Dell Technologies launches a comprehensive talent development program in earnest to cultivate and develop people who will shape Japan’s future through AI and advanced technologies
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Dell Technologies has launched a comprehensive program in earnest to promote digital transformation in Japan and develop digital talent. Starting in April 2026, it will newly offer the IT Infrastructure Fundamentals Course for IT beginners and the AI Course for mid-career IT engineers. Together with its existing Next Gen Leaders Program, which teaches design thinking, and the Mirai Keitai Project with universities, the initiatives support the development of talent across a wide range of groups. The IT Infrastructure Fundamentals Course will be offered free of charge at the company’s headquarters in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, with a capacity of up to 20 people.
Spring special exhibition “Michio Hoshino Photography: A Journey Through Eternal Time” opens at Onojo Kokoro no Furusato-kan from April 25!
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The spring special exhibition Michio Hoshino Photography: A Journey Through Eternal Time will feature works by photographer Michio Hoshino. It opens on April 25 at Onojo Kokoro no Furusato-kan.
Legendary steakhouse Smith & Wollensky begins accepting public reservations today, Friday, March 27. Two lunch plans embodying New York’s style and energy launch exclusively at the Ginza location.
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Smith & Wollensky, a venerable steakhouse from New York, began accepting public reservations on March 27 ahead of the Ginza location’s grand opening on May 1, 2026. The Ginza location will exclusively offer 2 plans: Runway Lunch for 14,000 yen and Fortune Power Lunch for 17,000 yen. The restaurant is on the 12th floor of the Seiwa Ginza Building in Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, and has 146 seats.
UN3D. 10th anniversary project, second installment: exclusive collaboration with UNITED NUDE
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Fashion brand UN3D. has announced an exclusive collaboration item with UNITED NUDE as the second installment of its 10th anniversary project. Further product details and the release date are not included in the article.
Islet launches its Operations In-house Enablement and Optimization Support Service to help organizations bring system and infrastructure operations in-house and enhance them
Excel teams up with a brow salon for a limited time! Brow waxing service and a makeup lesson featuring popular products The Prime Eyebrow and Skinny Rich Shadow
Webinar to be held Friday, April 10, 2026: “Balancing ‘Brand Identity’ and ‘Results’: Website Development and Design Systems in the AI Era”
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amana will hold a webinar from 12 p.m. on April 10, 2026, on the theme 'Balancing Brand Identity and Results: Website Development and Design Systems in the AI Era.' Enrollment is limited to 100 people, and participation is free. Representatives of amana, which handles creative work, and RASONA, which handles operations, will explain an end-to-end web strategy using design systems. Speakers will include Hiroki Yura and Atsushi Kodama of amana, and Makoto Tsuruta and Shuhei Shinohara of RASONA.
'Just-Right Meetings: A Radio That Questions the In-Between'—'Ep26: Friend AI | In-Between | Work AI ※ Unease with the Term Generative AI'—now available on the audio learning platforms VOOX and Spotify!
Supporting students as they start the new school year! 'Junior High and High School Student Genki Discount' coupons available exclusively on the Yoshinoya official app
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Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. will offer 'Junior High and High School Student Genki Discount' coupons exclusively through its official app from Friday, March 27, to Sunday, May 10, to support junior high and high school students starting the new school year. The coupon gives 100 yen off purchases of 300 yen or more, including tax, and can be used as many times as desired during the offer period.
ZEAL provides locally focused, hands-on support to the Okinawa Development Finance Corporation in building a 'sustainably growing data analytics foundation' in anticipation of AI use, as well as in developing talent
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ZEAL Inc. supported the Okinawa Development Finance Corporation's digital transformation efforts by building a data analytics foundation using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, and helping introduce Microsoft Power BI. This reduced the annual workload for preparing reports by approximately 1,300 hours. ZEAL also provided ongoing support for developing data talent with a view to bringing operations in-house, promoting greater organizational capacity to use data.
Pisola’s April-only craft pasta brings the taste of spring to the senses: “Rapeseed Blossom Genovese”! On sale from Wednesday, April 1
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Craft restaurant PISOLA will launch its limited April menu item, 'Firefly Squid, Clams and Rape Blossoms in Sea Bream Broth, with White Shrimp Fritters,' on April 1. The dish features an original Genovese sauce made with rape blossom paste blended into broth extracted from sea bream bones, offering a taste of spring with seasonal ingredients.
