“AFK: Journey” × TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey's End” collaboration announced
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Farlight Games will launch a collaboration event between the RPG AFK: Journey and the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End on May 1, 2026. Frieren and Himmel will appear in the game world of Esperia. Limited-edition costumes and new content are planned. The game is available for iOS, Android and PC as a free-to-play title.
[2nd Anniversary Festival] A new heroine arrives! 350 gacha pulls and 9999 diamonds up for grabs! A new World Boss battle also unlocks. Plus, a sticker system and live-action cosplayer bonuses! The 2nd Anniversary Celebration begins—charge toward the height of fierce battles alongside the beautiful heroines!
Sapporo-based HVAC maker enters the medical and healthcare sectors as Yabushita brings a medical device manufacturer into its group
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HVAC maker Yabushita Holdings has welcomed medical device manufacturer 日本メディックス into its group. 日本メディックス has developed and manufactured electrical stimulation and ultrasound therapy devices for more than 50 years. By combining its manufacturing base with 日本メディックス’ technology, Yabushita plans to expand into nursing care, sports, femtech and beauty, in addition to medical care and rehabilitation. It also plans to advance robot development in partnership with 一般社団法人新雪.
[Tika × 横田未来] The brand taps a Gen Z icon with more than 1.3 million social media followers! Unveils the latest visuals for “Reiwa-era statement dresses” designed to boost customer nominations
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Dress brand Tika, operated by DRESS DESIGN WORKS, released a new collection on March 27, 2026, featuring 横田未来, who has more than 1.3 million social media followers, as its model. The collection includes 8 styles, priced from 7,590 yen to 11,000 yen, including tax. With the aim of increasing customer nominations, the lineup features statement dresses made with glitter and stretch fabrics.
Rental service launches for Kitchen Studio meal, a space specializing in cooking videos and recipe shoots (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo)
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Kitchen Studio meal, a rental space specializing in cooking videos and recipe shoots, has launched its rental service in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. The article does not provide details about the facilities or pricing.
ONESTRUCTION releases Ishigaki-IDS, a foundation model for generating BIM information requirements (IDS) developed under GENIAC, and IDS-Bench, a benchmark for evaluating IDS generation
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ONESTRUCTION has released Ishigaki-IDS, a foundation model for generating BIM information requirements (IDS), and the IDS-Bench benchmark as part of GENIAC, promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO. Qwen3 was used as the base model, with additional training for IDS generation tasks to build 3 models: 8B, 14B and 32B. Ishigaki-IDS-8B is now publicly available. Also released, IDS-Bench is a proprietary benchmark for measuring CSV-to-IDS generation accuracy.
A new proposal for a Japan that keeps working, from Hyuga, Miyazaki Prefecture: “Toward the world’s most restful city.” A declaration to move work-life balance forward together, one step at a time. A new concept co-created with residents aims to revitalize the “relaxation industry”!
Perxona returns to Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026! Showcasing AI avatar applications for businesses at booth 2-16 and now accepting meeting reservations for the exhibition
STAGEON to begin streaming new show “ハコチューブ” on 3/27, drawing on hands-on expertise from operating a total of 200 channels to help businesses solve social media challenges
A joint venture between a Tohoku University startup and a sports club will begin presales on Makuake on March 27, 2026, for “Brain Development Lab,” an exercise program to measure and develop the hippocampus
Detective Conan teams up with amphibious bus Sky Duck Yokohama for special runs in Yokohama, the setting of the film Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway. Original recorded announcements and merchandise will be available.
Kazuma Maeda, representative of NPO Terakoya, to speak at Sanbo BAR. A problem-solving networking event for education professionals tackling “the elimination of educational disparities”
Popular creators Heisei Flamingo, with more than 10 million social media followers in total, to hold their 5th-anniversary special event “select rain” at Yokohama Arena!
Online lottery for New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT goes on sale March 30!
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An online lottery offering original merchandise from the latest installment in the popular anime series New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT will go on sale March 30.
NOX holds offline event for influencers on February 28
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NOX, which specializes in influencer marketing, announced that it held an offline event for influencers on February 28. The event reportedly provided a venue for networking and information exchange.
Baki-Dou × artist KOJIMAN: Ukiyo-e-style illustrated products available for preorder from Friday, March 27!
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Products featuring ukiyo-e-style illustrations, created through a collaboration between popular fighting manga Baki-Dou and artist KOJIMAN, will be available for preorder from Friday, March 27. The items are a must-see for fans.
