The main restaurant will renew its menu in February 2026, continuing to satisfy the hearts and minds of many customers every day, while the restaurant will focus on customer service. In addition to the renewal of the main restaurant's menu, the "villa" will offer a "meat" option to Atami, which has a strong image of "seafood," in order to convey the charm of Atami, which even locals can experience, to customers visiting for sightseeing. The "Aburi-ya Brand" also aims to become a spot where visitors can "experience" the liveliness of Atami so that they can enjoy their visit more and more often.

The pre-opening will be held on Saturday, May 23, the day before the grand opening.

Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Villa will hold its grand opening on Sunday, May 24, 2026!

Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Villa will open in Ginza-machi, Atami City!

Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Villa will open right next to Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya! Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya" will be renamed "Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Honten" and the menu will be renewed to include rice balls, dagojiru, and hamayaki as its main lunchtime dishes. In contrast to the "Aburiya Honten," the new "Aburiya Bettei" will be a nighttime restaurant focusing on meat and seared dishes. The main restaurant will be painted "blue" to represent seafood and the blue sky during the day, while the "Aburiya" will be painted "red" to represent meat and flames, creating an impactful contrast between the exterior and the "Aburiya" brand. The main tourist attractions are the Atami Ekimae Shopping Street, where Osakana series restaurants are also located, and the Atami Ginza Shopping Street, which is the gateway to the nightlife district of Atami (Ginza-machi, Nagasimachi, Chuo-cho). The store aims to integrate the local community and tourism by creating opportunities for customers who visit for sightseeing to come back again and again, as well as for local residents to visit the store on a daily basis.

Exterior view of the store

A partial introduction of the menu at the main restaurant and the villa of "Aburiya Brand!

The details of the menu will be introduced in the second release scheduled to be distributed on May 15 (Fri.).

～ Menu of "Aburiya Brand" Main Restaurant

At the Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya main restaurant, the menu will be renewed in February 2026, and will be further renewed in preparation for the opening of the villa. The menu will mainly feature onigiri (rice balls), dago soup, hama-yaki (grilled seafood), and other "seafood" dishes.

●New items! Dagojiru Set Meal" with Onigiri "Egg Yolk Soboro

Rice from Shizuoka Prefecture is cooked in a rice cooker and wrapped in seaweed from the Ariake Sea and salt from Suruga Bay. The seasoned egg yolk and minced beef are irresistible. It can be served as a set meal with "Dagojiru," a soup made with lots of vegetables and fruity-flavored miso.

Dagojiru Set Meal

～ Aburi-ya Brand" Separate Residence Menu

At Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Villa, we offer a variety of menu items using "Amakusa Daio," one of Japan's largest and most fantastic jidori chicken, which is still rarely served at restaurants in Atami. The chicken is rich and juicy, with a large amount of meat, making it a perfect ingredient for the evening menu.

The main restaurant will also offer a rice bowl menu including the well-known and popular "Aburi Teppon-don" after its renewal in February 2026.

Amakusa Dai-Ou (peach and bone)

Charcoal-grilled "Amakusa Daioh" thigh meat has a resilient chewy texture and overflows with juices. The meat of "Mune" has a light yet full-bodied flavor. You can enjoy it with salt flavor as it is, or dip it in "Kara-Miso" for a different taste.

Amakusa Daiou (peach and bone)

Beef liver stew

Beef liver and chives are boiled and served in a dish with a cool pun.

Instead of the traditional stir-fry, the unique smell of liver disappears when it is boiled, allowing you to enjoy its moist, plump, and rich flavor.

Liver stew

Aburi Teppo Donburi (Seared Top)

A bowl of rice topped with tuna, salmon, white fish, negitoro and egg yolk. After the order is placed, the fish is seared in front of the customer. The fish is seared over a strong fire in one go to make the surface fragrant and the inside moist and to bring out the flavor of the ingredients! It is also fun to visit to enjoy the white fish, which varies depending on the availability.

Aburi-Topon Donburi (Seared Topon Donburi)

Hormone Tsukune skewers with sauce

Rich and juicy skewers. The combination of the crunchy texture of the hormone and the fluffy texture of the tsukune (skewers) makes this a menu item that is sure to be a hit with alcohol drinkers. Even for those who do not drink, this dish is full of stamina.

It is served with two kinds of seasoning, salt and sauce.

Horumon Tsukune Skewers with Soy Sauce

Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei Outline

Name ： Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei

Location ： 4-11 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Opening Date ： Sunday, May 24, 2026

Regular holiday ： Open year-round

About the Osakana Shokudo chain

Osakana Shokudo (Location: Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture; Operated by Yume Takara Co., Ltd.) opened in August 2019 as the first flagship restaurant of the Osakana Shokudo chain. ). All nine restaurants will share the common concept of "communicating the power of the local community through restaurants. The nine restaurants will offer not only seafood, Atami's "power," but will also communicate the charm of Atami in various ways to revitalize the Atami area. We will deliver the charm of Atami by offering a seafood menu unique to Atami, a treasure trove of "local fish".

Exterior view of the flagship restaurant, Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo

List of stores

Name ： Atami Ginza Fish Shokudo

Location ： 8-8 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://www.osakana-atami.com/

The concept is "Atami nostalgia" expressing "good old Atami and new Atami. Freshly prepared food is served in a variety of forms, including sashimi, robata, and steamed food, mainly in the open kitchen.

Name ： Osakanadon-ya in front of Atami Station

Location: 3-7 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://www.osakanadon-atami.com/

A restaurant specializing in seafood rice bowls, run by Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo (Atami Ginza Fish Restaurant). You can enjoy Atami's unique kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) which is purchased from nearby fishing ports.

Name: Atami Naginagimachi, Osakana-don restaurant and bistro

Location: 1F Odate Gofukuten Building, 5-1 Nagisagi-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website : https://www.osakana-bistro.com/

The restaurant offers a wide variety of menu items such as "Ocean Platter," a seafood dish that features local seafood and other fish and shellfish boldly arranged on a special plate, and steaks of Ashitaka beef raised in the great outdoors of Shizuoka.

Name : Atami Osakana Shokudo

Location ： Section 2065, Gotemba Premium Outlets, 1312 Fukasawa, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website: https://www.osakana-gpo.com/

Sister restaurant of "Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo". This is the only store outside of Atami City.

Name ： Atami Ginza Osakana Shokudo Hanare

Location ： 6-6 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website： https://www.osakana-hanare.com/

Offers an obanzai buffet in the morning and seafood rice bowls and seafood kamameshi for lunch.

Name ： Atami Osakana Grand Shokudo

Location ： 3-1 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami city, Atami city, Atami Uokuma Bldg. 2F

Official Website： https://www.osakana-daishokudo.com/

We want you to enjoy the "Takara" of Atami to the fullest. We welcome you with hearty service overflowing with smiles.

Name : Atami Osakana Paradise

Location ： 3-1 Tawaramoto-cho, Atami City, Atami Uokuma Bldg. 3F

Official website : https://www.osakana-paradise.com/

An all-you-can-eat sashimi restaurant where you can enjoy Atami's seafood to your heart's content. It is truly a paradise of fish!

Name ： Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya

Location: 4-9 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website: https://www.osakana-aburiya.com/

Under the concept of the "Aburi-ya Brand" of "Lighting up the town with the bustle of smiles", we offer a variety of "Aburi-ya" menus that mainly use seafood ingredients that Atami, Izu is proud of.

Name ： Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburiya Bettei

Location ： 4-11 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Official website: https://www.osakana-aburiya.com/

Under the concept of the "Aburi-ya Brand" of "Lighting up the town with the bustle of smiles," we will take over the menu of the adjacent main restaurant, Atami Osakana Shokudo Aburi-ya, and begin offering a new meat menu.

■Company Profile

Company name: Yume Takara Co.

Location: Room 303, A.I Building, 1-13 Sakimi-cho, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0019, Japan

Representative: Masato Shimotori, President

Establishment : August 2007

Business description: Restaurant management, management consulting for restaurants

Capital ： 10 million yen

URL ： https://www.yumetakara.com/

URL of the broadcast: https://youtu.be/Osh1BVmbTcU

("Tiger of Reiwa CHANNEL": I want to create a 6th industry with beekeeping network from Okinawa to all over Japan)

The Crisis of Honeybees Supporting Japan's Agriculture and Naoumi Chihana's Challenge

This project aims to take advantage of Okinawa's mild climate to nurture honeybees, build a beekeeping infrastructure starting from Okinawa to solve the serious shortage of honeybees nationwide, and contribute to the local economy through the sixth industrialization of honey.

Naoumi Chihana

Future Business Development: "Unique Network" Expanding from Okinawa to Nationwide

We will use the funds we have acquired this time to rapidly accelerate our business based on the following three pillars.

≪1. 5-fold expansion of the scale of beekeeping and expansion of bases in Kyushu and throughout Japan

First, we will establish a solid business foundation in Okinawa by expanding our current 50 honey bee colonies to 250 colonies by the end of the 2026 season.

In 2027, we plan to open a base in Kyushu. Currently, we have already sent bees to cooperators in Kagoshima, Hiroshima, and Hokkaido, and have begun test operations of beekeeping adapted to the climate of each region. In the future, by establishing bases throughout Japan, we will expand our beekeeping network rooted in local communities and promote regional contribution activities directly related to regional development and agricultural support.

≪2. Building a unique supply network and taking on the challenge of resource recycling

We will position Okinawa as a "honey bee supply base" and build a unique network by inviting like-minded partners throughout Japan. The greatest feature of this network is a "recycling-oriented collaboration" that goes beyond mere honey distribution.

We will partner with farmers in each region and focus on "developing products that can only be made in that region" by combining our honey with off-spec fruit and produce that would normally be discarded. By reducing the loss of local resources and delivering high value-added products to the market, we aim to share profits with producers and increase the sustainability of agriculture in Japan as a whole.

≪3. establishment of high value-added business through "honey x 6th industrialization

We will accelerate the "6th industrialization" of the beekeeping industry, which encompasses "production, processing, and sales," and promote the development of high value-added brands.

▼ Success of leading products and future lineup

Following the success of "Okinawa honey candy," which has already been commercialized and is well received, OEM development of honey soap is currently underway. In the future, we will develop products in a wide range of categories such as herb tea, confectionery, and even high-function cosmetics by combining rare natural ingredients such as royal jelly and propolis, in addition to honey.

Solid Steps Toward the Establishment of a Mead Brewery

In preparation for the establishment of a mead brewery, which is our future vision, our CEO, Mr. Chika, has completed a training course at the Okinawa Industrial Technology Center, where he learned specialized techniques as a trainee. With a solid technical background, we will take on the challenge of brewing sake from Okinawa that can aim for the world.

Collaboration with local products

Utilizing our unique nationwide network, we develop "regionally limited premium products" by combining our honey with local specialties produced by farmers in various regions. Together with collaborators from across the country, we will give shape to the unique charms of each region.

≪4. recruiting co-creation partners, and gaining credibility through collaboration with the national and prefectural governments

We are looking for a wide range of partners who will work together with honeybees to create a sustainable agricultural future.

▼ Recruitment of collaborators and cooperating companies throughout Japan

In order to further strengthen our unique beekeeping network, we are looking for "collaborators (individuals and farmers)" who work together to nurture honeybees and enliven local communities, as well as "cooperating companies" who work together to develop resource-recycling products. We will accelerate collaboration with those who wish to create regional development and new industrial value through the power of honeybees.

Strong Cooperation with the Administration and Challenge to the "Nation

This project has been approved by the "Okinawa Prefecture Management Innovation Plan" in 2025, and has been highly evaluated by the local government for its uniqueness and potential. Currently, as the next phase of the project, we are moving in earnest to obtain approval for the "Integrated Business Plan (6th Industrialization Law)" from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. By expanding the scope of the "endorsement" granted by the prefecture to the national government, we will build a more reliable business foundation and take on the challenge of solving the agricultural issues facing Japan as a whole.

Okinawa Hyakumana Honey

Okinawa honey candy

About HONEY-THE-HONEY DOCUMENT CO.

Representative: Chibana Naomi

Location: Okinawa, Japan

Business activities: Beekeeping, planning and sales of honey and processed honey products, agricultural support through beekeeping

Official visual for the "Kyoto Ani-Monozukuri Award 2026" (Illustration by tomoca)

In recent years, the animation market has experienced historic growth due to a string of major hits in animation and TV animation, and the number of fans has been increasing in a wide range of age groups. Companies such as automobile manufacturers, distributors, food and beverage companies, and IT firms have begun to utilize anime, manga, and characters in their marketing activities, such as advertising and collaborative products.

The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" was launched in 2017 to serve as a bridge between the animation industry and companies and to honor outstanding collaborations and tie-ups that utilize animation. To date, more than 1,020 entries have been received, and many outstanding winning entries have been selected for the past eight "Ani-Monozukuri Awards".

The first award was presented to "Suntory Natural Water x 'What's your name? The first award was presented in the "Suntory Natural Water x 'Kimi no na wa'" Campaign (Suntory Communication Ltd.). Campaign" (Suntory Communications Limited), "Sword Art Online The Beginning Sponsored by IBM" (IBM Japan, Ltd.), and "My name is Ootafuko - Make the earth happy with a little happiness. ～(OTAFUKU Sauce Co., Ltd.), "Heart Forecast ("Eve x Ghana" "Pink Valentine" collaboration movie)" (Lotte Co., Ltd.), "Nanchou Nananan (SORAIRO, a family association for children with hearing loss)" (The 5th), and the 6th Calorie Mate webmovie "Summer Begins. (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), "WcDonald's Campaign (McDonald's USA)" for the 7th contest, and "Mi Le Watashi no Mirai (Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., Yanmar Brand Asset Design Co., Ltd.)" for the 8th contest, each winning the Grand Prix from among many entries. (The award-winning works and nominees in each category are listed on the official website).

Continuing on from last year, we will be soliciting and awarding a wide range of "Anime x Cross-Industry Collaboration" initiatives in six categories: Anime Commercial, Content Tie-up, Original Content, International, and Regional Development, as well as a special award. This year, the "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration Special Award" has been established for product collaborations and advertising promotions that utilize IP content or original characters to promote Japanese agricultural, forestry, and marine products, foods, processed foods, and seasonings related to Japanese food culture to overseas consumers. The application period is May 11, 2026.

The application period is from Monday, May 11, 2026 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Eligible works must have been released, published, or implemented between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026 (see application guidelines for details). You can apply from the official website of the Ani-Monozukuri Award. For details, please check the "Ani-Monozukuri Award" official website ( https://animono.jp ).

Ani-Monozukuri Award official website: https://animono.jp

Ani-Monozukuri Award official X : https://x.com/animono_jp

About the "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration Special Award

In recent years, against the backdrop of the growing popularity of Japanese IP content overseas, various initiatives related to overseas development and export using IP content have been actively promoted.

The theme of the Ani-Monozukuri Award, which promotes "animation x different industries," will actively support "IP collaboration export projects" with the aim of both strengthening export competitiveness and further promoting Japanese IP content by crossing IP content and various Japanese export fields. As part of this effort, we have established the "Japanese Food Overseas Promotion Collaboration Special Award" to recognize outstanding overseas development, export, and promotion activities of Japanese food and food culture that utilize Japanese IP content.

We hope that this program will contribute to the development of both the Japanese agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food-related businesses and the IP content industry.

Greetings from the Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee

This year we will be holding the "Anime Monozukuri Award" for the ninth time since its establishment in 2017. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to KYOMAFU, KYOTO CMEX, all cooperating and supporting organizations, and all companies and organizations that have submitted entries so far, as well as to all parties concerned.

Japanese animation has taken root among a wide range of generations as pop culture not only in Japan but also in other countries, and it is also increasing its presence as one of the growth industries that drive the Japanese economy. In recent years, Japanese animation has been utilized in marketing and promotion for corporate and regional development, and has been highly effective.

This year's award will promote a variety of initiatives to create new business through collaboration between different industries and animation, and to serve as a bridge between the animation industry, industry, and local communities.

This year, we have also established the "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration Special Award" to recognize outstanding efforts to promote Japanese food culture overseas through the use of IP content. We hope that through this award and related seminars, more food businesses will realize the potential of strengthening export capabilities through the use of IP content.

We hope that this award, the only one of its kind in Japan, will encourage more companies and organizations to apply and contribute to the development of their businesses.

What is the Ani-Monozukuri Award?

In recent years, the national success of anime productions and the increase in anime fans of all ages have attracted attention to the increasing number of opportunities for companies and corporations to collaborate with anime, which until now have not been directly related to anime. A variety of examples have emerged, including collaborations with anime in a wide range of industries, such as automobiles, food and beverage manufacturers, distribution, AR and VR ventures, and traditional crafts, as well as an increasing number of organizations actively planning anime-mediated content tourism, known as pilgrimages to sacred places. The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" has been held in Japan since 2006. The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" was established in 2017 with the aim of increasing the number of high quality collaborative contents by awarding excellent works from among such collaborations, thereby publicizing the efforts of companies and organizations to the world. Kyoto City, which has deep ties to anime culture and is home to many manufacturing companies in traditional and cutting-edge industries, will promote "Ani-Monozukuri" throughout the country and to the world.

Terminology: Ani-Monozukuri

A new movement is gaining momentum that utilizes anime and other content for "monozukuri" and "koto zukuri" (making things). Ani-Monozukuri" refers to new business values, technologies, cultures, products, and services created by combining Japan's strength in "anime" with "monozukuri" and "kotozukuri".

What is "Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair (KIMAF) 2026"?

To promote the content industry in Kyoto City,

(1) Creation and growth of new industries utilizing content

(2) Creation, development and retention of creative human resources

(3) Enhance Kyoto's brand power as a world-class cultural city

(4) Attracting more tourists, especially young people, to the city,

It is the largest comprehensive trade fair of manga, animation, and games in western Japan, held with the aim of promoting the contents industry in the Kansai region, centering on Kyoto. The fair attracts a large number of visitors, and publishers, TV stations, video manufacturers, and other exhibitors promote their latest works, sell goods, hold stage events, and provide support for creative personnel and students.

The schedule from the time of application to the announcement of the winning entries is as follows.

The new schedule will be announced on the website as soon as it is determined.

(1)Download the entry sheet from the official website.

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(2)Fill in the required information and send it to the secretariat by e-mail together with the data of your work [Deadline: June 30 (Tue.)].

↓ Send the completed entry form to the secretariat.

(3)Announcement of nominated entries [scheduled for August] *Announcement will be made on the website and emailed to the person in charge.

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(4) Announcement of winning entries and Grand Prix [At Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2026 (KIMAF) scheduled for September 19 (Sat.) and 20 (Sun.). The announcement will also be made on the website at a later date.

Outline of "Kyoto Ani-Monozukuri Award 2026" Application

<Entries are eligible for the following awards

Products, services, advertisements, and promotions by companies, corporations, and organizations that were released, publicized, or implemented between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026, and that utilize animation, manga, characters, etc., are eligible for this award.

＜Application period and method

Application period: May 11, 2026 (Monday) to June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)

*For details on how to apply, please fill out the application form on the official Ani-Monozukuri Award website.

<Entry Categories

(1) Animation CM Category

　～Animated advertisements created using animation techniques that have been shown on TV, the Web, etc. are eligible.

(2) Content Tie-up Category

　～This category is for commercials, tie-ups, and collaborations in the fields of products, services, and advertising promotions, utilizing the characteristics and worldview of existing IP (animation, manga, characters, etc.).

(3) Original Content Category

　～This category is for products, services, and advertising promotions that utilize the company's own characters and original content (videos featuring characters, various content featuring voice actors, reading materials, etc.).

(4) International Category

　～This category is for overall corporate communications such as TV commercials, content collaborations, craft designs, etc., utilizing Japanese animation, manga, games, character works, etc., in regions outside of Japan.

(5) Regional Development Category

　-An initiative by a company, organization, municipality, etc. utilizing animation, manga, or characters for the purpose of regional industrial promotion or other local development. This category includes public relations activities, tourism PR, collaboration between traditional crafts and IP, businesses related to pilgrimages to sacred places, events, etc.

Traditional crafts x anime, regions x anime, local government x anime, pilgrimage-related business, transportation x anime, tourism PR x anime

(6)Japanese Food Overseas Promotion Collaboration Special Award (New)

　～This award is given to outstanding examples of product collaborations and advertising promotions that utilize IP content or original characters, etc., with the aim of promoting Japanese agricultural, forestry and marine products, foods, processed foods and seasonings related to Japanese food culture, etc., to overseas consumers.

(7) Overall Grand Prix

　～The overall grand prix will be awarded to the most outstanding entries in the above categories.

*Anybody involved in the production of content, including content providers, advertising agencies, and persons in charge of manufacturers, is eligible to apply (self-recommendations only).

Duplicate entries in each category are allowed.

*Past entries will not be considered. However, if the launch or release of a new series of animation commercials or collaborative products is included in the application period, it may be submitted.

*Because the theme of the competition is "Anime x different industries," for example, the promotion of a new anime by an anime company, the promotion of a new manga by a publishing company, the promotion of a new game by a game company, and other in-house promotion efforts by content-related businesses are not eligible. If you have any questions, please contact the official website or the secretariat.

The categories and contents are subject to change without prior notice.

＜Announcement of each category award

Announcement and awarding event: September 19 or 20, 2026

At: "Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair 2026" venue

<Selection Committee Members

Selection Committee Chairman

Takeshi Natsuno (Director, Institute of Informatics, Kinki University, Specially Invited Professor, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, KADOKAWA, Inc.)

Selection Committee

Mr. Naoshi Sudo (Journalist)

Akinori Nakamura (Professor, Faculty of Imaging Arts and Sciences, Ritsumeikan University)

Atsuo Nakayama (Entertainment Sociologist)

Kazuo Rikugawa (President, Character Data Bank, Executive Director, Character Brand License Association)

In alphabetical order

Special Selection Committee Members

Mr. Shigeru Saito (Chairman of KYOTO Cross Media Experience Executive Committee, Chairman and CEO, Tose Co.)

Mr. Ryutaro Hayashi (Advertisement creator and producer)

Mr. Taro Maki (Representative Director of Jenco)

Mr. Azusa Matsuda (SPJA VP of Business Development)

In alphabetical order

<Organizers and Management

Organizer: Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee

Co-organized by: Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair Executive Committee, KYOTO Cross Media Experience Executive Committee

＜Cooperation

Anime Expo

<Support

Character Data Bank, Inc.

City of Kyoto

Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc.

The Association of Japanese Animations

Peatix Japan Inc.

In no particular order

For inquiries from the general public, please contact

◆Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee (Secretariat: within Anime Business Create Co., Ltd.)

Email: award@animono.jp

For application details, please visit the official website of "Ani-Monozukuri Award" → https://animono.jp

Four types of high-energy recordings: https://youtu.be/OXFVlchZnrE

Large-scale Foley Field SKYSQUARE Reservations Begin

By securing a vast field as our own base, we can realize large-scale and dynamic environmental sound and Foley recording, which was not possible with conventional in-studio recording.

SKYSQUARE

The "physical energy" of overwhelming scale that is required in this era of in-house studios.

In order to realize "recording in a large scale and realistic environment," the natural environment is converted directly into a studio. Currently, we are optimizing "large-scale Foley recording" by maximizing the use of our vast site.

In today's game sound production, the demand for more immersive and "realistic sound" continues to grow. More and more companies are equipped with their own dedicated Foley studios, and the quality of everyday sound production is dramatically improving.

However, the "indoor" environment of the studio still has physical space limitations, echo limitations, and barriers to recording with heavy objects and extensive action.

Now that the studio is becoming the standard, we have focused on the possibilities of "outdoor" sound that transcends the boundaries of the studio environment.

Establishment of an online quotation page

In conjunction with the launch of this facility, we have opened an "Online Estimating System" to speed up the project budgeting process. The system visualizes the cost structure of recording, which tends to be complex, and enables rough calculations according to conditions from the website. This will support speedy budget planning from the creative conception stage.

SKYSQUARE Estimate Page

https://www.azstoke.jp/skysquare/estimate

*Information on the use of this system

Members-only service : Free membership registration is required to use this system.

Agreement to Terms and Conditions ：You are required to agree to the following terms and conditions when you reserve or submit your quotation contents. Please confirm the contents beforehand.

https://www.azstoke.jp/skysquare/term

Four recording categories that define the mass and energy of sound

Four categories are available to choose from, emphasizing "physical mass" and "spatial dynamics," which were not possible in conventional indoor studios.

*Some categories are not available for certain plans.

1. lightweight (Light)

Objects: Shoes, axes, iron, pieces of wood, concrete chunks

Lightweight recording-LIGHT-.

This category is for materials that can be directly handled by humans. This category features recordings that include the "vast outdoor atmosphere" that is difficult to reproduce in a typical studio. Footsteps on various surfaces such as natural dirt, gravel, and grass, chopping wood with an axe, and the sound of wood chips and stones colliding can be captured in a pure state with no unwanted reflections. These are everyday sounds of movement, yet they add a natural resonance and fine detail to the library that blends with the outside air and can never be obtained in a studio booth. 2.

2. weight (Heavy)

Objects: Heavy objects that cannot be carried by humans, rocks, large steel, huge fallen trees

Weight recording-HEAVY

This category represents this facility, which completely breaks through the floor load capacity and space limitations of indoor facilities. This category targets sounds of uncontrollable mass by human power, such as huge boulders, massive metal chunks, and large diameter fallen trees that are manipulated with heavy equipment. The "real ground-shaking bass" generated by striking, crushing, or dragging these objects is safely and dynamically recorded. The destructive energy released by the tremendous shock waves and overwhelming mass, which cannot be reached by physical simulation, is fully contained in the sound. 3.

3. electric power

Target: Chain saws, grinders, drills, large power tools in general

Electric recording-ELECTRIC

This category specializes in electric tools that are extremely difficult to record indoors due to sparks, dust, and intense noise. The bare drive noise of high-revving motors such as chain saws and grinders, and the intense friction noise of cutting materials are recorded in an open-air environment with a full power supply. The power and mechanical texture of the tools are captured at close range while keeping the noise floor to an absolute minimum. This enables the provision of uncompromised "real driving sound" for game productions and video productions that pursue reality. 4.

4. attribute (Element)

Target: Bonfires, flamethrowers (burners), small fireworks, large fireworks, ice (winter only)

Attribute recording-ELEMENT-.

This category deals with natural elements such as "fire," "fireworks," and "ice," which require special environmental settings. From the delicate sound of a bonfire with wood exploding, to the explosion of fireworks piercing the night sky, to the sharp combustion sound of a gas burner, we pursue the expression of "fire" that is only possible in an open outdoor space. In winter, "ice" can also be recorded, taking advantage of the region's climate. The propagation of sound spreading into the unobstructed sky and the dynamism of the natural world are recorded at the highest purity, giving the sound source overwhelming persuasiveness.

SKYSQUARE's Way" to achieve overwhelming reality

1. creation of a giant pit

Giant pit

Scene of the use of the giant pit.

A huge pit measuring 12m wide x 8m deep x 3m deep was constructed on a 2,000 tsubo field, which was excavated by the artist himself using heavy machinery. It is not just a mere pit, but a structural device to suppress unnecessary sound diffraction to the surroundings and capture the targeted impact sound more clearly. Removing the "wall" restrictions of an indoor studio, this huge space surrounded by the natural sound-absorbing material called soil is the "special stage" for creating high-energy destructive sounds with earth resonance. 2.

2. securing necessary "heavy components" in-house

Procurement of waste materials

The highest hurdle in heavy recording is the procurement and transportation of huge materials.

SKYSQUARE secures and stocks these heavy materials for recording on its own. These materials include several tons of concrete and massive steel, which naturally cannot be obtained at home improvement stores.

Transportation of Materials

In the world of sound, rather than ready-made products, it is the "good quality materials" that are distorted, bent, or missing that produce complex overtones and deep, destructive sounds. We have created an environment where such one-of-a-kind materials can be handled immediately on site as "real mass" that matches the concept, without the customer having to scramble to arrange them themselves. This enables us to achieve both a drastically shortened preparation period and overwhelming cost performance. 3.

3. safe and bold recording backed by 14 professional qualifications

Utilizing 14 qualifications

There is always a risk involved in recording that involves large-scale destructive sounds and the dropping and moving of heavy objects. Our representative, Mr. Nakajima, currently holds a total of 14 professional qualifications.

Precise control : Qualification holders personally operate heavy equipment and manipulate heavy objects.

Assurance of safety ： Because of our thorough compliance with laws and regulations and safety management, we can safely execute "aggressive recording" that is impossible in a studio.

Handling of heavy equipment by professional staff

Use of this facility

SKYSQUARE" is the first field-type recording studio in Japan that enables large-scale, high-energy Foley recording, which has been impossible to achieve in an indoor studio. SKYSQUARE is available to anyone seeking professional recording regardless of industry or size. We have a system in place that allows you to complete everything from quotations to reservations online.

Support for your recording needs

Facility Overview

Facility name: Field Stage "SKYSQUARE

Location ： Shioyama, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture

Size ： Approx. 2,000 tsubo (owned by the company)

Access: Approximately 1 hour from central Tokyo by car or express train

Main applications: Large-scale Foley recording, environmental sound recording

URL ： https://www.azstoke.jp/skysquare/estimate

Free membership registration (login) is required to use this service. Available immediately after registration.

■Company Profile

Company name: AZSTOKE Inc.

Representative: Kentaro Nakajima, President and Representative Director

Location: Court Sakurajosui B1F, 5-14-9 Sakurajosui, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0045

Business description: Game development, game sound development, RIGDOCKS development,

　　　　　 SKYSQUARE management, artist support

URL : https://www.azstoke.jp

The joint research aims to scientifically verify and clinically apply the effectiveness of the "W Transplantation Therapy," in which dermal fibroblasts and stem cells are simultaneously transplanted into the skin, which was developed by the hospital in May 2025 as the "ultimate skin regenerative medicine. Professor Hiroshi Mizuno of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery will be in charge of this project.

Professor Mizuno is a member of the research team that discovered mesenchymal stem cells in adipose tissue for the first time in the world in 2001, and has served as a visiting professor of plastic surgery at Nippon Medical School, a visiting professor of plastic surgery at the University of California, San Diego, and a council member of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine.

Panoramic view of Juntendo University

As a comprehensive regenerative medicine clinic focusing on stem cell therapy, we have submitted a total of 12 Type 2 Regenerative Medicine Provision Plans to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for diverse diseases such as diabetes, arteriosclerosis, osteoarthritis, and ED, etc. As for skin regenerative medicine, we provide both stem cell-based therapy and dermal fibroblast transplantation therapy The company provides both stem cell-based therapy and dermal fibroblast transplantation therapy as skin regenerative medicine.

In dermal fibroblast transplantation, a piece of skin is extracted from behind the patient's ear, and the fibroblasts that make up the dermis layer of the skin are extracted, grown, and transplanted to the face and neck.

Unlike fibroblasts, stem cells can remain in the subcutaneous tissue for a long period of time and have a special ability to differentiate into fat cells and other types of cells (pluripotency). This is not possible with fibroblasts.

This stem cell transplantation therapy to the skin is positioned as the best approach for middle-aged and older patients who have deep lines due to atrophy and reduction of fat in the subcutaneous tissue with aging, as well as dark circles under the eyes due to weakening of the dermis layer and deterioration of blood flow, in addition to loss of elasticity and firmness due to the decrease in dermal fibroblasts.

In the process of accumulating clinical experience in transplantation treatment of both stem cells and fibroblasts over the past six years, we have learned that the two types of cells have a high affinity, that fibroblasts have a markedly enhanced collagen-producing capacity when coexisting with stem cells, and that stem cells themselves produce collagen and collagen fibers than fibroblasts.

Therefore, we determined that the simultaneous transplantation of these two types of cells into the skin could maximize the synergistic effect, and since we came up with the idea of "W Transplantation Therapy" in 2025, it has been supported by many patients, both men and women.

Through this joint research with Juntendo University, we aim to improve clinical performance by elucidating the effects of W transplant therapy and accumulating scientific evidence.

Image of W transplant treatment

Juntendo University Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, official website:

https://www.juntendo-plasticsurgery.com/greeting

Company Profile

Company name: Aoyama Renacell Clinic, Incorporated Association Terumikai

Representative Director: Taro Tsuchiya

Location: Aoyama NA Building 3F, 2-7-28 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Establishment : May 21, 2020

Business description: Operation of regenerative medicine clinics

URL ： https://rena-cell.com

Fully automate job hunting and career change preparation with AI

CIY is a B2B2C career platform that provides companies with functions such as "ideal candidate profile analysis, aptitude testing, interview scripting, scouting, and applicant management," while offering job seekers career development support such as "self-analysis, industry research, and company research."

With this update, self-analysis data from a cumulative 650,000 users (Patent No. 7219981: "Matching Support Device" / obtained Feb 1, 2023) is combined with AI-driven company research data. This enables the automatic generation of personal statements, self-PR, "Gakuchika" (achievements during student life), and professional summaries—all optimized for each specific target company.

Furthermore, the "ES (Entry Sheet) History" function for centralized management of created and submitted texts has been enhanced. As a "Job-Hunting/Career Change DX Tool" that automates the entire preparation process with AI, CIY is moving to the next stage of career support.

・Job-Seeker Service Site: https://ciy-biz.com/user/

・Service Announcement: https://ciy-biz.com/user/medias/6598/

Selected CIY features available for job seekers and career changers

■ Positioning in the HR Tech Industry

While many services using general-purpose generative AI for self-PR and personal statements have emerged, most are limited to generating generic text not linked to individual characteristic data. CIY aims to raise the industry standard for "individual optimization precision" by utilizing individual self-analysis data obtained through its patented assessment technology as its foundation.

Additionally, CIY's structure accumulates job-seeker data on the same platform as its B2B product. This allows job seekers to conduct self-analysis and document creation, and companies to analyze candidate characteristics and matching, all on the same infrastructure. By accelerating this dual-sided B2B2C expansion, the company expects to improve recruitment matching accuracy in the long term.

■ Background: Applicants Buried in ES Tasks and the Problem of "Post-Hiring Mismatch"

For job seekers, company research and creating Entry Sheets (ES), resumes, and work histories are among the most time-consuming processes. In today's market, where applying to multiple companies is the norm, writing high-resolution, tailored statements for each company is a significant burden.

Consequently, the essential process of "finding a job that fits one's aptitude" is often sidelined, leading to structural issues like post-hiring mismatches and early turnover.

・According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (*1), the turnover rate for new university graduates within three years remains high at 34.9%.

・A survey by Kizuna Holdings (*2) revealed that approximately 66% of first-year employees regretted their choice of company, highlighting the reality of post-hiring mismatches.

CIY addresses this by combining patented assessment data with AI-generated company research, realizing optimized document generation for every user and every company.

■ Three Key Update Points

1. AI-Powered "Company Research"

AI-generated company research report screen (Example: Toyota Motor Corporation)

By simply entering a company name and URL, the AI automatically researches and organizes business content and features into a detailed report.

2. Optimized Document Generation via "Self-Analysis × Company Research"

Personal statement generated via "Self-Analysis × Company Research" (Example: Japan Airlines)

Automatically generates all necessary texts (Self-PR, Personal Statement, Strengths/Weaknesses, Work History, etc.). 

The personal statements are uniquely generated based on the formula: 

[Statement = Your Self-Analysis Data × Company Research Data].

▼ For new graduates (job hunting)

Self-PR text

Text of motivation for applying for a job

Strengths/weaknesses text

Gakuchika

Research themes and seminar activities

▼ For mid-career job seekers

Textbook for self-promotion

Textbook for motivation for applying for a job

Strengths/weaknesses text

Employment history

3. "ES History" Management

ES history screen for centralized management of creation and submission status for each company

Centralized management of all created, submitted, or in-progress documents to prevent management errors and assist in interview preparation.

■ CEO Comment

"In job hunting, students and candidates are often so busy with the 'work' of ES writing and company research that they lack the time to truly find a job where they can excel. CIY supports the entire process—from 'knowing yourself' through self-analysis to 'communicating yourself' through application documents—using AI. We are creating a new standard for job hunting in the age of Generative AI."

■ About CIY

CIY is an HR tech product provided by Great Beans Co., Ltd. Under the corporate message "Unleash Individuality," it supports both companies in finding talent and job seekers in making optimal career choices.

URL: https://ciy-biz.com/user

■ Company Profile

Name: Great Beans Co., Ltd.

Location: 4F, 3-16-26 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan

CEO: Kentaro Inoue

Website: https://gb-jp.com

Prior to the screening events, a crowdfunding campaign will be held from May 1 (Fri.) to 31 (Sun.), 2026.

Crowdfunding application website

https://cinema1900.wixsite.com/home/mt

The Season Melody Was There" (C) "The Season Melody Was There" Production Committee

A masterpiece of a coming-of-age love story, "A Little Love Melody" was released in 1971 and became a blockbuster hit.

As an icon of the first love film, it has been revived many times since then and still has many fans half a century after its initial release.

In 2022, Cinema Novecento held screening events in Yokohama, Kyoto, and Shibuya to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of "Melody of a Little Love," inviting Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde, who star in the film.

In addition to the footage captured on camera at those events, "The Seasons of Melody" is a documentary film that follows Mark and Tracy on a location tour of London and its surrounding areas.

After more than a year long run at Cinema Novecento, "The Season Melody Was There" will finally be released on Blu-ray in the fall of 2026.

To celebrate this and to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the release of "A Little Melody of Love," Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde will be invited back for the first time in four years to hold "The Season Melody Was There" screening events at Cinema Novecento and other mini-theaters around Japan.

However, due to the situation in Iran, the high cost of living, and the weak yen, the cost of welcoming guests from abroad has skyrocketed to a frightening level that is no longer within the control of the organizers alone.

In light of the above, we are raising funds through crowdfunding so that the two stars of "A Little Love Melody" will be able to come to Japan and make their event a reality.

We would very much appreciate your cooperation in making this dream come true.

Katsuhiko Minowa, President of Cinema Novecento

A Little Love Melody" (C) 1971 Sagittarius Entertainment, Inc.

(C) Cinema Novecento

◎Films screened:

The Season Melody Was There" (2025/DCP/Color/77 min)

Director, Photography, Editing: Umezaki Yo

Production : Hisakazu Ochiai

Production/Distribution: Cinema Novecento

Cast : Mark Lester, Tracy Hyde

◎Hosting theaters:

10/31, 11/2, 14, 15 - Tsurukawa, Cinema Novecento

11/3 - Machida City Cultural Exchange Center Hall, Tokyo

11/5 - Takasaki Denki Kan, Gunma

11/7 - Nagano Aioza Roxy, Nagano, Japan

11/8 - Hokuriku, under negotiation

11/11 - Osaka, The 7th Arts Theater

Outline of Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding application period: May 1 (Fri.) - 31 (Sun.), 2026

Application site ： https://cinema1900.wixsite.com/home/mt

The crowdfunding platform will continue to offer the same course from June with a 10-20% increase in the amount of money.

We are also accepting applications at any time at the Cinema Novecento office.

◎Courses and returns *All prices include tax

Tom Course: 30,000 yen (limited to 170 people)

Returns:

(1)Invitation to the screening event of "The Season Melody Was There" on November 3 at the Machida City Cultural Exchange Center Hall (Guests: Mr. Mark Lester and Ms. Tracy Hyde)

(2) "The Season Melody Was There" regular edition Blu-ray, autographed by Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde and presented directly to you at the handshake event

(If you are unable to attend the event, the Blu-ray will be mailed to you by cash on delivery at a later date.

Daniel Course: 70,000 yen (limited to 20 people)

Returns:

(1)Invitation to the screening event of "The Season Melody Was There" at the Machida City Cultural Exchange Center Hall on November 3, 2012, with seats up to the second row (Guests: Mr. Mark Lester & Ms. Tracy Hyde)

(2)Receive a regular edition Blu-ray of "The Season Melody Was There" directly from Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde at the autograph and handshake session.

