# AI News 180m Report｜2026-03-28 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 18 of 59

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 5860 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “Pome-kun Whispers Love in His Native Language,” a laid-back BL story of cross-cultural exchange between a naturally charming transfer student from abroad and a scion eager to break out of his shell, goes on sale Friday, March 27, 2026!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:08:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019057.000007006.html
- anchor: #n5582

## “Muri Shite yo for Just Ten Days,” a remake story featuring a worn-out male editor and a male makeup artist, goes on sale Friday, March 27, 2026!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:08:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019073.000007006.html
- anchor: #n5580

## A frustratingly slow-burn romance between a complicated, handsome actor and an easygoing, ordinary guy! “The Story of Being Confessed to by a Classmate (?)” goes on sale Friday, March 27, 2026

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:08:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019085.000007006.html
- anchor: #n5578

KADOKAWA released “The Story of Being Confessed to by a Classmate (?)” (written by Yuki Arinaka) on March 27, 2026. The boys’ love (BL) work follows childhood friends: a handsome actor and an ordinary male college student. It depicts a romance marked by misunderstandings, beginning with a confession phrased in the past tense: “I used to like you.”

## A bittersweet, sensuous adult romance between a tattoo artist haunted by a past love and a straight salaryman seeking to change his ordinary self! Information on the BL voice comic “Ai no Irezumi,” featuring Hiromu Mineta and Takuma Terashima

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019099.000007006.html
- anchor: #n5576

KADOKAWA announced that its BL work “Ai no Irezumi” (written by Akairo Mash) is being adapted as a voice comic. Hiromu Mineta voices Aisuke, and Takuma Terashima voices Naoki Morimoto. The series will begin streaming on the YouTube channel “CIEL Fleur Channel” on March 27, 2026. A complete edition is also scheduled to stream around April 2026.

## A cat owner afraid of dying alone enters a “marriage with zero days of dating”!? A comic portraying a new, cat-first form of marriage with no romance or sexual contact: “Neko-kon: Zero-Day Marriage for the Sake of Cats” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019112.000007006.html
- anchor: #n5575

KADOKAWA began distributing the comic “Neko-kon: Zero-Day Marriage for the Sake of Cats” (written by Miyuki Takemi) on March 27, 2026. It follows a man and a woman who decide to marry with “no romance and zero days of dating” out of concern for dying alone and a desire to protect their cat’s future. The story explores the contemporary issue of pets having nowhere to go and diverse forms of family.

## Participating in demonstration tests of lightweight perovskite solar cells at 9 test sites selected by Aichi Prefecture

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000112940.html
- anchor: #n5573

AISIN will participate in demonstration tests of lightweight perovskite solar cells at 9 sites selected by Aichi Prefecture. The project is supported by the Aichi Carbon Neutral Strategy Council. AISIN will install solar cells it has developed at public facilities and other locations, and examine challenges and solutions related to expanding their adoption.

## The villain-possession fantasy “Ore no Shibou Flag ga Todomaru Tokoro o Shiranai,” distributed by TBS Group’s Manga Box, has surpassed a cumulative 1.5 million copies!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000070922.html
- anchor: #n5571

## For everyone interested in Sagamihara City: Did you know about the “Sagamihara Digital Archive”?

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000561.000072959.html
- anchor: #n5568

## Spring in Mojiko: flowers, music and mysteries to solve — “ROSARIAN MAKE MARCHE 2026 in MOJIKO” to be held April 25-26 at Mojiko Retro Central Plaza

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000180230.html
- anchor: #n5566

The spring botanical event “ROSARIAN MAKE MARCHE 2026 in MOJIKO” will be held on April 25 and 26, 2026, at Mojiko Retro Central Plaza in Kitakyushu. In its 3rd year, the event will feature around 30 offerings, along with a new music stage. An interactive puzzle-solving event, “Find the Secrets of MOJIKO,” will also take place around the venue.