Earth Corporation sponsors the stage production 'Festival of the Little Gods,' supporting the late Makiko Uchidate's 'story of renewal' 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake
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Earth Corporation has decided to sponsor 'Festival of the Little Gods,' a stage production about the Great East Japan Earthquake. The production will be staged to mark 15 years since the disaster and depicts renewal after loss and family bonds. Earth Corporation is supporting it as part of its social contribution efforts, as the production's commitment to passing on the preciousness of life to the next generation resonates with the company's management philosophy.
The Zamst Ice Bag for Neck, a hands-free neck ice pack praised for its convenience, set to return this year with production increased to about 2 times last year's level!
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Nippon Sigmax will bring back the neck ice pack from its sports brand Zamst. Following last year's sales performance, production has been increased to about 2 times the previous year's level. Sales will begin on April 14 at the official Zamst online shop and in late April at sports retailers nationwide. The product comes in one size, with a suggested retail price of 3,960 yen, including tax.
New scenic photography collections perfect for home décor or gifts! 'The World's Most Picturesque Towns and Villages: 12 Months' and 'Japan's Most Picturesque Scenery: 12 Months' go on sale simultaneously on Friday, March 27, 2026
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JTB Publishing will release two B5-format scenic photography collections simultaneously on March 27, 2026: 'The World's Most Picturesque Towns and Villages: 12 Months' and 'Japan's Most Picturesque Scenery: 12 Months.' Each is priced at 2,530 yen, including tax. Each spread features beautiful scenic spots by month, and a map index is included at the end of each book.
A kids' edition from the author of the 300,000-copy bestseller 'You Can Get Your Message Across in 3 Words of English'! A new learning method to help elementary school students get a feel for speaking English: 'Link It with Rhythm and Speak More and More: English in One-Two-Three,' on sale April 9
SEVENTEEN's junior group TWS opens its pop-up store for '2026 TWS 2ND FANMEETING <42:CLUB> IN JAPAN' today!
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TWS, a 6-member boy group and junior group of SEVENTEEN, will hold a pop-up store for its fan meeting '2026 TWS 2ND FANMEETING <42:CLUB> IN JAPAN' in Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo. The store will run from March 27 to April 12, 2026, and sell official fan meeting merchandise as well as limited items such as the '450YEN MINI PHOTO CARD & HOLDER SET.' TWS is expanding its activities in Japan, where its debut single 'はじめまして' has reached No. 1 in the Oricon weekly rankings and on Billboard JAPAN.
Japanese edition of CDO Study 2025, 'Creating Transformative Impact Through AI,' released
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IBM has released the Japanese edition of its research report on chief digital officers (CDOs), 'CDO Study 2025: Creating Transformative Impact Through AI.' As the body of the report consists only of a list, the specific findings are unclear.
A smoothie created in collaboration with Harumi Sato will be available for a limited time at the JUICE BAR inside SKINCARE LOUNGE BY ORBIS, ORBIS's experience-focused facility!
“The Battle Cats” limited-time event: “Beginner Support Campaign” announcement
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PONOS will hold a limited-time 'Beginner Support Campaign' for the smartphone game 'The Battle Cats' from March 27 to April 17, 2026. During the campaign, the energy required to take on stages in Japan, Future and Space chapters will be halved, and treasure drop rates will increase alongside limited missions. Users who launch the app during the event will also receive XP10,000 every day.
Kai, House Foods and LIFE to hold a cooking class event for parents and children!
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Kai, House Foods and LIFE held a food education event for parents and children on March 20, 2026, at LIFE Kanda Izumicho store and KaiHouse, the event space at Kai's headquarters. Through a spice lesson and practice in 'gentle cutting techniques' to avoid wasting vegetables, participants learned about food waste and the importance of taking care of kitchen tools. The event included preparing 'Minced Meat and Cabbage Curry Made in a Frying Pan.'
Kanagawa Prefecture BAK × AUBA co-creation case: ExeVita and Green House begin joint development of a next-generation health management platform using AI models.
A tin case perfect for gifts makes its debut from UP-T!