(3)Invitation to a reception (including photo session) at a nearby restaurant after the screening event

(4) Those who cannot attend the screening event will receive the Blu-ray by mail with cash on delivery at a later date.

Melody Course: 100,000 yen (up to about 20 people per theater)

Returns:

(1)Invitation to one screening event of "The Season Melody Was There" held in October-November for up to 4th row seats at each theater (Guests: Mr. Mark Lester & Ms. Tracy Hyde)

(2) "The Season Melody Was There" premium privilege (Blu-ray, poster and pamphlet with a 3-shot video of the applicant, Mark and Tracy Hyde at the event, and autographs and handshakes by Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde) (The Blu-ray itself will be mailed after the privilege is made. )

(3) Invitation to a reception (including photo session) at a nearby restaurant after the screening event

Please note that after you have applied, we cannot accept changes to other dates. For those who cannot attend the screening event, a Blu-ray will be mailed to you by cash on delivery at a later date.

The Season Melody Was There" screening event will be held at the following halls.

10/31, 11/1, 14, 15 - Cinema Novecento, Tsurukawa, Tokyo

11/3 - Machida City Cultural Exchange Center Hall, Tokyo

11/5 - Takasaki Denki Kan, Gunma, Japan

11/7 - Nagano Aioza Roxy, Nagano, Japan

11/8 - Hokuriku, under negotiation

11/11 - Osaka, The 7th Arts Theater

☆ During their visit to Japan from 10/31 to 11/15, Cinema Novecento will screen three films every day: "A Little Love Melody", "A Little Witness" (starring Mark Lester), and "The Season Melody Was There"!

Use of Funds

Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde, who will be invited to Japan as guests for the Blu-ray release of "The Season Melody Was There", and other expenses related to their stay in Japan.

A 7-year-old boy who lost his entire family in the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake and his aunt who started living with him after the disaster and had no experience in child-rearing. The program will tell the story of the two who have lived together for 15 years since they started living under one roof.

Boku and Auntie who became a family

Keisuke Henmi (22, 7 at the time of the earthquake) of Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, lost his parents, who ran an auto body shop, his grandmother, and his older sister, who was in the fourth grade at the time, all in the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.

Reiko Hino (66, 51 at the time of the earthquake), his mother's sister and aunt who lived alone in Sendai, took him in at the age of 7. For Reiko, this was her first time raising a child. She also took over the management of the auto body shop run by Keisuke's parents, despite her lack of experience, for Keisuke, who had always admired his father.

The two spent the coming seasons together and strengthened their family bond. After graduating from a vocational school, Keisuke became an auto mechanic, just like his father, whom he had always admired. He is now training to one day take over the factory that his auntie protected for him.

As time goes by, her memories of her late family fade away. In the midst of all this, Reiko finds something. A videotape of Keisuke's parents' wedding. While most of the photos and memorabilia had been swept away by the tsunami, it was a precious video of her parents. Reiko decided to watch the videotape with Keisuke, hoping that he would not lose his memories of his deceased family.

In the summer of 2025, Keisuke planned a surprise. I want to give my auntie a "family vacation" for her birthday. She was so busy with her work that she rarely went away with Reiko anymore.

The two of them have been passing the time together while dealing with the grief of the loss of their loved ones. We looked at the 15 years that this "new family" has spun together.

Keisuke Henmi, who lost his family in the earthquake, and his aunt, Reiko Hino

They became auto mechanics to take over the factory left by their father.

<Comments from the production staff

When we first interviewed these two in 2011, we decided to interview them. I made up my mind that as long as I interviewed them, I would not do so in a half-hearted manner. This was only natural, given that the two people we interviewed were prepared to do so with a great deal of determination. Over the past 15 years, we have watched as they have supported each other and looked forward to the future amidst the immeasurable grief brought about by the unprecedented disaster of the Great East Japan Earthquake. We hope that many people will be able to understand how these two people became a "family" that can trust each other through their many days of cuddling together.

Director Hiromasa Sasaki, Miyagi Television Broadcasting Co.

Biography...At the time of the earthquake, he was a member of the news department. In April 2011, he participated in the production of a documentary program on the Great East Japan Earthquake, which was jointly produced by Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima TV stations. Since then, he has continued to work on projects and programs on the theme of the disaster. In the winter of the same year, he met Mr. Hino and Ms. Henmi and conducted interviews with them, leading to the broadcast of "Not Alone" in 2014. Although he had been away from the news department for about eight years due to personnel changes, he kept in touch with the two and continued to communicate with them during that time.

Hiromasa Sasaki, Director, Miyagi Television

Program title: "Not Alone: 15 Years of Me and My Auntie

Broadcast Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 24:55

Broadcasting organization: Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV)

URL ： https://www.ntv.co.jp/document/

Lavender Handbook of Okusuri Farm

Background and Motivation for the Serialization

The author, Tamiko Hayashi's love for lavender began with her original childhood experience and has grown deeper and more personal over the years. We would like to share with you, in candid words, some of the wisdom we have learned, experienced, and gathered about lavender.

(1) Lavender fields in Niseko, Hokkaido as the original landscape

There used to be a lavender field near the ski resort in Niseko, Hokkaido, where the author spent his childhood. Every time I visited there, I felt strangely invigorated - that original experience was the beginning of the author's connection with lavender.

(2) Attachment Deepened through Yak Wool and Insect Control

The author has been the Japanese representative of the yak wool knitwear brand "SHOKAY" with the Tibetan tribe for 18 years, and has many knit items lined up in his closet at home. As she used lavender oil and sachets to protect yak wool products from insects, which, like cashmere, are susceptible to damage, her love for the fragrance grew even stronger.

(3) Lavender saved him during his days of dealing with illness.

The author has been sharing her cancer experience in a series of articles in a notebook titled "Cancer Journey: Adventures with Cancer. When I could not sleep at night and my mind was in turmoil, the scent of lavender gently cuddled me. This experience led her to grow lavender, eat it, incorporate it into her daily life, visit farms, and read books about it.

(4) Dream of a Regenerative Lavender Farm

There are only a few lavender farms in the world that use regenerative farming methods that protect soil health and contribute to CO2 reduction. The author continues to dream of creating such a farm with his own hands someday.

Author's (Representative Director's) Comment

I want more people to know about the appeal of lavender, and I hope that people who are facing cancer and other illnesses like me will be healed both mentally and physically by lavender. To create a regenerative lavender farm - a place where everyone can one day enjoy lavender and be healed. That is my dream. This series of articles is the first step toward that dream.

Outline of the Magazine

Magazine Name ： "Lavender Handbook of Okusuri Farm

Author : Tamiko Hayashi @DGBH

Publication platform ：note (https://note.com/dgbh/)

Concept ： Through lavender flowers, fragrance, history, and use,

　　　　　　　　　　　The author shares the wisdom she has learned, experienced, and collected

　　　　　　　　　　　A record of exploration. mindful living that regulates the mind and body with the power of nature.

　　　　　　　　　　　and mindful living, and is a guide for those who face illness and those who want to heal

　　　　　　　　　　　Lavender Handbook is for everyone who wants to heal themselves from daily fatigue and those facing illness. Also,

　　　　　　　　　　　It is also important to introduce and support the attractive efforts of lavender farms in Japan and abroad.

　　　　　　　　　　　One of the important purposes of this series is to introduce and support the attractive efforts of lavender farms in Japan and abroad.

Number of stories: 100 in total (planned)

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes ethical lifestyles centered on SHOKAY. Since then, with the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful lifestyle," we have been developing a wide range of businesses including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content production. The ABCs of Mindful Style," "The Forest, the Field, and.... Sometimes. Niseko Edition" are currently being serialized. This time, "The Lavender Handbook of Okusuri Farm" is a new addition as a record of exploration on the theme of lavender.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is the world's first regenerative material brand specializing in "yak" material, a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government to help solve poverty issues among the Tibetan people. The story of the company's founding is compiled in the book, "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010). Yak hair is a rare material, with only 100g of hair harvested per cow per year, but it is characterized by its warmth, breathability, and flexibility that surpass cashmere, and its resistance to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns with full traceability, contributing to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

■Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree Co.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand SHOKAY in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)-", "Mindful Style × Happy Clothing

　　　　　　　DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)" - seminar and travel planning operations, product development, and content production under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　　DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!) - Operation of seminars and travel planning, product development, content production and information dissemination under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　　(3) Vacation and work vacation house business - "Okusasu Cottage" in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, which combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business - "Okusuri Farm," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido that combines forest therapy and retreats.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for more than 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She has completed a clinical meditation teacher training course. Certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. He is also a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai" and a graduate of the Akinori Kimura School of Natural Farming in Hokkaido. He is a graduate of the "Organic Garden Meister" course taught by Yoshiharu and Toshi Hikichi. Completed the Permaculture Design Course by David Holmgren, one of the founders of permaculture. Currently, she is working on "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering a forest therapy program in Niseko, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source.

In addition, this technology has conformed to multiple quality and performance tests conducted by the Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials, Japan's highest level third-party testing organization, and its adoption in the public infrastructure field is expanding.

Poseidon

■Background

The growing tension in the Middle East has led to widespread uncertainty over the supply of petrochemicals, and construction sites are increasingly rethinking their reliance on organic materials. Particularly in the public infrastructure field, there is a growing interest in inorganic materials that provide both a stable supply and a longer service life.

Against this social background, we have continued to verify the performance of our existing product, Poseidon, a completely inorganic concrete reforming and waterproofing material, and to demonstrate its effectiveness in public infrastructure.

■ Research Results

* Stable supply unaffected by organic solvent shortages

Poseidon, which is composed completely of inorganic materials, was confirmed to be in stable supply, unaffected by the global shortage of solvents.

* Deep penetration of more than 10 cm inside concrete and self-healing properties

Poseidon is a mortar paste material made mainly from cementitious inorganic ingredients, and can be applied using only water. After application, Poseidon penetrates about 10 cm deep into the concrete and forms needle-like crystals in the micro voids. The crystals continue to grow after application and self-heal fine cracks.

Performance confirmed by Japan's highest standard third-party testing organization

The product conformed to multiple quality and performance tests conducted by the Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials in accordance with national standards for compressive strength, bending strength, adhesion strength, etc. In particular, it passed the JASS8 M-301 test.

In particular, the JASS8 M-301 needle crystal volume and penetration coefficient tests have shown results that meet the standard values.

Widely used in public infrastructures and private buildings

While the use of our products in public infrastructures such as airport facilities, electric power infrastructures, and road maintenance and management is increasing, the use of our products in private concrete buildings such as RC houses and condominiums is also expanding for the purpose of preventing water leakage and deterioration.

Poseidon has been highly evaluated for its versatility and effectiveness in both public and private sectors, and is attracting attention as a technology that contributes to countermeasures against aging and reduction of maintenance and management costs.

Features of Poseidon

Waterproofing

By applying 1mm of Poseidon to concrete, it will impregnate the inside of the concrete and demonstrate its waterproofing effect.

Hair cracks that occur after application react with moisture from rain and repair themselves.

Self-repair

The self-healing function is triggered when water re-enters the cracks and voids.

The water that has penetrated the cracks and voids dissolves and activates the remaining unreacted silicate and alkali components in the waterproofing material, and the crystallization reaction is resumed.

This reaction fills cracks and capillaries with new crystals and automatically restores waterproofing performance by blocking the passage of water.

[Leakage Repair

Poseidon performs well in areas where there is back water pressure. Poseidon can be used in the same way as quenching cement to stop water in areas with severe leaks, and can be applied to leaky areas where water seeps out.

Mildew prevention

This product keeps strong alkaline condition and suppresses the generation of mold.

Geopolymer

The geopolymer effect is a phenomenon in which the strength and durability of materials are greatly enhanced by the high-strength inorganic network structure formed by the reaction of silicate and alumina.

This reaction produces a dense and stable crystalline structure inside the concrete, leading to improved long-term durability and water resistance.

De-plasticization

As a completely inorganic product, it contains no organic matter.

Details: http://new-innovation.co.jp/poseidon_page/

Company Profile

Trade name: Shin-Kikai Poseidon(R) Japan exclusive distributor

Representative ： Takashi Yoshida, President and Representative Director

Location: 541-3 Aza Matsukawa, Naha City, Okinawa 902-0062, Japan

Establishment : April 2020

Business Description: Research, development, sales, and marketing of concrete modifiers and waterproofing materials,

　　　　　　　 Advanced technology business (industry-academia collaboration)

Capital: 10,000,000 yen

URL: http://new-innovation.co.jp/

Manufactured and distributed by: Nikken Housing Co.

For inquiries from the general public, please contact

Shinkishiki Corporation Customer Service Center

http://new-innovation.co.jp/contact/

Website URL: https://hari-wood.com/

Website top page

Background: Growing demand for wood products and solutions to "estimation" issues

In recent years, from the perspective of realizing a decarbonized society and wellbeing, demand for natural wood lumber in non-residential buildings such as offices and commercial facilities has been rapidly increasing. Demand is also growing for space proposals that tell a story, using domestic timber that is sustainable and can be given back to the forests of Japan.

However, until now, the barriers to the introduction of veneer have been the time-consuming estimation process and the difficulty in grasping a sense of budget. In addition, few veneer products to date have been noncombustible, making it difficult to introduce them in commercial facilities and other nonresidential projects.

The HARIWOOD website solves these problems by combining digital technology with the knowledge of craftsmen, and proposes a smoother use of wood. In addition, a new noncombustible cloth-type veneer can be proposed at the same time.

Main features of the "HARIWOOD" website and new products

The industry's first (according to our own research) "price estimate simulation" system

By simply selecting the type of veneer, thickness, and shape, a rough price estimate can be calculated on the spot. This system is ideal for preliminary budget consideration, and since inquiries can be made directly to the person in charge from the simulation results, the lead time from design to order placement is greatly reduced.

2. Rare timber and wooden timber to locally-produced timber for local consumption

Rare woods and grains: We use wood veneers with patterns and grains with high design value, which have not been commercialized or utilized much in the past in the industry.

Domestic and regional timber: We have a lineup of domestic timber from all over Japan, including cedar and cypress from Gifu Prefecture, our home prefecture, to contribute to the creation of spaces with a story to tell.

3. 3 types of veneers for different applications

In addition to the "Thin(薄)" series, which is a decorative veneer with a natural wood portion of 0.2 mm thick and suitable for interior wall and ceiling materials, which are commonly distributed veneer products, the "Thick((厚)" series is thicker than usual and suitable for furniture and counter materials with a thickness of 0.55 mm, and the "Cloth" series is resistant to bending and folding and is certified nonflammable. The "Cloth" series is also flame retardant certified and resistant to bending and folding.

Image of veneer

What is HARIWOOD natural wood veneer?

Example of HARIWOOD construction

HARIWOOD is a beautiful natural wood veneer finish that adorns the surfaces of doors, walls, and fixtures. The core of this beauty is "Tsukiita," a thinly sliced piece of precious wood. HARIWOOD" is a natural wood veneer sheet series developed by ITAKURA FACTORY, which handles the entire process from the selection of raw wood to the production of veneers, by combining its technologies. The name is derived from a coined word that combines the words "apply(HARI)" and "WOOD" of natural wood. The series is being developed as an image of a gathering of unique wood stars from all over the world, just like Hollywood, where stars from all over the world gather.

HARIWOOD is also a series created through corporate collaboration among three companies with expertise in the Chuno Gohan. Ltd., which supplies raw wood and manufactures veneer, Shinki Co.,Ltd, which plans the pattern lineup, manufactures veneer, and manages distribution, and ITAKURA FACTORY, which is responsible for wood-enhancing solutions and DXing of spaces using veneer, have worked together to create a robust supply chain.

New "HARIWOOD Nonflammable Cloth" with nonflammable specifications

HARIWOOD is now available in a cloth type that can be treated like wallpaper despite being made of real natural wood. Its superior flexibility allows installation on curved surfaces, and its ease of use means that it can be worked in the same way as ordinary cloth.

In addition, since this product is manufactured to noncombustible certified specifications, it can be used in large-scale construction and nonresidential projects with interior restrictions by following the specified installation method. In addition, a sheet type with adhesive for convenient installation is also available, and both types have noncombustible specifications.

HARIWOODcloth key visual

Intuitive Estimate Simulation in Just a Few Steps

Simulation Screen

The simulation system introduced on this site allows users to calculate estimated costs with intuitive operations. The specific flow is as follows.

1. Series Selection: Select veneer thickness and cloth type from the top page.

2. Select wood species: Select the desired wood species from our extensive lineup of wood species categorized by category.

Size Selection: Enter the dimensions you wish to produce.

4. Specification Selection (for board only): Select base material and 5 types of application methods (book match, random, etc.).

5. Coating Selection: Choose from 4 types of coating: uncoated, clear, colored, or indigo-dyed.

6. Back side specification (cloth only): Select either cloth or adhesive sheet.

Once all items have been selected, you can proceed directly to the inquiry screen, where you can enter the necessary information and start communicating directly with the person in charge. This provides a seamless experience from preliminary budgeting to specific consultation.

HARIWOOD Spinning the SDGs

ITAKURA FACTORY supports the SDGs initiatives for a sustainable and sustainable world through HARIWOOD.

By developing new products and new applications, we will replace petroleum-based veneer substitute products (such as vinyl wood grain sheets), which are distributed in large quantities, with veneer products derived from nature.

We will actively develop a carbon-neutral and sustainable story for interior design.

We will strive to pass on traditional Japanese wood-related techniques and foster the development of craftspeople.

We will contribute to local employment and the development of the local economy through cooperation with small and medium-sized enterprises.

About ITAKURA FACTORY Co., Ltd.

ITAKURA FACTORY Co., Ltd. was established on the 100th anniversary of YAMAGATAYA INDUSTRY Co.,Ltd founding. It is a furniture factory that manufactures and installs custom wooden furniture and store fixtures, solid wood furniture, construction materials and fittings, and OEM manufacturing. Our team of skilled craftsmen with decades of experience in furniture manufacturing create one-of-a-kind value with their discerning eye and skill for solid wood, and deliver products from Gifu to properties throughout Japan. We are also a specialist in the production and processing of natural wood materials, boasting an inventory of more than 7,000 single pieces of 150 species of wood from around the world, which we supply to lumber and furniture stores in Japan and overseas.

Location: 88-1 Inazato, Mizuho-shi, Gifu

Representative: Kaori Yoshida

Establishment : 2018

URL : https://itakura-factory.com/

T-SQUARE.

A year and a half has passed since that dramatic encounter. Youth is, after all, an amazing thing, and I can't help but "grin" at the way these young people have grown. I say "wow" here to mean that you can't help but smile with joy.

As you can see from their live performances, they have grown a lot in the past year and a half. There is a solidity and stability in their playing, and in terms of improvisation, they express themselves freely and uninhibitedly within limited constraints. Their unique qualities, which cannot be imitated in terms of sensitivity alone, shine even brighter through the filter of T-SQUARE.

They have also grown remarkably as composers, and this album presents a new frontier for them. Joined by veterans Ito and Bando, T-SQUARE is now performing as a band in a truly ideal way.

Without being distracted by the mundane (and I mean no disrespect), musical activities are left to the discretion of the individual members according to their own ideas. Some hone their skills by playing other people's games, some wear two hats with their studies, and others stay in the mountains and follow their own path, each making their own autonomous choices. The band focuses on carefully selected performance environments and activities, such as concert hall tours, festival appearances, and performances with orchestras, and the two-straddle lifestyle under the policy of prioritizing academics is managed based on their own free choice, which is also accepted by those around them. Such a choice itself has in fact led to the growth of the members.

Music is not something that can be pushed too hard, but it is important and necessary to be free.

I believe that the daily accumulation of such experiences is the underlying factor behind the fresh, energetic, and attractive sound of T-SQUARE's music.

In response to many requests from fans, "MOON OVER THE CASTLE" is included in this album. This song was originally released by Masayo Ando's unit ANDY'S, and later became a big hit as the theme music for the PlayStation's "GRAN TURISMO". Later, the old T-SQUARE also covered the song. Toshi Bandoh added the prologue and epilogue and arranged the music.

The new T-SQUARE includes Takeshi Ito, a debut member in 1978, who composed and produced the music that supported the foundation of Square, and Satoshi Bandoh, who became one of the top drummers in Japan, as well as Shingo Tanaka on bass, who supported Square as a support member for many years and joined as an official member last year. Shingo Tanaka, a bass player who has supported Square as a support member for many years and joined as an official member last year, has also joined the band. In addition, talented newcomers Yuichi Hasegawa, a graduate student at Nagoya University majoring in computers, on keyboards, and Shuya Kameyama, a student in the Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering at Doshisha University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, on guitar. They are both extremely talented graduate and undergraduate students in the sciences.

This is a report on the album and the current status of the members. Please take a moment to check them out.

DISC 1

＜Songs

T-S Ranger

First Flew ~The Day I First Flew

At the End of the Day

Lucent

Azzurro

Koubou no Shirube

SUNRISE to SUNRISE

Homeward Voyage

9.prologue ～MOON OVER THE CASTLE～ epilogue

DISC 2

Special Blu-ray Disc "New T-SQUARE Documentary & Live Performance

Includes rare artist photo shooting scenes and the live performance in Nagasaki in November, 2025.

VOYAGE

Product Information

VOYAGE

Released on June 3, 2026 (Wed.) Worldwide simultaneous distribution

All songs will be available exclusively on the music distribution site mora from May 8 (Fri.)! (scheduled)

Item number: OLCH10035-36

Price: 4,400 yen (tax included)

CD/SuperAudioCD Hybrid disc with bonus Blu-ray Disc

Analog 30cm LP disc (limited edition) / 180g weight disc

Simultaneous release!

Part Number: OLAH-07

Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)

(*According to our own research. As of April 2026.

"Making transportation an entertainment experience. This initiative, born from this idea, goes beyond mere transportation and sightseeing, and proposes a new value of travel as an adventure that connects with the local community through the five senses, while traveling between the sky, the land, and the sea. We have already received multiple requests and customized offers from ultra-wealthy visitors to Japan who are well versed in adventure tourism, and the total amount of this tour is approximately 8 million yen and completely private. In addition to being positioned as luxury tourism for the wealthy, this initiative will function as a high-level model for our small business-type mobility business.

(1) Title image

(2)New Africa Twin 1: photo by Fumio Kinoshita

■Background: Concentration of inbound demand in cities and local issues

(3)Background: Fumio Kinoshita Photo

Currently, inbound demand in Japan is heavily concentrated in "golden routes" such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, and promoting tours to regional areas has become an important issue.

The Japan Tourism Agency's survey also points out that while regions have an abundance of attractive natural and cultural resources, there is a lack of conduits and designs to fully deliver these resources as experiences.

In addition, there is a structural issue that the attractiveness of regional resources is not fully valued because the means of transportation is limited to "mere travel.

Travel freely between the sky, land, and sea! A great adventure to connect with the region through all five senses!

This tour offers a three-dimensional travel experience combining helicopter and motorcycle tours in the Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Oita areas of Kyushu. By combining touring on the ground with a bird's-eye view experience from the sky, the tour is structured to allow visitors to experience Japan's topography, nature, and culture from multiple perspectives that are not available through conventional sightseeing.

(4) Regions

Fukuoka: Starting from the urban functions of Fukuoka, the gateway to Kyushu, the city's dynamic mix of urban dynamism and local enthusiasm creates the beginning of a Kyushu journey.

Kumamoto: Experience the scale of the earth from the sky and the sea by getting a bird's-eye view of the majestic caldera of Aso, running through the sea of Amakusa, and enjoying seafood.

Oita: Ride a motorcycle through the dynamic nature of Mt. Yufudake, and enjoy Japan's proud hot spring culture in Beppu, as well as culinary experiences that take advantage of the heat of nature.

In addition, we will offer special programs that will allow you to experience with all five senses the unique culture and climate of Japan, which cannot be experienced through ordinary sightseeing.

Features and Benefits

This initiative will redefine the conventional tourism model by "redefining transportation itself as an experience value," and will create the following values

1.Move inbound tourism from urban to rural areas

By expanding inbound demand, which is concentrated in urban areas, to Kyushu, we will link the travel process of lodging, dining, and experiences directly back to the local region, contributing to the creation and sustainable revitalization of the region.

2. Unparalleled Mobility Connecting Air and Land

The mobility of motorcycles and helicopters will open up spectacular scenic points buried in maps that cannot be reached by public transportation or large vehicles. You can enjoy the exclusive views that can only be encountered in that location and in that vehicle, in a completely private space.

3. Immersion in the region that unleashes all five senses

From transportation to food, culture, and nature, we offer an overwhelmingly immersive experience that allows you to directly enjoy Kyushu's rich bounty with all of your senses.

4. New reception model for the UHNWI market

By designing travel, stay, and experience as an integrated package for the UHNWI segment, we will present a new acceptance model for luxury adventure tourism with a sophisticated support system in Japan.

■Outline of Plan

(5) Helicopter Image

Target : UHNWI (Ultra High Net Worth Individual)

　　　　　　 (Ultra High Net Worth Individual (UHNWI)) *With net assets of $30 million or more (approx. 4.5 billion yen or more)

Period ： 4 days (4 days and 3 nights)

Price ： Approx. 8 million yen per person (customizable depending on the contents)

Transportation ： Luxury class, helicopter charter,

　　　　　　 Transportation ： Luxury class, helicopter charter, premium private car, new Africa Twin, cruiser

Accommodations: Luxury accommodations throughout Kyushu

Support: Exclusive concierge, exclusive mechanic, medical coordination, interpreter,

　　　　　　 Exclusive concierge, exclusive mechanic, medical coordination, interpreter, exclusive photographer

Flagship mobility vehicle "Honda Africa Twin (2026)" will play a central role in the experience.

(6) Driving scene of the new African Twin: photo by Airi Tachibanaki

This tour features Honda's flagship adventure model, the Africa Twin (2026). This model is equipped with high performance for both on-road and off-road driving, making it the ideal vehicle for this tour, which will cover a wide variety of terrain in Japan.

Electronically Controlled Suspension (EERA)

High torque performance from 1,082cc engine

Comfortable operability for long-distance travel

Product details: https://www.honda.co.jp/CRF1100L/

(7) New African Twin 2: Fumio Kinoshita, photographed

■Future Prospects

LOMACA PRO is a new type of mobility system that provides the freedom of movement and the excitement of mobility to the maximum extent possible, LOMACA PRO will maximize the excitement brought about by freedom of movement and contribute to the creation of a sustainable future for local economies.

(8) Future Prospects: Fumio Kinoshita, Photography

Photography: Fumio Kinoshita, Airi Tachibanaki

■Company Profile

Company name: LOMACA PRO Inc.

Representative Director : Rina Mizuno

Location ： 2-6-11 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

Email ： pro@loma.co.jp

TEL : 092-402-1319

(9)LOMACA PRO Corporation Representative Director : Rina Mizuno (24 years old)

Bike reservations can be made at https://loma.co.jp/moto/index.html!

For inquiries regarding this press release, please contact

LOMACA PRO Inc.

Email: pro@loma.co.jp

TEL : 092-402-1319

Forest Sommelier Training Diary

Background and Motivation for Serialization

What is a "forest sommelier"?

Forest Sommelier" is a term coined by the author, Tamiko Hayashi. Based on her experience of acquiring certification from the Association of Nature & Forest Therapy (ANFT) in the United States and completing a training course for "forest medical trainers" certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, this initiative aims to become a person who can deliver "forest prescriptions. They will serve as comprehensive forest guides, from introductions to recommended forests, giant trees, waterfalls, flora and fauna, to information on lodging, food and beverages useful for forest therapy trips.

◎Why forest therapy?

Since I was a child, the forest has been my playground. I have felt "home" in nature.

I encountered a Blakiston's fish owl in the forest at the foot of Mt. This mystical experience solidified his commitment to forest-based activities.

Thoughts on the Serialization

This series was born out of a genuine desire to repay the debt of gratitude for the help of the forest. We aim to provide an opportunity for people with illnesses, people with disabilities, children, and the elderly to enjoy the forests that are close at hand throughout the four seasons. We also hope to convey the importance of time for solitary reflection in this age of AI and digital information overload, and to bring "Prescription for the Forest" to a wider audience in society.

■Magazine Outline

Magazine Name ： "Forest Sommelier Training Diary

Author ：Tamiko Hayashi @DGBH

Publication platform ：note( https://note.com/dgbh/ )

Concept ： 100 things the forest taught me.

Number of stories: 100 stories in total (tentative)

Start date : May 2026

Forest Sommelier Training Diary [Episode 1] Introduction

About DGBH

In 2010, he produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, with the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful lifestyle," we have developed a wide range of businesses including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, content creation, etc. At note, we have published the magazines "Cancer Journey: Adventures around Cancer," "Happy Closet~. The ABCs of Mindful Style," "The Forest, the Field, and.... Sometimes. Niseko version" and "Lavender at Okusuri Farm" are currently being serialized.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY, the world's first regenerative material brand specializing in yak, is a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government to help solve poverty issues among the Tibetan people. The story of the company's founding is compiled in the book, "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010). Yak hair is a rare material, with only 100g of hair harvested per cow per year, but it is characterized by its warmth, breathability, and flexibility that surpass cashmere, and its resistance to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns with full traceability, contributing to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

■Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree Co.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand SHOKAY in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)-", "Mindful Style × Happy Clothing

　　　　　　DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)" - seminar and travel planning operations, product development, and content production under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!) - Operation of seminars and travel planning, product development, content production and information dissemination under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and work vacation house business - "Okusasu Cottage" in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, which combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business - "Okusuri Farm," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, combining forest therapy and retreat (in preparation)

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 30 years, and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga Teacher Training Course and the Clinical Meditation Teacher Training Course. She is a certified forest therapy guide in the U.S. and has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture. She is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, which will offer a field garden experience and forest therapy program.

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, with "Doubletree, Inc." credited as the source.

The service will provide the wisdom of humanistic psychology and other disciplines at the infrastructural price of 500 yen per month (equivalent), and will function as a "mental shelter" to help modern people who are having difficulty in living regain their sense of self.

Background of the service: (Why is it necessary now?)

Today, many people are engaged in "emotional labor," putting themselves on the back burner in order to support someone else in the medical, welfare, and care fields, and burnout and mental exhaustion have become serious social issues.

In addition, the emphasis on efficiency and speed has led to a loss of "margin" where people can rest their minds.

Therefore, the librarian (Atsushi Murata), who has walked through the muck for 30 years as a person concerned and has practiced deep listening in a field-oriented manner, has opened this library to provide a place of rest where people can reweave their own stories, not by treating them as "broken products to be fixed," but by simply standing by their side.

Three features of the "Dawn Library

1. the mental margin of "10-year system" to nurture oneself without being rushed

There are no deadlines, no exams, and no evaluations to compare yourself with others. By adopting a relaxed cycle of "3 weeks forward, 1 week off," and by daring to take "10 years," a period of overwhelming inefficiency, you will be able to regain your mental space at your own pace. 2.

2. psychological infrastructure accessible to everyone for "500 yen/month

To solve the problem of essential wisdom for living being accessible only to a few, we offer it at an inexpensive infrastructure price of 500 yen (equivalent) per month (6-month pass: 3,000 yen / 1-year pass: 6,000 yen / 10-year pass: 48,000 yen).

3. "Seven Wisdoms" based on psychology, brain science, and existential philosophy

Once a week, you will receive profound wisdom in the form of a letter (e-mail) from the librarian. Technical terms are translated into words that can be used in daily life and stored in the members-only archive. You can access it as a practical guidepost anytime you feel lost.

Advance Recruitment of the 0th class (limited to 21 students)

Prior to the official opening, the first 21 students will be recruited as the 0th term students.

Free extension of the term (1-year pass + 3 months extension, etc.)

The first 21 students will receive 8 special benefits, including: ・Half-price discount for the first workshop ・A special "Opening Commemorative Membership Card" that will serve as a permanent proof of membership.

Details and application: https://yoake.honwaka.club/reception

Profile of the person in charge of operation (librarian)

Atsushi Murata (Atsumu Murata) Representative of Jissen Marketing Center, LLC / Founder of "Dawn Library" and "Honwaka Club.

As a "Designer of Listening", he has studied psychology and counseling for a long period of time at several practical, field-oriented schools, and has accumulated training through experiential learning.

Having walked through a muddy road of light and shadow for 30 years, she values "Deep Listening," which is not easy advice, but rather a relationship that goes down to the depths of the heart.

Company Profile

Company name: Godo Kaisha Jissen Marketing Center

Representative Partner: Atsushi Murata (Tsutomu) Established: June 2006

Business description: Operation of "Dawn Library," a private members-only library for existential self-understanding, "Honwaka Club," a listening therapy program, etc.

URL: https://yoake.honwaka.club/

Official website: https://www.pgecons.org/

PGECons Logo

PGECons, which started its activities mainly with companies that have abundant experience in PostgreSQL implementation, has 16 regular members (https://www.pgecons.org/pgec/companies/) and 68 general members (https://www.pgecons. PGECons operates under a subcommittee system, within which the Technical Subcommittee has established working groups (WGs) to carry out specialized activities. Currently, three WGs are active: the New Technology Verification WG, which verifies PostgreSQL performance, etc.; the Migration WG, which examines database migration considerations and methods; and the Issue Study WG, which examines on-site issues faced by database administrators and application developers. In addition, the CR Subcommittee, which provides feedback on technical issues to the PostgreSQL development community with the aim of expanding the application of PostgreSQL to the enterprise domain, is active in a total of four groups.

In the online seminar on May 29, three of these groups will report on the results of their activities in FY2025 in detail, and the Steering Committee will present their annual activity plans for FY2026.

Online Seminar for Reporting Activities in FY2025

Date : Friday, May 29, 2026, 13:30-14:50

Application URL: https://www.pgecons.org/2026/04/30/6778/

Summary of Activities in FY2025

New Technology Verification WG (WG1): Fixed-point observation (performance comparison between versions)

As part of WG1 activities in FY2025, we conducted the annual fixed-point observation to measure the performance of PostgreSQL 17 and 18. As in previous years, performance verification on multi-core CPUs was conducted to compare the performance of the old and new versions, and to confirm whether or not there were any performance changes from 17 to 18, as well as to check for trends.

Transition WG (WG2): Activities of WG2 in FY2025

WG2 (Migration WG) has been investigating and verifying the database migration process to PostgreSQL and the work content for each process since 2012. This year, we are conducting activities to further enhance the results of last year's deliverables, which are the results of the survey and verification focusing on roles and privileges. In this presentation, we will report on the survey on new features related to PostgreSQL migration and introduce the activities of WG2 in FY2025, touching on the past deliverables.

CR Subcommittee: Trends in Improvement of Technical Issues for Expansion of PostgreSQL Application Areas

Technical issues in applying PostgreSQL to the enterprise domain have included the lack of a highly functional query execution plan control function and a lack of information collection methods for analyzing failures. This presentation will report on the status of improvement of these issues and development trends in the community.

All company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

*The contents of products/services, prices, specifications, inquiries, etc. described in this press release are current as of the date of the announcement. They are subject to change without notice. Please note that the information in this press release is subject to change without prior notice.

Outline of PGECons

Year of establishment: April 2012

Purpose of establishment:

This organization was established to promote the spread of PostgreSQL in the highly mission-critical enterprise domain by collecting, providing, and maintaining information on PostgreSQL and its various tools in order to make PostgreSQL applicable to enterprise business systems. PostgreSQL is an organization established for the purpose of promoting the spread of PostgreSQL in the mission-critical enterprise domain.

URL : https://www.pgecons.org/pgec/

Fundraising at INTERPET Tokyo 2026

<History of our support for guide dog fostering

We are developing a "pet renovation" business to create a comfortable living environment from the perspective of pets. Since March 2022, we have been supporting guide dogs that interact with people and play an active role in society as one of our SDGs initiatives. We have been holding fund-raising activities in our booth for three consecutive years since Interpets in April 2024.

＜Fund-raising activities at INTERPET TOKYO 2026

During the exhibition, we received warm support and cooperation from many people who passed by our booth and stopped to donate, noticed our fundraising activities from a short distance away, and asked questions about guide dog training. During the two days that both associations were present, we received many questions such as "How long is the training period?" and "Good luck with your work" as we interacted with the PR dogs and training dogs. The event has become an opportunity for the public to learn more about guide dog training.

Outline of the fund-raising activities

Period: April 2 (Thursday) to 5 (Sunday), 2026

　　　　　　 All days of the "Inter Pet Tokyo 2026" exhibition

Location: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 8, in our booth (E8-D002)

Number of visitors: Total of 60,019 for 4 days (provisional figure as of April 6, 2026)

Visiting day: <Saturday, April 4, Ibaraki Guide Dogs for the Blind Association> 3 staff members (including volunteers)

　　　　　　 3 staff members (including volunteers) and

　　　　　　 2 training dogs, Mimosa and Lupinus

　　　　　　 ＜Sunday, 5th: East Japan Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

　　　　　　 2 staff members and

　　　　　　 Nina, a training dog, and Izmo, a PR dog

Total amount raised: 497,286 yen

Charity goods sold: 184,880 yen

　　　　　　　　　　　　(Total amount from both associations, of which 30-40% was allocated to guide dog training)

Fundraising activities with both associations

<Visiting both associations for donation payment and training

Including the amount raised at INTERPET Tokyo 2026, we donated a total of 550,000 yen to both associations, and received letters of appreciation from both associations. The purpose of this visit was to provide training to deepen employees' understanding of guide dog fostering, and we visited the Ibaraki Guide Dogs for the Blind Association's training facility, which is separate from the association's facility, where Mr. Saito, representative director, introduced guide dog users who are active in origami works and musical activities, and explained the main topics, including the consideration that guide dog users should give to others. We also had the opportunity to experience walking with a dog.

During the visit to East Japan Guide Dog Association, Mr. Taga of the Training and Awareness Group explained the advantages and disadvantages of each walking style, such as manual guidance, white cane, and guide dog, as well as the consideration that should be given when seeing a guide dog on the street. In addition to the walking experience, the tour also included a visit to a kennel and a room used by guide dog users for joint training. They also told us about the questions they received from visitors at INTERPET, which we will use in our future efforts.

Visiting both associations with donations

We have long been committed to supporting the visually impaired, and in particular, we have continued to interact with guide dog associations through donations and other means to promote the development of guide dogs for the blind. From the perspective of further promoting social contribution, we have been supporting guide dog development as part of the SDGs since 2022, and have set an annual donation of 340,000 yen by fiscal 2030 as an indicator, and will continue to support and further expand the program.

＜East Japan Guide Dogs for the Blind Foundation

The East Japan Guide Dogs for the Blind Foundation is a public interest incorporated foundation located in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is a rare facility among guide dog associations located adjacent to the Tochigi Prefectural School for the Blind. In addition to training guide dogs, it also organizes tours, "Guide Dog Friendship Day" and "Welcome Day," and other events where you can learn about visual impairment and guide dogs.

HP: https://www.guide-dog.jp

＜Ibaraki Guide Dogs for the Blind Foundation

A general incorporated foundation based in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Established in 2012, it is the 11th youngest guide dog training facility in Japan designated by the National Public Safety Commission. Although it is a very small facility, it raises several guide dogs a year and lends them to those who wish to use them, mainly in the Kanto region.

HP: https://guidedog.ibaraki.jp

＜Seraph Enomoto Co.

Established in 1963. In March 2022, the company began working toward the realization of the SDGs.