FootJoy, a leading golf equipment brand, has announced a new model in its popular golf shoe line, the FJ Premiere Series. The design and features are expected to evolve.
TENGA and Earth Corporation offer a new take on “keeping unwanted bugs away”! “Insect Repellent: Hang-Up TENGA” and “Insect Repellent: Place-Down TENGA” go on sale March 27
An anime adaptation of “The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Perfect Villain” (Celica) is in the works!!
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An anime adaptation of TO Books’ popular work “The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Perfect Villain” (author: Celica) is in the works, it has been announced. Fans have long awaited this screen adaptation.
“The Tanaka Family Reincarnates” streaming now with unlimited viewing exclusively on FOD! Also available on other streaming platforms!
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The TV anime “The Tanaka Family Reincarnates,” based on a work by TO Books, is now streaming with unlimited viewing exclusively on the video streaming service FOD, it has been announced. It is also available on other streaming platforms.
Winners of the 2nd “Money and Investment Senryu Contest” announced!
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Gentosha Gold Online Inc. has announced the winning entries in the 2nd “Money and Investment Senryu Contest.” The grand prize, category grand prizes, and excellence awards were selected by vote from 30 finalist poems. The grand prize went to “Rather than fear, I trust the future and sow the seeds,” while the investment category grand prize went to “Supporting my fave: Mom is an idol, Dad is a dollar.” Amazon gift cards will be presented to the winners.
Log home company BESS signs partnership agreement with Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, on “promoting rural development, relocation and settlement, and regional revitalization”
Sheila Holdings announces sale of properties for sale and other matters
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Sheila Holdings Inc. (Sheila HD) has announced the sale of properties for sale that it owns, along with other matters. Details on the specific properties and amounts are awaited.
Eliminating reliance on individuals in restaurants to build teams that generate profits on the front line: soeasy launches 3 food service-focused service formats simultaneously
Honoka Kawakami, an incoming second-year junior high school student affiliated with Hiroshima Bishoujo Zukan, wins runner-up at “Bishoujo Zukan AWARD 2026” from approximately 4,500 applicants
An ion-exclusive collection, “My Jelly Crush!,” launches, offering the translucent look and feel of a wobbly jelly!
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Cosme de Beaute Inc. will launch new ion-exclusive shades from its self-gel nail brand Gel Me1 on April 11. The collection, themed “My Jelly Crush!,” features 2 shades: “GM A09 Baby Jelly” and “GM A10 Milky Crush.” Each 10ml bottle costs 1,540 yen, including tax, and will be sold at Aeon and Aeon Style stores nationwide. The company has operated the Gel Me1 brand since 2015, and its president and CEO is Akito Yoshida.
Table tennis brand Butterfly announces song and music video by Kayoko Kusano under the theme “Table Tennis × Music”
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Table tennis equipment maker Butterfly has announced a song and music video created by songwriter and composer Kayoko Kusano under the theme “Table Tennis × Music.” The project explores the fusion of table tennis and music.
Vertical short drama “My Sister Was Exposed”｜What is the truth behind a popular influencer suddenly branded a “perpetrator” on social media? An undercover suspense story about online pile-ons and harassment, with all 30 episodes streaming on the POPCORN app
A gripping work based on social media exposé accounts, “My Sister Was Exposed,” depicts a “society of exposure” where life falls apart in an instant; revenge suspense begins streaming March 29
[Event Report] Aiming to become one of Osaka’s leading “top runner companies”! Osaka City holds certificate presentation ceremony and presentations for 4 promising projects it certified
[株式会社パイン・クリエイト] Becomes a supporter of “AQTION!,” an initiative by Kyoto Aquarium and Sumida Aquarium. Supporting a project to build the future of our planet.
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株式会社パイン・クリエイト became a supporter of “AQTION!,” a project organized by Kyoto Aquarium and Sumida Aquarium, effective March 1, 2026. The company shares the project’s principles and will support its activities through sponsorship. The sponsorship funds will be used for activities inside and outside the aquariums that encourage people to recognize the importance of the environment and all life. The company’s logo has also been displayed on Kyoto Aquarium’s website and inside the aquarium since February 27, 2026.