## A new standard in slim automatic dive watches! SPINNAKER’s 300-meter water-resistant “SPENCE 300 AUTOMATIC,” with a thickness of 10.9 mm, launches at last!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001860.000025284.html
- anchor: #n5564

Ueni Trading will release 3 models of the new “SPENCE 300 AUTOMATIC” from its watch brand SPINNAKER. The watch achieves 300-meter water resistance in a case just 10.9 mm thick. It is equipped with the Miyota 9039 automatic movement and features broad-arrow hands and dot indexes. The price is 74,800 yen, tax included.

## Hair care inspired by skincare, from skincare brand “ALICE BELLE”!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000130477.html
- anchor: #n5562

## “Jizakana-ya” seafood izakaya’s 8 recommended April menu items, available April 1 (Wednesday) through April 30 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000539.000028006.html
- anchor: #n5560

## Eliminating middle and high school students’ dislike of math. Online math tutoring school Rekai unveils its proprietary “STTS Method,” which puts thinking patterns into words

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000073485.html
- anchor: #n5558

## Kokyo to exhibit at the 11th Manufacturing World [Nagoya]

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000049537.html
- anchor: #n5556

## Red Lobster Odaiba celebrates its 26th anniversary!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000032855.html
- anchor: #n5555

## “Sushi no Enya” seafood izakaya’s 8 recommended April menu items, available April 1 (Wednesday) through April 30 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000538.000028006.html
- anchor: #n5554

## Why are young people hooked on the Showa era? Gen Z goes wild for “Showa Year 101”! “Tokyo A GoGo,” a “Showa Night” featuring dancing with Linda Yamamoto and Miki Hirayama, expands to a 500-person event

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000160315.html
- anchor: #n5553

## “Chanko Edosawa”’s 8 recommended April menu items go on sale April 1 (Wednesday) through April 30 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000537.000028006.html
- anchor: #n5551

## “Gyokuro no Sato: Spring in Full Bloom — Cherry Blossom × Camellia Festival 2026” to be held

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000109487.html
- anchor: #n5549

Fujieda City will hold a new event, “Gyokuro no Sato: Spring in Full Bloom — Cherry Blossom × Camellia Festival 2026,” on March 29 (Sunday), combining the former “Camellia Festival” and “Gyokuro no Sato Cherry Blossom Festival” to revitalize the region. The event will feature local product sales, hands-on tea hand-rolling, workshops, a farmers market, and free servings of amazake and bamboo shoot soup.

## [ABEMA] K-pop 5th-generation rookie NOWZ takes on Japanese variety programming for the first time! Jinhyuk: “My charm is the contrast between me onstage and offstage” [5-day consecutive member survey feature]

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002941.000064643.html
- anchor: #n5547

Starting March 28, 2026, ABEMA will exclusively stream a special program celebrating the Japanese debut of 5-member boy group NOWZ, free of charge. All members will appear and take on Japanese variety-show challenges alongside host Masayuki Furuya. The program is scheduled to stream from 9 p.m. on March 28 and April 4.

## [Deadline: March 31] Architect-designed CARDIFF unveils its 26-27 popularity rankings, revealing the latest trends through booking patterns

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000096034.html
- anchor: #n5545

## “1,000 posts under a personal brand”: a social media collage culture born through user participation

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000175258.html
- anchor: #n5543

## Education through board games? The experience of winning and losing? “Parent-Child Board Game Festa” unveils a 3-hour program that turns play into learning

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:07:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000051468.html
- anchor: #n5541

Kabushiki Kaisha GP will hold the “Parent-Child Board Game Festival” for elementary school students and their parents on May 2, 2026. The hands-on program fosters thinking and problem-solving skills through experiences of winning and losing, and participants can try games such as “Dobutsu Shogi” and “Imitori Karuta.” Advance registration is required, and a lottery offering luxury prizes and games is also planned for participants.

## Spin the tail and watch it roll! “The Cat Rolling Along With a Blank Expression” goes on sale at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late March!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000143851.html
- anchor: #n5539

株式会社三洋堂は、カプセルトイの新商品『無表情に転がっていく猫。』全3種を2026年3月下旬より順次発売します。価格は1回300円（税込）で、しっぽを回して置くとコロコロ転がるギミックが特徴です。全国のカプセルトイ自販機にて展開されます。

## Tea stand “PEARL LADY CHA BAR” gets a complete makeover from Friday, April 10!—Toward a newer tea experience—

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000027150.html
- anchor: #n5537

Tea stand “PEARL LADY CHA BAR” will completely revamp its menu and ordering style starting April 10, 2026. Changes include a separate-charge system for toppings and updated size labels (M/L), along with new menu items such as the original “Hana Mitsu Oolong Tea” series and the “Frozen” series, featuring a crisp, icy texture.