TEL : 048-265-1883

Head office: 2-34-16 Shibanakada, Kawaguchi-shi, Saitama 333-0847

Number of employees : 90

HP ： https://www.sei.ne.jp

The "Ultimate Texture" by the world's best pastry chef, Ryu Miyazaki

This product is supervised and manufactured by the world's best pastry chef, Mr. Ryu Miyazaki, who led the Japanese team to victory at the "Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie" world competition in January 2025.

Mr. Miyazaki is one of only a few Japanese knights appointed as "World Knight of Gelato," and the "Blissful Cannoulet" and "Blissful Ice Cream," which are made with his overwhelming skills, are truly works of art. We offer a gift for a loved one or a special occasion.

(Left) Blissful Canulé (Right) Mr. Ryu Miyazaki, gold medalist in the world competition

Recommended for Mother's Day. Blissful Canulé 3-piece Set" in a special box

For Mother's Day, the main event in May, we will sell two assortments of three types of canele in a special box, ideal for gift-giving. We propose a memorable gift of supreme sweets filled with the world's best technology and wrapped in a sophisticated package.

(Left)Blissful Canulé: Assortment of 3 standard types (Classic, Deep Chocolat, Gluten Free Matcha) (Right)Canulé and package

Blissful Canulé: Assortment of 3 regular types (Classic, Deep Chocolat, Gluten Free Matcha)

(Classic, Deep Chocolat, Gluten Free Matcha)

From the royal canele to the heart-healthy gluten-free canele, we have condensed the world's standard flavors into a single box.

(Left)Blissful Canulé: 3 assorted raw chocolate canulés (Ecuador, Santo Príncipe, Dominica) (Right)Canulé cross section: Flower

Blissful Canulé: Assortment of 3 types of raw chocolate canele

(Ecuador, Santo Principe, Dominica)

This is a luxurious comparison set for chocolate lovers that brings out the individuality of the cacao of each producing region.

Influencer "Takatsuki I don't know yet" has been appointed as an ambassador.

The influencer "Takatsuki I don't know yet" who knows all about the charms of Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, has been appointed as an official ambassador of THE FROZEN TABLE since April.

A reel video of "Canulé and Ice Cream" by "Takatsuki I Don't Know Yet", a person who transmits genuine charms from a community-based perspective, will be released soon. Please follow our account and wait for the must-see review by Takatsuki citizens.

Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/madashiranai_takatsuki/

[THE FROZEN TABLE, the hottest spot in Osaka Prefecture, which was exceptionally ranked No. 1 in a residential area.

Since it started operation in December 2025, the vending machine has frequently ranked No. 1 in the daily sales rankings of Sanden Retail System's "Do-Ryuemon GO" app in Osaka Prefecture (*1). The vending machine has become a hot spot in the local community, supported by its style of offering the tastes of carefully selected famous restaurants in a non-personal setting.

Overall image of the vending machine

Support for everything from arrival information to tasty ways to eat

THE FROZEN TABLE's official LINE account delivers the latest "arrival information" and "limited sale information. You can check how to eat from the talk screen and business profile, and you can also contact us directly.

(*1) Based on the area ranking of "Dochuemon GO," an application provided by Sanden Retail System Co.

Outline of THE FROZEN TABLE frozen vending machine

Products sold

Blissful Canulé 2-piece set: 900 yen (tax included)

Blissful ice cream set of 2: 1,000 yen (including tax)

Blissful canele set of 3 (in a special box): 1,500 yen (tax included)

For more information on other products, please visit the official LINE account.

Sales period

May 1 - * Limited quantities available; sales will end as soon as all are gone.

Location

THE FROZEN TABLE (10-11 Nakagawa-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka 569-0066)

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thefrozentable

Official LINE account

Now accepting friends! https://lin.ee/xcd04St

■Inquiries

From the official WEB site https://thefrozentable.com

KANGOL BEAUTY x Dermaroller(1)

KANGOL BEAUTY is a Japan-only total beauty brand created by KANGOL, a global fashion brand from the UK with a history of over 80 years. In this collaboration, we are developing items with special specifications that fuse the technical capabilities of Dermaroller with the brand sense of KANGOL BEAUTY.

The product being offered is the "Dermaroller HC 902 & ROLLER CLEANER SET. The minimalistic and sophisticated limited-edition packaging is specially designed for this project.

The product will be available on the official KANGOL BEAUTY e-commerce site from April 1, 2026, and will also be available at KANGOL salons nationwide (34 salons) starting in mid-May.

A launch reception with influencers will be held prior to the launch. The event provided an opportunity for visitors to experience the products and interact with each other, and many of them expressed their high expectations for the collaboration.

Dermaroller Japan and KANGOL BEAUTY will continue to propose new values that bring out beauty while staying close to daily life.

Product Outline

Product name: Dermaroller HC 902 & ROLLER CLEANER SET

KANGOL BEAUTY × Dermaroller(3)

Product Features

Dermaroller HC 902 for home care (made in Germany)

The ultra-small (maximum wire diameter 0.08mm) medical grade stainless steel microneedles with 162 needles (needle length 0.2mm to 0.3mm) approach the skin at a 90 degree angle, designed to promote skin regeneration without damaging the skin and to ensure optimal absorption of active ingredients.

Dermaroller HC902(1)

April 1, 2026- KANGOL BEAUTY official EC site

　　　　　 Mid-May 2026- KANGOL salons nationwide (34 stores)

Price: 15,400 yen (tax included)

How to purchase: KANGOL BEAUTY official EC site

　　　　　 https://kangolbeauty.net/collections/kangol-beauty

　　　　　 KANGOL SALON

　　　　　 https://www.kangol-salon.com/

Company Profile

＜Transparence Corporation (Dermaroller Japan)

Representative: Masato Iwata, Representative Director

Location: MG-Tamachi Bldg. 6F, 4-3-7 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://dermaroller-japan.com/

＜GREANNESS Corporation (KANGOL BEAUTY)

Representative: Yukio Hashimoto, President

Location: 2F FUJI BUILDING, 3-25-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

URL ： https://www.greanness.com/

KANGOL BEAUTY × Dermaroller(2)

Movie "License Returned! ×x Manda Enzyme tie-up image

This project will start with an in-store campaign called "Health is still renewing, let's go campaign" in which customers who purchase "Manda Enzyme" at AEON pharmacies (except in Kyushu stores) and enter their receipts will be selected in a drawing to win a present, and will be followed by SNS campaigns, collaboration projects with hot bath facilities, and various media to promote health consciousness and encourage people to choose the latter half of their lives. The campaign will also deliver the message of "health renewal" to all people, regardless of age or sex, who want to have confidence that they are still in good shape.

Concept of the tie-up

Manda Enzyme is a plant fermented food made by a unique complex fermentation process that is close to nature.

Manda Enzyme is an easy-to-use fermented food that can be consumed any time, any day, and by any person. Manda Enzyme can be easily incorporated into everyone's diet as a fermented food that can be consumed any time, any day, and by any person.

Manda Enzyme product image

If you drive a car, you will be aware of the theme of returning your driver's license at some point. In the same way, there will come a time when all of us will have to face the theme of our own health.

Our tie-up with the movie "License Return! will provide an opportunity for you and your loved ones to think about your future health, and we hope that this will lead to a movement to incorporate fermented foods into your diets as a way to help you stay healthy.

Smiles are essential for good health. We propose to renew your health with the synergistic effect of smiles created by nonstop drive comedy and "Manda Enzyme" produced by fermentation.

Introduction of the film "Return the Driver's License!

Hiroshi Nanjo (Hiroshi Tachi), a self-proclaimed movie star, is facing the biggest crisis of his life at the age of 70. The incident, which began when rival actor Makoto Ozaki (Ryudo Uzaki), who co-starred with Nanjo in his youthful blockbuster film "Harley Rider," which can be considered Nanjo's origin story, was involved in a motorcycle accident, caused a misunderstanding about Nanjo's comments, and the "star actor," Hiroshi Nanjo (70), was forced to give up his license. Hiroshi Nanjo, 70, voluntarily surrendered his driver's license.

If this situation continues, he will no longer be able to drive his beloved Ferrari. He will not be able to make action movies. Despite Nanjo's concern, Miyake (Yoshida Kotaro), the president of the office, and Kawana (Nishino Nanase), the manager, persuade Nanjo to take this opportunity to return his license. Just then, he receives a commercial request to return his license for government publicity and an offer for a Hollywood movie, as well as a mission to find the whereabouts of Ozaki's son, Ryo (Souya Kurokawa). In order to fulfill his promise to his beloved wife, he also wants to head for the one road of memories. ...... What are you going to do! Nanjo!

[Starring

Hiroshi Tachi Nanase Nishino Souya Kurokawa

Yoko Minamino Tomohito Yashima MEGUMI Miki Maya

Daichi Mao Yoshida Kotaro Uzaki Ryudo

Official website

https://menkyohenno-movie.com/

Copyright】 【Copyright】(C)】(C)20.20

(C)2026 "Return the Driver's License! Production Committee

◇First round of tie-up project "Health Renewal Forever THE TIE-UP Campaign

The first part of the "Health Renewal Forever THE TIE-UP" tie-up project is the "Health Renewal Forever Campaign" targeting customers who purchase Manda Enzyme at AEON Pharmacies. During the campaign period, customers who make a purchase of 6,480 yen or more including tax at AEON Pharmacies (except for stores in Kyushu) and enter the campaign with their purchase receipt will be entered into a drawing to win Muvichiken tickets and original goods from the movie "Rensen Kanrena! You can win Mubicchiket and original goods by lottery.

If you still want to renew your health, please purchase Manda Enzyme at your nearest AEON Pharmacy. We look forward to receiving many entries to this campaign.

Campaign Information

Outline of the "Health is still renewing itself" campaign (Phase 1)

Period: May 1, 2026 (Fri.) - May 31, 2026 (Sun.) *The application period is also the same.

Details: At AEON pharmacies nationwide (except for stores in Kyushu), customers will receive 6,480 yen, including tax. The winners will be selected by drawing from among customers who purchase Manda Enzyme products for 6,480 yen or more including tax at AEON pharmacies nationwide (except for stores in Kyushu) and attach an image of their purchase receipt to apply for the contest. Mubichiket of the movie "License Return!

Please refer to the following URL for details.

https://www.manda.co.jp/news/topics/menkyohenno_tieup_cp20260501.html

Information related to the tie-up will also be posted on Manda Fermentation's official Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mandahakko_official/).

Movie "License Return! Teaser poster

INASHIP

Outline of the project

INASHIP" is a bicycle tour between Nagahama (Inawashiro Town) and Funatsu (Konan Town, Koriyama City), using a sightseeing boat on Lake Inawashiro, with bicycles loaded directly onto the boat, which is not normally operated. This will provide a new option for those who were concerned about the distance and height difference of the "INAICHI" cycling course around Lake Inawashiro, by allowing them to enjoy cycling around Lake Inawashiro from half way around. In addition, those who do not have bicycles can rent them at the tourist information center (Inawashiro Tourist Association) located in front of Inawashiro Station.

Outline of the tour

Segment: Nagahama (Inawashiro Town) - Funatsu (Konan Town, Koriyama City)

Dates of operation: May 23 (Sat.), 24 (Sun.), June 6 (Sat.), 7 (Sun.), 2026

Time schedule: Flight 1: 10:00 (from Nagahama) → 11:00 (from Funatu)

　　　　　　　　　　　Flight 2: 11:15 (from Funatu) → 12:15 (from Nagahama)

Capacity: 30 persons per flight (30 bicycles each) *Reservations required

Trip fee: 2,400 yen *Children's fare is not available.

*Tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions or other reasons. Details are stated in the travel conditions.

For details, please refer to this page.

https://www.bandaisan.or.jp/page-28448/

Sales method: Dedicated reservation page on the official website ( https://rsv01.bandaisan.or.jp/bdsrsv/list )

Reservations and payment for this product must be made through the dedicated reservation page.

Please note that this product cannot be handled by telephone reservations or in stores.

About the future

Through this project, the Association will take on the challenge of creating new value in stay-and-experience tourism by taking advantage of the rich natural resources unique to this region, including Lake Inawashiro and Mount Bandai. Furthermore, the "Bandai Loop," a brand for excursions originating in Inawashiro, will be fully developed as a new style of travel that seamlessly connects "mountains, lakes, hot springs, and towns" and allows visitors to enjoy the entire region as "one experience. The "Bandai Loop" is a new style of travel that seamlessly connects "mountains, lakes, hot springs, and towns" and allows visitors to enjoy the entire region as a "single experience".

Washicool

Washicool - "crisp coolness" created by Japanese paper that does not wear heat

As the name suggests, "Washicool" uses "Japanese paper. The "fiber made from Japanese paper" used in this product has better water absorbency and quick-drying properties than cotton material, and while the fiber itself is strong and durable, the "lightness" unique to paper is attractive. In addition, the moderately crisp texture is perfect for the humid season. It is an item that feels cool on the skin and does not cling to the body.

Washicool Main Lineup

For those who are concerned about dampness and odor. Hidamari's "Washi Socks

Washi ribbed socks

Basic ribbed socks with the charm of washi paper. With a deodorant function, these socks are effective in reducing dampness and odor even when worn for long periods of time. We recommend this product to those who "wear leather shoes even in summer.

Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)

Sales page: https://www.hidamarihonpo.com/shopping/list.php?S_KEY=WSC7&NM=Washicool%20%E9%9D%B4%E4%B8%8B

Washi rib socks

Washi ankle socks

These ankle socks are made with a focus on breathability.

The mesh knitting on the instep allows heat and moisture to escape efficiently, which further helps to prevent bothersome odors. We especially recommend these socks for those who exercise on hot days, enjoy outdoor activities, or have odor problems.

Price ： 1,980 yen (tax included)

Sales page : https://www.hidamarihonpo.com/shopping/list.php?S_KEY=WSC7&NM=Washicool%20%E9%9D%B4%E4%B8%8B

Washi ankle socks

■This is the one for hot and humid days! Washi underwear (smooth type)" for stress-free comfort

The light and fluffy feel of washi paper is so comfortable that you may forget you are wearing it. The more you wear it and wash it, the more it blends with your skin. This item is perfect for those who do not like the stickiness of sweat or the feeling of it clinging to the body, or for those who are looking for comfort without a constrictive feeling.

Product name: Washi short-sleeved (smooth type)

Price ： 4,620 yen (tax included)

Product name: Washi sleeveless (Smooth type)

Price : 4,620 yen (tax included)

Washicool products list: https://www.hidamarihonpo.com/shopping/list.php?S_KEY=WSC&NM=Washicool

Washi underwear (smooth type)

Washi underwear (firm type)" has both appearance and comfort.

This type has firmness in the fabric, so it does not easily pick up the lines of the body. In addition, the careful sewing by craftsmen makes it beautiful to look at and more durable. Recommended for those who want to feel the full texture and charm of Japanese paper.

Product name: Japanese paper, short sleeves (firm type)

Price ： 4,620 yen (tax included)

Product name: Washi sleeveless (firm type)

Price : 4,620 yen (tax included)

Washicool products list: https://www.hidamarihonpo.com/shopping/list.php?S_KEY=WSC&NM=Washicool

Washi underwear (firm type)

■"The temperature difference may be bothering you? Washi Cardigan" is just right for such days

The roughly knitted fabric is airy and lightweight anyway.

It is soft, easy to carry, and wrinkle-resistant, so it is convenient to keep in your bag. It can be easily used for air-conditioning measures, short trips out and about, and for travel. Since it is durable and resistant to furballs, it can be used for a long time without hesitation even in daily use.

Product name : Washi short cardigan (WHOLEGARMENT(R) method)

Price ： 8,250 yen (tax included)

Sales page: https://www.hidamarihonpo.com/shopping/list.php?S_KEY=WSC6&NM=Washicool%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B 3

Washi short cardigan

Product name : Washi tunic cardigan

Price ： 8,250 yen (including tax)

Sales Page : https://www.hidamarihonpo.com/shopping/list.php?S_KEY=WSC6&NM=Washicool%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B 3

Washi tunic cardigan

Other items

In addition to these items, a variety of other easy-to-use items are also available, such as "Washi arm covers" with UV-cut function and "Washi five-finger socks" that are light and comfortable between the fingers, depending on the purpose and usage scenario.

Product name: Washi arm cover

Price ： 2,420 yen (tax included)

Product name : Washi five-finger socks

Price : 2,640 yen (tax included)

Product name: Washi pants (smooth type)

Price : 4,950 yen (tax included)

Product name: Washi boxer shorts (firm type)

Price : 3,960 yen (tax included)

Washicool products list: https://www.hidamarihonpo.com/shopping/list.php?S_KEY=WSC&NM=Washicool

Other items (arm covers / five-finger socks / staples / boxer shorts)

■Cool packaging

We would like to propose these summer products as gifts for your loved ones.

Washicool Package

■Reference video

https://youtube.com/shorts/I-s8OHbDIAU?feature=share

Click here to purchase

Main store website : https://www.hidamarihonpo.com/

TEL : 0120-120-987(Hours: 8:00-22:00)

●Real store information

Hidamari Honpo Ginza Store

Address : Ginza Ishikawa Bldg. 1F, 2-8-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

tel: 03-6264-4181

Hidamari Honpo Shinjuku Store

Address : Trust Shinjuku Bldg. 1F, 1-11-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

TEL : 03-6206-2570

Official SNS accounts

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hidamari_honpo/

X : https://x.com/hidamarihonpo

Company profile

Company Name ： Kensen Corporation

Representative: Nobuhiko Yoshiki, President

Location: Trust Shinjuku Building, 1-11-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan

Establishment: April 8, 1977

Business activities: Manufacture, sale, and import of health underwear, supporters, socks, women's clothing, etc.

URL ： https://www.kensen.co.jp/

GOAT180 Driving image 1

▼ GOAT180 Price

900,000 yen (excluding tax) / 990,000 yen (including tax)

Specifications

Overall length : 2,300mm

Overall width : 1,100mm

Overall height ：1,700mm

Vehicle weight ： 300kg

Engine Model : WUYANG 180cc

Engine Type ：Liquid-cooled 4-stroke OHC 4-valve single cylinder

Fuel ：Unleaded regular gasoline

Displacement : 180.4cc

Maximum Output ：13.2kW(17.95PS)/8,250r.p.m

Maximum Torque ：16.9N-m(1.72kgf-m)/6,500r.p.m

Transmission : CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)

Fuel tank capacity : Approx. 14L

*This product may differ from the actual product due to our goal to improve the quality at any time.

Scheduled release date

Scheduled to be released in the summer of 2026

What is GOAT180?

GOAT180 is a new-generation gasoline-powered trike developed to live up to the name "Greatest Of All Time" by adopting a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and specifications that allow driving with a regular driver's license (AT only), This greatly improves operability and low threshold. This model is easy to use for a wider range of users.

This model is a vehicle that further evolves the appeal of trikes as "a combination of a motorcycle and a car," and can be used in a wide range of situations from daily use to outdoor activities. Like the "GOAT," from which it takes its name, the GOAT180 delivers stable running performance and the powerful driveability that only a gasoline engine can provide.

The "GOAT180" is scheduled to be available for reservation in the summer of 2026, and visitors to this exhibition will be able to experience its appeal firsthand by viewing the actual vehicle.

We hope you will take a look at the GOAT180 at the exhibition, as a vehicle that presents new possibilities for trikes.

GOAT180, available in 4 colors

Exhibition Outline

Event name: FIELDSTYLE TOKYO 2026

Exhibit details: "GOAT180" on display

　　　　　　APtrikes250" custom model exhibit

Booth No. ： South Exhibition Hall, South Hall 3, Booth No. 764

Organizer ： FIELDSTYLE Executive Committee

APtrikes250 custom model

Company Profile

Company name ： KATER CO.,LTD.

Service Shop ： PRIMARIDE PRIMARIDE

Head office location ： 6026-2 Tana, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 252-0244

Representative Director ： Seiji Nakamura

TEL/FAX ： 042-814-8760

WEB site ： https://www.aptrikes.jp

　　　　　　　　　 https://primaride.net

The series of 100 essays will chronicle the author's 15-year journey from her two cancer announcements at the ages of 42 and 48, to her spontaneous remission, to the present day.

Cancer Journey: Adventures in Cancer

Main purpose of the series: To record the real-life experiences behind the activities.

We are currently developing businesses based on the theme of harmony between body and mind, such as operating a brand using ethical materials and preparing a retreat center that incorporates forest therapy. These activities are deeply rooted in Hayashi's own experience of cancer.

When she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2011 and stomach cancer in 2017, she chose not to undergo standard treatments such as surgery, anti-cancer drugs, or radiation, but instead continued to follow approaches such as diet, meditation, and forest therapy. In this series of articles, the author will sequentially disclose the story of how his two cancers disappeared spontaneously (remission) through these choices, the subsequent developments, and the record of those days, which is also linked to our current business guideline.

Comment from the author (Representative Director)

After 15 years, I am finally ready to put my experiences of those days into words. This is not a denial of the standard treatment, but a record of the path I took on that day as one option. I hope that my small experience will lighten the heart of someone somewhere who is going through the same thing."

■Magazine Outline

Magazine Title : Cancer Journey: Adventures in Cancer

Author : Tamiko Hayashi @DGBH

Publication platform ：note (https://note.com/dgbh/)

Concept ：Tamiko Hayashi has faced cancer twice without surgery or anticancer drugs,

　　　　　　　　　　　The story of 15 years of facing up to the natural healing power.

Number of serialized stories: 100 episodes (planned)

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand SHOKAY in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　Okusuri Farm" is a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, combining forest therapy and retreats (in preparation).

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government to address poverty among the Tibetan people. The story of the company's founding is compiled in the book, "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010). Yak hair is a rare material, with only 100g of hair harvested per cow per year. While possessing warmth that surpasses that of cashmere, it is also highly breathable, flexible, and resistant to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring complete traceability, thereby contributing to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation based on the concept of "living creatively while enjoying mindful living. She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Representative Director Profile: Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and U.S. fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. Completed the Clinical Meditation Teacher Training Course. Certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. He is also a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai" and a graduate of the Akinori Kimura School of Natural Farming in Hokkaido. He is a graduate of the "Organic Garden Meister" course taught by Yoshiharu and Toshi Hikichi. Completed the Permaculture Design Course by David Holmgren, one of the founders of permaculture. Currently preparing to open "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering a forest therapy program in Niseko, Hokkaido.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

Please contact us in advance if you wish to reprint or quote any of the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source of the information.

As a result, all of our services in the FX and financial field, including media business, tool development, expert interviews, and financial consulting, will be transferred to E Warrant FX LLC, and will continue and develop under its structure.

Notice of Business Integration of FinanceTech Godo Kaisha and E Warrant FX Godo Kaisha

Background and Purpose of the Integration

Since its establishment in August 2024, the Company has been developing FX tools, operating specialized media, and conducting matching business with FX brokers under the mission of "creating new value through the fusion of finance and technology.

In the short time since its establishment, we are very grateful to have built a business that is supported by many users and partners, including original interview contents with industry experts, originally developed FX simulation tools, and FX broker comparison media.

We have decided to integrate all of our businesses into E Warrant FX LLC as a strategic decision to concentrate the management resources of the entire group for further business growth and maximization of value provision to our users.

The main objectives of the integration are as follows

(1) To improve recognition by unifying business brands

To consolidate FX-related businesses that have been developed by multiple corporations into a single brand and establish a business structure that is easier for users to understand. 2.

(2) Concentration and efficiency of management resources

By integrating management resources such as development, editing, and marketing, we will improve service quality and accelerate the speed of new content and tool development.

(3) Strengthen governance structure

In line with the expansion of business scale, we will unify the organization in order to operate under a stronger compliance and governance structure.

■Summary of Integration

Integration date: June 1, 2026 (scheduled)

Form of integration: All businesses of FinanceTech Godo Kaisha will be transferred to E Warrant FX Godo Kaisha.

Businesses to be succeeded: FX media management, development and provision of FX tools, expert interview contents, financial consulting, website production and operation, FX broker matching services, and all other related businesses

Business operator after integration: E Warrant FX LLC

Impact on users and partners

In order not to cause any inconvenience to our users and partners, we will continue to operate under the following policies.

Media and Content

All media articles, interviews, comparison contents, etc. that have been operated by our company will be transferred to E Warrant FX G.K. and will continue to be available on the same URL.

FX Tools

Various simulation tools and calculation tools provided by the Company will continue to be available under the management of E Warrant FX LLC.

Agreements with Partner Companies

In principle, E Warrant FX LLC will take over partner contracts such as advertisement, tie-up, and interview cooperation. For details, the person in charge will contact you individually.

■ Contact for Inquiries

All inquiries after the integration will be handled by E Warrant FX LLC. The contact information will be officially announced as soon as it is available.

Future Prospects

After the integration, E Warrant FX LLC will aim to become the most reliable information source for Japanese traders in the industry by combining the knowledge and expertise that both companies have cultivated.

Specifically, the company plans to concentrate its management resources in the following areas

Strengthening primary information content based on original reporting: direct reporting and exclusive interviews with key industry figures

Expansion of trader support tools: Development of proprietary tools to support users' decision-making, such as bonus simulators, margin requirement calculation tools, and risk assessment tools

Improved accuracy of broker selection support services: Enhancement of neutral comparison and matching functions based on objective indicators

Expansion of educational content: Development of a systematic educational platform for those who are new to FX to learn with ease

To all parties concerned

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our users, clients, and partners who have supported us.

Our business will be transferred to E-Warrant FX LLC, and we will make every effort under the new structure to deliver even higher quality content and services.

We look forward to your continued patronage and support.

Company Profile

FinanceTech Godo Kaisha

Company name: FinanceTech Godo Kaisha

Head office: 4-1-5 Kubodai, Ryukesaki-shi, Ibaraki

Date of establishment: August 2024

Capital ： 300,000 yen

Official website: https://financetech.co.jp/

E Warrant FX G.K.

Company name: E Warrant FX Godo Kaisha

Head office address: 2-19-15 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Official website : https://ewarrant.co.jp/

Wireless Japan x Wireless Technology Park 2026

Wireless technology is now at a major turning point. 6G (6th generation mobile communication system) research and development is accelerating on a global scale with a view to standardization and commercialization around 2030, while NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) such as low earth orbit satellite communication, which is also a key technology for 6G, is being spread ahead of the competition. NTNs (Non-Terrestrial Networks), such as low earth orbit satellite communications, which are also key technologies for 6G, are about to enter the diffusion phase. In addition, DX (Digital Transformation) using local 5G, Wi-Fi 7, etc. is in full swing at industrial sites such as manufacturing, logistics, and medicine, etc. In preparation for a future where AI will transform society as a whole, it is essential for all industries to quickly grasp the latest trends in wireless technologies that connect people and things, and sites and AI. It has become indispensable for all industries to keep abreast of the latest trends in wireless technologies that connect people, things, and workplaces to AI.

Against the backdrop of these trends, this event has been attracting a great deal of interest every year not only from the telecommunications and IT industries, but also from people in a wide range of fields, including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, construction, medical care, and municipalities and public infrastructure, as an opportunity to gain an overview of everything from government policies to cutting-edge research and the front lines of field implementation in three days.

Outline of the exhibition

Dates: May 27 (Wed.) - 29 (Fri.), 2026, 10:00 - 18:00 (last day closes at 17:00)

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 3 and 4

Participation ： Free (Pre-registration required)

Official Website : https://wjwtp.jp/

Sponsor/Planning/Operation : Ric Telecom Co.

Concurrent Event : Transportation Safety & Logistics DX EXPO 2026( https://www.truckexpo.jp/ )

Main Highlights

More than 140 companies, organizations, and universities will gather! Don't miss the three days of keynote speeches!

Keynote speeches on the latest trends in the wireless industry

Mr. Hisashi Onaga, Director General of Radio Department, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, will explain the latest radio wave policy, and leading experts in the industry will discuss the "now" and "future" of the wireless industry for three days, including research trends of terahertz wave and NTN from NICT, and network strategies of four domestic telecommunication carriers. The keynote speakers will discuss the "now" and "future" of the wireless industry.

Keynote speeches on the latest trends in the wireless industry

XGMF's Large-Scale Exhibit: 6G Solution!

The XGMF (XG Mobile Promotion Forum) booth will be the center of attention at the 189 m2 exhibition, where 6G solutions will finally make their appearance as the year 2030 approaches. On May 29 (Friday), the last day of the event, a workshop on the theme of "6G" will be held at the keynote speech venue. Please come and experience where 6G is today. The photo shows the workshop held in 2025.

Large-scale exhibition by XGMF

■Wireless solutions directly related to on-site issues

Wireless technology is inevitable for DX in all industries, including manufacturing. This year's exhibition will also feature a wide range of wireless solutions, including local 5G and Wi-Fi 7, to help you find solutions to your issues. *Photograph shows the exhibition in 2025.

Wireless solutions directly related to on-site issues

◆Pre-registration for Wireless Japan x Wireless Technology Park is available at

https://prd.event-lab.jp/wj2026/registration/visitor/form/WJWTP?l=japanese

The Japanese side will perform with the Teikyo University Symphonic Band and the Ochanomizu Orchestra.

Music Masters Japan 2026 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony touring Japan

This performance is a special event commemorating the visit to Japan of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, a U.S. orchestra that is active on the world stage.

This will be a rare opportunity for Japanese student groups to gather on the same stage and for the cultures of Japan and the U.S. to resonate with each other. Admission is free (advance registration required).

Please register in advance at the following website.

https://teket.jp/17903/67769

Introduction of Japanese Performing Groups

Two student music groups representing Japan have been selected to perform at this year's exchange program.

Teikyo University Symphonic Band

The Teikyo University Symphonic Band is one of the oldest and largest music groups on campus, and performs under the motto of "Unity, Progress, and Passion. The club has been vigorously expanding its activities, including participation in the All Japan Wind Music Competition and performances rooted in the local community.

In this performance, we will present the gorgeous and powerful sound that only a brass band can deliver. The Ochanomizu Symphony Orchestra will perform with the energy of a young band.

The Ochanomizu Orchestra

The Ochanomizu Orchestra consists of approximately 150 university students from Tokyo University of Science (formerly Tokyo Medical and Dental University) and Ochanomizu University.

In this performance, the orchestra will present a dynamic and delicate program centered on masterpieces of classical music. Please come and experience the passionate stage performance that only a student orchestra can deliver.

Highlights of this performance

A one-night-only concert by "young talents" from Japan and the U.S.

Students from Japan and the U.S. will take the stage with passion and enthusiasm. The first sound is a powerful brass fanfare, followed by the graceful sound of violins,

The next, elegant violin music envelops the audience.

This is a "musical showcase" that even first-time concertgoers will be thrilled to enjoy until the very end.

World-Class Youth Orchestra Visits Japan

This is a rare chance to hear the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, which has received rave reviews at Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House, perform in Japan.

No dress code!

No dress code is required for this performance, so feel free to stop by in casual attire such as jeans and sneakers on your way home from work, sightseeing in Yokohama, or on a date.

Outline of the event

Title: Colorado Springs Concert in Japan - Japan-U.S. Student Music Exchange

Music Masters Japan 2026 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony touring Japan

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (Concert begins at 18:30 (Doors open at 17:30))

Venue: Yokohama Minatomirai Hall (Main Hall)

Admission: Free (first-come, first-served; advance registration required)

Time Schedule (tentative)

18:30 Concert begins

18:40 Ochanomizu Orchestra

19:20 Teikyo University Symphonic Band

20:00 Colorado Springs Youth Symphony

21:00 Closing

Background and Ideas

This performance is designed to create cross-border exchanges through music and to broaden the horizons of young people who will lead the next generation,

The purpose of this performance is to broaden the perspectives of young people who will lead the next generation by creating cross-border exchanges through music.

Students with different cultures and values sharing the same stage and sound not only perform, but also provide a valuable opportunity to foster mutual understanding and trust.

We also aim to provide an opportunity for visitors to experience the universal power of music and the significance of cultural exchange through up-close and personal performances of international flavor.

■About the Visiting Groups

The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony is the flagship ensemble and top-ranking full orchestra of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Orchestra.

The orchestra has toured internationally in Japan, Australia, China, Greece, Turkey, and various European countries, and has performed on world-class stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House.

The orchestra also focuses on educational programs, contributing greatly to the development of music education in the local community and the training of young musicians.

Colorado Springs Youth Symphony

■ Conductor

The performance will be conducted by Gary Nicholson, the organization's Music Director.

Since the organization's founding in 1980, Mr. Nicholson has devoted himself to youth music education and international exchange, and has conducted orchestras on numerous international stages.

Mr. Gary Nicholson

About the music to be performed

The program will be announced at a later date.

The music to be performed will be announced at a later date, so please stay tuned for further details.

Organizer Information

Trade name: Music Masters Concert Series

Business description: Planning and operation of international concerts, provision of music education programs

Official website: https://mastersconcert.com/

Sponsoring Organization

This call is in response to persistent issues that repeatedly appear in the field of high school reform, such as: the criteria for proposal comparison are likely to be ambiguous; operational design in the first 90 days after implementation is weak and likely to stall before taking root; implementation design based on regional and school differences is likely to be lacking; and results stop at one school and are unlikely to become knowledge for dissemination in the region, This is a framework for stakeholders to collaborate in design, operation, improvement, and knowledge generation.

Call for Research Implementation Partners for the First Phase

On February 13, 2026, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) released its "Basic Policy on High School Education Reform (Grand Design)" and on the same day began accepting applications for pilot cases utilizing the approximately 300 billion yen "Fund for Promoting High School Education Reform. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has indicated that each prefecture will formulate an action plan based on the grand design, establish a center for leading reforms in accordance with three categories, and disseminate the initiatives and results to high schools in the region. (3) educational opportunities that meet diverse learning needs.

In addition, MEXT materials indicate that in building a collaborative system in prefectures, the Fund will utilize the Comprehensive Education Council and the Local Industrial Education Council, collaborate with various stakeholders, build consortiums, and collaborate with regional concept promotion platforms, etc. In addition, in addition to the "creation of centers for leading reforms," the Fund's eligible expenses include "expenses for accompanying the acceleration of high school education reform," which are expected to include progress checks and evaluations, sharing of know-how for each type of reform, and support from experts.

The Guidelines for Public Call for Proposals stipulate that the third round of applications must arrive no later than 12:00 p.m. on May 15, 2026 (Friday), and list the following items to be reviewed: issue setting in each prefecture, promotion system, cooperation and collaboration with external organizations, strategies for initiatives and results dissemination, improvement of teacher qualifications and abilities and sustainable work environment, and effective and efficient use of expenses. The following are listed in the table. It also clearly states that it will not accept questions or consultations regarding business plans for individual Reform Leading Centers. Therefore, what is needed now is not mere application support, but a research implementation-style accompaniment that allows each region to make its own axis of judgment, design the division of roles with related parties, and make improvements as the initial operations are carried out.

This call for research-implementation partners follows the DBIR approach from a research perspective, starting from the persistent issues seen from multiple parties, and through co-design and iterative improvement, we aim to capture both changes in learning and conditions for implementation, and create implementation knowledge that can be reused in the next region or school. We will not only introduce case studies in public relations, but also organize the criteria for comparing proposals, how to form a cooperative system, the intuition for initial 90-day operation, and the conditions necessary for regional diffusion, and return them to society as implementation knowledge for the N-E.X.T. High School Initiative.

Main areas of co-creation

(1) Support for the development of advanced essential workers, etc.

In fields that support local industry, society, and infrastructure, we will collaborate with institutions of higher education, the community, and industry to co-design implementation, including department and course restructuring, school courses, the use of new technologies, and the appointment of external human resources.

(2) Support for human resource development in science and mathematics

Based on science and mathematics backgrounds, we will jointly design programs that provide students with the opportunity to ask and solve their own questions, integrate arts and sciences, create centers of science and mathematics exploration, and connect students to career paths.

(3) Securing educational opportunities that meet diverse learning needs

In light of the declining population and geographical constraints, we will work to ensure learning by utilizing local resources and remote classes, improve academic performance and learning support by utilizing after-school hours, and expand learning options through collaboration with external organizations.

■ Co-creation Process

(1) Phase 1: Clarification of persistent issues

This is the stage to define "sustainable issues from the viewpoints of multiple parties," which is the starting point of DBIR, in line with the policy implementation of the N-E.X.T. High School Concept.

(2) Phase 2: Co-design

Using the evaluation guide released in Phase 1, the decision criteria organized in Phase 2, and the public and internal versions of the toolkit, the decision axis, division of roles, meeting body, and 90-day plan will be jointly designed. This is the process of translating the MEXT's required implementation plan, collaboration structure, and results dissemination strategy into a form that can be implemented in the field.

(3) Phase 3: Initial 90-day operation and mid-term review

This is the stage in which the iterative and collaborative design principles of DBIR are incorporated into the initial operation of the N-E.X.T. High School Initiative.

(4) Phase 4: Knowledge Making and Intra-Regional Dissemination

To the extent possible to be anonymized, the decision criteria, division of roles, operational conditions, and conditions for dissemination are organized and converted into reusable implementation knowledge that does not end with the completion of a single school. While responding to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's demand for "intra-regional dissemination of initiatives and results," we will leave behind knowledge that is meaningful both as research and as implementation.

Transformation into "reform that continues to revolve around the region

Targets

Prefectural boards of education, municipal boards of education, school administrators, and those in charge of promoting inquiry and information education

Universities and research institutes involved in high school education reform

Local companies, economic organizations, NPOs, out-of-school educational institutions, community partnership organizations

Media, researchers, and support organizations interested in visualization, verification, and sharing of implementation knowledge

■Outline of Acceptance

(1) Application name

N-E.X.T. High School Initiative "Good Implementation" First Stage Call for Research Implementation Partners

(2) Start of acceptance

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

(3) Deadline for first phase priority consultation

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 17:00

(4) How to apply

Application is accepted through the dedicated form ( https://forms.gle/cuFxctKNxDJsydgr8 )

Kento Sasano Comment

"I believe that the real question in the N-E.X.T. High School concept is not only what to put in, but also what issues to face, with whom to partner, how to improve, and what knowledge to leave in the community. I see this call not only as a way to gather collaborators, but also as an entry point for school boards, schools, universities, and local industries to collaborate in designing, testing, and reviewing solutions to persistent problems in the field, and to create implementation knowledge that can be applied to the next stage of the project. We hope that the N-E.X.T. High School Initiative will not end as a partial success story, but will lead to reforms that will enable each region to run on its own.

■Profile

Kento Sasano

Professor at Okayama University. He is also a senior research fellow at Keio Research Institute at SFC, Keio University, and president of the Japan Education DX Promotion Association. He specializes in designing individualized, optimal, and collaborative learning experiences using AI. He is conducting research and social implementation of Education DX, inquiry learning, and learning design. He has appeared in the media and provided information for Fuji Television's "Honma dekka! TV" and other media appearances and information dissemination.

For inquiries, please contact

Kento Sasano Lab.

Application form: https://forms.gle/cuFxctKNxDJsydgr8

Public page: https://sasano.org/

Application for interview: https://sasano.org/#contact/

Note

This is not a publicly solicited project by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) itself, but a research implementation and co-creation partnership by Kento Sasano Lab. The application to the fund itself must be made by each prefectural board of education, etc.

Two answers to the question, "Tonkatsu doesn't sell well in summer.

In recent years, as the heat wave continues, people want to have stamina but avoid heavy food.

These are the two proposals that Katsuyoshi has arrived at in response to the challenges of summer eating, also known as "extreme heat.

In general, deep-fried food businesses, such as tonkatsu, tend to attract fewer customers during the summer.

On the other hand, the body's nutritional needs remain the same, even as appetites decline.

Since its establishment, Katsuyoshi has continued to confront this seasonal contradiction.

Cold Katsu-don [Katsuyoshi] 2026

Tonkatsu set meal with ume sauce [Katsuyoshi] 2026

Chilled Katsu-don

- Light and satisfying at the same time

I can eat cold food, but I am not satisfied.