New original merchandise featuring “Idol Be Back!” is here! Release timed to coincide with the new book
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The e-commerce site “AniFeba!,” operated by 株式会社コンテンツセブン, will begin selling new merchandise for the manga “Idol Be Back!” on March 27, 2026. The items feature newly drawn illustrations themed around “chocolate mint,” with 8 products including acrylic stands and keychains. As a purchase bonus, customers spending at least 2,200 yen (tax included) at “AniFeba!” will receive an “exclusive clear postcard,” while customers spending the same amount at Gamers will receive a “clear ticket,” while supplies last.
株式会社Wunderbar conducted a web survey of 1,472 people aged 20 and over across Japan from February 17 to March 22, 2026. Ryusei Onishi of Naniwa Danshi was chosen as the No. 1 celebrity turning 25 in 2026 whom respondents would like to see in an alcohol commercial. Kirin’s “Harekaze” ranked first among alcohol commercials that made the best impression. In the survey, 87.2% of respondents said they had wanted to drink alcohol after seeing a commercial.
“慰謝料AI” enhances its compensation simulation feature for infidelity — AI calculates estimates based on 6 factors, including length of marriage and whether there are children
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株式会社Mycat has enhanced “慰謝料AI,” its compensation simulation service for infidelity. The update enables more detailed estimates by considering 6 factors: length of marriage, whether there are children, the duration and circumstances of the infidelity, its impact on the marriage, and the other party’s financial circumstances.
People of different ages, jobs, and places of residence record a week’s events in a single diary and pass it on to the next person… A fresh kind of documentary program depicting people’s everyday lives and realities!
Broad-minded Co., Ltd. held “Life Produce,” an outreach lesson in financial and career education using a card game, for 115 5th- and 6th-graders at Kadoma Municipal Nishima Elementary School on February 10, 2026. The program began in September 2024, and more than 3,000 students have taken part so far. Through a simulated life experience, students learn the importance of planning how to achieve what they “want to accomplish” with limited money and time. The company is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.
Art Aquarium Exhibition at Saitama Super Arena 2026: Advance sale of admission tickets with a special lecture explaining “The Mysteries of Goldfish and Art Aquarium”!
New original merchandise and apparel from the TV anime “The Dregs of the Brave” to go on sale at “Anique Shop”!
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New original merchandise and apparel from the TV anime “The Dregs of the Brave” will be sold at “Anique Shop.” Details such as the specific product lineup and release date have not been provided in the announcement.
The hugely popular “Chiikawa × Orion Beer” collaboration returns for a 2nd round! A mascot plush wearing an Orion T-shirt joins the Okinawa-exclusive collaboration merchandise lineup
Theater Company Nylon 100°C returns with its first full-scale production in about 2 years—and its 50th! “Before Morality” (tentative title), Nylon 100°C 50th SESSION, set to be staged!
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Theater Company Nylon 100°C has announced “Before Morality” (tentative title), its 50th SESSION and first full-scale production in about 2 years. The cast includes company members along with accomplished guest performers Toru Nomaguchi, Soko Nemoto, Tomoharu Hasegawa, Hideo Tsuchida, and others. The production is scheduled to run from September 5 to September 27, 2026, at Shimokitazawa Honda Theater and other venues. Further details will be announced later.
[Up to 20% OFF] Otaku favorite “BIBILAB” arrives at Animate’s online store! A special sale and giveaway campaign are running at the same time, with deals on favorite-character shelves and cat furniture
To celebrate the opening of the hugely popular Nori Onigiri Shop, a limited-time “Nandemo Ikimono” store themed around the shop opens at Tokyo Station on Friday, April 3!
A how-to-draw book that brings out the full appeal of “muscle girls” with powerful physiques! “How to Draw Muscle Girls for Beginners: Nail the ‘Muscle Points’ That Make Them Stand Out!” goes on sale March 27, 2026
About 40% say they “sometimes” or “often” come across hostile posts on social media! Survey of 8,612 reveals how often people see them and whether they have posted them【Commissioned primary-data surveys and questionnaires for the SEO and AIO era】
[ZEROTOKYO April EVENT information] A 3rd-anniversary celebration featuring an incredible lineup including NICKY ROMERO, Takkyu Ishino, and Atarashii Gakko!
TV anime “Golden Kamuy” × “Travel Japan by Train”: Take a trip to Hokkaido! An original-merchandise tour campaign is on!! Travel packages combining train travel and accommodations are now on sale!!
A disaster-preparedness backpack set from “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable” is here! Reservations now open at the Shobido official online store!