## Land survey costs can differ by up to 2 times between urban and rural areas—Analysis of regional differences based on statistics from the Japan Federation of Land and House Investigators Associations leads to improvements in cost diagnosis features

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000167015.html
- anchor: #n5535

Mycat Co., Ltd. analyzed compensation statistics from the Japan Federation of Land and House Investigators Associations and clarified factors behind regional differences in land survey costs. The company has incorporated these findings into its land survey cost diagnosis service and plans to add a feature that visualizes cost trends by region. Costs tend to be higher in urban areas than in rural areas because there are more adjoining properties and assessments are more complex.

## [e-Learning System: Learn365_v.3.71 Upgrade Notice] Sophia Co., Ltd.

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000159338.html
- anchor: #n5533

## [Free, online event] Impact Corporate Value Strategy Seminar No. 3, “Blueprint for Value Creation”—Exploring how to move beyond ESG “reporting” and connect materiality to corporate value

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000080272.html
- anchor: #n5531

## Set to be a hot topic! TIMEX unveils a new green-and-gold colorway for the “E-Line Automatic,” a classic watch with a TV-shaped dial!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001875.000025284.html
- anchor: #n5529

## [Free access] Teikoku Databank explains: Bankruptcies in February 2026 exceed 800 for the first time in 13 years for the month of February—FY2025 bankruptcies may top 10,000 for the second consecutive year

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001299.000043465.html
- anchor: #n5527

## A new-era social hub where fine dining sparks conversation. 3 new banquet plans that engage all 5 senses launch May 1

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000105663.html
- anchor: #n5525

## Mos Burger holds announcement event for “Challenge Partner Agreement” with BMX rider Rimu Nakamura! He delivers a spectacular jump over a giant “Tobikiri Cheese” burger and company president Eisuke Nakamura!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000571.000075449.html
- anchor: #n5523

## Japan has 46,708 long-established companies nationwide; 70% are in manufacturing, wholesale and retail, with brewing-related industries standing out

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001298.000043465.html
- anchor: #n5521

As of December 2025, there were 46,708 long-established companies nationwide with more than 100 years in business. The rate of long-established companies exceeded 3% for the first time, reaching 3.11%. By prefecture, Kyoto ranked first at 5.45%, followed by Yamagata and Niigata. Manufacturing, retail and wholesale account for about 70% of long-established companies. An estimated 2,000 or so more companies will join their ranks in 2026.

## [Hokkoku Bank] Digital regional currency service “Tochitsuka” surpasses 100,000 registered users!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000115382.html
- anchor: #n5519

## [2,300 free invitations] Actor HWANG MIN HYUN visits Japan! “Going to Korea Today? Travel Festival” to mark the 50th anniversary of the Korea Tourism Organization’s Fukuoka Office, held April 30 (Thursday) at Fukuoka Sunpalace

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000140041.html
- anchor: #n5517

The Korea Tourism Organization’s Fukuoka Office will hold the “Going to Korea Today? Travel Festival” at Fukuoka Sunpalace on April 30, 2026, to mark its 50th anniversary. Actor Hwang Min-hyun and band Kirin will appear as special guests, and 2,300 people will be admitted free through a lottery. The venue will feature an introduction to wellness in Korea and booths offering experiences of the latest Korean trends. The deadline to apply for the special performance is April 15, 2026.

## Ken-yu ５０th anniversary campaign offers a chance to win 1万円

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000145428.html
- anchor: #n5515

## Exhibition report: At the “8th Decarbonized Management EXPO,” a standout solution at the intersection of decarbonization and electricity markets

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000176494.html
- anchor: #n5513

Eneforward Co., Ltd. exhibited at the “8th Decarbonized Management EXPO,” showcasing its grid-scale battery storage system “ENE FORCE.” The company presented a distributed power plant model and a redundant design to reduce the risk of revenue losses, and approximately 2,218 people visited. Going forward, it will position its battery storage business as “electricity infrastructure that generates revenue” and expand development while strengthening security measures.