This dish was created to satisfy this summer feeling.

The combination of tonkatsu with cold Japanese soup stock, summer vegetables, yakumi (condiments), and yam provides a cool yet satisfying experience.

Since its launch in 2002, the product has been continually improved, and now serves approximately 10,000 servings per year, for a cumulative total of more than 250,000 servings.

As a mainstay product during the summer season, it has been well received by many customers.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iWKzpjIrXJQ

Cold Katsu-don [Katsuyoshi] 25th Summer

Special ume sauce

- A taste that goes back to the basics

In this age of diverse seasonings, we dared to go back to the basics.

We use low-sodium dried plums (made without pesticides) from Minabe-cho, Wakayama Prefecture. It is characterized by its soft acidity and fruity flavor with a salt content of approximately 3%. After numerous prototypes, we have created a gentle ume sauce that enhances the flavor of tonkatsu (pork cutlet).

In fiscal year 2025, approximately 1,000 servings were sold at three stores over a four-month period, and the sauce has been adopted as one of the three seasonings that go with "Tokujo" (extra premium).

*Servings may vary depending on the season and store.

Tonkatsu set meal with ume sauce [Katsuyoshi] Shinmaru, Hibiya, Nihonbashi

Reasons for being chosen in summer

These two proposals create an incentive for customers to visit stores during the summer, maintain quality by improving ingredient turnover, and lead to stable store operations.

KATSUKI continues to provide an answer to the common belief that "tonkatsu does not sell well in summer.

This approach has also attracted attention from within and outside the industry, including a special feature in the restaurant magazine "Kindai Shokudo" in 2024, which also featured the company on its cover.

Kindai Shokudo, August 2024 issue

Outline of the menu

Chilled katsu-don (pork cutlet bowl)

Price: 2,400 yen (tax included)

https://www.bodaijyu.co.jp/news/21823/

Tonkatsu set meal (loin) with special ume sauce

Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)

https://www.bodaijyu.co.jp/news/21825/

Sales start: Friday, May 1, 2026 (summer season only)

Available at: All Katsuyoshi restaurants (Shin-Marunouchi Building, Hibiya Kokusai Building, Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C.)

About the future

Katsuyoshi will continue to offer a dish that is in tune with the seasons, while reexamining the possibilities of tonkatsu.

In the foothills, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, trees are covered in fresh green, golden spring foliage is a northern tradition, and pure white snow still shines on the top of Mt. Yotei. All of this spreads out under the same sky in springtime in Niseko. And this is one of the most blessed times of the year, not only in terms of spectacular scenery, but also in terms of "value for money.

Website: https://nisekotourism.com/ja/

Spring skiing in a cheerful atmosphere

Four seasons to encounter in Niseko in spring.

Cherry Blossom Spring Late spring in the north blooms against the backdrop of Mt.

Around the time of Golden Week, the cherry blossoms are at their best in the Niseko area. Yotei, the cherry blossoms are different in scale and serenity from the cherry blossom viewing in Honshu. The cherry blossoms are a different kind of cherry blossom viewing experience from those in the mainland Japan, and the cherry blossom season is a time to enjoy spring in the great outdoors without the crowds.

The season when cherry blossoms are beautiful

The fresh green of summer, the life force of Hokkaido, sprouting all at once.

This is the season when the trees awaken from their long winter's sleep and begin to spread their leaves all at once. The fresh green of Hokkaido stands out for its freshness and strength because it blooms later than in Honshu. Niseko's rivers, swollen by the melting snow, become raging rapids where rafters can enjoy thrilling whitewater rafting. Green season activities such as cycling and trekking are also starting one after another.

Spring rafting (2)

Autumn in spring foliage, a springtime tradition in the northern part of Japan

Niseko in springtime offers a hidden, yet little-known, spectacular view. In the moment when the deciduous pine trees begin to sprout new leaves, the mountain slopes turn a golden color, similar to the autumnal hues of the leaves in fall. This is the only time of year when you can see the "spring foliage.

Yellow Niseko Bridge and Mt.

Yotei and the pure white peak of Mt.

While the cherry blossoms are blooming in the valley, snow still remains on the top of Mt. The contrast between the white peak and the well-proportioned silhouette of the mountain, aptly named "Ezo Fuji," is one of Niseko's most iconic springtime landscapes.

Cherry blossoms and Mt.

Niseko in spring is a great deal!

Lift tickets are half-price until May 6, 2026.

Niseko ski resorts will be open until May 6, 2026 (Wed.). 6,000 yen for a one-day adult lift ticket for all mountains during the final season from April 6 onwards. The price is half that of the peak season (12,000 yen). Children's ticket is 3,600 yen, a great price for families.

Lift ticket details: https://www.niseko.ne.jp/ja/lift/

Skiing in the morning, rafting in the afternoon.

A unique way to spend spring in Niseko is to enjoy winter and summer activities on the same day. In the morning, enjoy spring skiing on the slopes, and in the afternoon, go rafting down the rapids as the snow melts. This combination of activities can only be done in one day during this time of the year when the seasons intersect.

Accommodation fees are also much more reasonable than during peak season.

Compared to the high season in winter, accommodation fees are lower. This is the only time of the year when the seasons intersect.

Onsen (hot springs) are exceptionally pleasant during this season.

The Niseko Onsen Hot Spring Resort is a great place to relax after a hard day's work. There are about 15 hot spring facilities scattered throughout the area, including the hidden "Goshiki Onsen" and the famous "Kombu Onsen" which is famous for its beautiful skin. The open-air baths with a view of the lingering snow in the mountains is a luxury that only spring can offer.

Freshly Picked Asparagus, the Blessing of the Season

Freshly picked asparagus is an essential part of Niseko's spring menu. Freshly picked asparagus is a must-have on Niseko's spring table, and the freshness of the morning vegetables sold at Niseko View Plaza Roadside Station and other direct sales outlets is exceptional. During this time of year, when the busy winter season has settled down, popular local restaurants and cafes can be enjoyed without crowds.

Visit Niseko during Golden Week!

Half-price lift tickets, spacious accommodations, spectacular hot springs, and seasonal delicacies on the table. Niseko in spring offers a special experience where you can enjoy all four seasons at once.

◎For more information on Niseko tourism, click here.

Website : https://nisekotourism.com/ja/

Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/nisekotourism/

●YouTube ： https://www.youtube.com/user/nisekotourismchannel

About Niseko Promotion Board

Niseko Promotion Board (NPB) is a non-profit regional DMO organization established in 2007 to promote tourism in three towns in the Niseko area (Kutchan Town, Niseko Town and Ranketsu Town) with annual membership fees from its core members. In August 2020 and September 2021, it was selected by the Japan Tourism Agency as a DMO for priority support. Currently, there are more than 400 members in and outside of the region.

Outline of the corporation

Corporate name: Niseko Promotion Board, Incorporated Association

Representative: Patrick Otani, President

Location: Kutchan, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, 044-0078

　　　　　 41-5 Kabayama, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido

Establishment: September 7, 2007

Business: Niseko Promotion Board is a general incorporated association that promotes the Niseko area as a single resort across multiple regions.

　　　　　 Niseko Promotion Board was established to comprehensively promote the Niseko area as a single resort.

　　　　　 The purpose of the NPB is to promote the Niseko area as a single, multi-regional resort,

　　　　　 The purpose of the Niseko Promotion Board is to promote year-round tourism as a strategic growth industry and to ensure that its potential is maximized.

　　　　　 The NPB was established to ensure that year-round tourism is a strategic growth industry, maximizing its potential and increasing revenues for the benefit of the entire Niseko region, creating jobs and encouraging investment,

　　　　　 The NPB was established to ensure that year-round tourism is a strategic growth industry, maximizing its potential, and

　　　　　 and investment incentives that will benefit the entire Niseko region.

URL: https://nisekotourism.com/ja/

Extension kit that can be attached to any size "shift knob

What is the Transfer Knob FLEXIBLE Extension?

The "Transfer Knob FLEXIBLE Extension" can be used not only as an extension for the factory transfer knob of Jimny (JB64W)/Sierra (JB74W)/Nomado (JC74W) to extend the position of the factory transfer knob upward and improve the position for easy operation, but also as a replacement for the included bolt to allow installation of any size shift knob. It can also be used as a "Transfer Knob Attachment" that enables the installation of any shift knob by replacing the included bolt.

Product name: Transfer knob FLEXIBLE extension

Material ：Aluminum alloy AL5000

Color ：Black anodized

Enables any general-purpose shift knob to be attached as a Jimny transfer knob

Use as a general-purpose shift knob attachment

By attaching the included attachment bolt, any general-purpose shift knob can be installed as a Jimny's transfer knob. This increases the degree of freedom of Jimny's transfer knob, which has few options.

Compatible screw pitch: M8-1.25

M10-1.25 / M10-1.5 / M12-1.5 / M12-1.75 can be installed by purchasing a separately sold conversion insert.

Extension of stock transfer knob

Can be used as an extension to extend the factory transfer knob installation position upward by 64.5mm. By raising the mounting position, operability is improved.

Can also be used as an extension to extend the factory transfer knob installation position upward by 64.5mm.

Original "4WD" shift knob also released at the same time.

Color lineup to match each body color of Jimny

M&Ms (Making and Monsters) will also release "FOR THE "4WD" SHIFT KNOB" at the same time, which is handcrafted from modeling to painting. The word "4WD" is boldly dropped on the handcrafted model. This original shift knob is a must-have for Jimny, and is not likely to be found anywhere else. A color lineup to match each body color of the Jimny is available.

Product name: FOR THE "4WD" SHIFT KNOB

Material ：Resin

Color ：Othello Black / Night Forest / Red in the Dark / Dandy Gray / Toys Blue

　　　　Dandy Gray / Toys Blue / Catchy Red / Hero's Navy

Unlikely, original shift knob that is a must-have for Jimny!

Challenge to Makuake

Up to 30% off for the first arrivals! Crowdfunding started on Makuake!

Pre-order sales will start on April 27, 2026 on Makuake. First-come, first-served customers can support purchase with up to 30% off.

*Because all 4WD shift knobs are handmade and finished, there is a limit to the number that can be sold. Please note that orders will be stopped after the first 30 support purchases (orders will resume on the official website in November 2026 or later).

URL of Makuake project page: https://www.makuake.com/project/makingandmonsters/

Crowdfunding starts at Makuake!

Makuake support purchase price

Transfer knob "FLEXIBLE" extension kit

Super Early Bird Discount: 30% OFF (first 20 orders) Normal 12,100 yen (tax included) → 8,470 yen (tax included)

Semi-early bird discount: 20% OFF (first 50 orders), usually 12,100 yen (tax included) → 9,680 yen (tax included)

Special discount: 10% OFF (only available at Makuake), usually 12,100 yen (including tax) → 10,890 yen (including tax)

Contents: Extension body, genuine knob extension attachment,

　　　　General-purpose shift knob attachment, Hex wrench for the torsion screw

FOR THE "4WD" SHIFT KNOB & Extension Full Set

Super Early Bird Discount: 30% OFF (first 10 orders) Regular 22,000 yen (tax included) → 15,400 yen (tax included)

Semi-early bird discount: 20% OFF (first 10 orders), usually 22,000 yen (tax included) → 17,600 yen (tax included)

Special discount: 10% OFF (first 10 orders), usually 22,000 yen (tax included) → 19,800 yen (tax included)

Contents: FOR THE "4WD "SHIFT KNOB, extension body,

　　　　Genuine knob extension attachment, general-purpose shift knob attachment,

　　　　Hex wrench for imo screw

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Store name ： M&Ms (Making and Monsters)

Location ： 5-14-16 Nishi-Nanba-cho, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture

Business hours ： 11:00-17:00 (open only on Sundays)

Online store : https://mandms.theshop.jp

Details of "All About Microneedling": https://amzn.asia/d/0buo25AZ

All About Microneedling Cover

Scientific Explanation of the Rapidly Expanding "Microneedle Beauty" and Its Reality

In recent years, microneedle beauty, represented by such products as spicule cosmetics and needle beauty products, has rapidly spread mainly through social networking services, and is becoming a major genre in the beauty market.

While attention has been focused on the "feel" of the stimulation and the sensation of use, the effects on the skin and the precautions and mechanisms for use have not been fully understood.

The question is: "How does stimulating beauty really affect the skin? The book was born from the question, "How does stimulating beauty really affect the skin?

Against this backdrop, this book was planned from the fundamental question, "Is stimulating beauty really good for the skin?

Under the supervision of a dermatologist, this book examines microneedle beauty from multiple perspectives from a medical perspective, based on the data from academic papers, theoretical background, and the skin's reaction mechanism.

Dermaroller HC902" made in Germany

In the verification of this book, various microneedle products on the market were compared from various perspectives, including needle structure, material, and effects on the skin. Among them, the German-made "Dermaroller HC902" is introduced in the magazine for its precise manufacturing standards and safety.

https://dermaroller-japan.com/

■Cross-cutting commentary on medical care, regenerative medicine, and home care

In the magazine,

Perspectives from the medical field

Perspectives on acupuncture, moxibustion, and regenerative medicine

Safety as home care

and safety as home care.

In addition,

Needle cosmetics and spicule

Comparison of micro needling/EMS/LED

Comparison of dermaroller, dermapen, and Potenza

The problem of counterfeit products

and more.

Editor's Comment

The age has come when people are no longer choosing beauty products based solely on trends and social networking sites, but on an understanding of how they work on the skin, the organ of the body."

Outline of the book

Title : All About Microneedling

Editor : Takiko Daita

Publisher : Nanasei Shuppan Co.

Price ： 1,980 yen (tax included)

Specifications : 68 pages

First edition : 2000 copies

Sales ： Bookstores nationwide, Amazon and other online bookstores

Company Profile

Nanasei Shuppan Co.

Location: 2-8-21 Nakaochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Representative Director: Shin Daita

Business description: Publishing business, etc.

In addition to the intricate design of the substrate, this series also features a circuit that allows LEDs to light up when triggered by radio waves.

FLASH SHIP'S CAT (Muse) IC card case with circuit board art

About "SHIP'S CAT(Muse)

The muse of Nakanoshima, watching over us with shining eyes.

SHIP'S CAT(Muse)" is a sculpture of a cat wearing a suit like a space suit or a diving suit, permanently installed in the Nakanoshima Art Museum, Osaka. The sculpture was created by contemporary artist Kenji Yanobe as a guardian deity to watch over the museum and its visitors, and as a symbol for the museum, which faces the Dojima River, to spread its wings to the world.

FLASH SHIP'S CAT (Muse) Substrate Art IC Card Case

Product Features

This is a product seriously created by a PCB professional. Designed using CAD for printed circuit boards, the electronic components are mounted (soldered) on a real circuit board. We design the CAD in-house and mount the components on the surface mounting line at our main factory, which is used for our main business. The board CAD that designs the board is not design software, so lines are drawn one by one with the mouse. The wiring pattern is precisely designed with 0.1mm in fine lines. The substrate is gold-plated. After mounting electronic components, they are coated one by one by hand in a clean room (class 1000) to protect the mounted components until the resin is full of surface tension by human hands and vacuum heated. Then, air bubbles and dust on the resin surface are removed by hand. Designed and manufactured in Japan, all products are RoHS compliant (lead-free). The gift box packaging makes it an ideal gift.

FLASH IC Card Case" makes your commute to work or school more enjoyable.

Five LEDs are mounted on both eyes (blue), tongue (red), and chest feather (white). It comes with a gimmick that allows the LEDs to light up without batteries when touching a ticket gate, charging, or making a payment with an IC card (*1). If the card size is the same, it can also be used as a case for ID cards for employers, etc. (*2) The IC card case is made of 100% PCB, and three types of PCBs (front, middle, and back) are press-glued together to make the case. The printed circuit board is made of FR-4 (glass fiber cloth + epoxy), a light and strong material used in automotive circuit boards and industrial equipment. The key chain is included under the IC card case inside the gift box.

*1: There are variations in the position of the chip and circuitry built into the IC card. If the response is poor, please try the IC card front and back, top and bottom.

*2: The amount of light may be lower than at ticket gates.

*3：We have not yet confirmed whether it glows at overseas turnstiles, but have confirmed that it glows in Hong Kong, which uses the FeliCa (Felica) system.

Item ：FLASH SHIP'S CAT(Muse) IC card case

Color ：Black

Price ： 12,100 yen (including tax)

Size ：98×62×4.5mm

Weight ：25g (case only)

Electronic components : 5 (2 blue LEDs, 1 red LED, 2 white LEDs)

FLASH SHIP'S CAT (Muse) Board Art Bookmark

Product Features

Substrate art bookmarks are manufactured using industrial printed circuit boards. The substrate material, process, and manufacturing method are exactly the same as the original substrate. A 0.15mm copper foil is removed from the edge of the board to prevent damage to books, notebooks, and hands. Designed and manufactured in Japan, all products are RoHS compliant (lead-free). Substrates are gold-plated. We draw each line with a mouse using a board-specific CAD program, not design (drawing) software. The fine lines are precisely designed with a wiring pattern of 0.1mm.

It can be used as a gift for book lovers and notebook users.

The top of the "SHIP'S CAT (Muse)" board is shaped like a cat's ears, creating an adorable and playful design. Both eyes (red) are equipped with two LEDs, and when placed on a MagSafe charger for iPhone (genuine) or a magnetic charger for Apple watch (genuine), both eyes glow red.

There is a possibility that it will not light up except with MagSafe charger for iPhone (genuine) and magnetic charger for Apple watch (genuine).

Item : FLASH SHIP'S CAT (Muse), substrate art, bookmark

Color ：black

Price ： 3,850 yen (tax included)

Size ：122mm x 32mm x 0.45mm

Weight ：3g

Electronic parts ：2 pcs (2 red LEDs)

Denshi Gihan direct sales EC site】 【Denshi Gihan direct sales EC site

Direct sales store: https://www.moeco.jp.net/

Amazon.co.jp: https://www.amazon.co.jp/moeco

PCB ART moeco Nationwide physical store list

https://pcbartmoeco.jp/shop_list_jp/

About Denshi Gihan Co.

Ltd. will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. In 2014, the company entered the PCB sundries business and has been developing products with intricate designs and a sense of surprise.

<Awards received only in the general merchandise business

2015 Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, The Wonder 500

2015 Osaka Gift Show Autumn New Product Contest Grand Prize

2017 "Osaka Made Brand" Excellent Excellent Product, Osaka Prefecture

2019 Tokyo Gift Show Autumn New Product Contest Grand Prize

Company Profile

Name: Denshi Gihan Co.

Representative Director: Hiroki Kitayama

Establishment : 1976

Head office and factory: 62-8 Toyotsu-cho, Suita-shi, Osaka

Business description: Design and manufacture of printed circuit boards, sales of electronic components, PCB sundries business

URL : https://www.denshi-gihan.co.jp/

(C)Kenji Yanobe

The magazine will feature the daily life of "Okusuri Farm," including the farm life between Sapporo and Niseko, farming, forest therapy, and other activities, written in unadorned words.

Forest, field, and... Sometimes.　Okusuri Farm News

#Regenerative Living #Forest Therapy #Niseko #Okusuri Farm #Living in 2 locations #Emigrating to Hokkaido #ArtofAging #Saging #note series #DGBH

#wellness retreat #SHOKAY #okusurifarm

■ Background of the series: From Consumption to "Regenerative

In 2019, Tamiko Hayashi, the president of DGBH, who had been based in Aoyama, Tokyo and Kamakura, moved her activities to Sapporo and Niseko in Hokkaido.

Hayashi, who is a certified U.S. forest therapy guide and has practiced natural farming, yoga, and meditation for more than 30 years, will share her own experiences of "restoring body and soul" and "regenerating lives" gained through cultivating the soil and walking in the forest.

In this series of articles, Hayashi proposes hints for a new life design from the perspective of maturing deeply and richly rather than fearing aging - redefining aging as wisely deepening.

Five Major Themes

1) A Day to Sow Seeds in Niseko:

The correlation between regenerative farming and healing of body and soul.

2) Prescription for the Forest:

A record of self-care to "regenerate oneself" through forest therapy

3) The embryo of "Okusuri Farm:

A record of the conception and preparation of a one-room retreat cottage being prepared in Niseko.

4) A guide to living in Sapporo and Niseko:

Recommended experiences and "destination spots" in Hokkaido, selected from the perspective of DGBH.

5) Saging: A New Door:

Proposals based on actual experiences on how to richly redesign your life from your 50s onward.

About the "Okusuri Farm", a base under preparation

Okusuri Farm, based in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, is an experimental center for regenerating soil, self, and society.

◎Programs to be offered:

　Farming experience, forest therapy walk, yoga, meditation,

　Mindful knitting using SHOKAY's yak yarn, etc.

◎Facility type:

　Retreat cottage (lodging and workshops)

Magazine Overview

Name: Forest, Field, and. Sometimes. Niseko Edition

Author: Tamiko Hayashi

Platform: note

◎ URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/ma1372ae673c0

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY, the world's first regenerative material brand specializing in yak, is a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government to help solve the poverty of the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, the story of its founding is summarized in the book "Sekai wo Changeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Yak hair is a rare material that can only be harvested at a rate of 100 grams per cow per year. Yak hair has excellent breathability, flexibility, and resistance to hairballs, while providing heat retention surpassing that of cashmere. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring complete traceability, thereby contributing to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, with the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying mindful living," she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation. Currently, she writes a series of articles on "Happy Closet ~ ABC of Mindful Style / How to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune. on notebook.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand "SHOKAY" in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　Okusuri Farm" is a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, combining forest therapy and retreats.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for more than 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She has completed a clinical meditation teacher training course. Certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. He is also a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai" and a graduate of the Akinori Kimura School of Natural Farming in Hokkaido. He is a graduate of the "Organic Garden Meister" course taught by Yoshiharu and Toshi Hikichi. Completed the Permaculture Design Course by David Holmgren, one of the founders of permaculture. Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-bedroom retreat cottage offering a forest therapy program in Niseko, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido from two locations, Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source.

Kyoto Ani-Monozukuri Award 2026" official visual (illustration by tomoca)

In recent years, the animation market has experienced historic growth due to a string of major hits in animation and TV animation, and the number of fans has been increasing in a wide range of age groups. Companies such as automobile manufacturers, distributors, food and beverage companies, and IT firms have begun to utilize anime, manga, and characters in their marketing activities, such as advertising and collaborative products.

The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" was launched in 2017 to serve as a bridge between the animation industry and companies and to recognize outstanding collaborations and tie-ups that utilize animation. To date, more than 1,020 entries have been received, and many outstanding winning entries have been selected for the past eight "Ani-Monozukuri Awards".

The first award was presented to "Suntory Natural Water x 'What's your name? The first award was presented in the "Suntory Natural Water x 'Kimi no na wa'" Campaign (Suntory Communication Ltd.). Campaign" (Suntory Communications Limited), "Sword Art Online The Beginning Sponsored by IBM" (IBM Japan, Ltd.), and "My name is Ootafuko - Make the earth happy with a little happiness. ～(OTAFUKU Sauce Co., Ltd.), "Heart Forecast ("Eve x Ghana" "Pink Valentine" collaboration movie)" (Lotte Co., Ltd.), "Nanchou Nananan (SORAIRO, a family association for children with hearing loss)" (The 5th), and the 6th Calorie Mate webmovie "Summer Begins. (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), "WcDonald's Campaign (McDonald's USA)" for the 7th contest, and "Mi Le Watashi no Mirai (Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., Yanmar Brand Asset Design Co., Ltd.)" for the 8th contest, each winning the Grand Prix from among many entries. (The award-winning works and nominees in each category are listed on the official website.)

Ani-Monozukuri Award official website: https://animono.jp

Ani-Monozukuri Award official X : https://x.com/animono_jp

The award will be co-hosted with the Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2026 (KIMAFU) to be held in Kyoto on September 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun), as in the previous year. Selection will be made in six categories: Animation Commercial, Content Tie-up, Original Content, International, Local Creation, and Special Award. This year's special award is the "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration Special Award" for product collaborations and advertising promotions that utilize IP content or original characters to promote Japanese agricultural, forestry, and marine products, foods, processed foods, and seasonings related to Japanese food culture to overseas consumers. The selection committee will be chaired by Mr. Natsuno.

The selection committee is headed by Mr. Tsuyoshi Natsuno, who is well versed in the fields of animation, characters, games, and advertising.

The application period is from Monday, May 11, 2026 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Eligible works must have been released, published, or implemented between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026 (see application guidelines for details). Entries can be submitted through the official Ani-Monozukuri Award website. The Grand Prix and the winning entries in each category will be announced at the Kyoto International Manga/Animation Fair 2026 (Kyoto Mafu) to be held in Kyoto on September 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun), and the award ceremony will be held.

Greetings from the Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee

This year we will be holding the "Ani-Monozukuri Award" for the ninth time since its establishment in 2017. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to KYOMAFU, KYOTO CMEX, all cooperating and supporting organizations, all the companies and organizations that have submitted their works so far, and all the people involved.

Japanese animation has taken root among a wide range of generations as pop culture not only in Japan but also in other countries, and it is also increasing its presence as one of the growth industries that drive the Japanese economy. In recent years, Japanese animation has been utilized in marketing and promotion for corporate and regional development, and has been highly effective.

This year's award will promote a variety of initiatives to create new business through collaboration between different industries and animation, and to serve as a bridge between the animation industry, industry, and local communities.

This year, we have also established the "Japanese Food Overseas Popularization Collaboration Special Award" to recognize outstanding efforts to promote Japanese food culture overseas through the use of IP content. We hope that through this award and related seminars, more food businesses will realize the potential of strengthening export capabilities through the use of IP content.

We hope that this award, the only one of its kind in Japan, will encourage more companies and organizations to apply and contribute to the development of their businesses.

What is the Ani-Monozukuri Award?

In recent years, the national success of anime productions and the increase in anime fans of all ages have attracted attention to the increasing number of opportunities for companies and corporations to collaborate with anime, which until now have not been directly related to anime. A variety of examples have emerged, including collaborations with anime in a wide range of industries, such as automobiles, food and beverage manufacturers, distribution, AR and VR ventures, and traditional crafts, as well as an increasing number of organizations actively planning anime-mediated content tourism, known as pilgrimages to sacred places. The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" has been held in Japan since 2006. The "Ani-Monozukuri Award" was established in 2017 with the aim of increasing the number of high quality collaborative contents by awarding excellent works from among such collaborations, and by widely publicizing the efforts of companies and organizations. Kyoto City, which has deep ties to anime culture and is home to many manufacturing companies in traditional and cutting-edge industries, will promote "Ani-Monozukuri" throughout the country and to the world.

Terminology: Ani-Monozukuri

A new movement is gaining momentum that utilizes anime and other content for "monozukuri" and "koto zukuri" (making things). Ani-Monozukuri" refers to new business values, technologies, cultures, products, and services created by combining Japan's strength in "anime" with "monozukuri" and "koto zukuri".

What is Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair (KIMAF) 2026?

To promote the content industry in Kyoto City,

(1) Creation and growth of new industries utilizing content

(2) Creation, development and retention of creative human resources

(3) Enhance Kyoto's brand power as a world-class cultural city

(4) Attracting more tourists, especially young people, to the city,

It is the largest comprehensive trade fair of manga, animation, and games in western Japan, held with the aim of promoting the contents industry in the Kansai region, centering on Kyoto. The fair attracts a large number of visitors, and publishers, TV stations, video manufacturers, and other exhibitors promote their latest works, sell goods, and hold stage events.

The "Kyoto Ani-Monozukuri Award 2026" Application Outline

<Entries

Products, services, advertisements, and promotions by companies, corporations, and organizations that were released, publicized, or implemented between January 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026, and that utilize animation, manga, characters, etc., are eligible for this award.

＜Application period and method

Application period: From Monday, May 11, 2026 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (tentative)

*For details on how to apply, please refer to the application form on the official Ani-Monozukuri Award website.

<Submission Categories

(1) Animation CM Category

　～(1) Animated Commercial Category - Animated commercials created using animation techniques that have been shown on TV, the Web, etc. will be eligible.

(2) Content Tie-up Category

　～This category is for commercials, tie-ups, and collaborations in the fields of products, services, and advertising promotions, utilizing the characteristics and worldview of existing IP (animation, cartoons, characters, etc.).

(3) Original Content Category

　～This category is for products, services, and advertising promotions that utilize the company's own characters and original content (videos featuring characters, various content featuring voice actors, reading materials, etc.).

(4) International Category

　～This category is for overall corporate communications such as TV commercials, content collaborations, craft designs, etc., utilizing Japanese animation, manga, games, character works, etc., in regions outside of Japan.

(5) Regional Development Category

　-An initiative by a company, organization, municipality, etc. utilizing animation, manga, or characters for the purpose of regional industrial promotion or other local development. This category includes public relations activities, tourism PR, collaboration between traditional crafts and IP, businesses related to pilgrimages to sacred places, events, etc.

Traditional crafts x anime, regions x anime, local government x anime, pilgrimage-related business, transportation x anime, tourism PR x anime

(6)Japanese Food Overseas Promotion Collaboration Special Award (New)

　～This award is given to outstanding examples of product collaborations and advertising promotions that utilize IP content or original characters to promote Japanese agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and foods, processed foods, and seasonings related to Japanese food culture to overseas consumers.

(7) Overall Grand Prix

　～The overall grand prix will be awarded to the most outstanding entries in the above categories.

*Anybody involved in the production of content, including content providers, advertising agencies, and persons in charge of manufacturers, is eligible to apply (self-recommendations only).

Duplicate entries in each category are allowed.

*Past entries will not be considered. However, if the launch or release of a new series of animation commercials or collaborative products is included in the application period, it may be submitted.

*Because the theme of the competition is "Anime x different industries," for example, the promotion of a new anime by an anime company, the promotion of a new manga by a publishing company, the promotion of a new game by a game company, and other in-house promotion efforts by content-related businesses are not eligible. If you have any questions, please contact the official website or the secretariat.

The categories and contents are subject to change without prior notice.

＜Announcement of each category award

Announcement and awarding event: September 19 or 20, 2026

At: "Kyoto International Manga/Anime Fair 2026" venue

<Selection Committee Members

Selection Committee Chairman

Takeshi Natsuno (Director, Institute of Informatics, Kinki University, Specially Invited Professor, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, KADOKAWA, Inc.)

Selection Committee

Mr. Naoshi Sudo (Journalist)

Akinori Nakamura (Professor, Faculty of Imaging Arts and Sciences, Ritsumeikan University)

Atsuo Nakayama (Entertainment Sociologist)

Kazuo Rikugawa (President, Character Data Bank, Executive Director, Character Brand License Association)

In alphabetical order

Special Selection Committee Members

Mr. Shigeru Saito (Chairman of KYOTO Cross Media Experience Executive Committee, Chairman and CEO, Tose Co.)

Mr. Ryutaro Hayashi (Advertisement creator and producer)

Mr. Taro Maki (Representative Director of Jenco)

Mr. Azusa Matsuda (SPJA VP of Business Development)

In alphabetical order

<Organizers and Management

Organizer: Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee

Co-organized by: Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair Executive Committee, KYOTO Cross Media Experience Executive Committee

＜Cooperation

Anime Expo

<Support

Character Data Bank, Inc.

City of Kyoto

Tokyo Otaku Mode Inc.

Peatix Japan Inc.

In no particular order

For inquiries from the general public, please contact

◆Ani-Monozukuri Award Executive Committee (Secretariat: within Anime Business Create Co.)

Email: award@animono.jp

For application details, please visit the official website of "Ani-Monozukuri Award" → https://animono.jp

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026" will be held in the Rinkai Fukutoshin area (mainly Daiba and Aomi) from Saturday, May 2 to Sunday, July 12.

As the first phase, until June 7 (Sun.), the stamps will be designed with a dignified standing statue in unicorn mode as a motif.

The image is for illustrative purposes only.

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026: Image of stamps to be stamped on top of each    other Gundam Stamp Rally 2026" is completed by visiting spots and collection stamps.

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026" is an event in which participants visit six locations in Rinkai Fukutoshin, including Shiokaze Park Observation Deck, Water Bus Terminal, and Odaiba Kaihin Koen Station, to collect stamps and complete the visual of a life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue. The first stamp is a design of a statue in dignified unicorn mode. The tour takes about one hour, and visitors can 

start from any spot.

After completing the stamps, bring the stamps to DiverCity Tokyo Plaza 2F

THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO ANNEX" on the 2nd floor of Diver City Tokyo Plaza to receive a raffle ticket, and then visit "THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO (Gundam Base Tokyo ) on the 7th floor of the same building to participate in a drawing  for Unicorn Gundam Gunpla, Gundam Base limited-edition products, and       other prizes.

Why don't you visit the spots in Rinkai Fukutoshin with "Gundam Stamp Rally 2026"?

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026 Poster

The first phase of the rally will be held from May 2 (Sat) to June 7 (Sun), 2026.

Second phase: June 8 (Mon.) - July 12 (Sun.), 2026

　Details of the second phase will be announced at a later date.

Stamp spots: (1) Odaiba Kaihin Koen Station

　　　　　　　　　　(2)Water bus stop

　　　　　　　　　　(3)Odaiba Station

　　　　　　　　　　(4)Observation deck at Shiokaze Park

　　　　　　　　　　(5)DiverCity Tokyo Plaza 2F

　　　　　　　　　　　 Next to Tourist Information

　　　　　　　　　　(6)Gundam Base Tokyo Annex

Gundam Stamp Rally 2026 Stamp Spot

How to participate:

(1) Place a stamp on the "Gundam Stamp Rally 2026" form at each stamp spot.

(2) After visiting all the spots and completing the life-size Unicorn Gundam standing statue, bring it to "Gundam Base Tokyo Annex" in front of the Festival Plaza on the 2nd floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, have it checked by a staff member, and receive a raffle ticket.

(3) Take the ticket to the lottery machine in front of "Gundam Base Tokyo" on the 7th floor of DiverCity Tokyo Plaza and pass the 2D code over the machine by yourself. If you win, an exchange ticket will be issued on the spot, and you can ask a staff member at the store to exchange it for your prize.

Prizes of the lottery:

Prize A: RG 1/144 Gundam Base Limited

　　　 Unicorn Gundam [Gold Coating]...1 person

Prize B: A full-size Unicorn Gundam standing can-shaped glass ... 20 winners

Prize C: Gundam Base Limited

　　　 RX-O Unicorn Gundam Destroy Mode

　　　 C Prize: Strawberry Choco Crunch in a can with design ... 50 winners

Prize D: Halo Plastic Gundam Base Limited Halo

　　　 [Gundam Base Color] ...50 winners

Prize A: RG Unicorn Gundam [Gold Coating].

Prize B: A full-size Unicorn Gundam standing can-shaped glass.

Prize C] RX-O Unicorn Gundam Destroy Mode Strawberry Chocolate Crunch in Design Can

Prize D] Halo Plastic Gundam Base Limited Halo [Gundam Base Color

Official website: https://tokyo-gundam-project.jp/stamp-rally/

You can take home the completed base paper.

Entry to Gundam Base Tokyo may be restricted by advance lottery tickets.

For details on the operation of Gundam Base Tokyo, please check the official website of THE GUNDAM BASE.

In the TOKYO Gundam Project 2026, on weekends and holidays from early May 2026, high school students will provide an "English Guide" to foreign tourists visiting the area around the life-size Unicorn Gundam standing statue, using an original English MAP to explain about the Gundam and provide tourist information about the Rinkai Fukutoshin area in English. English Guide" will be held at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza 2F Festival Square.

This will be the sixth time this program has been held, and we hope to deepen "Omotenashi" (hospitality) and international exchange with the power of Tokyo's younger generation.

The schedule and other details will be announced on the official website as soon as they are confirmed.

Official website: TOP｜TOKYO GUNDAM PROJECT( tokyo-gundam-project.jp )

Please look forward to the TOKYO GUNDAM PROJECT, which you cannot miss this year!

＜About the (C) label on article content, images, and logos

When you post a logo/image, please include the following (C) indication below the image or on the same page.

Japanese: (C)SUNRISE / English: (C)SUNRISE *Credits have been changed since April.

(C)SUNRISE

Background

In recent years, the use of generative AI has been rapidly expanding in all industries. On the other hand, the following three major issues have been pointed out in the operation of AI on cloud computing.

Security risk in handling personal and confidential information

Response delays due to the Internet

Increased operational costs due to pay-as-you-go billing

These issues have become barriers to the use of AI in organizations that handle highly confidential information, such as medical institutions, government agencies, financial institutions, and professional firms.

What is SapiaBox?

SapiaBox is an on-premise AI solution developed by closip to solve the above-mentioned problems of generated AI. SapiaBox is not a product that depends on specific hardware, but rather an end-to-end solution service that provides a full range of services from the selection of the most appropriate LLM (Large Language Model), development of business applications, and implementation in an on-premise environment after listening to the customer's business issues.

The closed environment configuration, which does not transmit any data to the cloud, minimizes the risk of information leaks, while realizing a cost structure that does not incur additional charges even if the number of users increases.

SapiaBox Introduction Flow

SapiaBox is deployed in the customer's environment according to the following flow.

SapiaBox implementation flow

1. hearing (requirement definition)

We understand the customer's business issues and select the optimal hardware and LLM model, including our Edge AI Array. 2.

2. application development and environment construction

Based on the results of the hearing, we develop an AI application optimized for the customer's business and build an on-premise environment. 3.

3. installation and configuration

We configure the connection and security settings according to the customer's network environment, and deliver the application ready for use. 4.

Training (AI application in-house production training) *Optional

We provide practical training to enable customers to develop and improve AI applications by themselves (see below for details). 5.

5. start of operation

Full-scale operation is started.

Of the above, CLOSIP will provide software services (1-4), and MHI will be in charge of hardware procurement, maintenance, and support.

Significance of the alliance

We have invested in the company and jointly provided the secure remote access service "Resalio Connect" with them.

This partnership in the field of AI solutions builds on this existing relationship of trust.

The quality of a generative AI solution is assured only when both software (AI model selection and application development) and hardware (on-premise infrastructure that operates stably) are in place. This partnership is possible because we have our own on-premise AI platform "Edge AI Array" and have been providing security solutions for over 20 years.

SapiaBox Hardware Lineup

SapiaBox allows customers to select the most suitable hardware depending on their scale of use as shown below, both of which are provided by our one-stop service from procurement to maintenance.

For small to medium scale and PoC use: "NVIDIA DGX Spark" and equivalent products

Compact and ideal for departmental AI applications and prototype verification.

NVIDIA DGX Spark and equivalent products

For more information on SapiaBox

https://www.ascentech.co.jp/solution/sapiabox/sapiabox.html

For large scale and multiple users: Our original product "Edge AI Array

Up to five NVIDIA GPUs for AI are installed in a 2U chassis. It is an on-premise AI platform for large-scale LLM, virtual humans, and various AI applications.

Edge AI Array

For more information on the Edge AI Array, please visit

https://www.ascentech.co.jp/solution/eaa/eaa.html

SapiaBox offers the following value propositions

1. optimal LLM selection and custom application provision

SapiaBox selects the most appropriate LLM model according to the customer's business issues, and develops and implements a custom application that combines elemental technologies such as RAG (search extension generation) and OCR. By providing an "AI application that fits the customer's business," rather than introducing a generic chat tool, we create an environment that is effective in practice immediately after its introduction.

2. support for in-house production of AI application (development training)

As an option, SapiaBox provides a practical training program to enable customers to develop and improve their own AI applications.

In-house production of AI applications will enable you to reflect issues in the field in your applications in real time, which will lead to a higher retention rate of AI applications and a significant return on investment. AI applications can be created in-house to reflect issues in the field in real time, significantly improving the retention rate and return on investment of AI utilization.