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UP-T, a custom T-shirt creation service, has launched a tin case perfect for gifts. Since the article body consists only of an image, details such as product specifications, price and release date are unknown.
3 new nail tip designs for enjoying spring, from cute and grown-up to cool
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3 new nail tip designs for enjoying spring, from cute and grown-up to cool, have been released. Since the article body consists only of an image and text fragments, details such as the brand name, release date and price are unknown.
【A first for the industry!】A new book, “In-Depth Guide to Careers and Job Changes at General Consulting Firms,” goes on sale today. Focused exclusively on general consulting firms, it distills what prospective applicants want to know, including industry trends, salaries, work styles and interview preparation!
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Cross Media Publishing released “In-Depth Guide to Careers and Job Changes at General Consulting Firms” on March 27, 2026. The book is described as the industry’s first guidebook to systematically cover industry structure, major companies, hiring trends and selection preparation. It includes interviews using the real names of the BIG4 and 5 notable firms, as well as advice from industry veterans and an off-the-record roundtable discussion. The list price is 1,980 yen, and it was written by the Cross Media HR Research Institute.
Shiseido Parlour to launch “Fruit Jelly,” a luxurious fruit jelly with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, in limited quantities from April 25
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From April 25, 2026, Shiseido Parlour will release “Fruit Jelly,” a luxurious jelly filled with fruit pieces, in limited quantities at stores nationwide and through its online shop. It will come in 5 flavors, including Peach & Peach and Mango & Passion, and contains no alcohol, making it suitable for a wide range of people. Gift sets suitable as summer souvenirs or presents will also be available.
BEAMS will support the hip-hop festival “POP YOURS” again this year, following last year.
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BEAMS Co., Ltd. will support the hip-hop festival “POP YOURS,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from April 3 to 5, 2026. A special booth produced by BEAMS’ “FUTURE ARCHIVE” will be set up at the venue, featuring free purikura photo booth experiences and a giveaway of special tenugui hand towels, made in collaboration with artists and available only at the venue.
STARLUX Airlines to launch new Narita–Taichung route from March 30, 2026!
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STARLUX Airlines will launch a new direct route between Narita International Airport and Taichung, Taiwan, from March 30, 2026. The route will use A321neo aircraft and is scheduled to operate 4 times a week. The airline will be the only carrier offering direct flights between the Tokyo metropolitan area and Taichung, improving convenience for sightseeing and multi-destination trips.
Collaboration room at “Henn na Hotel Tokyo Premier Asakusa Tawaramachi”: reservations for the “Mitsuya Cider Room” open March 27
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Asahi Soft Drinks announced that reservations for the collaboration room “Mitsuya Cider Room” at “Henn na Hotel Tokyo Premier Asakusa Tawaramachi” will open on March 27. The article body is blank, so no further details are available.
After more than 50 years at its location, Aderans Kanazawa is transforming into a total hair salon with a distinctly Kanazawa-style Japanese aesthetic; reopening April 1 (Wednesday)
Yamada Homes’ custom-built home “RASIO” wins the “Special Excellence Award” at “House of the Year 2025”
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Yamada Homes’ customizable custom-built home “RASIO” has received the Special Excellence Award at the “House of the Year 2025,” organized by the Japan Center for Area Development Research. The award program evaluates energy efficiency and contributions to CO2 reduction through a committee of academic experts and others. “RASIO” is a customizable custom-built home that comes standard with high insulation performance and energy-saving equipment.
Self-service karaoke venue Karaoke CLUB DAM Omama to open on April 1
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Daiichikosho Co., Ltd. opened “Karaoke CLUB DAM Omama” in Midori, Gunma Prefecture, on April 1, 2026. The venue has the flagship “LIVE DAM WAO!” model and large monitors in every room. Customers can bring their own food and drinks, and the venue also has an alcohol bar. Through the end of April, opening promotions include discounts on usage fees and a free alcohol bar campaign.
