the 38th SME New Technology/New Product Award. This system, utilizing proprietary ArU-code® technology, streamlines inspection work in logistics sites and contributes to resolving labor shortages.
SBI Life Insurance has been awarded the highest 'Three Stars' rating in the HDI Rating Benchmark Quality Rating for the fourth consecutive year since 2023. This recognition highlights the company's continuous efforts to improve customer service quality.
Arche Digital, an e-commerce enabler in Malaysia and part of AnyMind Group, won a Silver award in the "Digital Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence (AI)" category at the IA Tech Industry Awards 2026 for its contributions to sales growth and operational efficiency through AI.
Hokkaido Wine Co.'s 'Katsura no Sato Hidetoshi Kerner 2021' won the Grand Gold Award at the Japan Wine Competition 2026. This is the company's first time winning the highest award, contributing to the enhancement of Japan's wine reputation internationally.