The training will be conducted in a practical format using the actual SapiaBox environment, allowing participants to systematically learn everything from the basics to application.

Takehiro Ikeda, President of closip, comments

Many companies and organizations are facing this very challenge: "We want to introduce generative AI, but we don't know where to start.

SapiaBox is more than just an AI server. SapiaBox is more than just an AI server; it is a solution that understands your business, designs and develops optimal AI applications, and accompanies you until you are ready to use AI yourself.

We are very pleased to have partnered with Asentech, which has its own on-premise AI infrastructure and a long track record in the security field. With both software and hardware in place to support our customers, we will provide an environment in which AI can be used with confidence in fields that require high information security, such as healthcare, government, and finance.

About Ascentec Corporation

Ascetec is a company that provides a secure environment for the use of AI in fields requiring high information security, such as medicine, government, and finance! Contributing to the transformation of our customers' business workstyle. Under the corporate philosophy of "Contributing to our customers' business workstyle transformation," the company's main businesses are the development, sales, and consulting services of virtual desktop-related products, as well as cyber security solutions and cloud service-related businesses. In addition, we will strengthen our ESG initiatives and contribute toward a sustainable society.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market [Securities Code: 3565].

*Company names and product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This is the first project of the "RE:SPACE" business, which was previously announced by Monolith Corporation ("Monolith Corporation"). Monolith Corporation is in charge of the design and construction, which is being carried out in cooperation with the construction system of the On-site Kyoso Organization Group, to which the company belongs.

Opening of rental studio "STUDIO WHY NOT

Development of the first RE:SPACE project

On its official website, the company states "Redesigning Value" and communicates its business concept of reviewing, reconfiguring, and revitalizing existing value.

This first project embodies this concept in the form of "space utilization. This is not just a simple renovation, but a redefinition of the value of the space by designing it to include how it will be used after completion.

Related Pages

https://why-not.biz/?page_id=80

Division of Roles and Cooperation

The collaboration between the Company and the On-Site Co-Creation Organization Group was established through the transfer of all shares of Monolith Corporation and Kawamura Industries, Ltd. held by the Company to the On-Site Co-Creation Organization, Ltd.

According to the announcement, the current management of the Company and Monolith Group will continue to participate in the management, and this project is one of the specific projects that will proceed under such a structure.

Kawamura Kogyo has over 50 years of experience in the plastering industry and is providing technical support for the spatial expression of the mortar molding and fair-faced concrete in this project.

Spatial Structure of the First Project

In this project, we reconfigured the existing 3LDK into a business meeting space and a studio space. A business meeting space is located near the entrance, and the main space is located behind the business meeting space.

The main space has a peninsula-shaped kitchen, sofas, couches, and elevating tables, making it a living space that can also be used for photography and events.

The entire space has an industrial expression, with ceilings and walls designed using plastering techniques such as mortar molding and fair-faced concrete, and exposed ducts and piping. In addition, by combining antique-style wooden floor materials, we designed a space where different elements coexist.

In a related blog, we also introduce how the shadows created by the lighting bring a rich expression to the wall surfaces and the space as a whole.

▼ Related Blogs

https://why-not.biz/?page_id=40

Kitchen area

Faucet

Dining room

Use as a model room and rental studio

In addition to its role as a model room, the space is also used as a photography studio, kitchen studio, and rental space.

The company's website introduces the space as a space that can be used for multiple purposes, and the rental studio use is priced at "3 hours / 50,000 yen and up".

▼Related Pages

https://why-not.biz/?post_type=project

This first project is an effort to visualize the planning and public relations that we are responsible for, and the construction system led by Monolith Corporation, as an actual space.

It is not the end of the project after completion, but creates value through continued use.

This project presents a new option for utilizing existing condominiums by integrating planning, design, construction, dissemination, and operation.

Business meeting space

Interior window

Mortar molding

Wash stand and shower booth

Concrete ceiling

STUDIO WHY NOT Outline of use

Usage ： Photography studio/kitchen studio/rental space

Fee ： 3 hours 50,000 yen～ (tax not included)

Inquiry ： https://why-not.biz/?page_id=309

Reservation ： Please use the inquiry form above.

Representative Comment

RE:SPACE is not in the business of creating spaces.

It is an initiative to redesign the value of the space, including how it is used.

For this first project, we chose to use the space as a rental studio as well as a model room. The value of a space does not end when it is completed, but is created when it continues to be used. We designed the space based on this premise.

A residence should be more free.

Rather than confining them to fixed uses, they can be used in different ways depending on the situation. We would like to present such options.

Company Profile

Company name: Wynote, Inc.

Address: 2674 Shimo-Oyamada-cho, Machida-shi, Tokyo 194-0202

TEL: 080-3543-6868

FAX: 042-797-3603

URL ： https://why-not.biz/

Affiliated Company】 【Affiliated Company

On-site Co-creation Organization Co.

https://gemba-sg.com/

monolith corporation, inc.

https://monolith-c.co.jp/

Kawamura Kogyo Co.

https://kawamura-1.co.jp/

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact

Ynot Corporation

Attn: KAWAMURA Tsuyoshi

tel: 080-3543-6868

fax: 042-797-3603

URL : https://why-not.biz/

Inquiry form: https://why-not.biz/?page_id=309

Soka is known as one of the four major leather-producing areas in Japan, and is one of the few places in Japan where more than 100 processes, from raw hides to finished products, are carried out within the local community. Although people tend to have the impression that Soka leather is "heavy," "expensive," and "difficult to handle," this film conveys the background and value of Soka's leather production through the words of craftsmen and managers, the sounds of the factory, and the accumulation of handiwork.

In addition, the environment surrounding the domestic leather industry is changing drastically: following the entry into force of the EPA with the EU, mutual tariffs are scheduled to be eliminated for imports and exports of leather products with the EU bloc by 2034, and the competitiveness of the Japanese leather industry will be even more challenged in the international market in the future. Despite its high level of technology, Japanese leather products are still not fully recognized in Japan, and we believe that it is important to first broaden understanding and sympathy for the production area.

▼SOKA LEATHER YouTube channel

The Pulse of SOKA LEATHER" playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfmeePoOFiQEDDrxzhniRc5AhTmZNxM10

The Pulse of SOKA LEATHER

Background of the Video

The leather industry has been nurtured for about 100 years in Soka, which is blessed with good groundwater. The area is home to a concentration of businesses that handle the tanning, dyeing, sewing, repair, and many other processes necessary for leather products to be born.

In addition, the materials handled are also diverse. In addition to cattle, the region has accumulated processing technologies for sheep, goats, deer, reptiles, and other animals. While it is difficult to convey the depth of these production areas by looking only at the products, they are also an important foundation that supports Japanese manufacturing.

This series of video works records the real image of Soka as a production center, not mainly through explanations, but by overlaying the words of managers and craftspeople with scenes of the work site. Why is leather transformed into leather? What kind of ethics and techniques, conflicts and inheritance exist there? Rather than prescribing a single answer, we aim to provide an opportunity for each viewer to think about these questions.

Key Points of the Video: A Common Awareness of "Work that Receives and Connects Lives" (Japanese only)

The six companies featured in this video are all involved in leather production in Soka. Each company is led by a second- to fourth-generation manager, and each company has inherited the business while taking on different processes and roles. Although the paths they have taken are not the same, what they all have in common is the recognition that the leather business is "a job of receiving and connecting life.

Therefore, the attitude of treating materials with sincerity, minimizing waste, and carefully finishing each piece of leather is deeply rooted in the workplaces. Leather is more than just a material; it is an entity whose individuality rises the more it is worked on. In this work, the value of leather is expressed through the accumulation of fragments such as the sound of water, the rhythm of machines, changes in leather, and the movement of craftsmen's hands, rather than by pushing it out with explanations.

Soka City is a "leather town" where leather manufacturing has continued for nearly 100 years. An important aspect of this work is that the techniques and work that have been passed down through the generations in the region exist in close proximity to our everyday lives. We hope that this film will provide an opportunity for the general public to become familiar with the characteristics of Soka Leather as a familiar production area and for those in the industry to become familiar with Soka Leather as a process accumulation area.

Outline of the Short Movie Series

Title ：The Pulse of SOKA LEATHER

Release Date : April 23, 2026 (Thursday) 9:00

▼SOKA LEATHER YouTube channel

The Pulse of SOKA LEATHER" playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfmeePoOFiQEDDrxzhniRc5AhTmZNxM10

vol.1 Nitto Leather

Connecting the Japanese "sound" that has been preserved for 150 years to the next generation.

MOVIE: https://youtu.be/X8SV_slx7kU

vol.1 Nittoh Leather: Making Taiko Skins for 150 Years

vol.2 Taiko-Dyed Leather

A diamond of leather; it is the tanner's skill that makes it shine.

WEB : https://taikohsenkaku.com/

MOVIE : https://youtu.be/HGxSKvjCOBw

vol.2 Taikodome Leather: Diamond of Leather "Crocodile", etc.

vol.3 Isao Suzuki

To know leather is to know life. The hands of a craftsman with 60 years of experience speak more than words.

MOVIE: https://youtu.be/G7EaPRlHCNk

vol.3 Isao Suzuki, a craftsman with 60 years of experience

vol.4 Jutel Leather

Pursuing leather that protects players and helps them win. The main tannery is cowhide leather for baseball gloves.

WEB : http://juteru-leather.jp/

MOVIE : https://youtu.be/TGZK7i8TYdU

vol.4 Jutel Leather: Pursuing Leather to Protect Players and Capture Victory

Vol.5 ITO SANGYO CO.

Sheep, goat, and deer skins are given a new touch of color and light by the hands of craftsmen.

WEB : https://www.kawa-ichi.jp/tanner/ito-sangyo/index.html

MOVIE: https://youtu.be/d84MaOLPwXY

vol.5 Ito Sangyo: Soft leather is dried gently

vol.6 Kawai Sangyo

Life is not something that should be discarded.

WEB : https://www.kawaisangyo.com/

MOVIE： https://youtu.be/DDZ1cli1AcQ

vol.6 Kawai Sangyo: Exploring New Markets by Utilizing By-Products

Copyright ： LEATHER TOWN SOKA Project team

WEB : https://soka-leather.jp/interviews/

Video : HIROBA Corporation

Direction : PORT

Web Site ： https://soka-leather.jp/

X : https://x.com/SOKA_LEATHER

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soka_leather_/

Expanding Contacts with Production Areas through the Video

The association will not stop with the release of the video, but will link it to efforts to expand contact with the production areas.

For the general public and families, workshops are held on the fourth Saturday of each month in Soka City at the "Palisse" traditional industry exhibition room on the first floor of the Soka City Cultural Hall. By touching the materials and learning about the background of manufacturing, one's distance from leather will change dramatically.

Several times a year, we also hold sales of leather products at events, giving visitors the opportunity to actually hold the products in their hands and experience the texture and workmanship. For industry professionals, we plan to expand the possibilities for material research and new collaborations through participation in joint exhibitions.

Deepening understanding of the leather industry in Japan is not only a way to pass on local industry, but also to build a foundation for future international competition. By opening up the technology and philosophy accumulated at the Soka Leather site to society through video, we will nurture the soil that will support the future of the production area.

Company Profile

Company name: Saitama Leather Business Cooperative Association

Location: 1-14-1 Nakane, Soka-shi, Saitama

Representative: Kazunori Kawai, President

Business Description ： Cooperative organization of leather manufacturing businesses involved in tanning, dyeing, sewing, repairing, etc,

　　　　　　 The organization is a group of businesses involved in tanning, dyeing, sewing, repairing, and other leather manufacturing activities.

　　　　　　 It receives orders for projects, disseminates information, and acts as a consultation service.

Company website: https://soka-leather.jp/

Contact for general consumer inquiries

LEATHER TOWN SOKA Project team

mail: info@soka-leather.jp

About the treatment as a tax return gift

Shiraoi Marine Plastic Upcycle Key Chain is now available as a tax return gift from Shiraoi Town. This is a system whereby a "one-of-a-kind item born from the Shiraoi Sea" is delivered to the donor as a means of supporting the Shiraoi Sea from anywhere in Japan. Due to the nature of the return gift, the color and pattern cannot be selected, but it is a one-of-a-kind item that retains the diverse hues of the flotsam and jetsam.

Background

From July to August 2025, "SHIRAOI Beach & Beach House" was held in the Shiraoi Port No. 3 Commercial Port Area coastal area as a demonstration experiment. A total of more than 20 people participated in the beach cleanup prior to the event, and staff continued to clean up every morning during the period. More than 20 kg of marine plastic trash, including pieces of fishing gear and containers, was collected. Instead of disposing of this garbage, it was cleaned, crushed, molded, and commercialized in Shiraoi in cooperation with buoy ( https://buoy.stores.jp/ ), an upcycling brand involved in marine debris reclamation nationwide. Because the color of the material itself is preserved, each product is one-of-a-kind.

Clean-up event at Shiraoi Port

Marine plastic waste cleaned, cut and color-coded

Product lineup (all tax included)

Small fish key chain (various colors) 990 yen

Key chain (circle/square) 1,650 yen

*Patterns are different for each item.

Upcycled key chain

Where to buy

Shiraoi-cho Furusato Tax Payment (New)

Poroto Mintara (in Shiraoi Town)

Matatabi Bunko (in Shiraoi Town)

Tomakomai Hub (in Tomakomai City)

Development of workshop program

We will also offer a workshop program in which participants can make their own key chains while learning about ocean issues using the same crushed ocean plastic materials. The program can be used in a variety of settings, including community events, schools, and corporate training programs. 1,500 yen per person (including materials). Program content can be customized upon request. Please feel free to contact us for inquiries about business trips, event openings, etc.

Key chains made at the workshop

Use of Proceeds

All proceeds from sales and workshops will be used to fund the activities of the "Shin Shiraoi Port Project," including the holding of the "SHIRAOI Beach & Beach House" in 2026, continued beach cleanups, environmental education programs, and community event management to support efforts to connect Shiraoi's beaches to the next generation.

Workshop Items

Representative Director's Comment

I am very happy that the marine plastic waste collected with everyone who participated and cooperated in this project will lead to future activities in this way. I am also very happy that people from all over Japan can now support the Shiraoi Sea as a tax return gift from their hometowns. I believe that the plastic will not end up as garbage, but will be turned into cute key chains, which will help raise awareness of the oceans and encourage people to become more attached to them."

Since its grand opening in April 2023, the number of visitors has exceeded 6 million (as of the end of March 2026). To express our gratitude for your patronage, we hope you will fully enjoy the "3rd Anniversary Festival" in which Michi no Eki Joso has made a concerted effort.

The "3rd Anniversary Festival" will be held from April 25 (Sat) to May 10 (Sun), 2026.

Special contents of the "3rd Anniversary Festival

～ Special contents for "Joso Melon Pan Day" - Contents limited to "Joso Melon Pan Day" - Contents limited to "Joso Melon Pan Day

On May 4 (Mon., holiday), which is "Joso Melon Pan Day," the opening hours of the Roadside Station will be expanded to 【8:30〜17:30】 and the production of bakery products will be increased. Boku no Custard Melon Pan," which holds the Guinness World RecordTM, will be expanded by approximately 9 times to become "Minna no Custard Melon Pan" (Everyone's Custard Melon Pan)! In addition, there will be many events only available on this day, such as a "melon sale" where you can sample and purchase melons from JA-Hokota Farmers' Market Nayau at a discount.

～ Melon-full 3rd Anniversary Festival Limited Contents

Melon Bowling" to win a ball of melon, and "Boku to Melon to Bakery" will be on sale with an "original mug" for Boku's most popular custard melon bread.

～ Roadside Station Joso's special agricultural products event

In honor of the 3rd anniversary, a "3-yen produce market" will be held, melons from Ibaraki Prefecture will be on special sale, and "all-you-can-stuff dried sweet potatoes" using dried sweet potatoes from Ibaraki Prefecture will be available.

~ Limited-edition melon menus will appear one after another at popular stores! ~~

The limited melon menu will be available at all stores where you must wait in line. Boku to melon to soft-serve ice cream. The delicatessen corner offers a rare combination of melon and cured tuna ham.

About Ibaraki Prefecture melons, which are at their peak in June

Ibaraki Prefecture has been Japan's largest producer of melons for 26 consecutive years. Melon cultivation flourishes in Ibaraki because the prefecture is blessed with little snowfall, typhoons, and other weather-related disasters, as well as well-drained land and a mild climate, both of which are indispensable for producing delicious melons. A wide variety of melons are grown in the prefecture, so visitors can enjoy a variety of melons at different times of the year from April to October. The following is a list of the main melons that are shipped from May onward.

Ibaraki King: The name "Ibaraki King" is derived from the wish that it will become the king of melons in Ibaraki (Ibaraki). Its elegant aroma, sweetness, and fine, juicy flesh are its charm.

Andes: A representative spring melon, this green-fleshed melon is characterized by its thick flesh, rich sweetness, and rich aroma.

Quincy: A red-fleshed melon with beautiful orange flesh. The flesh is thick, dense, sweet and juicy.

Takami: Long and narrow, with a fine mesh and a thin net, characterized by its tight flesh and dark green color.

Earl's melon: A high quality melon characterized by its mellow taste and aroma, and melting in the mouth. It is a top-class melon with a beautiful three-dimensional net pattern.

Event of "Joso Melon Bread Day

On May 4, 2026 (Monday, national holiday), "Joso Melon Pan Day", the opening hours will be expanded to 【8:30〜17:30】 so that more people can enjoy this station! Enjoy a day full of melon bread and melon-related events.

Don't be fooled by the appearance! Boku ha Jumbo Melon Pan" Weight Guessing Challenge!

You will actually hold the "Boku wa Jumbo Melon Pan" that was developed for the event and guess its weight. Those who guess correctly will receive a voucher for a popular soft-serve ice cream!

Please stop by and enjoy the event as a photo spot as well!

<Outline

Date ： May 4 (Monday, national holiday) only

Time ：8:30～

Participation fee: Free of charge

Location ：Outside tent at the store

How to participate:

Please read the two-dimensional code posted in the store and fill out the application form. After lifting the Jumbo Melon Pan, fill in the required information and the estimated weight of the Jumbo Melon Pan, and follow the official Instagram to complete your entry. Ten winners will receive the "Jumbo Melon Pan Prize," which can be used at the "Ibaraki Melon Ice Cream" (Ibaraki Melon Ice Cream). The 10 winners will receive a free Ibaraki melon soft serve voucher that can be used at "Boku to Melon to Soft Serve Ice Cream.

The "Boku ha jumbo melon bread" weight-guessing challenge is open to the public!

Please apply using the Google Form. Please prepare your Google account in advance to participate.

Correct answers will be announced on the official Instagram. The winner will be notified by DM on the official Instagram. Accordingly, an Instagram account is required to enter.

*Please note that the only official Instagram accounts for this station are the following accounts.

Roadside Station Joso (Official Instagram) @gogojoso https://www.instagram.com/gogojoso/

JA-Hokota Farmer's Market Nayoi Melon Sale

Visitors can sample and purchase Ibaraki Prefecture-grown melons such as "Ibaraking" (blue flesh), characterized by its juicy flesh, and "Nayau Red" (red flesh), characterized by its thick flesh and refreshing sweetness, at a reasonable price. Our knowledgeable melon staff from Nayoro will be on hand to tell you about the particularities of the melons that only a major production area can offer!

We also sell melons by the box and can accommodate gifts. Recommended as a Mother's Day gift or an early summer gift!

<Outline

Date: May 4 (Monday, holiday) only

Time: 9:00~ (*ends as soon as all are gone)

Place: Outdoor tent

Nayoi "Ibaraking

Boku to Melon to Bakery. Limited items on sale at "Boku to Melon to Bakery

Minna no Custard Melon Pan

Boku no Custard Melon Pan, which holds the Guinness World RecordTM , is a custard melon pan that is approximately 9 times larger than the regular size. Let's share the deliciousness together and spread the circle of happiness.

<Outline

Date ： May 4 (Monday, national holiday) only

Time ：8:30～ (*ends as soon as it is gone)

Price ： 2,500 yen

Allergy ：Wheat, eggs, milk ingredients, soybeans, gelatin

Where ：Boku to Melon to Bakery.

Everyone's Custard Melon Pan

Boku no Custard Melon Pan with Original Mug Cup

Boku to Melon to Bakery. Boku no Custard Melon Pan", the most popular item, is baked in an original mug for the first time! Please make your one and only "delicious memory" in the world.

<Outline

Date: April 25 (Sat) - May 10 (Sun)

Time: 9:00~ each day (*Limited to 20 pieces each day)

Price ： 1,500 yen

Allergy ：Wheat, eggs, milk ingredients, soybeans, gelatin

Sales location ： Boku to Melon to Bakery.

*On May 4 (Monday, national holiday), 20 pieces will be sold at each sales time.

Boku no Custard Melon Pan with Original Mug

Boku to Melon to Bakery. More products will be delivered!

In order to allow more customers to enjoy the bread, the sales schedule will be changed. The usual sales schedule is about every two hours, but on Joso Melon Pan Day only, sales will be held every hour! In addition, the store will open at 8:30, 30 minutes earlier than usual! Therefore, the sales will be held nine times in total, instead of the usual five times on national holidays. Please note that some products will have limited sales hours.

<Outline

Date: May 4 (Monday, national holiday) only

Sales hours: 8:30/9:30/10:30/11:30/12:30/13:30/14:30/15:30/16:30

Products to be sold at all times:

Boku no Custard Melon Pan

Boku no Melon Pan

Boku no Cream Melon Pan

Boku no Imonpan

Boku no melon bread

Boku no Chocolat Melon Pan

Boku no Brulee Custard Melon Pan

Boku no Custard Melon Pan (5/4 only)

Boku no custard melon pan with original mug (4/25-5/10 only)

Time-limited items:

Igarigai Melon Pan

　Available each time from 8:30am to 1:30pm

Curry buns (3 kinds)

　Available at 9:30, 11:30 and 13:30

Fresh melon bread

　Available at 13:30 and 15:30

The above information is for reference only. The time and contents are subject to change depending on the situation.

There is no limit to the number of items that can be purchased. There is a possibility that some items will be sold out each time.

Me, Melon and Bakery Various products

9 limited contents of the "3rd Anniversary Festival

Melon Bowling" will be held for the first time.

Melon bowling will be held for the first time at Michi-no-Eki Joso. A strike will win a melon from Ibaraki worth 2,000 yen, and a spare will win a free voucher for a cut melon! The prize changes depending on the number of pins that fall. The game is open to men and women of all ages. Please aim for a strike!

<Outline

Date: Tuesday, April 28 to Wednesday, May 6

Time: 10:00 on each day (*ends as soon as all the prizes are gone)

Participation fee: 500 yen

Location : Near the grand staircase

The event will end as soon as all the prizes are gone.

*The event may be canceled in case of inclement weather.

Melon Bowling" will be held for the first time.

Yutakaya's red and white manjuu (red and white bean-jam buns) will be given away!

3rd anniversary celebration! The first 50 visitors to the store will receive a red and white manjuu from Yutakaya, whose main store is located in Joso City.

<Outline

Date: April 27 (Mon.), 28 (Tue.), 29 (Wed.) (national holiday)

Time: 9:00 (*ends when all are gone)

Participation fee: Free of charge

Capacity ： First 50 people each day *Limited to one per person

Place : Near the entrance of the store

Mitarashi dumplings will be served

Mitarashi dumplings made with Mitarashi from Yutakaya, which has its main store in Joso City, will be offered to customers visiting the store.

<Outline

Dates: April 29 (Wed., holiday), May 2 (Sat.), May 3 (Sun.), and May 4 (Mon., holiday),

　　　　May 4 (Monday, national holiday), 5 (Tuesday, national holiday), 6 (Wednesday, national holiday)

Time: 11:00～ (*ends as soon as it runs out)

Admission : Free

Capacity ：About 100 people on a first-come-first-served basis each day *Limit 1 bottle per person

Place : Near the grand staircase

Mitarashi dumplings from Yutakaya

Free cotton candy!

Purchases of 3,000 yen or more during the period will receive a free cotton candy of the color of your choice.

<Outline

Date: 8 days only from April 29 (Wed., national holiday) to May 6 (Wed., national holiday)

Time: 9:00 (*ends as soon as all are gone)

Conditions ：Please present your receipt for purchases of 3,000 yen or more during the period.

Place ：Outside special venue

Ekicho-kun Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament

A hidden favorite of Michi-no-Eki Joso! The winner will play rock-paper-scissors-paper with "Ekicho-kun," the hidden favorite of Roadside Station Joso! The winner will receive a seasonal melon or an original Michi no Eki product!

<Outline

Date：April 29 (Wed., holiday), May 2 (Sat.), May 3 (Sun.), and May 4 (Mon., holiday),

　　　　May 4 (Mon., holiday), 5 (Tue., holiday), 6 (Wed., holiday)

Time: from 14:00

Participation fee: Free of charge

Location : Near the melon tent

Prizes are subject to change without notice.

Prizes for "Ekicho-kun Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament

Big Drawing

Bring your purchase receipt (5,000 yen or more including tax, total amount is acceptable) to the venue during the event period to participate in the grand raffle to win gorgeous prizes. As a special prize for the anniversary, two melons from Ibaraki Prefecture will also be awarded!

<Outline

Period: (1) April 25 (Saturday) - May 2 (Saturday)

　　　　　(2) May 3 (Sun) - May 10 (Sun)

Time: 9:00 (*Close when the maximum number of participants is reached)

Conditions for participation: Please bring your purchase receipt of the day of the event to the venue.

　　　　　(Tax included, 5,000 yen or more, combined purchases are acceptable)

Location: Special event site

Prizes for the "Big Drawing

All-you-can-stuff dried sweet potatoes

Revived for the anniversary festival! All-you-can-stuff bags with dried sweet potatoes produced in Ibaraki for 30 seconds!

<Outline

Date: 12 days only from April 25 (Sat) to May 6 (Wed)

Time: 9:30 (*ends when all are gone)

Participation fee: 1,000 yen

Place ：Special venue

Shimofusa Medaka School: "Medaka Scooping" by Mr. Kobayashi

Only on Children's Day! A special scooping event of medaka by local producers will be held on Children's Day!

<Outline

Date：only on May 5 (Tuesday, national holiday)

Time: 9:00 - 15:00 (*ends as soon as all the fish are gone)

Participation fee: 500 yen

Place : Outdoor tent

If you can't scoop all the fish, we will give you 5 fish.

Special live performance by Hayato Adachi

Ibaraki Ambassador Hayato Adachi will hold a special live performance to celebrate the 3rd anniversary!

<Outline

Date: May 3 (Sunday, holiday) only

Time: (1)12:00～ / (2)15:00～

Admission: Free

Place : In front of the grand staircase

Ibaraki Ambassador "Hayato Adachi

■Michi no Eki Joso specialty! Agricultural products event

Special sale of melons from Ibaraki Prefecture

A morning market will be held where you can purchase melons from Ibaraki Prefecture at a discount! We offer nationwide delivery, so they also make great gifts.

<Outline

Dates: April 25 (Sat.) - 29 (Wed., national holiday), May 2 (Sat.) - 6 (Wed., national holiday)

Time ：9:00～ (*ends as soon as all are gone)

Price ： 3,600 yen for 2 pieces of 3L size

Location : Outdoor tent

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Special sales of melons from Ibaraki Prefecture

3 Yen Market" of agricultural products (excluding tax)

We will hold a limited "3 yen market (excluding tax)" for the 3rd Anniversary Festival. All items are sold individually and in bulk. The sale will end as soon as we run out, so please purchase as soon as possible!

<Outline

Date: April 25 (Sat.) - 29 (Wed., holiday) (5 days only)

Time: From 10:00 on each day (*ends as soon as all are gone)

Price ： 3 yen without tax

Contents ：potatoes, onions, carrots, green peppers

Place ：Special in-store venue

*One item per person is limited to one per item.

Contents are subject to change without notice.

All-you-can-stuff sweet potatoes

All-you-can-stuff sweet potatoes produced by local producer "M.M.E."! The variety will be "Beniharu-kari". Please come early as this is a very popular event!

<Outline

Date: April 25 (Sat) - May 10 (Sun)

Time: 10:00 on each day (*ends as soon as all are gone)

Participation fee: 300 yen

Location ：Special in-store location

*One person may participate only once.

■Line-ups are inevitable, and each store will offer "3rd Anniversary Festival" limited edition melon products!

Limited menu items will be available at each store! Please enjoy menus using melon and seasonal ingredients that you can only eat now!

～ Joso Inaho Shokudo

A great view! Toyoda Castle Donburi -Taste the sea and mountains of Inaho!

A bowl of rice topped with all the good points of Joso Inaho Shokudo.

Price ： 10,780 yen

Sales period ：Saturday, April 25 -

Allergy ：Egg, shrimp, pork, beef, salmon, salmon roe, soybeans, sesame

Melon ni Ichisuji Kaisen Topon Donburi

Don't overdo it, don't overdo it, don't be surprised. Seafood meets melon and transforms into something new. We have found the top of the feast.

Price ： 2,640 yen

Period : April 25 (Sat.) - on sale

Allergy ：Wheat, sake, salmon roe, soybeans, sesame

*The shirasu (baby sardines) used in this product are collected by a fishing method that mixes shrimp, crab, and squid.

Melon Castle Kaisen Melon Castle

Melons in the castle keep and seafood in the main building. The deliciousness of the castle is about to open. The castle tower for its beauty, the main castle for its taste.

Price ： 4,730 yen

Period : April 25 (Sat.) - on sale

Allergy ：Wheat, salmon, salmon roe, salmon roe, sesame, soybeans

The shirasu (baby sardines) used in this product are collected by a fishing method that mixes shrimp, crab, and squid.

●Colorful tea soba noodles to accompany melon

A Japanese dish using Sashima-cha-soba, with a lingering taste of melon.

Price ： 1,760 yen

Period ：April 25 (Sat.) through

Allergy ：Wheat, milk ingredients, buckwheat, soybeans, mackerel

The shirasu (baby sardines) used in this dish are collected by a fishing method that mixes shrimp, crab, and squid.

Three-color ekiben to celebrate the third anniversary of Hitachiniku Beef

An ekiben that allows you to fully enjoy Ibaraki's representative brand of Japanese beef, created as a token of our gratitude for our 3rd anniversary.

Price ： 1,598 yen

Period ：April 25 (Sat.) through

Allergy : Eggs, wheat, soybeans, sesame, beef

Various limited items at Joso Inaho Shokudo

～ Fresh Fish and Prepared Food Corner

Tuna ham melon

This is the first collaboration menu of agricultural products and fresh fish using a rare cured tuna ham.

Price ： 680 yen

Sales period ： April 25 (Sat.) ～

Allergy：Dairy ingredients

Melon Seafood Salad

Three kinds of seafood, mascarpone, and Italian dressing are an unexpected match!

Price ： 1,058 yen

Period ：April 25 (Sat.) -

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, wheat, salmon roe, soybeans, apples

Various limited items at the fresh fish and delicatessen corner

～ TAMAGOYA Joso Restaurant

TAMAGOYA Pancake Melon

Seasonal pancake using melons produced in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Price ： 1,650 yen

Period : April 25 (Sat.) - on sale

Allergy ：Dairy ingredients, eggs, wheat, soybeans

Melon Melon Pancakes

Special pancakes using half a melon from Ibaraki Prefecture.

*Limited quantity product

Price ： 3,960 yen

Sales period : April 25 (Sat.) -

Allergy ：Dairy ingredients, eggs, wheat, soybeans

Melted cheese omeberg with zucchini and tomato

An omelet made with zucchini produced in Joso City. Cheese is applied in front of your eyes.

Price ： 2,090 yen

Sales Period ：April 25 (Sat.) through

Allergy：Eggs, milk ingredients, wheat, beef, chicken, soybeans, apples

TAMAGOYA Joso Restaurant Limited items

～ TAMAGOYA Joso House

Ibaraki Fresh Melon Pudding

Pudding with fresh melon. This is a seasonal product, so don't delay!

Limited quantity available

Price ： 594 yen

Sales period : April 25 (Sat.) -

Allergy：Dairy ingredients, eggs

TAMAGOYA Melon Pudding

Seasonal melon pudding using melon juice produced in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Price ： 495 yen

Sales period : April 25 (Sat.) -

Allergy ：Dairy ingredients, eggs, gelatin, soybeans

TAMAGOYA Joso House Limited Edition

～ Price : 495 yen - Me, melon and soft serve ice cream. ～Soft-serve ice cream.

Boku no Ou Ou Melon Soft Cream

Half a cut of melon topped with popular mixed soft serve. Seasonal only, so get it early!

Price ： 1,600 yen

Sales Period ： April 25 (Sat.) ～

Allergy：Dairy ingredients

Me, melon and soft serve ice cream.　Limited items

~ Merchandise sales ~ ~ Tastings and tastings available at the demo kitchen!

Tasting and tasting will be available at the demo kitchen!

Ibaraki Melon Black Tea

Enjoy the mellow aroma of Ibaraki green melon and black tea.

Price: 550 yen

Tenteri Balm Spinning Sashima Tea

The moist baumkuchen "spinning" made with Tenteri eggs is now available in a new flavor of Sashima-tea!

Price: 1,782 yen

Tenteri Balm Boh Sashima tea / Ibaraki melon black tea

■3rd Anniversary! Michi no Eki ticket!

To commemorate the 3rd anniversary of Michi no Eki Joso, Michi no Eki tickets will be available in a limited design. 300 tickets will be limited, so be sure to get yours as soon as possible!

<Outline

Date: April 25 (Saturday) - (*ends when all tickets are gone)

Time: 9:00~ (*ends as soon as it runs out)

Conditions: Bring your receipt for purchases of 3,000 yen or more including tax (receipts of the same day may be combined) to the grand raffle.

　　　　The first 300 people to bring their purchase receipts of 3,000 yen or more including tax (same-day receipts may be combined) to the grand raffle will receive a present.

　　　　Limit 1 per person.

Location: Grand Lottery

Commemorative ticket for the 3rd anniversary (image)

All prices are tax included, except for the "3 yen market.

*Event and product information is subject to change.

　For details, please contact Michi no Eki Joso.

Outline of the "3rd Anniversary Festival

Event name: "3rd Anniversary Festival

Hours: 9:00-17:00

　　　　　　　Time : 9:00-17:00 *Differ according to each store.

　　　　　　　May 4 (Monday, national holiday): 8:30-17:30

Place ：Joso Roadside Station

Schedule ：April 25 (Sat) to May 10 (Sun), 2026

<Event

Jumbo Melon Bread Weight Guessing Challenge! Monday, May 4 (national holiday)

JA-Hokota Farmer's Market Nayoi Melon Sale: May 4 (Mon., holiday)

Melon bowling: Tuesday, April 28 - Wednesday, May 6

Yutakaya's red and white manjuu (bean-jam buns) giveaway: April 27 (Mon.)-29 (Wed., holiday)

Mitarashi dumplings will be served: April 29 (Wed., holiday), May 2 (Sat.) - 6 (Wed., holiday)

Watashi candy giveaway: April 29 (Wed., national holiday) - May 6 (Wed., national holiday)

Rock-paper-scissors-scissors tournament: April 29 (Wed., holiday), May 2 (Sat.) - 6 (Wed., holiday)

Big lottery: (1) April 25 (Sat.) - May 2 (Sat.) / (2) May 3 (Sun.) - May 10 (Sun.)

All-you-can-stuff dried sweet potatoes: April 25 (Sat) - May 6 (Wed., national holiday)

Shimofusa Medaka no Gakko (School of Medaka): May 5 (Tue., national holiday)

Special live performance by Hayato Adachi: May 3 (Sun., holiday)

Special sale of Ibaraki melons: April 25 (Sat.)-29 (Wed., holiday), May 2 (Sat.)-6 (Wed., holiday)

3-yen produce market (tax not included): April 25 (Sat.) - 29 (Wed., national holiday)

All-you-can-stuff sweet potatoes: April 25 (Sat) - May 10 (Sun)

Daily performance show: April 25 (Sat.), 26 (Sun.), 29 (Wed., national holiday)

　May 2 (Sat), 3 (Sun), 5 (Tue), 6 (Wed), 9 (Sat), 10 (Sun)

<Limited items on sale

Boku to Melon to Bakery.

　Boku to Melon to Bakery: "Minna no Custard Melon Pan": May 4 (Mon., holiday) only

　Boku no Custard Melon Pan with Original Mug Cup: April 25 (Sat) - May 10 (Sun)

Joso Inaho Shokudo

　A "spectacular view! Toyoda Castle Donburi: "Enjoy the sea and mountains with a bowl of rice topped with the best of Whinoho": April 25 (Sat.) - May 10 (Sun.)

　Melon Castle Kaisen Melon Castle": April 25 (Sat.) - "Melon ni Issusuji Kaisen Melon Castle": April 25 (Sat.) - "Kaisen Melon Castle

　Melon and Kaisen Topon Don": April 25 (Sat.) - "Melon and Kaisen Topon Don": April 25 (Sat.) - "Melon and Kaisen Topon Don

　Melon ni Chazari Chasoba (colorful green tea soba noodles): April 25 (Sat.) ~ (in Japanese only)

　3-color ekiben celebrating the 3rd anniversary of Hitachiniku beef": April 25 (Sat.) - (in Japanese only)

Prepared Foods and Fresh Fish Corner

　Tuna ham melon": April 25 (Sat.) - "Tuna ham melon": April 25 (Sat.) - "Tuna ham melon": April 25 (Sat.) - "Melon seafood salad

　Melon Seafood Salad: Saturday, April 25 -

TAMAGOYA Joso Restaurant

　TAMAGOYA Pancake Melon": April 25 (Sat.) - "Melon Melon Pancakes": April 25 (Sat.) - "Melon Melon Pancakes": April 25 (Sat.)

　Melon mello mello pancakes": April 25 (Sat.) - "TAMAGOYA Pancakes Melon mello mello pancakes

　Zucchini and Tomato Melted Cheese Omburger": April 25 (Sat.) - "Zucchini and Tomato Melted Cheese Omburger

Boku, melon and soft serve ice cream.

　Boku no Ou Ou Ou Melon Soft Serve": Saturday, April 25 - "Boku to Melon to Soft Serve": Saturday, April 25

TAMAGOYA Joso House

　Ibaraki fresh melon pudding": Saturday, April 25 - "TAMAGOYA melon pudding": Saturday, April 25 - "TAMAGOYA melon pudding": Saturday, April 25

　TAMAGOYA Melon Pudding: Saturday, April 25 -

About "Michi no Eki Joso

Michi no Eki Joso is located along Route 294, just outside the Joso Interchange on the Ken-O Expressway, at the southern gateway to Ibaraki Prefecture. The "Agricultural Products Direct Sales Shop" mainly sells a variety of agricultural products grown in the rich nature of Joso City, and the "Dining Place" offers specialty products such as Joriku Beef, Rose Pork, and Tsukuba Chicken. It is a "food theme park" with approximately 1,500 products and menu items that can only be purchased and tasted at this station.

Michi-no-Eki Joso Exterior

Outline of Michi no Eki Joso

Name: Michi-no-Eki Joso

Location: 1 Musubi-machi, Joso-shi, Ibaraki 300-2508, Japan

Area ： Approx. 20,000m2

Building Type ： Steel construction

Number of parking spaces: 114 for standard-sized vehicles, 48 for large-sized vehicles, 4 for disabled persons, and 2 for EV charging.

　　　　　　　 2 EV rechargers (available 24 hours a day), 168 vehicles in total

Facilities: ・ Restrooms

　　　　　　　 Community development facilities - Sales facilities, food and beverage facilities, community facilities,

　　　　　　　　 processing room, indoor playroom, outdoor exchange plaza, children's playground,

　　　　　　　　 lawn, baby corner, emergency power supply, water tank, public wireless LAN,

　　　　　　　　 observation deck, information corner

　　　　　　　 Evacuation area, stockpile warehouse

　　　　　　　 EV quick charger

Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (*Varies depending on the time of year, etc.)

