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Chiyoda X-One Engineering has begun full-scale operation of the 'Lightblue' AI agent to leverage its vast internal knowledge base using RAG technology. This initiative aims to improve operational efficiency, train junior employees, and enhance design quality by making tacit knowledge explicit and accessible.
VapeMania is recalling three CBN products after a government inspection detected trace amounts of HHC and Δ9-THC. The company asks customers to dispose of the products, apologizes for the concern, and plans to investigate the cause while advocating for revised regulations.
NHK has announced an agreement with Netflix to globally stream a total of 19 popular past dramas, starting sequentially from June 22, 2026. This initiative aims to promote Japanese culture and strengthen the overseas expansion of its content.
Aeon is holding its 5th annual environmental fair across approximately 5,700 group stores, promoting eco-friendly products and initiatives like resource recycling and food loss reduction in collaboration with 49 partner companies. The event also introduces a new group-wide clothing recycling model.
Tokyo Metro has signed a virtual Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the SMFL Group to procure environmental value from solar power plants, reducing its annual CO2 emissions by approximately 25,000 tons to advance its 2050 carbon neutrality goal.
Suntory Holdings has been named a "Supplier Engagement Leader" by the international non-profit CDP for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing its efforts in reducing GHG emissions across its value chain in collaboration with suppliers. The company also achieved the highest 'A List' rating for both "Water Security" and "Climate Change".
CSS Co., Ltd. will absorb its group companies, Relife Japan Co., Ltd. and I'm System Service Co., Ltd., on July 1, 2026. This merger aims to consolidate expertise and leverage AI technology to accelerate the company's transformation into a 'value-creating enterprise' beyond the traditional contract development model.
G's, a school for engineers and entrepreneurs, will now offer some of its video course materials for free and has revamped its entrance exam to test for curiosity and vision instead of logical thinking, aiming to foster creators in the age of AI.
Royal Park Hotels, operated by Mitsubishi Jisho Hotels & Resorts, has adopted high-strength paper linen exchange cards from Estech at 23 of its properties, replacing plastic cards as part of its sustainability initiatives. This move aims to establish a new standard for environmentally friendly hotel operations.
Akatsuki has announced its full-scale entry into the AI business by renaming its subsidiary to 'Akatsuki AI Technologies Inc.' The new company will serve as the core of the group's AI operations, strengthening solution development using generative and physical AI.
Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd. has set a new group-wide target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions from fuel and electricity by 42% by 2033 compared to FY2023. This initiative aligns with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C scenario and involves various measures like renewable energy adoption and equipment upgrades.
Agent IG Holdings has announced the adoption of "Digital Gift®," operated by the Digital Plus Group, as its new shareholder benefit. This move introduces a modern and flexible option for shareholder returns.
Union Tec Co., Ltd., a company specializing in one-stop interior design, planning, and construction, has won the prestigious "iF DESIGN AWARD 2026" for one of its spatial design projects.
Nippon Columbia Group has released "Next Trad," an AI-powered branding movie for Min'yo singer and Tsugaru-shamisen player Koki Nakamura. The film blends live-action performance with AI-generated visuals to fuse traditional Japanese music with modern technology.
The Japanese headless CMS 'microCMS' has surpassed 15,000 corporate users, demonstrating rapid growth in the domestic market, and will exhibit its latest features at the 'Eight EXPO 2026 Summer' event.
Canon has been named a 'Supplier Engagement Leader' by the international non-profit CDP for the fifth time, recognizing its effective collaboration with suppliers to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain.
Mobility startup newmo Inc. has established a new taxi company, Toranomon Kotsu, to expand its business in the Tokyo metropolitan area. They plan to open a Shinagawa office in August 2026, aiming to provide a next-generation taxi service utilizing AI.
NTT Data Luweave is developing "ECL Master," a new solution to help financial institutions comply with new accounting standards for Expected Credit Loss (ECL). They have launched a preliminary co-creation project with clients and consultants to standardize business workflows, aiming for a service launch in FY2027.
Odakyu Electric Railway will expand its summer polo shirt uniform policy to all station staff starting June 1, 2026, as a measure against extreme heat. This initiative aims to reduce the burden on employees during hot weather, thereby improving safety and service quality.
OceanBridge Co., Ltd. will participate in Interop Tokyo 2026, a major internet technology event, from June 10-12 at Makuhari Messe. The company will showcase its new "webfuse" middleware for easy AI agent implementation, alongside various security and IT solutions.
Free national BS broadcaster BS10 has unveiled its new slogan, "Heat up the 'Now'! BS10," to emphasize its focus on exciting live content. As a prime example, the channel will air the first-ever continuous live broadcast of all 18 days of the Nippon Life Interleague Series 2026 baseball games.
KohMori Co., Ltd. has renewed its official website to better communicate its vision of supporting athletes and to accurately reflect its current business activities, including its sports support, real estate, and renovation services.
Kaohsiung Bank (stock code: 2836) announced that it will convene its 2026 first-quarter earnings conference on May 20, 2026, at 2:30 PM. The conference will be held at the 7th-floor conference room of the Kaohsiung Bank headquarters, located at 7F, No. 168, Bo'ai 2nd Road, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City. The primary focus of the meeting will be to discuss the company's financial and business performance for the first quarter of 2026. Further detailed financial and business information is available on the Market Observation Post System.
Hotai Motor (2207) announced that its subsidiary, Hoyun International Limited (BVI), held its shareholder meeting on May 15, 2026. The meeting approved the company's 2025 earnings distribution plan, deciding not to distribute surplus earnings. The 2025 financial statements were also approved. No amendments to the articles of incorporation or director/supervisor elections were made.