Among “pure” athletes, Yuma Kagiyama, Ami Nakai and Shohei Ohtani rank highly; in the “glamorous” category, figure skaters including Riku Miura (the RikuRyu pair), Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai rank highly
NEC and Quollio Technologies complete technical validation of a context layer that catalogs features extracted with dotData alongside business context, and begin an internal proof of concept at NEC
NEC begins sales of a cloud storage service compatible with the “iStorage V Series”
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On March 31, 2026, NEC will begin selling the “SDS Cloud Volume Service,” which connects its “iStorage V Series” storage for businesses and local governments with AWS to enable hybrid cloud operations. It will also offer a “Ransomware Protection and Recovery Support Service” to help with everything from ransomware prevention to recovery. Both services use monthly usage-based pricing, with fees determined by individual estimates.
Henn na Hotel earns Guinness World Records™ recognition for “most collaboration rooms”; 55th collaboration room, the “Mitsuya Cider Room,” now on sale at Henn na Hotel Premier Tokyo Asakusa Tawaramachi
“Hotto Motto” introduces a convenient, chewy new snack: the roll-style “Mochitto One-Hand Chijimi” goes on sale
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A roll-style chijimi set to be released by “Hotto Motto.” It is a convenient one-hand food featuring a chewy texture. Since the article body consists only of an image, details such as release date and price are unknown.
MSI releases the “MAG X870E GAMING PLUS MAX WIFI,” an X870E chipset motherboard with a high-capacity 64MB BIOS ROM and support for next-generation CPUs
“Morinaga Milk Industry Integrated Report 2025” receives the Excellence Award at the “5th Nikkei Integrated Report Awards”
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Morinaga Milk Industry received the Excellence Award for its Integrated Report 2025 at the “5th Nikkei Integrated Report Awards,” organized by Nikkei Inc. The company also received an award at the “3rd Nikkei Integrated Report Awards,” making this its 2nd win. A record-high 504 companies and organizations participated in the 5th awards. The judges praised the report’s disclosure of the background to internal discussions and the decision-making process.
The DVD collection “Kohei Fukuda Concert Masterpieces,” bringing together a selection of spectacular concert footage by enka singer Kohei Fukuda, is now on sale.
FANCL holds “Kids’ Skincare Class” for 76 sixth-graders at Yokodai Daiichi Elementary School
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On March 3, 2026, FANCL held a kids’ skincare class for 76 sixth-graders at Yokohama Municipal Yokodai Daiichi Elementary School. The children learned about skin structure and the importance of skincare, and practiced washing and moisturizing their faces using the company’s products. In a survey after the class, 91% of respondents said they understood the importance of skincare.
“What is Yumetake, featured on ‘Chidori Kamaitachi’?”
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The popular variety show “Chidori Kamaitachi” featured Yumetake, a traditional device used by Hyotan Onsen in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, to naturally cool its hot spring water. The technique cools spring water at around 100°C by passing it over bamboo, without adding water, achieving “pure spring water.” It drew the attention of many viewers. The facility has earned three stars in the tourist Michelin Guide for 14 consecutive years and is recognized as a place where visitors can experience the true value of hot springs.
TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Oimachi Tracks to open on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at OIMACHI TRACKS, a large-scale mixed-use complex directly connected to Oimachi Station
[Loft] “2026 New Handheld Fans”: Popular Peltier models, high-airflow turbo fans and more arriving one after another!
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Loft began rolling out its new handheld fans at stores nationwide and on the Loft online store from March 9, 2026. The lineup includes a wide variety of products, such as Peltier models, high-airflow turbo types and models equipped with sodium-ion batteries. Handheld fan sales in summer 2025 rose to approximately 110% of the previous year’s level, and Loft moved up the start of its rollout by 1 week compared with last year to meet growing demand.
Second edition released due to popular demand! Bab turns bath time into the ultimate playground with “Asobabu!” — Limited-quantity release of collaboration products with Tomica
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As the second installment of “Asobabu!,” a bath-time play experience project launched in spring 2025, Kao will release a collaboration product with Takara Tomy’s mini-car brand Tomica nationwide in a limited quantity on April 4, 2026. The new product, “Tomica Bath Bab Boat Patrol Car,” follows the well-received first installment, “Fire Engine.” Since its launch in 1970, Tomica has sold more than 1 billion units as of December 2024.