Facility management and operation: TTC Group

　　　　　　　 (Representative organization: TTC Corporation Component organization: COLLECT Corporation)

Official website : https://www.michinoeki-joso.com/

Official Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/gogojoso/

Company Profile

Company name: COLLECT Co.

Representative: Takahito Kawagoe, President

Location: 3600-2, Mizukaido-Hashimoto-cho, Joso-shi, Ibaraki

Main business activities: Management and operation of Joso Roadside Station, development, production and sales of tourist souvenirs,

　　　　　　　 Development, production and sales of souvenirs, sales of handicrafts and folk crafts, sales of foodstuffs, and management of restaurants,

　　　　　　　 Businesses related to regional trading company business

Official website : https://www.michinoeki-joso.com/

SHOKAY donation items provided in the past (Mori Dye Shoroo Yomogi Green)

SHOKAY donation items provided in the past (Forest Dyed Shoroo Yomogi Green)

#donation #fundraising #ethical fashion #CSR #NPO support

Background and Purpose: Turning Luxury into "Social Power

SHOKAY is a social brand established to support the sustainable livelihood of the Tibetan people. Based on the spirit of "Do Good, Be Happy!" (Do Good, Be Happy!), which is the foundation of the brand, SHOKAY has continued to support like-minded NPOs, NGOs, and corporate charity projects through the provision of its products since its entry into the Japanese market.

As interest in the SDGs grows, the quality of charity events is also being called into question, and SHOKAY will continue to contribute to revitalizing fundraising and expanding awareness of social issues by providing high-quality products with a story to tell.

Support for the SHOKAY Donation Program

SHOKAY products will be provided free of charge to charity events and projects organized by your organization.

Examples of use: Exhibit at charity auctions/ Giveaways for events such as charity runs, etc.

　　　　　Giveaways for charity runs and other events, etc.

Target organizations: NPOs, NPOs, and other organizations working to solve social problems such as poverty, education, gender, and environmental protection,

　　　　　NPOs, NGOs, and corporate projects that address social issues such as poverty, education, gender, and environmental protection

Product: SHOKAY products (yak wool shawls, scarves, knit products, etc.)

Cost: Free of charge (donation of goods). Quantity and content to be determined upon individual consultation.

How to apply: Please contact us by e-mail at the address below. Any size is acceptable.

　　　　　Contact: office[at]dgbh.jp

　　　　　(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

Major cooperative achievements to date (excerpts)

SHOKAY has supported a wide range of humanitarian aid and social activities in Japan and abroad.

<Year/Organization/Project Name/Content of Support> Year: 2025

Year: 2025

Organization/Project Name: Jewelry brand "No." Project

Detail: Support for victims of sexual violence (Congo Pange Foundation, etc.)

　　　　　　　　　　　Provision of prizes for a raffle

Year: 2024 - Ongoing

Organization/Project Name: Japan Association for Refugee Assistance (JAR)

Description of support: Provision of prizes for charity run events

Year: Every year since 2017

Organization/Project Name: Charity run by creators in Paris and Japan to support the disaster-affected areas and children.

　　　　　　　　　　　Charity event to support disaster-affected areas and children

　　　　　　　　　　　HOPE AND LOVE DAY TOKYO

Details of support ：Provided as prizes for charity lucky draws

Year : 2017 and 2018

Organization/Project Name: FUMIKODA Inc.

Detail ：Support for children's homes and IT education

　　　　　　　　　　　(SMART WOMAN BACKUP PROGRAM)

　　　　　　　　　　　Provision to charity auctions.

Year: 2011

Organization/Project Name: JOICFP (Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning)

Nature of Assistance : Support for activities to protect women's lives and health

　　　　　　　　　　　Donation to charity auction

Year: Other

Organization/Project Name: Tibet House NY and many others

Contents of support: - Support for the charity auction

Comment from Tamiko Hayashi

SHOKAY is a brand where everything from the procurement of materials to the commercialization of products is directly connected to social contribution. We sincerely hope that our products will be a "seed" for solving other social issues, and that the circle of support will expand. If there is anything we can do, we will gladly cooperate with you, regardless of the size of the project. Please feel free to contact us.

- Tamiko Hayashi (Representative, SHOKAY Japan Office)

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is the world's first regenerative material brand focusing on yak, a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to be more heat-retaining than cashmere and less likely to form hairballs due to its excellent breathability and flexibility. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

Donation Program" planned and operated by DGBH

In 2010, we produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited store that proposes ethical lifestyles in Omotesando Hills. Since then, he has been involved in seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content planning and production under the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful and sustainable lifestyle. --Happy Closet: ABCs of Mindful Style," which offers a mindful fashion perspective that fills one's heart with happiness.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

■Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand "SHOKAY" in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents, and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreat.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She was one of the first to promote ethical fashion and has been a driving force behind the organization's activities for 10 years. Certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. Completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course authorized by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture. Member of Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently preparing to open "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko-cho, Hokkaido. She is currently sharing her life in Sapporo and Niseko, Hokkaido on her Instagram.

URL: https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

When reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, please contact us in advance and credit Doubletree, Inc. as the source.

　Project website: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/935903/view?list=search_result_projects_popular

Yabusame Technology's Activities

　Yabusame Technology is a cross-school middle and high school student organization dedicated to promoting STEM education. We are a team of junior high and high school students who are committed to promoting student-centeredness, diversity, and STEM education.　One of our activities is challenging the International Robot Contest. Last year, when we participated in the "FIRST Tech Challenge" (commonly known as "FTC"), we placed 6th out of 36 teams in the division.

　In addition to this, we are also focusing on activities to promote the program in Japan, such as holding community-based workshops and exchanges with domestic companies.

　At the "Space x Robot" event hosted by Kanagawa Prefecture in March this year, we presented our activities to many companies and the general public.

STEM Education

　STEM education is an educational model that fosters problem-solving skills and creativity by learning across the four fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in order to discover and solve complex problems in the real world. We are convinced that this educational model, which fosters comprehensive thinking and practical skills across disciplines, is a necessary concept for the future of Japan.

Future Activities

　Yabusame Technology intends to further increase its efforts to promote "STEM education" in order to advance education in Japan.

　However, this will require a great deal of funding. Specifically, the cost of preparing workshop materials, venue, and publicity. As a student-run organization, it is difficult for us to cover all these expenses by ourselves.

　Therefore, we have launched this crowdfunding campaign to raise funds from the general public who understand our activities.

　We believe that the introduction and promotion of STEM education in Japanese education will produce talented individuals who will lead the future of Japan in an increasingly IT-oriented society.

　We are united in our efforts for the future of education in Japan. We sincerely look forward to your support.

Project Summary

　Project Title: A group of junior and senior high school students challenging to compete in the International Robot Contest will advance education in Japan through "STEM education"!

　Period: March 20, 2026 - May 29, 2026

　Amount of goal: 500,000 yen

　Use of funds: STEM education promotion activities Activity expenses (workshops, events, etc.), public relations expenses

For inquiries regarding this press release, please contact

　Yabusame Technology Public Relations Department Mail: yabusametechnology@gmail.com

　Inquiry form: https://yabusame-technology.com/inquiry/

Transportation Safety and Logistics DX EXPO 2026

In the aftermath of the "2024 problem," the transportation and logistics industry is now facing the dual challenges of a structural shortage of labor and safety. As the number of drivers ages and the shortage of workers accelerates, the analog operation management and safety measures of the past are reaching their limits.

The "Transportation Safety & Logistics DX EXPO 2026" is a specialized exhibition that addresses these critical issues, featuring not only delivery systems that are evolving through the use of AI, automatic roll call solutions, and ready-to-use tools such as doralecoders and digital tachographs, but also driver health management using vital data and sleep apnea syndrome (SAS), as well as a variety of other safety and health-related products. SAS (Sleep Apnea Syndrome), and other safety-supporting solutions. This year, a new theme of "Human Resource Shortage Countermeasures" has been added to the show, offering a wide range of exhibits and seminars from recruitment support to human resource education.

More than 60 companies will be exhibiting, and keynote speeches will be given by key industry figures, covering topics that are needed in the field right now, such as how to respond to revisions in logistics-related laws that will take effect in 2026, as well as the practicalities of accepting foreign workers.

This is an exhibition for all those who are looking for their "next move", from management, safety managers, and operation managers of transportation companies to those in information system departments promoting logistics DX.

<Outline of the exhibition

Dates: May 27 (Wed) - 29 (Fri), 2026

　　　　　　　　　 10:00-18:00 (last day closes at 17:00)

Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 3 and 4

Participation: Free (Pre-registration required)

Official Website : https://www.truckexpo.jp/

Organizer/Planner/Operator: Ric Telecom Co.

Concurrent Events: Wireless Japan X Wireless Technology Park 2026 ( )

　　　　　　　　　 Park 2026 (https://wjwtp.jp/)

Registration URL is here

https://prd.event-lab.jp/wj2026/registration/visitor/form/TLDX?l=japanese

A wide range of products, services, and solutions for the transportation and logistics industry!

More than 60 companies will showcase their solutions for the transportation and logistics industry! We will offer a wide range of lineup such as safe driving, accident prevention, driver health management, and business efficiency improvement by DX.

<List of exhibitors> *As of April 20

Ascend / Alcohol Detector Council / Interplan / Aegis One / VACRON / Transportation News / Transportation Digital Business Council / Ascend / NSW / EmMatch / Optimind / Japan Twenty-One / JFE Shoji Electronics / Geotab / Systems / Tiger Seiryo Line / Tiger / traevo / Furuno Electric / Fulvac / U-PR / Linerlogix / LocationMind / Logisteed / NP System Development / NTT Business Solutions / Kannanaka Information Systems / CabStation / Keyence / X Mile Glory Nasca / Koshida Tech / GO Drive / Sansan / Jimmy IoT / STONKAM / Seino Trading / Data Tec / Tebiki / Technocraft / THK / DX Laboratory / T-Tis / Tokai Electronics / Transcell / Toukei Denkei / NavAssist / Nihon Eimei Technology / Japan Tect Systems / Japan Travel Agency / Total Brain Care / Numbermate / NEXT DELIVERY / Next Link / Hacobu / harmo / Hacovel / BIPROGY / BRAVELOGIS / lawyer.com / HOTaTECH / MEDEMIL / Yazaki Corporation / LINE WORKS /Logistics

Leading experts will talk about the future of the transportation and logistics industry!　A diverse lineup of seminars you won't find anywhere else!

Bicycle Accident Countermeasures in Light of Revised Laws and Regulations

　Kazumi Kaminishi, President, Japan Accident Prevention Promotion Organization

　Kazumi Kaminishi

Kazumi Kaminishi, President, Japan Accident Prevention Promotion Organization

Behavioral Changes of Shippers and Carriers Required by the Revision of Logistics Laws and Regulations and their Solutions

　～ If shippers do not change, people's lives and the economy will collapse

　Kaoru Kojima, Representative Director, Transportation Digital Business Association

　Kaoru Kojima

Kaoru Kojima, President, Digital Business Council for Transportation

Factors and Challenges of Japan's Labor Shortage - Three Necessary Conditions for Accepting Foreign Workers

　Current writer/former factory owner, truck driver, Japanese language teacher

　Mr. Aiki Hashimoto

Mr. Aiki Hashimoto, current writer, former factory owner, truck driver, Japanese language teacher

For details and application for the seminar, please visit the official website.

https://prd.event-lab.jp/wj2026/seminar/program/index/TLDX?l=japanese

This year's Coppice Kichijoji Stage will feature live performances by the likes of Chinza DOPENESS, YONA YONA WEEKENDERS, and other popular artists. In the plaza, popular Kichijoji stores and others will open stalls in kitchen wagons. A Bar booth will be set up for the first time in the plaza. This will be an event where you can enjoy music while having drinks and enjoy the best of outdoor live music.

Event Visual

A lineup you will want to go to every day for 3 days!

The GREENING Plaza on the 3rd floor of Building A will host live performances by unique artists over the three days of the event.

Featured Artists

The Ska Flames

Performance time: May 3 (Sun.) 16:15-17:00

The Ska Flames were the first full-fledged ska band in Japan to make their world debut with a live performance and record release in London in 1989 by Gaz Mayall of the UK.

The Ska Flames

LIBRO

Performance time: Sunday, May 3, 18:15-18:40

LIBRO started their activities at the dawn of Japan's hip-hop scene, and while celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut, they still continue to work at their own pace and consistently release new works.

LIBRO

NakamuraEmi

Performance time: Monday, May 4, 14:45-15:45

While working in various occupations, she encountered various genres of music and developed a unique style that moves back and forth between singing and flowing.

Her lyrics and melodies, which she spits out so powerfully that it is hard to imagine from her petite frame, penetrate deep into the heart.

NakamuraEmi

Chinza DOPENESS

Performance time: Monday, May 4, 18:30-19:30

Born in Tokyo in 1981, Nakamura was attracted to HIPHOP as a teenager.

In the 2000s, he emerged from the MC battle scene and gained recognition.

Recently, he has been collaborating with various artists.

Chinza DOPENESS

THOMAS MARQUARDT

Performance time: Tuesday, May 5, 17:00-17:45

Formed in January 2022. Started activities by two members of the same age, Hiromu Takahashi (Gt, Vo) and Makoto U.S.A. (Dr).

The band's music is based on pop, soul, rock, etc., and the drums are tight and mellow.

They sing fluidly on top of the music.

THOMAS MARQUARDT

YONA YONA WEEKENDERS

Performance time: Tuesday, May 5, 19:00-20:00

A three-piece band from a melodic punk background that plays "good music that can be used as a snack.

The expressive vocals of the band's vocalist, Mr. Isono, and the band's sound, which has a strong backbone, make them a must-see on stage, having been active at the forefront of the underground scene for a long time.

YONA YONA WEEKENDERS

<Schedule

May 3 (Sun.)

12:30-13:15: Reugene/LIVE

13:15-14:00: Shintaro Suzuki / DJ

14:15-15:00: Nitori Hiroyasu trio feat.

15:00-15:35: Masanori Igarashi / DJ

16:15-17:00: The Ska Flames / LIVE

17:30-17:55: NOVEL VINTAGE / PERFORMANCE

18:15-18:40: LIBRO/LIVE

18:40-19:40: BAKU (KAIKOO)/DJ

May 4 (Monday, holiday)

11:30-12:15: GIUE/LIVE

12:15-12:45: Matcha-Lime/DJ

13:00-13:45: HOPELAND/LIVE

13:45-14:15: Matcha-Lime／DJ

14:45-15:45: NakamuraEmi/LIVE

15:45-16:30: KIM a.k.a. X-one / DJ

16:45-17:30: PHUMA/LIVE

17:30-18:10: Hi-tail (爛漫東京) / DJ

18:30-19:30: Chinza DOPENESS / LIVE

19:30-20:15: Yoshizawa dynamite.jp / DJ

■May 5 (Tuesday, holiday)

13:00-13:45: Erika Nishi / LIVE

13:45-14:45: maboroshi girl／DJ

15:00-15:45: ammonite2000/LIVE

15:45-16:45: DJ HIDE／DJ

17:00-17:45: THOMAS MARQUARDT/LIVE

17:45-18:30: DJ Yu-Ta／DJ

19:00-20:00: YONA YONA WEEKENDERS / LIVE

Kitchen wagon featuring popular Kichijoji restaurants and the first appearance of a bar area.

If you live in Kichijoji, you have heard of this event. You can enjoy delicious gourmet food from popular restaurants.

The first bar area in Coppice Kichijoji will also make its debut in the plaza.

<Store introduction

DA・MEO・PATAKA

A Mediterranean restaurant located along Inokashira-dori in Kichijoji.

The chef's cuisine is prepared with seasonal ingredients according to each season, including spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Image of DA MEO PATAKA

BOB KITCHEN

BOB KITCHEN, a popular set meal restaurant near Inokashira Park Station, will return to Kichijoji for three days only!

The popular menu, including the famous fried chicken, will be available!

Image of BOB KITCHEN

Craft Rock Brewing

This brewery was created by a group of music lovers, led by the owner who is an active band member.

A music-loving craft brewery that connects music and craft beer culture.

CRAFTROCK BREWING image photo

Bar Area

SCREW DRIVER

Opened in Kichijoji in 1997, SCREW DRIVER is the best bar in Japan with a lineup of over 600 kinds of rum and rare old bottles that are not yet available in Japan, which are purchased directly from Caribbean islands.

Image of SCREW DRIVER

◆Outline of the event

Kichijoji Music Festival Coppis Kichijoji Stage

Dates: May 3 (Sun.) - May 5 (Tue.), 2026

Time ：11:00 - 20:00 (L.O. 18:45)

Venue ：GREENING Plaza, 3F, Coppice Kichijoji A Building

Admission: Free

・Organizer ： Coppis Kichijoji https://www.coppice.jp/

*For details of the event, please check the Coppice Kichijoji website (https://www.coppice.jp/newsandevent/coppice/).

*Please note that the products to be sold, menu, etc. are subject to change.

The event will be held rain or shine, and will be cancelled in case of stormy weather.

The images are for illustrative purposes only.

Drinking alcohol and driving under the age of 20, including on a bicycle, are prohibited by law. Please enjoy the event in moderation.

The event is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Outline of Coppice Kichijoji

Coppice Kichijoji is located in the heart of Tokyo, in the "Let's go GREENING! (GREENING = to recover vitality and freshness and return to one's natural state), Coppice Kichijoji will offer ideas for spreading a richer way of life from this town called Kichijoji.

(1) Facility name: Coppice Kichijoji coppice KICHIJOJI

(2)Location: 1-11-5 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0004, Japan

(3)Access: 2-minute walk from the North Exit of Kichijoji Station on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines.

　　　　　　　 2 minutes walk from "Kichijoji Station" of Keio Inokashira Line

(4) Building Summary: Total floor area: approx. 46,000m2 / Building scale: Building A: 1 basement floor, 7 above-ground floors,

　　　　　　　 Building B: 1 basement floor, 9 above-ground floors

(5)Parking: 100 cars

(6)Website: https://www.coppice.jp/

Access MAP

Exterior view of Coppis Kichijoji

GREENING Plaza

Product body (white)

Package (white)

This product will be released as part of the "Smart Hook" series, an existing series that proposes wall storage and wall utilization, and can be used for posting prints, temporarily storing coupons, displaying photos and postcards, and hanging lightweight small items. Focusing on the inconvenience in living spaces where magnets are difficult to use except for refrigerators, the product was developed to make more convenient use of the gypsum board wall.

Sales page:

https://store.wakaisangyo.co.jp/products/sm10mag

Outline of the product

Magnet Base" is a base for magnets that can be attached to the wall. It has a thin steel plate inside, so magnets can be attached to it. As a part of the "Smart Hook" series for more convenient use of wall surfaces, it is intended for posting, organizing, displaying, and other uses to solve minor inconveniences in daily life.

Example of use: Coupons (white)

In addition to being used to hold paper items such as school or kindergarten letters, community notices, memos, coupons, etc., the combination of magnet hooks can also be used to hang lightweight items.

The feature of this product is that the posting and organizing functions, which have tended to be concentrated on places where magnets can be used, such as refrigerators and steel furniture, can be extended to any place on a gypsum board wall.

Development Background

Refrigerators have become a standard place to temporarily post printouts, memos, coupons, etc. in the home. However, as the number of items to be posted increases, the space becomes insufficient, and there are many occasions when people feel that it would be convenient to post them in places other than the refrigerator, such as the entryway, living room, or children's room.

While gypsum board walls are the mainstream in recent housing, there are only a limited number of wall surfaces where magnets can be used as they are.

Wakai Sangyo has been proposing to improve the convenience of living spaces through its "Smart Hook" series, which makes effective use of wall surfaces.

This time, we developed this product based on the idea that life would be more convenient if magnets could be used anywhere on the wall. Utilizing our knowledge of fixing magnets to walls that we have cultivated as a building material manufacturer, we propose this product as a magnetic pedestal that fits easily into living spaces and can be easily installed.

Features

1.Create a space for magnets on a gypsum board wall

By attaching it to the gypsum wallboard used in many modern houses, a space for magnets can be retrofitted.

The feature of this product is that you can pinpoint the necessary amount of space where you want to "post a little here" or "attach a hook here".

This product is exclusively for Gypsum board (GB-R) of 9.5mm or thicker. It cannot be used on walls other than gypsum board, such as clay walls.

2. Long-selling product "Rakupin" is used to fix firmly.

The "RakuPin", a long-selling product of Wakai Sangyo, is used to fix the product to the wall.

The structure of the pin opens inside the wall, making it easier to fix the board firmly than ordinary pins. Installation is as easy as pushing in with a finger, just like thumbtacks.

3. Circular design for less noticeable tilting

The circular design of the main body makes it less noticeable even if the angle shifts when it is fixed to the wall.

No detailed measurement or angle adjustment is required, making it easy to install.

4. Suitable for various uses in daily life, from posting to organizing

In addition to posting papers, the magnetic hooks can also be used to organize lightweight small items.

Since you can choose where to install it according to your lifestyle and purpose, it can be used in a wide range of places, such as the entrance, living room, and workspace.

Usage scenarios

For posting school or kindergarten announcements and community notices

Example of use: Print

Handouts from schools and kindergartens, community notices, absentee delivery slips, etc. can be posted in a place easily seen by the family.

Printed materials that tend to be concentrated on the refrigerator can be dispersed, making it easier to see and organize necessary information.

For temporary storage of coupons and tickets

Example of use: Coupons (black)

This is a convenient place to put coupons and tickets, which are small and easily scattered.

If placed on a wall near the entrance, it is easy to see when you go out and prevents you from forgetting your coupons and tickets.

For displaying photos and postcards

Example of use: photographs and postcards

You can easily display photos and postcards without making holes in them.

The magnet makes it easy to replace them and enjoy displaying them according to the season or your mood.

Use the magnet hooks to hang lightweight small items.

Example of use: Magnetic hook

Combined with magnetic hooks, it can also be used for hanging lightweight small items.

By attaching it to places where you want to add a little more storage or create a fixed location, you can improve the convenience of your daily life.

Outline of the product

Product Name ： Magnetic Base

Release Date ： April 20, 2026

Price ： 715 yen (tax included)

Size ： Diameter approx. 35mm × Thickness approx. 10mm

Color ： White, Black

Quantity ： 1 piece

Main applications: Posting papers on the wall, hanging lightweight materials on the wall, etc.

Sales Page: https://store.wakaisangyo.co.jp/products/sm10mag

Package (white)

Package (black)

Specifications and prices are subject to change.

The plan includes a sauna where you can enjoy our original hojicha (roasted green tea) wax, a tourmaline water bath that is smooth and comfortable on the skin, an open-air bath with a 360° panoramic view of the virgin forest, and a comfortable and spacious forest conditioning space all night long. In addition, an entire private villa is available for use, where you can spend time in the afterglow of the sauna. You can spend your time freely, including the possibility of getting a good night's sleep in the villa as you would in a normal stay. A new style of stay, "sauna night," recommended for sauna lovers, is now available for those who want a special stay that includes time for rest and relaxation.

About the private sauna facility "Mori no Tenku Sauna & Open-air Bath

View of the entrance of the facility

Sauna room made of Japanese cypress

Gently wrapping your burning body

Tidying space with a sense of openness

The private, fully reserved spa facility is a three-story building with treehouse specifications. The open spa is exciting just by stepping inside and inviting you to a special time, with a Finnish sauna stove made by MISA and the original hojicha (roasted green tea) self-heating sauna with its fragrant aroma, allowing you to enjoy an authentic sauna to your heart's content. The tourmaline water bath gently wraps your body after a long day in the sauna and refreshes your skin with its smooth and comfortable feel. In the spacious relaxation area with relaxing chairs and hammocks, you can enjoy a supreme time of "nothingness" as you become one with the great nature of Nasu.

The open-air baths, with their subtle scent of wood, reflect the colors of the sky and forest, and the breeze, creating a tranquil moment of detachment from everyday life.

A 360-degree panoramic view of the virgin forest stretches above your head. It is a luxurious experience to view the forest that changes its expression from season to season and even the stars at night from the bathtub. The sauna and the warmth of the hot water will not only heal your body, but will also fill you with a deep sense of wellbeing. We hope you will enjoy it.

About the new "All Night Sauna Plan

View of the sauna room

Enjoy the starry sky at night

Be healed by the illuminated forest

Original hojicha (roasted green tea)

In the previous plan, the usage time was limited to 80 minutes per couple. However, in response to customer feedback that "it is difficult to make a reservation because the daytime slots are full," "I want to use the sauna for a long time," and "I want to relax in the quiet night time," this newly introduced plan allows you to enjoy the sauna all night (from 8 pm on the day of check-in until 8 am the next day) at your leisure. The new plan allows you to enjoy the entire night (from 8:00 p.m. on the day of check-in to 8:00 a.m. the following day) at your own leisure. In order to allow you to enjoy the sauna to the fullest without being restricted by time constraints, we have kept the plan simple by not including evening breakfast or the gyro ride experience, and have made it even more affordable.

After taking your time to heat up your body in the sauna room, cool down comfortably in the tourmaline water bath. Then, move to the conditioning space and breathe in the clean air of Nasu Highland, while letting your body and mind relax and regenerate. You can also freely use the private villas at Mimoza Retreat NASU, so when you want to rest your body, you can recover deeply indoors and then return to the open-air bath or sauna. You can repeat this cycle as many times as you like.

You can also enjoy the luxury of being enveloped by nature while lying back in a reclining chair or a hammock. Soak in the open-air bath and gaze up at the stars that fill the sky above you.

As night falls, the forest grows quieter, and even the sound of the wind and trees relaxes your mind. This special plan is a must-see for sauna lovers, who can immerse themselves in "todo" without worrying about time. Enjoy the ultimate retreat experience brought to you by the great nature of Nasu over the course of one night.

Recommended for the following people

Those who want to enjoy sauna to their heart's content at their own pace without worrying about anyone else.

Those who want to enjoy "sauna night" all night long with friends.

Those who want to spend an extraordinary time surrounded by the great nature of Nasu and the starry sky, which can never be experienced in the city.

From 19,800 yen per person per night

About Mimoza Retreat NASU

Bright and spacious bedrooms

Enjoy the great nature of Nasu

Bright and spacious bedroom

Spacious living room

Mimoza Retreat NASU" is an all-private villa accommodation facility featuring mimosa colors, where guests can stay while being surrounded by the great nature of Nasu Highlands.

After soaking up the heat in the sauna, guests can return to their villas to relax and spend time talking with friends and family. The interior design uses accent cloths to create a relaxing atmosphere. Indirect lighting allows you to enjoy a more moody and relaxing stay at night. The bedrooms are divided into Western-style and Japanese-style rooms, making it ideal for multiple groups to stay together. The layout of the living room and bedrooms is appropriately separated, allowing each to have their own private space while still being able to relax and spend time together in the villa.

As a "sauna where you can stay," the villa offers a one-of-a-kind stay that combines lodging and a retreat experience.

Luxurious all-night sauna stay surrounded by the nature of Nasu Highlands

The "All Night Sauna Plan" allows you to enjoy the sauna throughout the night, offering an unprecedented "sauna experience you can stay in". Relax your body and mind in the embrace of the forest and stars, talk with friends, and enjoy the tranquility of the sauna. All of these are special moments that can only be experienced at Mimoza Retreat NASU. Please enjoy a new kind of sauna trip in Nasu Kogen.

Detailed Information

Name: Mimoza Retreat NASU

Location ： 178-4 Toda, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi

Contact ： 0287-74-5517, info@lbcg.net

Plan start date ： Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Price ： From 19,800 yen per person per night

Official website ： https://lbcg.net/mimoza/staysauna/

Reservations and inquiries： Official website or by phone

Background of Service Launch

Gion Pet Ceremony" is a service that allows people to remember the day they first met their pets, their voices, their gazes, and their gestures, and to give form to the irreplaceable bond they share with their families. Pets are now more than just animals; they are irreplaceable members of the family. We established this service at Seishoji Temple in Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, in the hope of providing a place where we can be close to our precious family members as they depart and express our gratitude and love for their past lives.

We will hold memorial services in a quiet space surrounded by nature.

The main services of Gion Pet Ceremony

1. cremation

In addition to the plan in which the staff takes care of the cremation, the family can be present from cremation to the raising of the ashes and share the final farewell with the deceased.

Careful support for the departure of your precious family member

2. funeral ceremony

As with human ceremonies, Seishoji priests will read sutras, burn incense, and perform memorial services to help your little family member's departure with sincerity.

Funeral service with sincerity as well as human rituals

3. ossuary and community graves

Once a month, a priest reads sutras at the ossuary, allowing for a peaceful and peaceful burial. Eternal memorial services in a community grave surrounded by nature are also available.

Secure Eternal Memorial Services in a Community Cemetery that Returns to Nature

Monthly memorial services by priests are held at the ossuary.

Ocean Scattering and Memorial Services

We offer ocean scattering of ashes to return to the beautiful nature and consultation for memorial services on the date of your choice.

We also offer ocean scattering of ashes to return to the beautiful nature.

Features of the facility

Gion Pet Ceremony is located in Seishoji Temple, surrounded by nature. The quiet space, with only the sound of the wind gently blowing and birdsong echoing in the air, is a special place for small families to "return to nature" in peace. The lush greenery of each season gently accompanies the family's grief, allowing them to spend their final days together in peace. We also offer a 24-hour inquiry desk to provide prompt and courteous support in the event of a sudden separation.

Company Information

Business name: Gion Pet Ceremony Co.

Establishment: March 2025

Location: 1979 Kotani, Takaya-cho, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima 739-2121

URL : https://gion-pet.com

Animal Cremation License: Order Higashihiro No. 1066

Qualifications: Animal Funeral Director (4 people)

Member: Japan Animal Funeral Service and Cemetery Association

TEL : 0120-01-4194

TEL : 082-555-4180

FAX : 082-509-4100

Headquarters : Gion Jyobyo Yushin Co.

Establishment: April 21, 2004

Location: 1-36-34 Nagatsukanishi, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 731-0136, Japan

tel: 082-509-4000

FAX: 082-509-4100

URL ： https://www.gion-j.com

SHOKAY Care Program (3) - Fixing and Repairing

SHOKAY Repair Program

In conjunction with the spring change of clothes season, we would like to reintroduce the "SHOKAY Alteration Program" in cooperation with "Knit Cure," a knit specialty repair store in Tokyo.

Background: Changing clothes is the best time for alterations

A change of clothes in spring is a great opportunity to inspect knit items that have been used during the winter. Gloves and sweaters with holes or frayed cuffs - we have heard many customers say, "It's a shame to throw them away, but I can't wear them as they are.

Yak wool from SHOKAY is a rare material, even rarer than cashmere, and items made from this fiber, of which only 100g is harvested from one cow per year, can be used for years and even decades if properly cared for. Through this program, SHOKAY supports the mindful choice to "fix and use for a long time" rather than "throw away when broken.

The highest temperatures that can be used as a guideline for changing clothes in the spring

If you are not sure when to change clothes, please refer to the maximum temperature.

Clothing: Spring clothes

Suggested maximum temperature: 15°C to 20°C

No need for outerwear. Knitwear and light jackets are useful.

Clothing: Summer

Maximum temperature: 25°C or higher

Short sleeves, lightweight materials such as linen.

Clothing: Autumn

Maximum temperature: 15°C to 20°C

Fall is the season for layering. Shawls are in great demand.

Clothing: Winter

Maximum temperature: 15°C or lower

Time for yak knitwear. Before taking them out of the closet, check for alterations.

The timing of the change of clothes is also the perfect opportunity to make a decision on "throw away, fix, or keep".

Overview of SHOKAY's alteration program

SHOKAY has partnered with "Knit Cure," a Tokyo-based knit repair store specializing in knitwear, to repair your SHOKAY items.

Items to be repaired

All SHOKAY knit products (sweaters, gloves, hats, scarves, shawls, etc.)

Yarn

For hand-knit accessories, we search our warehouse for yak yarns of the same color and material as much as possible. If the same yarn is not available, we will suggest a yarn that matches the color scheme.

How to apply

Please take a picture of the area in need of repair and send it to us by e-mail.

Contact us at

Email: support[at]shokay.jp

(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam)

Estimate

After checking the photos, we will contact you with an estimate based on the repair details.

Application Process

1. photographing

Please take pictures of the areas in need of repair (holes, fraying, damage, etc.). 2.

2. sending an e-mail

Please send the photo, the name of the item, and the date of purchase (as much as you can tell us) to support[at]shokay.jp.

(*Please replace [at] with @ to prevent spam.)

Estimate

After confirming the details of the repair, we will contact you with an estimate (including return shipping costs). If you agree with the estimate, we will start the repair. 4.

Shipping and Repair

Please send the item(s) to KnitCure. SHOKAY will contact our partner company, KnitCure, to carefully repair the item. 5.

5. delivery

After the repair is completed, we will deliver the item to your home. Please enjoy the reunion with your favorite item reborn.

SHOKAY values the idea of "Fix it and use it for a long time

SHOKAY products are made of precious fiber, of which only 100g is harvested from one yak per year. The blessings of yak life, carefully nurtured by Tibetan nomads, should be used carefully for as long as possible - this is the reason why we continue our mending program.

We hope you will take this opportunity to gently pull out that piece of clothing that has been sleeping in the back of your closet for a change of clothes.

Instead of throwing it away because it has a hole in it, fix it and wear it again. I believe that each choice you make will also be a respect to the people who made the item. I would be very happy if your favorite SHOKAY item becomes a piece that you have a deeper attachment to after being repaired. Tamiko Hayashi

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to be more heat-retaining than cashmere and less likely to form hairballs due to its excellent breathability and flexibility. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living happily while enjoying a mindful lifestyle.

She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

■Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand SHOKAY in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents, and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreat.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

Please contact us in advance when reprinting or quoting the content or photos in this release, noting "Doubletree, Inc." as the source.

Mineral Capital 2026

More than 100 exhibitors will welcome you with their special products. In addition, we have prepared various plans to satisfy your curiosity with experiences that will satisfy your curiosity and deepen your knowledge of gemstones.

A time to find "what suits you now" while experiencing jewelry, gemstones, and minerals. You can only find what suits you now, so reward yourself by seeing and touching them...

We hope that not only regular "stone lovers" but also those who have never been to a mineral show before will enjoy the time of "buying from gem and mineral professionals".

Why don't you come and find your own "one stone"?

≪The 5th Mineral Capital 2026 in Tokyo

Schedule

Friday, May 1, 14:00-19:00

May 2 (Sat) 10:00-18:00

Sunday, May 3, 10:00-16:00

Place】】 Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 12F Diamond Hall

Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 12F Diamond Hall + Cattleya Salon

10-1, Yurakucho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006, Japan

https://www.kotsukaikan.co.jp/

Admission

Free *Additional fees may be required for various hands-on workshops.

(For details on fees, etc., please check the reservation URL for each experience)

Colorful gemstones in the rough

Loose Paraiba tourmaline

Jewelry using colorful gemstones

1) For 3 days, the first 400 visitors will receive a jewelry cloth!

Everyone who comes to Minecapi will receive a soft type of jewelry cloth made of ultra-fine fibers♪

It entangles microscopic particles and can be used for pearls, delicate jewelry, gold, platinum and white gold products, silver products, pearls, glasses, smart phones, and various other products. It is an excellent product that can be washed and used repeatedly. We will hand them out at the reception desk at the venue, so please use them to care for your jewelry.

The distribution will be limited to the first 400 visitors on each day, so don't miss it!

Jewelry cloth as a gift for visitors

2) Limited to 60 people★Jewelry soap workshop will be given away!

Limited to visitors on May 1 (Fri.) and May 2 (Sat.)!

The first 30 visitors on both days will receive a jewelry soap workshop.

Why don't you make your own sparkling gemstone soap with gem-like glitter locked inside?

The workshop takes about 30 minutes, and 3-4 people can be accepted per session.

Please inquire at the reception desk on the day about the number of participants.

Gemstone Soap Workshop

Period：May 1 (Fri.) and May 2 (Sat.) *Requested on the day of the workshop

Instructor : Ms. Yuko Suzawa, Tamalulu (Certified Speedy Soapmaking Instructor,

　　　　　Instructor of jewel soaps)

Jewelry soap

There will be a full range of experiences! Six types of gemstone experiences for you to choose from.

We offer six types of hands-on experiences where you can not only look at and buy gemstones and minerals, but also create and learn about them with your own hands. From first-timers to advanced stone lovers, you can enjoy these programs at your own pace.

List of 6 types of hands-on programs

Jewelry Kaleidoscope Making (May 1-May 3, available on the day)

Jewelry stone-setting (May 1-May 3, advance reservations required)

Precious stone faceting (May 1 - May 3, advance reservations required)

Study Session for Enjoying Stones (May 2 - May 3, advance reservations required)

Wire Jewelry Experience (May 1 - May 3, advance reservations required)

Making of "kagatama" (Japanese traditional stone) and gemstone polishing (May 1 - May 3 (Sun.), advance reservations required)

Please see below for details of each program.

One-of-a-kind jewelry experience 1) Let's make a gemstone kaleidoscope!

This workshop is to make a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope using a variety of natural stones available. You can choose the mirror inside, the exterior, and the object case to make your own original kaleidoscope! You can also put in loose stones, broken chains, etc. that you have at home. It also makes a great gift!

Making a jewelry kaleidoscope

Date & Time: May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.) *Reception on the day

Instructor: Ms. Phoonee Lithos, natural stone kaleidoscope

Gemstone kaleidoscopes (large and small)

Gemstone Kaleidoscope Workshop

Gemstone Kaleidoscope

One-of-a-kind jewelry experience 2) Jewelry stone setting

The jewelry stone setting experience is an authentic jewelry stone setting experience.

You will be guided by a craftsman using a special table and tools to fasten the stones.

You can take home the jewelry you have made and choose from a variety of gemstones to mount on it. Some of the programs require reservations, while others are open to participants who just show up on the day of the event.

Jewelry Setting Experience】 【Jewelry Stone Setting Experience

May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.) *Reservations are required in advance.

For reservations, click here: https://www.instagram.com/idea_products_/

Instructor : Mr. Idea Jewelry

Jewelry stone setting 2

Jewelry stone-setting experience 1

One-of-a-kind jewelry experience 3) Kiseki-kiriko (precious stone cutting) experience

This is an experience of faceting a loose gemstone before it becomes jewelry, or making the loose gemstone itself. Craftsmen from Kofu, Yamanashi, the city of gemstones, will teach you how to use the polishing machine, so even first-timers can participate in this experience. Some of the workshops require reservations, while others are open to those who just show up on the day.

Kiseki-kiriko (Cutting of precious stones)

Date & Time: May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.)

　　　　　　　 Reservations are required in advance.

For reservations, click here: https://www.instagram.com/youichi_fukasawa/

Instructor : Mr. Fukasawa, Jewelry Craft

Kiseki-kiriko (precious stone faceting) 1

Precious stone faceting 2

One-of-a-kind Jewelry Experience 4) "Basic Knowledge for Buying Jewelry Online

A free study session by fancygems for enjoying stones will be held.

The theme is "Basic Knowledge for Buying Jewelry Online" - What are the conditions for a reliable store? ~.

Advance reservation is required. To register, please contact our X-account @satotradingco.

The theme is "Basic Knowledge for Buying Jewelry Online".

~ What are the conditions for a reliable store? ～Date : May 2 (Sat)

Date & Time: May 2 (Sat) & May 3 (Sun) *Reservations are required (same-day participation is possible if seats are available).

For reservations, click here: https://x.com/satotradingco

Lecturer ： Mr. fancygems

Study session to enjoy stones

One-of-a-kind jewelry experience 5) Wire Jewelry Experience

A rojari florite gemstone pendant made only with wire and your fingers.

This is a 90-minute hands-on workshop that starts with practicing bending wire with your fingertips, then progresses to making beaded accessories, and then to winding the gemstones.

fukane stone's wire wrap jewelry is made of natural stones with no holes in them, using only your fingertips and no tools.

This is a hands-on version of fukane stone's wire course "fukane wrap(R)," which has been attended by more than 1,000 people in total.

Wire Jewelry Trial】 【Wire Jewelry Trial

Date & Time: May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.)

　　　　　　　 Reservations are required in advance.

For reservations, click here: https://fukane.com/?pid=191470084

Lecturer : Ms. fukane mate

Pendant of rojari florite gemstone

fukane stone wire wrap jewelry

One-of-a-Kind Jewelry Experience 6) Making of "Kudadama" (artificial opal) / Jewelry Polishing Experience: Making a ring

Making a ring

You will use neon opal (artificial opal) as the material, which has been cut out in advance. Using a plane grinder and a rheuter, you will finish up the work from rough shaving to polishing the angular parts of the outer shape. You can take home the finished product on the day of the workshop.

Please choose either white or blue for the color of the gemstone.

Jewelry Polishing Experience: Making a ring

You can make your own original ring of your choice by sharpening a square piece of quartz crystal with a polishing board No. 60 or No. 180. You can take the ring home after it is made.

Date & Time: May 1 (Fri.) - May 3 (Sun.)

　　　　　　　 Reservations are required in advance.

For reservations, click here: https://www.instagram.com/kisekichoukoku/

Lecturer : Mr. Oyori, Precious Stone Sculptor

Artificial opal jewel

Polishing experience with a plane grinder

Gemstone polishing experience: crystal ring 1

Gemstone polishing experience: Quartz ring 2

About Mineral Capital

Mineral Capital is a mineral event management organization that started in 2022 with the concept of "making all stone lovers smile. We are always looking for new ideas and collaborations, without being bound by the conventional concept of mineral shows.

We have also decided to become a "General Incorporated Association Mineral Capital" as of April 1, 2024, and to operate as a corporate organization once again.

Company Profile

Company name: Mineral Capital General Incorporated Association

Head Office: 35 Kusakabe, Dojo-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

Representative Director: Hideyuki Matsui

Business description: Sponsorship of mineral events

Establishment : April 2022

HP ： https://minecapi.com/

Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/minecapi2022/

X ： https://x.com/nation_555

Winecode Inventory Features Completely Revamped

Key Points of this Release

The inventory function of "winecode," a wine management application for business use that is used by restaurants, wine stores, and wine importers, including Michelin-listed restaurants, has been completely renewed.

Unstocked wines" are automatically consolidated at the top of the list. The "split inventory" function allows work to be divided along the three axes of space, time, and staff while confirming storage locations (area, shelf number, etc.), and is designed to accommodate parallel work by multiple staff members.

On the same day, the company also launched a search function for wine and producer names across multiple groups and an application-wide speed-up function.

The company updated "winecode," a wine management application for business use, and completely revamped the inventory function.

At sites where multiple sites and staff handle a large variety and number of bottles of wine, it is necessary to conduct inventory in parallel with sales, and "leftovers" and "searching" have become a burden on the business. With the new inventory function, the operator can

The new inventory function allows users to work while checking the storage location of bottles.

Untouched wines are consolidated at the top of the list.

The work can be divided into areas and shelves.

The new inventory function has been redesigned to reduce the number of "leftovers" and "lost items" based on the following three points.

In addition, we will start providing wine search across multiple groups to which the user belongs, as well as speeding up the operation of the application as a whole.

Inventory can be conducted without interrupting business operations - a function that allows users to proceed while confirming storage locations has been redesigned.

The inventory screen has been redesigned to allow users to work while checking the storage location of bottles (area, shelf number, etc.). The new system is designed so that users can check the list while switching storage locations within the store, and then immediately move on to the next bottle.

Unstocked wines can be seen at a glance - no more confusion about where to start.

The inventory list is arranged based on the last inventory date, and wines checked on the same day are displayed together. Wines that have not yet been inventoryd will be consolidated at the top of the list, and wines that have not been inventoryd for a long time will be displayed at the top of the list.

This allows you to immediately notice any unaddressed issues or issues that have not been checked.

winecode No more wondering where to start!

You don't have to finish all at once - "split inventory".

It is difficult to complete the inventory of all bottles at once in a store that has many brands. In this renewal, we designed the system so that the inventory operation can be divided along the following three axes, which can be combined according to the size of the store and the shift system.

1. Divide by shelf/area (spatial axis): "Only this shelf today," "Only this area this week," and so forth, allowing the scope of work to be divided by storage location.

2. Dividing the work by day (time axis): The work is displayed by date, with "unchecked wine" at the top of the list, so that you can always see how much has been done, even if you are working on it in your free time before or after business hours.

3. Multiple staff can work on the same session at the same time (human axis) ─ Multiple staff can work on the same session at the same time, which reduces the work time even in large stores.

These three axes can be used in combination. For example, "Mr. A and Mr. B can count backyard items in parallel, and the cellar staff can work on a different shift the next day," thus reducing the workload on the shop floor.

Some of the stores using the new system have switched from once-a-year inventory counts to monthly inventory counts due to the heavy inventory burden.

winecode Only this shelf, do it now!

Voice from a store that introduced the new system: "We can proceed without hesitation even during business hours.

(winecode has been adopted by several restaurants, wine stores, and importers, including Michelin-listed restaurants.)

French restaurant "Le Benaton

In the past, it was unclear among staff which wine was counted last, causing them to review the same shelf several times and, conversely, to overlook brands that had not been touched for a long time. With the new inventory function, all the unchecked wines appear together at the top of the list, so there is no more confusion about where to start, even in the limited time before and after business hours.

Kei Takatani, Owner and Chef

https://benaton.net/

Delicatessen Le Panier

It's really helpful to be able to divide the inventory into sections and say, "I can't do everything today, so I'm just going to take care of this shelf. It is very helpful to be able to divide the inventory into sections and say, 'I can't do it all today, so I'll just do this shelf.' I can see where I am and where I need to go, so I can have shorter conversations when I hand over to another staff member.

Mitsuhiro Matsubara, Manager

https://le-panier.net/

Cross-search and speeding up daily operations

In addition to the renewal of the inventory function, the following functional updates will also be provided. 1.

1. wine search across multiple groups

Even if you are operating separate groups for each store or team, you can now search for wines across all groups to which you belong. When you want to search by brand name or producer, you no longer need to switch groups and search again and again. For example, you can check with a single search to see if a seller at another location still has stock.

winecode You can see where it is in one search.

2. speed up the entire app

In order to reduce the waiting time for daily operations such as switching screens and displaying lists, the internal processing of the application has been reviewed to speed up the entire operation. The more issues and the number of items, the greater the difference in the experience, and inventory checks and stocktaking can be continued without stress.

About "winecode" - a wine management application designed for business

As of April 2026, 1,582 users and 1,281 groups are using winecode.

Name ： winecode

Price ： Free (paid plans available)

Official site ： https://site.winecode.app/

Web application : https://winecode.app/

iOS application : https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/id1546833807?mt=8

Android application : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.rdlabo.winecode

Company Profile

Organization: Relation Design Institute, Inc.

Representative Director: Masahiko Sakakibara

Establishment ： June 23, 2011

Location: 201, 6-16 Chitose-cho, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo 662-0046

Business: Web production, application development, seminars, etc.

URL : https://www.rdlabo.jp/

Best Used Golf Clubs Ranking 2026

President Mook Details

Release date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Price: 1,750 yen (tax included)

Available at bookstores and convenience stores nationwide.

About "Best Used Golf Clubs Ranking 2026

The best-selling ranking was selected based on the database accumulated by Mr. Koichi Nakayama!

The ranking is based on every angle, including total weight and loft, to serve as a guideline for club selection!

From beginners to enthusiasts ..... A must-read for all golfers!

The "Best Used Golf Clubs Ranking" has been released every year since 2004, and the 2026 edition is now on sale in full force.

For hard hitters, standard players, and average players

The report provides detailed descriptions of 150 driver models, 150 iron models, 50 fairway wood models, 50 utility models, 50 wedge models, and 50 putter models, for a total of 500 models of used clubs.

In addition, purchase and sales prices of clubs are also listed, so you can quickly find the best clubs to buy and sell.

Solve your long-standing golfing problems by selecting used clubs!

<Main contents

Never want to part with your clubs!

Women's Pros continue to use them! The one club they are particular about!

Ryosuke Ishii, a test drive craftsman at Reiwa!

Callaway, TaylorMade and Ping

Thorough comparison of 3 generations of drivers!

New Product Test Drive

Yumiko Baba's Test Drive

New and old XXIO + high rebound models

Yumiko Baba compares 5 new and old XXIO + high rebound models!

XXIO Test Drive

Driver Ranking

Koichi Nakayama

Koichi Nakayama

Born December 18, 1972 in Kanagawa Prefecture.

He has 45 years of golf experience.

Golf goods connoisseur for "Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan" golf goods appraiser

Festival Golf: Former general manager

35 years of experience in buying and selling used clubs.

He has learned the needs of golfers through customer service. He is known for his accurate assessments, market monitoring, and advice, and is called a charismatic figure in the used club industry.

He has been compiling a vast amount of club data for 33 years.

Developed a risk hedging type market price system.

He has compiled a vast amount of data for purchase quotes, and is also involved in DB construction and image DB construction for homepages, etc.

Currently, he is involved in writing, web production, store coordination, and consulting.

Supervisor of Golf Database Search by [Golf Database]!

https://data.u-shop.co.jp/

TV Appearance

TV Appearances: "Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan

Cooperation for filming:

indoor golf garden 6 asakusa

indoor golf garden 6 asakusa

https://6asakusa.com/

Publisher

ALBA Corporation

Dai-Ichi-biru West Building, 2-8-3 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0042, Japan

https://company.alba.co.jp

Publisher

President Inc.

Hirakawacho Mori Tower 13F, 2-16-1 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8641, Japan

Last year, the previous poster was published in 84 media after the press release was sent out. This year, we have completed a new poster that depicts an even more intense "surprise the moment you eat it.

New poster for this year's menchidon

Why is this on the menu at a standing noodle shop?

This year marks the third anniversary of the opening of "Soba Sayaka" on April 17, 2023. Since its opening, the number of customers has grown six-fold, making it one of the most popular gourmet spots in the Shiodome/Shinbashi area.

The new menu item, "Menchidon" is a powerful dish consisting of a thick meat cutlet topped with authentic curry sauce blended with spices and secret flavors. The quality of this dish completely betrays the preconceived notion that it is a side menu item at a standing noodle shop, and it is the essence of this menu that people who actually eat it are astonished.

Mr. Nagumo's first comment after actually visiting the restaurant and eating it was, "Wow! What the heck is this? He said, "This curry is delicious! This curry is so good! It's like a European-style curry." "The spices are authentic." "It's like eating curry from a good place! The final words were, "Why is this on the menu at a standing buckwheat noodle shop? The reaction was as astonishing as the A-bomb. These astonished reactions were turned into an A0-size poster to be displayed in stores.

Stimulating the appetite not with photos or descriptions, but with a "manga" that makes you want to read it

The standard restaurant poster is a "picture of delicious-looking food. This poster, however, contains almost no explanation of the food. The A0-size posters are not "posters to look at" but rather "posters to read.

Like the original manga exhibitions that are gaining popularity around the world, the experience of stopping at a storefront, following the frames, and reading the lines - that experience itself increases the desire to "eat" before visiting the store.

Last year's previous poster was an easy-to-understand introduction of how to eat chilled meat soba with color illustrations. This time, Nagumo went a step further, actually visiting the restaurant and eating the menchidon, and depicting the shock and astonished reaction he felt at that moment in the form of a comic strip with panel layout and speech balloons. The realistic first-time reactions, rather than the made-up copy and direction, hit the reader with the desire to try the dish for themselves as well.

Last year's previous "How to Eat Cold Meat Soba Manga" poster spread by word of mouth, "It makes me want to eat it more than the picture," and over a long period of time it became a trigger for new customers to visit the restaurant. Even now, a year after the poster was displayed, some customers still enter the restaurant after taking a picture of the poster with their smartphones.

Why a private restaurant would go to such lengths?

We are proud of the food we serve. Thanks to customers who like our food, the restaurant is thankfully busy. However, our restaurant is neither a chain nor a major restaurant, and we started from scratch with zero brand power and recognition. Moreover, our location at the end of an underground shopping arcade in an office building meant very little traffic, so it was difficult to get even nearby customers to know about us.

If people don't know about it, it's as if it doesn't exist. It's not good enough to say, "If people eat it, they will understand.

The president and manager of our restaurant have been involved in the restaurant sales promotion media business for many years, and have tried various measures to reach customers with a high affinity for our restaurant in this age of information overflowing through SNS and the Internet. It was during this time that I met Nagumo, and the collaboration that was born last year generated a response that exceeded my expectations. This year, we will continue the collaboration.

Profile of Mr. Nagumo

Manga artist Mr. Nagumo is a Japanese manga artist whose works are mainly related to food. His representative works include the convenience store comic "Ore-ryu! Zesshin Meshi" (published by Bunkasha), and "Poniko no Shoku-Repo Gohan Zukan" (currently in its second volume), a food report manga compiling the "Gohan Zukan" project that was posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Nagumo's works are characterized by delicious illustrations and reliable gourmet information, and have gained the support of many fans.

https://x.com/nagumon

Poster display and SNS dissemination

Posters will be displayed at the storefront of Soba Sayaka on the B2F of Caretta Shiodome from 11:30 a.m. on April 21, 2026 (Tuesday).

The posters will also be posted on the store's official X (@soba_sayaka) page on the same day.

Official X

https://x.com/soba_sayaka

Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/soba_sayaka/

About Soba Sayaka

Soba Sayaka is a noodle restaurant located in the business district of Shiodome, Minato-ku, Tokyo. By specializing in standing-only eating, the restaurant pursues a speedy and high-quality dining experience. The restaurant enjoys the support of a wide range of customers, especially business people.

The signature dish, "Cold Meat Soba," is a bowl of firm, hard soba noodles served with cold sauce flavored with fragrant special raayu (Chinese red chili oil). Once you try it, you will never forget the unforgettable taste that keeps many customers coming back for more.

The soba is also characterized by its attention to ingredients, such as the black maitake mushroom tempura and a wide variety of toppings that can be customized to your liking. The restaurant dares not to offer take-out or hot soba, but rather to provide the experience of tasting cold meat soba on the spot.

The restaurant has been attracting a lot of attention on SNS and by word of mouth, and the number of customers visiting the restaurant is increasing at a rate that breaks the daily record for the most customers. It is attracting attention as a new type of standing noodle shop in the heart of Tokyo.

Store Outline

Store Name ： Soba Sayaka

Location ： B2F Caretta Shiodome, 1-8-2 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Access ： 3 minutes walk from Shiodome Station on the Toei Oedo Line / 5 minutes walk from JR Shinbashi Station (directly connected to the underground passage)

Business hours: 11:30-17:00 17:30-20:00, last order 10 minutes before each

Closed: Saturday, Sunday and holidays

Opening ： April 17, 2023

Main Menu: Cold soba noodles with meat 1,150 yen (tax included), bowl of rice topped with minced meat 390 yen (tax included), tempura dish with black maitake mushrooms 300 yen (tax included)

Official X

https://x.com/soba_sayaka

Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/soba_sayaka/

Social Contribution Event "SMILE & DESIGN MARKET

Background and purpose of the event

Many people feel psychologically distant from the term "social issues. This event was planned as a place for SDL members working in the field of design and production to share the resilience and smiles of local people and the "reality of support" that they have encountered through their activities in Japan and overseas.

Through the experience of "seeing, hearing, and knowing," we propose a form of "familiar social contribution" that can be enjoyed and participated in without difficult knowledge.

Event Outline

Event name: SMILE & DESIGN MARKET

Date & Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 13:00-17:00

Fee: Free of charge (donations for the activities will be accepted at the venue)

Venue ： Tsukiji Hamarikyu Building 3F, 5-3-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

　　　　　　 Taki Corporation Office Hall

Access ： 4 minutes walk from Tsukiji Ichiba Station on the Toei Oedo Line

　　　　　　 https://www.taki.co.jp/about/#map

For registration, please visit

https://smile-design-market-260516.peatix.com

Image of the exhibition and goods for sale on the day of the event

Main Program Contents

1. stage event: Experience the "passion" in the field of support

Live talk sessions will be held with guests from Japan and abroad who are active in the field of aid activities and creators.

Talk Session (13:00～)

Speakers: Chiaki Hayakawa, Miggy Sakata, Chonmage Captain Tsun, Hideya Tofuku

Mini round table talk with visitor participation (14:10～)

A rare opportunity for guests and visitors to engage in a small-group, open dialogue.

Special Presentation (15:40～)

Kenyan photographer Vincent will explain his work, "Daily Life in Kibera". 2.

2. exhibition contents: Capturing Daily Life in the World

Photographs and illustrations by photographers from Kibera Slum

Works by a photographer from Kibera Slum and daily life in Kibera captured by Japanese junior high school and graduate students from their own perspectives will be exhibited.

Introduction of SDL activities: SDL's activities to bring smiles to people's faces through the power of design will be open to the public. 3.

Market (product sales): Products that connect people's thoughts and feelings

Sales of items from "SHIFT80" (run by Miggy Sakata), an ethical fashion brand that donates 80% of its profits back to the community.

The lineup includes traditional Kenyan beaded accessories, handmade wool goods by Nepalese artisans, and other limited-edition products that showcase local handicrafts.

Profile of Speakers

Chiaki Hayakawa

Ms. Chiaki Hayakawa has lived in Kenya for 37 years. After wandering the world, she settled permanently in Kenya. She is a photography coordinator and a travel guide with in-depth knowledge of Africa. She runs Magoso School, a school for orphans and children in need in Kibera Slum.

Miggy Sakata

Creative director, essayist, and founder of SHIFT80.

Mr. Tsun, the Chomage Captain.

Mr. Hirokazu Tsunoda. He is a famous supporter of Japan's national soccer team, and is a FIFA-certified fan leader. Producer of the documentary film "MARCH" in support of Fukushima.

Hideya Tofuku

Art Director of Taki Corporation, who has been involved in relief activities in Nepal since 2017, leading a total of 11 volunteers over the past 7 years.

A scene from the last event held in Japan

■Use of Donations

Donation boxes will be set up at the venue. All donations will be used to support SDL's ongoing activities in Kenya and Nepal.

About "TAKI SMILE DESIGN LABO (SDL)

SDL is a social contribution project by volunteer employees of Taki Corporation. The project is based on the theme of "social contribution that we, who work in the field of design production, can make" and is engaged in activities to bring smiles to people's faces in Japan and abroad.

Company Profile

Company name: Taki Corporation

Representative ： Juichi Takizawa, President and Representative Director

Location ： Tsukiji Hamarikyu Building, 5-3-3 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Business Description: Planning and production of advertisements, SP tools, and websites,

　　　　　 Corporate and product branding, CI/VI, UI/UX development, etc,

　　　　　 Planning, design, and production of overall communications, including corporate and product branding, CI/VI, UI/UX development, etc.

URL: https://www.taki.co.jp/

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact

Taki Corporation Smile Design Lab Inc.

Inquiry URL: https://www.taki.co.jp/contact/

Sanding Coat" floor restoration service for remodeling (with logo)

Against the backdrop of rising new home prices, the "buy used and renovate" trend is accelerating.

This has led to an increase in demand for floor maintenance services, in which floors are not replaced but instead are "scraped, regenerated, and protected.

The company's floor restoration service grew 31.3% y-o-y, and is attracting attention as a new option in the era of housing stock.

The trend to "buy used and fix it up" is accelerating due to rising new construction prices.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "Housing Market Trends Survey" and other sources, the cost of acquiring a house nationwide is on the rise, with the price of a custom-built house with land rising from 36.37 million yen in FY2013 to 49.03 million yen in FY2023, and the price of a built-for-sale house from 33.2 million yen to 36.03 million yen. Against this backdrop of rising new housing prices, the importance of utilizing and renovating existing housing stock is being recognized in terms of policy. (*1)

In addition, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has set a target of 14 trillion yen for the "existing home distribution and renovation market scale" by 2030, and the home renovation market scale is estimated to be approximately 8.1 trillion yen in broad terms as of 2022. In light of these policies and market trends, the need to acquire existing homes and rehabilitate and renovate them to suit one's lifestyle is expected to remain firm.

(*2, *2-2)

Furthermore, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Existing Home Sales Index, the total and seasonally adjusted values have remained above the 2010 average = 100, indicating that the existing home market continues to maintain a certain scale of transactions. (*3)

The number of inquiries about the "Floor Reclamation Service for Existing Houses and Remodeling" increased approximately 130% year-on-year.

The number of inquiries about the company's floor restoration service for existing homes and renovations increased from 16 in 2024 to 21 in 2025, a 31.3% increase over the previous year.

Traditionally, construction for new construction accounted for about 80% of the total, but in 2025, the percentage related to used housing and renovation will expand from about 20% to about 30%. In particular, the use of solid flooring as a finishing process after restoration or renovation is increasing.

The clientele is mainly families in their 20s to 40s, but in recent years consultation has been increasing from those in their 50s to 60s who are relocating or improving their living environment.

Users say, "The natural finish makes me feel comfortable,

"The natural finish gives me no sense of discomfort.

The floor is brighter and easier to clean.

The cost was lower than replacing the flooring.

The cost was lower than replacing the flooring.

What is "Sanding Coat," a floor refinishing service for existing homes and renovations that refinishes by scraping?

Sanding Coat is a floor refinishing service offered by the company. Sanding Coat" is a floor restoration service offered by the company that restores the beauty and durability of existing floors by sanding (sanding) the existing floor surface and applying a coating over it.

Since it is not necessary to replace the flooring, this service is characterized by its ability to reduce waste materials and costs. It is especially suited to the needs for restoration that makes the most of materials, such as solid wood flooring.

In addition, the EPCOAT floor coating has durability that assumes more than 30 years of protection, and its resistance to everyday stains and scratches has been confirmed by a third-party organization.

Starting in 2026, we also plan to roll out ROBOFLOOR, a carpet tile with a high-density pile (approximately 70 million pcs/m2 or more). We will continue to expand our lineup of flooring materials that are slip-resistant, soundproof, pet-friendly, and other features that take the living environment into consideration.

The company's service area is centered on the Kanto, Tokai, and Kansai regions, and it operates showrooms at six locations nationwide. Prices are quoted on an individual basis according to floor condition and area.

High-durability floor coating "EPCOAT

Future Development

In addition to floor coatings for newly constructed homes, the company plans to strengthen its response to the needs for restoration and protection of existing homes after acquisition. With the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism targeting a ¥14 trillion existing home distribution and renovation market by 2030, the trend toward utilizing housing stock is expected to strengthen further in the future. (*2)

Jebu Corporation will promote proposals for living environments that meet the demands of new construction, existing homes, and remodeling by combining the "Sanding Coat" floor restoration service, the "EPCOAT" high durability floor coating, and the new "RoboFloor" service.

We will contribute to the satisfaction of our customers after they acquire a house by designing services that not only maintain the beauty of the floor, but also include lifestyle values such as reduced cleaning burden, anti-slip performance, and consideration for pets and households with children.

New service "RoboFloor

Company Profile

Name: Jeb Corporation

Location: 4-1-10 Chigasaki Minami, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 224-0037, Japan

URL ： https://www.jeb.bz

Notes

1 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, "Housing Market Trend Survey (FY2023)

https://www.mlit.go.jp/toukeijouhou/chojou/house.html

2 Basic Plan for Housing and Living Standards (National Plan), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

https://www.mlit.go.jp/jutakukentiku/house/jutakukentiku_house_fr_000038.html

2-2 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, "Toward the Development and Revitalization of the Existing Housing Market (Market Size of Home Renovation)".

https://www.mlit.go.jp/jutakukentiku/house/content/001849549.pdf

3 Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, "Existing Housing Sales Index for March 2025.

https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo05_hh_000001_00220.html

This product was created with the hope that customers will be able to take home a special butter sandwich that can only be tasted in Kawagoe, along with memories of their trip. While maintaining the taste of the signature product, which used to require refrigeration, this new product has been created as a souvenir snack that can be easily taken home at room temperature.

Kawagoe Sand Cookie

Development Background

Kawagoe City, Koedo, with its historical townscape, attracts many tourists throughout the year.

In response to the requests from tourists for a product that they can take back home or distribute at room temperature, we have developed a sand cookie that can be stored at room temperature while maintaining the buttery flavor and sable texture that only a specialty store can offer.

The theme of the product is "Delicious until the aftermath of your trip," and the Kawagoe flavor and high quality are condensed into a single box.

Product Features

1) Butter sable of specialty store quality

The rich aroma of Japanese butter used for butter sandwiches is lavishly used.

It is characterized by its crispy, light texture and rich buttery aroma that spreads on the palate. 2.

Special chocolate cream sandwich

The chocolate cream sandwich maintains a smooth texture even at room temperature.

The balance of sweetness and richness has been carefully selected.

Two flavors typical of Kawagoe

Plain

The mild sweetness of the white chocolate spreads out, a taste of the royal road.

Kawagoe Sand Cookie (Plain)

Sweet Potato Flavor

The image of sweet potato, a specialty of Kawagoe.

The flavor is full of Kawagoe's originality, with a hint of sesame.

Kawagoe Sand Cookie (Sweet Potato)

Each pack contains 3 cookies each, for a total of 6 cookies.

You can also enjoy comparing the different flavors.

Outline of the product

Product name: Kawagoe Sand Cookies

Release date: April 29, 2026 (Wednesday)

Suggested Retail Price ： 1,481 yen (excluding tax) / 1,600 yen (including tax)

Content : 6 pieces (3 plain and 3 sweet potato pieces)

Storage Method ： Room temperature

Sales location ： Kawagoe Butter Sandwich directly-managed stores only

Store Outline

Store Name ： Kawagoe Butter Sandwich

Location ： 2-11-4 Motomachi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama 350-0062

URL ： https://kawagoe-buttersand.com

Business hours： 10:00-17:00 (Closed every Wednesday)

Access: 5 minute walk from Ichibanmachi bus stop after getting off at Tobu Kawagoe Station

■Company Profile

Company name: Chotoya Co.

Representative: Hiroyuki Kato, Representative Director

Sales Headquarters: 12, Takadadera Higashinokawa, Kitanagoya, Aichi, 481-0011, Japan

Establishment : April 25, 1953

Business activities: Planning, production, and sales of confectioneries; processing and sales of food products; management of direct sales stores, etc.

TEL : +81-568-22-8511

FAX: 0568-22-5651

Event URL

https://kids-banpaku.hp.peraichi.com

KIDS Expo poster

Event Summary

Event Name ： KIDS Expo 2026 - Passing the Baton to the Next Generation of Children

Date and Time ： May 1 (Friday) - May 6 (Wednesday, national holiday), 2026

　　　　　　 10:00 - 20:00 (*Begins at 12:00 on May 1 and ends at 18:00 on the final day)

Venue: Okazaki Park (in front of Heian Shrine)

　　　　　　 (Okazaki Saikyoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8342, Japan)

Access: 10 min. walk from Higashiyama Stn. on the Tozai Subway Line / a short walk from Okazaki Koen bus stop on the city bus.

Admission: Free (some contents are charged)

Sponsor ： Japan Arts Council for the Promotion of Culture, Arts and Sports

Supported by: Japan Sports Agency / Agency for Cultural Affairs / Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto City Transportation Bureau / KBS Kyoto / etc.

Official Website: https://kids-banpaku.hp.peraichi.com

This event is a large-scale event that integrates a variety of hands-on content, including physical activities, the latest technology, and animal encounters, with the theme of "learning while playing" for children. Held during the Golden Week holidays, the event is designed to be enjoyed throughout the day from daytime to nighttime, especially by families. Stamp rally prizes include an original medal and an original trophy.

KIDS Expo Stamp Rally

The venue will offer "Wakuwaku Kids Land," a free kids' space where children as young as 0 can safely enjoy themselves.

This project aims to create an environment where families with young children can enjoy the event in peace, and two areas will be developed according to age groups.

Korokoro Space" for 0 to 2 year olds

This is an area where children can play comfortably with picture books and building blocks in a safe space with play mats. In addition, there is a diaper changing and nursing area, so visitors with infants can use this area with peace of mind.

Wakuwaku Space" for ages 3 and up

A variety of contents are available to nurture creativity and playfulness, including building blocks, origami, coloring, card games, and more. This is a hands-on space that children can enjoy freely.

All of these spaces, which can also be used for breaks and refreshments within the venue, are available free of charge. We provide a comfortable and safe time for all families visiting the event.

Free Kids' Space

At the venue, approximately 200 carp streamers will be hoisted as a project to experience traditional Japanese culture. With the hope of passing on the carp streamers to the next generation, which in recent years have been displayed less and less, we will create a landscape of carp streamers swimming in the sky with the cooperation of businesses and carp streamers donated by ordinary households.

Carp streamers

Another highlight of the event will be free outdoor movie screenings at night. This will be a nighttime event where the whole family can enjoy a movie together in an open outdoor space, and together with the daytime experience events, will enhance the value of the stay. The films will be screened for the enjoyment of both children and adults, creating an environment where visitors can relax and enjoy movies in a picnic-like atmosphere.

Outdoor Movie Screenings

As for experience-based contents, "TREASURE QUEST," in which visitors can enjoy solving riddles and exploring while touring the venue, and "Excavation Adventure," in which treasures are dug out of the ground, will be held. In the "Drone Operation Experience," visitors will learn how to operate a drone in the practice area, and then challenge a time attack on an obstacle course.

Drone operation experience

In addition, the Kyoto Pony Zoo will provide a mobile animal petting area where visitors can interact with ponies, rabbits, sheep, and other animals. Through the experience of feeding the animals, visitors will have an opportunity to learn the value of life and nurture a spirit of compassion. In addition, a variety of content will be provided, including a children-only reverse bungee jump, an air dome, trampolines, a fair, and a run-bike experience, creating a playground that caters to a wide age range.

In addition, the food festival "Kyoto Gyoza Daisakusen 2026" will be held simultaneously as a cooperative event. This event, which attracted a total of more than 100,000 visitors last year, will bring together gyoza specialty restaurants and meat restaurants from all over Japan. In addition to stores in Kyoto Prefecture, stores from Ibaraki, Aichi, Saitama, Shiga, Nagano, Fukuoka, Miyazaki, Osaka, and other prefectures are scheduled to participate. The venue will have an extensive eat-in space, and in the evening a BAR counter will be set up to provide a dining space that can be enjoyed throughout the day and night.

Kyoto Gyoza Daisakusen

Royal Road Meat Juice Gyoza

Hamamatsu Gyoza

In addition, as an environmentally friendly initiative, a food drive to collect surplus food from households, thorough separation of trash at the venue, and a reuse project will be implemented at the event. The event will provide an opportunity for visitors to think about environmental issues while having fun, and will contribute to raising awareness toward the realization of a sustainable society.

This event will be held under the auspices of the Sports Agency, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City Transportation Bureau, KBS Kyoto, Sports Cho-Kaigi, and Kyoto Bikan Preservation Society. In addition to providing children with a variety of hands-on opportunities, the event will serve as a venue for local revitalization and cultural transmission to people of all ages.

Japan’s New Balloon Festival, “Japan Balloon Festival 2026,” Launching from Japan

Kishi’s Co., Ltd., a Japan-based importer and wholesaler of balloons, party goods, and traditional festival toys (Head Office: Nagoya, Aichi; President: Noritaka Kishi), will host “Japan Balloon Festival 2026 (JBFES 2026),” a large-scale event bringing together professional balloon artists and decorators from across Japan.

The event will take place over five days, from June 10 (Wed) to June 14 (Sun), 2026, at Aeon Mall Nagoya Noritake Garden.

On the day prior, June 9 (Tue), professional balloon decorators from around the country will transform the entire mall overnight into an immersive “balloon art space,” creating a one-day-only spectacular installation.

Some professional programs will be held at the Kishi’s Balloon & Party Facility.

About Japan Balloon Festival

Japan Balloon Festival (JBFES) is a comprehensive balloon festival originating in Japan, built around the theme “Connecting the Possibilities of Balloons to the Future.” It aims to share the appeal of balloons with a wide audience, while promoting skill development and collaboration among balloon artists. Through these initiatives, the festival seeks to create new cultural and economic value for the host region.

An Everyday, Accessible Event in a Commercial Venue: Where Professionals and the Public Meet

This event is an experiential balloon festival that combines industry-focused programs for professionals with interactive activities for general visitors.

Hosted at Aeon Mall Nagoya Noritake Garden—a lifestyle-oriented shopping destination that welcomes a high volume of daily visitors—the festival offers an opportunity to casually drop by while shopping and experience an extraordinary, immersive balloon environment.

Immersive Balloon Installations in Collaboration with Corporate Sponsors

In partnership with companies such as Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. and Aichi Toyota(an authorized dealer of Toyota Motor Corporation), this event will feature professionally designed and produced balloon installations tailored to each brand’s concept.

Through striking displays that prompt the reaction, “This is made from balloons?”, and large-scale spatial designs that utilize the entire mall, the festival elevates balloons from simple decoration to a form of art. Visitors will be immersed in a memorable, out-of-the-ordinary environment that naturally inspires photo and video sharing.

The event is also expected to generate a positive ripple effect on the local economy by increasing foot traffic, encouraging visitor circulation, and boosting on-site spending.

Event Schedule: Japan Balloon Festival 2026

■ Pre-Event Day (June 9): Over 15 Stunning Installations Transform the Mall Overnight

On the day prior to the event, professional balloon decorators from across Japan will begin installation simultaneously, creating balloon displays throughout the venue. Vibrant, three-dimensional balloon structures will dramatically transform the familiar commercial space into an extraordinary art environment.

Visitors will have the rare opportunity not only to see the completed works, but also to experience the “live” creative process as professionals build immersive spaces in real time.

Some installations will be carried out after closing hours.

■ First Half (June 10–12): Professional Programs

Certification exam for balloon decoration professionals: “Master Balloon Professional”Balloon art competition featuring professional artistsExhibition of the latest balloons and related materials within a product showcaseProfessional balloon seminars led by four international instructors

These programs are designed to enhance industry skills and foster talent development.

■ Second Half (June 13–14): Interactive Events for General Visitors

Live performances by professional balloon performers“JAM Room,” where participants—from beginners to professionals—can freely experience balloon artPublic voting for the competition entries (with participation prizes and prize draws)In-mall rally event encouraging exploration (with prizes)

Visitors can actively participate and enjoy the event while contributing to its excitement.

Further details will be announced on the official website and in upcoming press releases.

Event Overview

Event Name: Japan Balloon Festival 2026 / Japan Balloon Festival 2026 (JBFES 2026)

Dates: June 10 (Wed) – June 14 (Sun), 2026

Venue: Aeon Mall Nagoya Noritake Garden

Organizer: Kishi’s Co., Ltd.

Program Highlights: Balloon installations and spatial design, certification exams, competitions, seminars, and interactive experiences

Some professional programs will be held at the Kishi’s Balloon & Party Facility, located approximately a 10-minute walk from the venue.

Official Website: https://jbfes.jp/

JBFES 2026 Website: https://jbfes.jp/JBFES_2026

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japanballoonfestival

Located within walking distance of Nagoya Station（Nagoya is located in Aichi Prefecture, in central Japan）, AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden is a large-scale commercial complex that offers a unique blend of urban convenience and natural surroundings.

AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden

＜Sponsor

AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden, Aichi Toyota, Sempertex, SAG Balloons, TYK Promotion, Betallic, Anagram, Partydeco

Japan Balloon Festival 2026 Sponsor

HeroDevs X ESI

Since 2000, ESI has provided system development, security consulting, and source code review services utilizing open-source products, and since 2008, the company has offered extended maintenance services for PHP. ESI currently provides the “PHP Security Maintenance Service” for PHP versions 5.4 through 8.1, and has built a strong track record in maintaining the security of legacy environments.

With this new agreement, ESI is now positioned to offer extended maintenance services not only for PHP but also for a broader range of open-source products, including JavaScript, Java, and Python. By combining HeroDevs’ extensive technical expertise with ESI’s long-standing know-how in extended maintenance, we will further strengthen our support framework to ensure that organizations can continue using open-source products that have reached End of Life (EOL) in a secure manner.

Background and purpose of the agreement

Open-source products have become indispensable to many modern IT systems. However, the support lifecycles of open-source products are shorter than the operational lifecycles required by enterprises, creating significant security risks once products reach End of Life (EOL).

HeroDevs’ NES provides seamless, drop-in replacement packages that require no architectural changes, allowing organizations to remain secure and compliant without the immediate need for costly and risky migrations. The service is trusted by more than 900 organizations worldwide, including nearly half of the Fortune 100.

NES supports a wide variety of technologies, including JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS, Next.js, and Vue.js; Java frameworks such as Spring and Struts; as well as PHP, Django, and other web-related technologies.

Through this partnership, ESI and HeroDevs will combine their strengths to establish a framework that enables rapid delivery of extended support services for open-source products, ensuring that more customers can continue using their systems with confidence. This collaboration will help maintain essential IT security while maximizing the return on IT investments.

Additionally, purchasing NES through ESI enables Japanese customers to benefit from contract procedures in Japanese, domestic payment options, and localized technical support—providing an environment tailored to the needs of companies operating in Japan.

Comment from Yasuo Ohgaki, President and Representative Director of ESI

"We are excited to formalize this partnership with HeroDevs. Since 2008, ESI has been committed to helping enterprises maintain secure legacy environments, and by combining our local support infrastructure with HeroDevs' broad NES coverage, we can now offer a truly comprehensive solution for managing end-of-life open-source risk in Japan."

Aaron Mitchell, CEO of HeroDevs, commented, 

"We're thrilled to partner with ESI to bring Never-Ending Support to Japan. Their nearly two decades of extended maintenance expertise and deep roots in the market make them the ideal partner — and together, we're ensuring Japanese enterprises no longer have to choose between costly migrations and unpatched security risk."

About HeroDevs

HeroDevs is the trusted leader in managing end-of-life open-source risk. The company helps organizations identify, remediate, and prevent the security, compliance, and operational vulnerabilities that arise when critical open-source software reaches end of life. Its flagship offering, Never-Ending Support (NES), delivers commercially supported, drop-in replacement packages — from AngularJS to Spring to .NET — built and maintained by original framework authors and core contributors, giving businesses the freedom to plan migrations on their terms while staying protected against vulnerabilities and compliance risks, long after official support ends.

Serving industries where security and uptime are non-negotiable, including finance, healthcare, and government, HeroDevs has earned the trust of over 900 companies, including nearly half of the Fortune 100. With proactive vulnerability remediation and enterprise-grade support, HeroDevs empowers organizations to keep moving forward without disruption.

Location: 8850 S 700 E #2437 Sandy, UT 84070 U.S.A.

Representative ： CEO Aaron Mitchell

Business : Extended security maintenance support for open source products

URL ： https://www.herodevs.com/

Company Profile

Electronic Service Initiative, Ltd.