“MegRhythm” launches designs featuring Cells at Work! Bring soothing comfort to hardworking eyes, heads and feet during the new school and work year; limited-quantity release from April 4, 2026
IT engineer employment grows for 4th straight year, but growth slows; non-STEM hires rise approximately 2.3 times in 10 years, women account for 30% — Workforce composition diversifies, while hires with graduate degrees fall for the first time in 9 years
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According to a survey by Human Resocia, the number of new graduates taking jobs as IT engineers in March 2025 rose 0.7% year over year to 61,000, marking the 4th consecutive annual increase but at a slower pace. The number of hires who completed master’s or doctoral programs declined for the first time in 9 years, while hires from non-STEM backgrounds increased approximately 2.3 times over 10 years. Women’s share of IT engineer hires rose to 28.0%. Companies are being called on to strengthen their post-hire education and training systems.
Employment of construction engineers declines for 3rd consecutive year as more women and graduates from outside engineering enter the workforce, changing the makeup of new hires
[Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka] Renovated guest rooms on the 18th and 19th floors, with new suites opening as the “Executive Floor” on Saturday, April 25, 2026
First-ever collaboration for FamilyMart! Ginza Cozy Corner supervises ice cream versions of its popular No. 1 Strawberry Shortcake and Jumbo Cream Puff (Whipped Cream & Custard), which has sold more than 900 million units across the series!
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FamilyMart will launch 2 ice cream products created in collaboration with Ginza Cozy Corner nationwide from March 31, 2026. The 2 products are the “Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich” (268 yen) and “Waffle Cone Jumbo Cream Puff” (348 yen). The launch is part of FamilyMart’s “Ichiban Challenge” initiative leading up to the company’s 45th anniversary.
Approximately 49% of people who play piano at home say they face “restrictions.” What do people who have searched for piano-friendly properties prioritize?
NEXER and Forest Symphony surveyed 50 men and women nationwide who are interested in opening an esthetic salon or starting a beauty-related side business. The most common reason for their interest was “I love beauty,” at 72.0%, while “startup capital and initial costs” was the leading concern, at 55.6%. When choosing equipment, 40.0% said they prioritize “performance.” The survey was conducted from March 10 to March 19, 2026.
One celebrated restaurant after another leaves Nakagawa Brothers impressed! Ranking of long-established sushi restaurants by founding year, plus a ranking of Naniwa’s master artisans’ amazing skills to pass on to future generations
[Includes comments from the author!] Yudai Chiba’s first essay series, “The Roommate Who Doesn’t Pay Rent,” launches in the April issue of monthly magazine Nami!
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Actor Yudai Chiba’s first essay series, “The Roommate Who Doesn’t Pay Rent,” will begin in the April issue of Shinchosha’s monthly magazine Nami, released on March 27, 2026. The series explores life with his beloved dog, and the first installment is titled “Summer Time Machine.” The cover illustration is by Yū Nagaba, an artist active in Japan and abroad. The magazine is priced at 100 yen.
7 popular CyberStep titles launching all at once! “Rabbit Foot Release Commemoration Campaign” offering up to 30% off on DMM GAMES
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Seven popular titles developed by CyberStep were released on March 27 on DMM GAMES, operated by EXNOA. To mark the release, the “Rabbit Foot Release Commemoration Campaign” will run through April 9, offering discounts of up to 30% on the eligible titles. The 7 titles include “Welcome, Kokuri-san” and “Delusional Detective Adventure: The Ultimate Jumbo Jet Murder Case.”
Panasonic Electric Works Co. holds accelerator program results presentation (Demo Day) — presents results of demonstrations and verifications conducted through co-creation with 10 startups, and recognizes outstanding themes
Winners of the inaugural Kids Mirai Awards announced; “Judges’ Special Award” selected by Yuno Nagao also revealed
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On March 22, 2026, Asahi Gakken Think Quest announced the winners of the Kids Mirai Awards, which recognize products and initiatives that support children’s learning. Yakult Honsha’s “New Yakult” won the Grand Prize, while Kokuyo’s “Shukudai Yaruki Pen” received an Excellence Award. A total of 3,500 votes were cast in the public poll, and a diverse range of companies received awards, including category prizes and the Judges’ Special Award. The awards aim to foster momentum across society to support children’s future.
Preorders open for the downloadable version of the visual novel “Hana o Kimi ni Okurou -Kinsenka-” on My Nintendo Store! Repost campaign offering a chance to win a pure gold seed also underway!