Location: 228 Nishisakadai, Soja City, Okayama, Japan

Representative: Yasuo Ohgaki, President and Representative Director

Business Description: Open source product consulting,

　　　　　 Security inspection service, PHP security maintenance service

URL ： https://www.es-i.jp/

▼GOAT180 Manufacturer's suggested retail price

900,000 yen (excluding tax)/ 990,000 yen (including tax)

GOAT180

Specifications

Overall length : 2,300mm

Overall width : 1,100mm

Overall height ：1,700mm

Vehicle weight ： 300kg

Engine Model : WUYANG 180cc

Engine Type ：Liquid-cooled 4-stroke OHC 4-valve single cylinder

Fuel ：Unleaded regular gasoline

Displacement : 180.4cc

Maximum Output ：13.2kW(17.95PS)/8,250r.p.m

Maximum Torque ：16.9N-m(1.72kgf-m)/6,500r.p.m

Transmission : CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)

Fuel tank capacity : Approx. 14L

*We aim to improve the quality of our products from time to time, so there is a possibility that the actual product may differ from the product.

GOAT180_Color

Good points of GOAT180

Insurance and taxes are the same as for motorcycles (250cc).

No need for vehicle inspections or garage certification, making maintenance costs more economical.

A standard driver's license is required to drive the vehicle (AT license is OK).

Up to 3 people can ride on it.

The gasoline engine offers peace of mind.

As long as you have fuel, you can continue driving anywhere without worrying about distance. In addition, the large-capacity tank of approximately 14 liters reduces the number of times you need to refuel, even on long tours, allowing for more freedom of movement.

The 180 cc engine with ample power allows smooth and stress-free driving even on hilly roads. The 180cc engine provides a nimble and powerful driving experience not only in the city, but also on winding roads.

CVT 180cc engine

The CVT transmission is the same as that used on scooters.

No clutch operation or shifting is required, and anyone can drive intuitively. Acceleration is always smooth, and the ride is comfortable with no shift shocks.

Shift knob

We have also pursued a particular focus on the drive system.

Instead of using a conventional propeller shaft, the engine directly transfers power to the driveshaft, significantly reducing mechanical noise. In addition, the engine is located under the rear seat to further enhance quietness.

Around the driveshaft

Greatest Of All Time

Driving pleasure, ease of handling, and comfort.

The GOAT180 is a vehicle that combines all of these at a high dimension.

About Carter Co.

Carter Corporation is a Kanagawa Prefecture-based mobility company that imports, sells, and maintains trikes (three-wheeled vehicles). The company has been working to popularize trikes in the Japanese market by developing the APtrikes series, vehicles that can be driven with a regular driver's license and offer the convenience of both a motorcycle and a car.

We are not merely importing and selling trikes, but are also actively involved in after-sales service, customization, and product improvement based on user feedback to create vehicles that are suited to the Japanese road environment and usage needs.

Now, as a new addition to our lineup, we are planning to launch the "GOAT180," a trike equipped with a gasoline engine and CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). With the CVT's superior operability, the GOAT180 will offer a comfortable driving experience to a wider range of users, and will be developed as a new type of mobility that can be used for both daily use and leisure.

Carter Corporation will continue to contribute to the further development of the trike market, aiming to "provide a new means of transportation that anyone can easily enjoy".

Company Profile

Company name: KATER CO.,LTD.

Service Shop: PRIMARIDE

Head office: 6026-2 Tana, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 252-0244, Japan

Representative Director ： Seiji Nakamura

TEL/FAX ： 042-814-8760

WEB site ： https://www.aptrikes.jp

　　　　　　　　　 https://primaride.net

Please visit our website for the latest information and menu.

Yamanori Gorge Somen Nagashi Ryozuitei

URL: http://www.ryosuitei.ashitaka.or.jp/

Interior view of Ryozuitei

Store Features

～A special time in a mysterious valley

The "Sanjo Valley" is surrounded by huge rocks that look like a landscape painting. Ryosuitei is located in such a valley. If you continue along the promenade, you will come to "Fudo Falls," which is overflowing with negative ions. Even in mid-summer, the temperature in the valley is 21℃. It is a perfect place for sightseeing during summer vacation.

Exterior view of Ryosuitei

～We are particular about the taste of our noodles.

The noodles are thin and smooth, and the dipping sauce is specially made thick and sweet. Other ingredients are locally produced, and the restaurant is particular about not only the atmosphere but also the taste.

Soumen-nagashi

～A new menu item that is a must-try!

We offer a variety of menu items that can only be found here, such as "Hiruzen Yakisoba," which has won the top prize in Japan for local gourmet cuisine, "Iburi Koko (Gako)," which the owner himself trained in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture and produces locally, and special somen noodles made by kneading specialty kuromoji (a black maple) into Okayama-grown wheat. *Kuromoji Somen will be available from June.

Example of menu *Tax included

Nagashi Somen: 800 yen (Banshu hand-pulled Somen noodles with special sauce)

Hiruzen yakisoba: 800 yen (local delicacy that won the top prize in Japan, served with special sauce)

Grilled amago with salt: 700 yen (amago raised by a local fishing cooperative)

Onigiri (rice balls): 400 yen (rice from the local village)

Kuromoji tea: 300 yen (tea made from wild Kuromoji trees in the area)

etc. (tea made from local wild black locust)

Kuromoji tea

Example of menu

Iburi kouko (pickled ginger)

■Nearby Spots

Within a 10-minute drive, there are many spots to enjoy your summer vacation, such as a day spa facility heated by local firewood and an aerial athletic park in a forest space, "Boukennomori Hiruzen.

Boukennomori Hiruzen Children's Course

■Spring Special Campaign

Customers who make a reservation for (experience) the aerial athletic park "BOUKENNOMORI Hiruzen" during the following campaign period will receive a free drink of their choice per person when dining at Ryosuitei.

～Reservation (trial) period

Customers who experience or make reservations between April and the end of June 2026.

～Ryozui-Tei usage period

Ryosuitei open until July 31, 2026.

The date of use of the Ryozui-Tei can be before, on, or after the Boken-no Mori Hiruzen experience.

Please have your reservation completion screen, reservation completion e-mail, or accounting receipt from the experience ready.

Boken-no-mori Hiruzen Adult Course

Outline of the store

Store Name ： Yamanori Gorge Somen-nagashi Ryosuitei

Opening days ： (1)Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April to June 21

　　　　　 (2)Every day except Tuesdays from June 22 to September 27

Business hours: 10:00 - 15:00 (last admission at 14:30) during (1), but until 16:00 during GW

　　　　　 (2) 10:00 - 16:00 (last admission at 15:30)

Closed: Weekdays during (1)

　　　　　 Tuesdays during (2) (open on August 4, 11, 18, and September 22)

Location: 2096, Hiruzen Shimowa, Hiruzen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture 717-0513

Access: 20 min. drive from Yubara IC on Yonago Expressway

Number of Seats: 5 lanes of Somen-nagashi (maximum 8 people per lane)

　　　　　 Self-serve Somen-nagashi lanes x 2 (5-10 people per lane)

　　　　　 Table seating x 4 (max. 4 people per table) *Pets are allowed

URL : http://www.ryosuitei.ashitaka.or.jp/

Iburi Koko production scene

Company Profile

Company name: Ashitaka General Incorporated Association

Representative: Naoto Akagi, Representative Director

Location: 1080-1 Hiruzen Shimowa, Hiruzen, Maniwa-shi, Okayama 717-0513

Establishment : May 2015

Business description: Developing business using local resources for the purpose of regional development

　　　　　 (firewood production, essential oil production, food production, outdoor park management, immigrant housing management, etc.)

For inquiries from customers regarding this matter, please contact

There is no store phone for this business, so please check our website, etc.

National Treasure: 600th Anniversary of the Reconstruction of the Main Hall and Worship Hall +1

Program and Performer Profile

Actor Momoko Kikuchi has been newly confirmed to perform in the reading play, adding even more color to the night at Kibitsu Shrine, where history and stories overlap. On the day, visualist and film director Makoto Tezuka, comedian/author Naoki Matayoshi, and Kibitsu Shrine chief priest Takayuki Fujii will appear for a night-only public session under the theme "Passionate Talk at Kibitsu Shrine at Night.

In addition, actor Tokuma Nishioka (special appearance), actor Yuya Takagawa, and Momoko Kikuchi will present an original reading of the play "The Kibitsu Kettle," followed by a musical performance by Yusuke Yabui, a cutting-edge electronic instrumentalist, and other programs to thrill all five senses. This is the only night you will be able to experience "a story that lights up the night of a national treasure. The performers and staff are ready, rehearsals and preparations for the grounds are in the final stages, and the venue is already enveloped in a special atmosphere.

Outline of the event

Event Name

Kibitsu Jinja National Treasure: 600th Anniversary of the Reconstruction of the Main Shrine and Worship Hall + 1 Special Night Party

Date & Time

April 25, 2026 (Saturday) Doors open 18:00 / Concert begins 18:30

Venue

Special stage in front of the main shrine and worship hall of Kibitsu Shrine

(913 Kibitsu, Kita-ku, Okayama City / 10 minutes walk from JR Kibitsu Station)

In case of rain: Changed to Renesse Hall (1-6-20 Uchiyamashita, Kita-ku, Okayama City)

The venue will be announced on the official website and SNS at 12:00 on April 23 (Thu.).

Please be sure to confirm the venue before coming to the venue.

Admission Fee

Special ticket with autographed book by Naoki Matayoshi 10,200 yen

Adults 8,000 yen / Children (4 years old to junior high school student) 3,500 yen

Children under 4 years old are free on their knees.

Special benefit for coming to the show

Naoki Matayoshi and Makoto Tezuka collaboration red seal book & Mukashi Kibi Dango set

Performer

Makoto Tezuka (Visualist, Film director)

Naoki Matayoshi (Comedian, Writer)

Takayuki Fujii (Priest of Kibitsu Shrine)

Tokuma Nishioka (Actor, Special Appearance)

Momoko Kikuchi (Actor, Singer)

Yuya Takagawa (Actor)

Yusuke Yabui (Leading Electronic Instrumentalist & Composer)

Ticket Information

Web

Confetti( https://www.confetti-web.com/events/14117 )

LivePocket( https://livepocket.jp/e/05oio )

In-store

GINZAYA (1-10-35 Omote-machi, Kita-ku, Okayama City/086-222-3244)

Kibitsu Shrine Reception (931 Kibitsu, Kita-ku, Okayama City/086-287-4111)

*Web tickets are now on sale.

Search by "Kibitsu Shrine

Important Notice Regarding Admission

Admission will be by numbered tickets on the day of the event.

This event is completely free seating. In order to prevent congestion and trouble, admission will be by numbered tickets on the day of the event. We recommend that you arrive early.

Please enter the venue from the main entrance and check the information board on the day of the event for the reception and entrance gates.

About transportation and access】】

The number of trains at the station nearest to the venue is one or two per hour. Please check the timetable in advance.

Please be sure to check the timetable in advance. Please plan to return home well in advance.

No refunds will be made due to delays in public transportation.

Parking is limited. Please use public transportation whenever possible.

Please use public transportation whenever possible. z It will be dark at night, so please watch your step.

For those coming by train

[By Shinkansen bullet train]

JR Shin-Osaka Station (Sanyo Shinkansen) - JR Okayama Station (about 1 hour)

JR Hakata Station (Sanyo Shinkansen) - JR Okayama Station (about 2 hours)

[By train]

JR Okayama Station - Kibi Tsu Station (approx. 17 min.) - 10 min. walk

JR Kurashiki Station - Kibi Tsu Station (approx. 40 min.) - Approx. 10 min. walk

Venue Information

Access and parking information

Special site URL: https://600plusone.jp/

According to the company, the number of foreign customers purchasing truck interior accessories such as steering wheel covers and dashmarts has increased; the number of duty-free sales, which was only four from February to April 2025, doubled to eight from February to April 2026. Behind this growth is believed to be the rapid recovery of foreign tourists visiting Japan and growing interest from overseas in Japan's unique "deco-truck culture.

Dash mat

The number of visitors to Japan is projected to exceed 35 million in 2025, a record high.

According to statistics from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of foreign visitors to Japan was estimated to reach a record high in 2024 and to reach 35 million in 2025. Especially among repeat visitors from Asian countries, consumption is shifting from general sightseeing to "deepening hobbies".

Furthermore, Japanese truck culture (DEKOTORA) is recognized worldwide as part of the "JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) Japanese vehicle custum culture" through SNS, and is attracting attention as tourism content that transcends the boundaries of the logistics industry.

Against this backdrop, there is a growing trend among tourists visiting Japan to purchase car and truck related parts as "cultural products that can only be purchased in Japan.

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Japan Tourism Statistics

https://statistics.jnto.go.jp

Japan Tourism Agency, Survey of Inbound Consumption Trends

https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/tokei_hakusyo/gaikokujinshohidoko.html

The number of duty-free purchases has increased more than five-fold, and the customer base has expanded from two to six countries.

At the truck accessory specialty stores operated by Tern Corporation (a total of four stores in Hyogo, Nara, and Saga prefectures), duty-free sales by foreign visitors to Japan are increasing rapidly.

According to the company's data,

* Tax-free sales: Feb-Apr 2025 approx. 100,000 yen → Feb-Apr 2026 approx. 170,000 yen (approx. 1.7 times)

* Number of tax exemptions: February to April 2025: 4 cases → February to April 2026: 8 cases (about 2 times)

Some customers are seen purchasing approximately 220,000 yen worth of trucking supplies in one shopping trip.

Customers are mainly from Asian countries such as China, the Philippines, and Thailand, but in recent years we have also seen customers from Australia, expanding the number of foreign customers from 2 countries in 2023 to 6 countries in 2025.

All of the company's products are made in Japan.

The company manufactures and sells truck handle covers, dash mats, and other interior products, as well as truck custom parts and decotrailer accessories. The company features quality control through manufacturing at its own factory and designs that reflect Japan's unique custom culture.

The company operates a total of four stores specializing in truck accessories in Hyogo Prefecture (Takasago and Ako stores), Nara Prefecture, and Saga Prefecture.

Steering wheel cover

Future expansion: Expanding overseas sales by 2026

In response to inbound demand, the company is also steering toward global expansion. The company has been focusing on store sales and domestic e-commerce, but from the latter half of 2025, it plans to start exhibiting at truck exhibitions in Southeast Asia and to start full-scale overseas sales, including tie-ups with local dealers.

We intend to introduce Japan's deco-truck culture to overseas markets while capturing the demand for "truck customization as a part of Japanese culture" among tourists visiting Japan.

Company Profile

Name: TURN Co.

Location: 172-3 Aza Kawarada, Ipponmatsu, Hanada-cho, Himeji, Hyogo 671-0253, Japan

Business description: Manufacture and sale of truck accessories and interior parts, operation of truck accessory specialty stores

URL ： https://www.truckstop.gr.jp/index.html

SHOKAY "Smart Knit Care

Seven Habits of Smart Care

This content is a series produced by DGBH under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," and provides care information to ensure long-lasting use of high-quality SHOKAY yaknit products. In this issue, we introduce the "Seven Habits of Smart Knit Care" from the International Textile Trade Fair in Paris, France, and the knitwear washing technique that Tamiko Hayashi, the president of SHOKAY, has practiced for many years, along with easy-to-understand illustrations.

Background: In an age of "taking good care of existing clothes" rather than "buying new clothes

When we put on our favorite knitwear, it has become more natural than ever before to think about how we can build a long-lasting and good relationship with this clothing. The fashion industry is the second most environmentally burdensome industry in the world. In this context, "taking good care of the clothes we have" is the most creative and sustainable choice.

The concept of the "Seven Habits of Smart Knit Care," which was proposed at the Première Vision (PV) international textile fair in Paris, France in 2017, is now becoming a global standard.

The "7 Smart Knit Care Habits" are now a global standard. 8 years later, it has not faded away. In France, the installation of filters in new washing machines is becoming mandatory. The practice of washing clothes in cold water is an important action that not only prolongs the life of clothes, but also directly contributes to the prevention of marine pollution.

Seven Habits of Smart Knit Care (Methods practiced by ethical brands around the world)

These 7 habits were introduced in a session produced by C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy) representative Gigi Bettoni at the "Smart Creation Square" in Première Vision (PV) Paris in 2017. The seven habits were introduced at a session produced by Gigi Bettoni, President of Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy.

(1) Reduce the number of times you use the washing machine

In addition to saving water and energy, the act of washing clothes damages fibers. Reexamining the habit of washing clothes every time you wear them will greatly extend the life of your clothes.

(2) Wash in cold or room temperature water, not warm water

Hot water damages fibers and causes shrinkage. Cold water washing also inhibits microplastic shedding. It is a gentle choice for both the earth and the clothes.

(3) Choose environmentally friendly detergents

Use detergents with vegetable or natural ingredients that do not contain petroleum-derived synthetic surfactants. Neutral detergent is the basic choice for knitwear.

(4) Avoid using a dryer.

High temperatures and friction can cause serious damage to knit fibers. Ideally, dry the garment flat in the shade in a well-ventilated place, keeping it in shape.

(5) Use steam rather than an iron

Directly applying an iron will put a load on the fibers. By using a steam iron with the iron slightly elevated, you can remove wrinkles and care for the fibers at the same time.

(6) Hand washing is preferred over dry cleaning

Solvents used in dry cleaning have an environmental impact. For most knitwear, careful hand washing is sufficient.

(7) If dry cleaning is absolutely necessary, choose a green store.

Solvent-free dry cleaners are increasing in Japan. Natural Clean" (Isetan Shinjuku, Chiba, etc.) and "Happy" (Kyoto, nationwide home delivery) are attracting attention.

SHOKAY Japan Representative Hayashi's Knit Washing Technique for Those in the Know

People are animals, so we should take care of our knitwear the same way we take care of our hair. --A professional at a well-known high-end clothing dry cleaner in Tokyo told me something that really caught my eye.

When I used to be in charge of public relations for a luxury brand in Europe and the United States, I had the opportunity to visit a high-end garment cleaning store in Tokyo. The laundry technique I learned from the professionals there remains my favorite method to this day.

■What to use instead of detergent / Key points

<Shampoo + conditioner

You can use what you normally use, but it is best for yak, cashmere, and wool, which are "animal protein fibers" like hair. It is ideal for yak, cashmere, and wool, which have the same "animal protein fibers" as hair.

<Low-stimulus baby shampoo

The hypoallergenic formula for babies with sensitive skin is also safe for delicate high-grade knitwear. Especially suitable for those who want to keep their skin soft and comfortable.

<Tips for finishing

Fill a wash tub with cold water, dissolve a small amount of shampoo, and wash gently. Use conditioner when rinsing for a soft and fluffy finish.

<How to dry

Dry the hair lightly with a towel, shape it, and hang it to dry flat. Avoid direct sunlight and place in an airy shade.

This method is widely practiced among overseas fashion professionals, sustainable laundry experts, and the worldwide knitter community as a "smart care method" that is well known by those in the know.

■Yak Sweater Washing Quick Guide

<Things to do and recommendations

Hand wash in cold or room temperature water.

Use shampoo and conditioner.

Use neutral detergent (for knitwear only)

Towel dry and hang dry.

Steam iron (by lifting the garment)

Regular ventilation of closets

Minimum frequency of laundering according to the frequency of wear.

＜Avoid

Washing in hot water

Strong spinning in the washing machine (even using a net)

Use of dryers

Drying in direct sunlight

Direct application of an iron.

Storing on hangers (causes loss of shape)

Washing after every wear (damages the fibers)

How to wash yak knitwear

About SHOKAY

SHOKAY is a social business founded in 2006 by two female students studying international cooperation at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, with the aim of solving poverty issues among the Tibetan people. As a pioneer of ethical knitwear, their founding story was published in the book "Sekai wo Chan Kaeru Oshigoto" (Kodansha, 2010).

Only 100g of yak hair is harvested from one cow per year, making it a rare material. It is said to retain heat better than cashmere, has excellent breathability and flexibility, and is resistant to pilling. The company produces and sells high-quality knit products and yarns while ensuring traceability. The brand contributes to the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.

URL: http://shokay.jp

About DGBH

In 2010, DGBH produced "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)," a one-year limited select store at Omotesando Hills that proposes an ethical lifestyle centered on SHOKAY. Since then, she has developed a wide range of businesses, including seminars, travel planning and management, product planning and development, and content creation, based on the concept of "living a happy life while enjoying a mindful lifestyle.

She is currently writing a series of articles in NOTE on the theme of "Happy Closet - ABC of Mindful Style" from the viewpoint of regenerative fashion that enriches and revitalizes the mind and life, and how to create a happy closet where clothes invite good fortune.

URL: https://note.com/dgbh/m/m43a5d530f1fc

Company Profile

Company name: Doubletree, Inc.

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Representative Director: Tamiko Hayashi

Establishment : July 8, 2008

Main Business: (1) Sole distributor of ethical yak material brand "SHOKAY" in Japan

　　　　　　(2)Content planning and production business "DGBH (DoGood, BeHappy!)

　　　　　　Operation of seminars and travel plans under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet," product development, and content production.

　　　　　　DGBH operates seminars and travel planning, develops products, produces contents and disseminates information under the theme of "Mindful Style × Happy Closet".

　　　　　　(3) Vacation and vacation house business

　　　　　　We are developing "Okusasu Cottage," a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreats.

　　　　　　(3) Vacation/Working house business: "Okusuri Farm" (in preparation), a cottage for rent in Niseko Town, Hokkaido, that combines forest therapy and retreat.

Profile of Representative Director Tamiko Hayashi

After working for a foreign entertainment company, a publisher of VOGUE NIPPON, and in PR for European and American fashion brands, she established the NPO "Social Concierge" in 2007. She has practiced yoga and meditation for over 30 years and has completed the Tatsumura Yoga for Health Teacher Training Course. She is certified as a forest therapy guide in the United States. She has also completed the "Forest Medical Trainer" training course certified by Shinano-cho, Nagano Prefecture, and is a member of the Shinano-cho Forest Therapy Study Group "Hitotsuki no Kai". Currently, she is preparing "Okusuri Farm," a one-room retreat cottage offering forest therapy programs in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. On her Instagram page, she shares her daily life in Hokkaido, living in Sapporo and Niseko.

URL : https://www.instagram.com/tamikohayashi/

Instagram: @tamikohayashi

The auction includes the M-Live Auction, a live-streamed online auction, as well as the regular venue sale. A total of 187 lots of artworks will be offered.

Mallet May Auction Catalogue

Lot 084, Woman with a Brooch (Eva  Mudocci) by Edvard Munch, graces the cover of the catalogue.

The work depicts Eva Mudocci, a renowned  English violinist who developed a close relationship with Munch from 1902 and sat for him on several occasions. However, he never completed a portrait with which he was fully satisfied. Instead, Munch produced three lithographs based on her image.

This print, notable for its large, downcast  eyes and the striking brooch at her chest, was created using a range of  techniques applied directly to the lithographic stone, including ink and scraping methods.

May 14 Auction

In addition, the May auction will feature two major works by Keith Haring.

Lot 011 and Lot 012 both belong to the 1983 print series The Fertility Suite.

While the series takes the universal theme  of “the birth of life” as its point of departure, it was created against the backdrop of the increasingly severe global AIDS crisis of the time. Through the repeated use of motifs symbolizing the pregnant body, life, and regeneration, Haring conveys both the vitality of life and, at the same time, its fragility and underlying anxiety.

In Fertility 1, his iconic “radiant baby” motif appears at the center of the composition. In contrast to the flat, solid colors typically seen in his work, the inverted green evokes a sense of  bodily lesion or disturbance.

By contrast, Fertility 5 presents an  ancient Egyptian “ankh” symbol at the center of a large human figure. As a symbol of eternal life, this motif emphasizes the strength and resilience of  women in the face of adversity.

Haring himself was diagnosed with HIV in 1988, after which he became increasingly active in social and public advocacy.

M-Live Auction

The M-Live Auction, an online-only sale,  will be held on the same day. The auction will include works by internationally recognized artists such as David Hockney and Joseph Beuys, along with a broad selection of modern and contemporary artworks.

The online catalog is available via the  Mallet Japan website and ISSUU:

ISSUU: https://issuu.com/mallet_japan

Prospective bidders are advised to review  condition reports and attend the preview prior to participation.

ONLINE LIVE BIDDING

Mallet Japan provides ONLINE LIVE BIDDING, enabling participation via PC and smartphone. Registration as an online member and advance application for each sale are required. Applications are accepted until 6:00 p.m. on the day preceding the auction.

Stay informed with the latest updates via Mallet Japan’s official social media channels:

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mallet_japan/

• X (Twitter): https://x.com/MALLET_JP

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Mallet-Japan-154943277895459/

• LINE: https://lin.ee/FXIb6eq

Auction Details

Date: May 14, 2026 (Thursday)

Time: M-Live Auction 12:00 p.m.

　　　 Sale #260514  15:00 p.m.

Auction Preview: 

May 8, 2026 (Fri) 10:00-18:00

May 11, 2026 (Mon) 10:00-18:00

May 12, 2026 (Tue) 10:00-18:00

May 13, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 - 14:00

*Please note that the closing time is  different on the last day of the preview. 

Venue: Mallet Japan 

Address: 1F, Nissay Hanzomon Building,  1-3-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Website: https://mallet.co.jp

Contact: info@mallet.co.jp  

Mallet Japan

Company Profile

Mallet Japan is one of Japan’s leading auction houses specializing in fine art. Focused primarily on modern and contemporary works, it holds 5 to 6 auctions annually at its Tokyo venue. Since its establishment in 2005, the company has been a pioneer in expanding Japan’s connection to the global art market, building strong ties not only within Japan but also across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Guided by the principles of fairness and integrity, Mallet Japan remains committed to offering trusted and high-quality art auctions to collectors worldwide.

SenoRich  outer box & contents

Why  do we need to get rid of "zombie cells" now?

The  world's top research institutions, including Harvard University and MIT, are  now focusing on "internal cleaning" rather than mere nutritional  supplementation. Senescent cells," which increase with age, sit in the  body without dying and continue to produce inflammatory substances that damage  the healthy cells around them. Because of their appearance, they are called  "zombie cells" by researchers. It is now known that these zombie  cells are the "master of aging" that cause the body to deteriorate  and look old.

World's  first* class technology: "Targeting" and cleaning up only the bad  cells

The  new material "SENOX25" is a complex ingredient derived from edible  fungi. By blocking the "specific energy source" necessary for zombie  cells to survive, it causes only zombie cells to spontaneously disappear  (apoptosis) without paying attention to normal cells. While conventional  supplements "supplement what is lacking", SENOX25 realizes a  completely new approach of "cutting off the source of aging".

A  Test graph

■"Clean" and "Fill" with energy. The next  generation of body care in a single tablet.

SenoRich,  the next-generation supplement, is the only one in Japan* that contains this  SENOX25.

1.[Cleaning  out]: SENOX25 clears unnecessary zombie cells. 2.

2.[Energy]:  Topical NMN and 5-ALA support youthful cell activity.

This  two-step cycle of "dispose of unnecessary things and create necessary  energy" aims to dramatically reset the body's internal environment in a  way that has never been experienced before with conventional supplements.

SenoRich  capsule

Appearance  of SenoRich

From  Japan to the world. A future in which people can enjoy "120 years of  life" with vigor and vitality.

From  "100 years of life" to "120 years" beyond that. Nippon  Medical & Pharmaceuticals will further advance this aging cell removal  technology to create a society where everyone can not only maintain beauty and  health, but also be active in their own way for a long time to come. Our  "Japan-originated, world-standard" technology, with patents pending  in 159 countries around the world, will change the conventional wisdom of your  health.

According  to our own research.

Product  Information

Name:  SenoRich

Ingredient  Development : Nippon Iryo Seiyaku Co.

Exclusive  distributor : N Generation Co.

Major  ingredients: SENOX25 (exclusive combination), NMN, HIF-1, 5-ALA, etc.

Company  Profile (Distributor)

Company  name: Japan Medical Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Business  Description: Research and development, manufacturing and sales of  pharmaceuticals and health food raw materials

Location  ：  1-5-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

URL  ：  https://jpmd.co.jp

Contact  for inquiries regarding this matter: N-Generation Co.

Company  name: N Generation Co.

Location:  6F Omi Railway Bldg. in front of Ishiyama Ekimae, 4-7, Awazu-cho, Otsu-shi,  Shiga, Japan

URL:  https://ngeneworld.com

E-Mail:  info@n-generation.life

Official website: https://www.atami-satori.com/

Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store will open on April 25, 2026 (Saturday)! The exterior image is for reference only.

The long-awaited second store of "Atami Satori Honten," a store specializing in o-no-cha (thick green tea) sweets, will open in Korakuen on April 25, 2026!

Atami Satori Honten" is a popular sweets store in Atami where visitors can enjoy o-no-cha sweets using Shizuoka matcha "Satori" originally blended by Marushichi Seicha, a long-established tea shop in Shizuoka established in 1907. The total number of crepes sold has exceeded 140,000. The sweets made with "o-no-cha" tea, which is carefully kneaded in the store using twice the amount of matcha green tea as usual, have been well received for their rich aroma and intense sweetness. O-no-cha" is a special tea ceremony drink used in the tea ceremony to entertain important guests. Our store, which offers sweets using such thick tea, is based on the concept of "making hospitality a more special moment. We offer our customers "hospitality" and "delicious memories of Atami" based on the concept of "making hospitality a more special moment".

The Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Branch, the second branch of the Atami Satori Honten, will open on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the IZU-ICHI building of the Atami Bay Resort Korakuen. The store will mainly offer a lineup of drinks and cold ice cream in anticipation of guests of the Atami Korakuen Hotel and day-trip visitors to the popular day-trip spa facility "Ocean Spa Fuua" within the facility. In addition, we also carry souvenir items popular at the main store.

The shop will offer drinks and sweets made from carefully blended green tea in a luxurious space overlooking the sea of Atami, providing customers with a special time to relax and enjoy.

Original blended matcha "Satori

Crepes are not available at the Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store.

About the original blend of matcha "Satori

Marushichi Seicha, a long-established tea company in Shizuoka, has blended an original blend of matcha from Shizuoka Prefecture exclusively for this restaurant, paying particular attention to the roasting time, temperature and production area so that the original color, aroma and flavor of matcha can be fully enjoyed in sweets.

◆About Marushichi Seicha

Founded in 1907, Marushichi Seicha was the first company in Shizuoka to produce matcha green tea in 1988, and in 2010 created Nanaya, an unprecedented matcha gelato using matcha grown in Fujieda, with seven levels of intensity to choose from. It has been highly acclaimed as the world's thickest matcha gelato. Despite its long history, the company is constantly taking on innovative challenges such as bottled tea and drip packs, aiming to create delicious tea.

■"Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store" offers luxurious time with its takeout products!

Drink Menu】】

O-no-cha Latte

A latte combining Atami Satori's aromatic Onoicha and mild milk.

Price: 680 yen (Allergy: milk ingredients)

Onoicha Latte with blackstrap molasses

A latte combining Satori's aromatic Ono-cha green tea and mild milk.

The richness and sweetness of the brown sugar further accentuates the matcha.

Price: 720 yen (Allergy: Milk)

O-No-cha Latte Shizuoka Mikan Lemon *Only available in stores

Satori's aromatic Onoicha latte combines the aroma of Onoicha with mild milk, and is accented with the refreshing sourness of Shizuoka Mikan.

Price: 720 yen (Allergy: milk ingredients)

Left: Oanoicha Latte with blackstrap molasses 720 yen, Center: Oanoicha Latte 680 yen, Right: Oanoicha Latte with Shizuoka Mikan Lemon 720 yen

Matcha cider *Only available in stores

A new type of drink that mixes matcha green tea with a splash of cider. *No sweetness

Price: 350 yen (Allergy: None)

Shizuoka Mikan Lemon Cider *Only available in stores

Refreshing cider with Shizuoka mandarin oranges and lemon.

Price：450 yen (No allergies)

Chilled Matcha Green Tea *Only available in stores

Refreshing chilled matcha green tea. No sweetness

Price: 350 yen (Allergy: None)

Left: Shizuoka Mikan Lemon Cider 450 yen, Center: Matcha Cider 350 yen, Right: Chilled Matcha 350 yen

Toppings (green tea ice cream, whipped cream, sweet bean paste)

Toppings for latte.

Topping (green tea ice cream, whipped cream, grains anko bean paste)

Price: 200 yen (Allergy: milk ingredients)

Fresh cream topping

Price: 150 yen (Allergy: Milk ingredient)

Topping grains of sweet bean paste

Price: 150 yen (Allergy: No)

Left: Topping O-No-cha Ice Cream 200 yen, Center: Topping Fresh Cream 150 yen, Right: Topping Grain An (sweet bean paste) 150 yen

Sweets Menu

Onoicha Tiramisu *Only available in stores

A tiramisu made with green tea flavored smooth tiramisu cream layered with green tea ganache, green tea strawbutter, red bean paste, fresh cream, and other ingredients.

Price: 550 yen (Allergy: dairy and soy)

O-No-cha Tiramisu: 550 yen

Satori O-no-cha Parfait *Only available at stores

Layers of green tea strawbutter cake, green tea ganache, and red bean paste cream are layered, and finished with shiratama (white rice balls), green tea soft bean paste sauce, and our popular green tea langdosha.

Price: 600 yen (Allergy: milk ingredients, wheat, eggs, soybeans)

Satori O-No-cha Parfait 600 yen

Onoicha Mont Blanc soft serve

Soft serve ice cream with the refreshing bitterness and sweetness of our original blend of matcha "Satori".

Price: 520 yen (Allergy: dairy ingredients, wheat, soybeans)

Onoicha Mont Blanc soft serve: 520 yen

Souvenirs

Satori Sandwich

Original sandwiches with the fluffy texture of soufflé pancakes and green tea whipped cream.

Price: 390 yen for 1 piece, 1,750 yen for a box of 4 pieces

(Allergy: Dairy products, eggs, wheat, soybeans, gelatin)

Matcha green tea fromage cake

The matcha fromage cake with three layers of napage, cheese cream, and bavarois has a melt-in-your-mouth smooth and elegant taste with a rich matcha aroma.

Price: 2,700 yen (Allergy: wheat, egg, milk ingredients, soybeans, gelatin)

O-No-cha Langdosha

The rich chocolate of O-No-cha green tea is sandwiched between crispy green tea cookies.

Price: 5 pieces 650 yen, 9 pieces 1,180 yen, 16 pieces 1,940 yen, 24 pieces 2,840 yen

(Allergy: wheat, egg, milk, soy)

Oano tea balm

A moist and chewy balm made with an abundance of O-no-cha green tea. The outer layer of matcha chocolate enhances the flavor.

Price: 1,620 yen (Allergy: egg, milk ingredient, wheat, soybean, almond)

Crepes sold at the Atami Satori Honten are not available.

All prices include tax.

Outline of Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store

Store name ： Atami Satori Honten Korakuen Store

Location ： 10-1 Wadahama Minamimachi, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture

　　　　　　 Location ： 10-1 IZU-ICHI, ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN

Access ： 10 minutes by shuttle bus from JR Atami Station

Opening date: April 25, 2026 (Saturday)

Tel: 0557-81-0800

Business hours: 10:00-17:00

Closed: Open year-round

Official website： https://www.atami-satori.com/

About ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN

ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN" in Atami consists of the Atami Korakuen Hotel, which consists of the "Tower Pavilion" with all rooms having ocean views and the "Aqua Square" with a variety of guest rooms, the "Ocean Spa Fuua", one of the largest day spa facilities in Atami, and the "Pizza House", which offers exuberant grilled dishes and freshly baked pizza. IZU-ICHI is a resort complex where guests can enjoy lodging, day-trip hot spring baths, and shopping. The resort is a complex facility where you can stay overnight, enjoy a day trip to a hot spring, and go shopping.

ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN Official Website】https://www.atamibayresort.com/

About "Atami Satori Honten

O-no-cha" is a special tea drink that contains twice as much matcha as "usucha" (thin tea) and is kneaded into a thick powder to give it its original freshness and mild flavor. The "Atami Satori Honten" was established as a specialty store specializing in o-no-cha sweets with the hopes of "introducing more young people to the appeal of o-no-cha," which has been handed down from ancient times as an "important tea for hospitality," and "enlivening Atami with new matcha sweets. The "Atami Satori Honten" is a specialty store specializing in green tea sweets. Marushichi Seicha, a long-established tea company founded in 1907, has been making a luxurious "oanoicha" using an original blend of Shizuoka Prefecture matcha "Satori" prepared exclusively for this store, paying particular attention to the roasting time, temperature and production area so that the original color, aroma and taste of the matcha can be fully appreciated in the sweets. The store specializes in "o-no-cha sweets" using an original blend of Shizuoka Prefecture's matcha "Satori," which is prepared exclusively for the shop. The store offers a variety of "o-no-cha sweets" such as crepes and soft-serve ice cream made with o-no-cha kneaded in the store to bring out the full flavor of matcha green tea.

Atami Satori Honten Exterior

Official Instagram of Atami Satori Honten】 https://www.instagram.com/atamisatori/

Store

Name ： Atami Satori Honten

Address ： 10-16 Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0013 Japan

TEL ： 0557-29-6295

Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (L.O.17:30)

　　　　　 Opening hours may change on weekdays.

Regular holiday ： Open on a non-scheduled basis

Name: Atami Satori Honten Korakuen

Location: 10-1 Wadahama Minami-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-8626, Japan

　　　　　 Inside IZU-ICHI at ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN

TEL ： 0557-81-0800

Business hours: 10:00-17:00

Closed: Open on a non-scheduled basis

Company Profile

Company name: Fusinone Co.

Location: 777 Shimotaga, Atami, Shizuoka 413-0102, Japan

Representative: Takahito Kawakoshi, President and Representative Director

Establishment: October 2007

Business description: Planning, development, wholesale, sales and quality control of branded products

　　　　　 Development and operation of brand stores

　　　　　 Planning, development, wholesale and sales of tourist souvenirs

Capital: 15 million yen

URL ： https://www.fujinone.co.jp/

This service is intended for companies that have already conducted stress checks. By simply submitting the response data on hand, a detailed group analysis report based on the knowledge of experts will be created and delivered in as little as one week. The advanced analysis methods developed for the stress check service "STRESCOPE" are also available to a wide range of customers who are currently using other companies' services or in-house stress checks. You can use this service without changing your current stress check environment.

URL] https://strescope.jp/analysis/

Background: Is it "just the end of the process" to conduct stress checks?

Although the stress check system has been mandatory for companies with 50 or more employees since 2015, there are still many companies that are not making use of the data obtained after the check to improve their workplaces. According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (2024 Occupational Safety and Health Survey), only 65.8% of the workplaces that have conducted stress checks are utilizing the results of group analysis. The reality is that about one in three companies are not utilizing the data from the stress checks they have taken the trouble to conduct to improve the workplace.

Most stress check services focus on "implementation," and in most cases, the accompanying group analysis is limited to simply outputting tabulated figures and graphs. As a result, the following comments are often heard from personnel in charge of human resources and labor affairs.

I don't understand what the numbers mean when I look at the report.

I don't know what to do first and in what order of priority.

We only use the data as a formality for health committee meetings.

We have the data at hand. However, there is no way to make use of the data - this service was developed to address this issue.

Good and bad examples of post-stress check measures

Issuance of "group analysis that can be utilized

This service's group analysis is based on the analysis method developed and supervised by Dr. Tetsuyoshi Shimura, an industrial psychiatrist and professor of the Department of Sleep Medicine at Tokyo Medical University, who also participates in the University's Industrial Psychiatry Support Project of the Department of Psychiatry. STRESCOPE has been introduced to approximately 220 companies and 29,000 employees annually (by 2025), and has provided group analysis backed by medical knowledge and advanced data analysis technology.

One of the reasons why group analysis cannot be "utilized" is that it remains a simple tabulation of high and low scores and does not reveal what the real stress factors are. This service solves this problem by using medical statistics to identify "factors actually related to physical and mental stress reactions. This prevents misjudgments that items with low scores on the surface are not actually related to stress, and provides evidence and prioritization of issues that really need to be addressed.