## “Summer” is already on its way: New flavors for the rainy-season table

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000161385.html
- anchor: #n5511

Lifescape Marketing analyzed the trend toward a longer summer dining season. Demand for ice cream rises in June, while light meals and the use of ethnic seasonings at dinner become more common. Based on the Japan Meteorological Agency’s climate outlook, the company recommends acclimatizing to heat by “eating well” as an early measure against hot weather.

## An era when a fetus’s talents and constitution can be examined before birth

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000084081.html
- anchor: #n5509

seeDNA Genetic Medical Research Institute launched its “Premium Fetal Sex Test” in March 2026, which can examine not only a fetus’s sex but also genetic tendencies related to talents and physical traits using the mother’s blood during pregnancy. DNA analysis can identify 30〜50 traits at an early stage, offering information to help with preparations for childbirth and childcare planning.

## Osaka University of Economics Rugby Club signs sponsorship agreement with Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd.

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:06:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000159882.html
- anchor: #n5507

Osaka University of Economics Rugby Club “BLUE EAGLES” has signed a sponsorship agreement with comprehensive rental company Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd. The team will display the company logo on its new uniforms and compete starting in the 2026 season. An announcement ceremony was held on campus on April 2, renewing the team’s resolve to earn promotion to the A League.

## Punch Industry earns “2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category)” recognition for the ２nd consecutive year

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000068373.html
- anchor: #n5505

Punch Industry Co., Ltd. has been recognized for the 2nd consecutive year as a “2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category),” announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The company regards its people as the source of its management and takes a strategic approach to promoting employee health, including preventing lifestyle-related diseases and supporting mental health. It will continue to improve the workplace sustainably and promote health-oriented management.

## [Webinar] “We introduced ICT, but it hasn’t reduced our workload…” What’s the reason? A 30-minute seminar on a nursery support system and Bus Catch, addressing challenges at the workplace

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000042253.html
- anchor: #n5503

VISH Co., Ltd. will hold regular online seminars starting in April 2026 for nursery school managers facing operational challenges after introducing ICT. The seminars will focus on how to reselect the right systems and share selection criteria for resolving “fragmented, duplicated management” and “mismatches,” drawing on 15 years of support experience. Participation is free.

## Rohde & Schwarz and LITEON demonstrate high-throughput testing of 5G femtocells using the PVT360A

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000104512.html
- anchor: #n5501

Rohde & Schwarz and LITEON demonstrated a high-throughput production test setup that simultaneously characterizes 4 of LITEON’s “FlexFi 5G Femtocell” units using Rohde & Schwarz’s high-performance vector tester, the “PVT360A.” The implementation increased LITEON’s test speed by 50% and improved automation and accuracy.

## B&PLUS’s experiment and craft kit ranks No. 1 in the “Electricity and Power” category on a hometown tax donation website

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000009609.html
- anchor: #n5499

B&Plus Co., Ltd.’s “Wireless Power Transfer Experiment and Craft Kit” ranked No. 1 in the Electricity and Power category on the hometown tax donation website Furusato Choice. The product is an educational tool that lets users experience how wireless power transfer works. In addition to its industrial charging systems, the company is also focused on spreading technology and supporting education through this product.

## Evaluation system for smaller, higher-output motors in e-mobility and industrial equipment: Toyo Corporation launches the all-in-one load motor torque test bench “TSB DRIVE Series”

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000256.000075068.html
- anchor: #n5497

## Plug and Play Japan joins ２ Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism projects, “COMmmmONS” and “Project LINKS”

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000028153.html
- anchor: #n5495

## Cloud ERP “ZAC” significantly enhances its “Custom Field” feature, which lets companies add their own fields

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000318.000075257.html
- anchor: #n5493

## [New Release] The buzzworthy hit that exceeded its target achievement rate of 100%! The long-awaited third volume of “Comyu Monk” goes on sale Friday, March 27

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001043.000016935.html
- anchor: #n5491

Tokuma Shoten will release the third volume of the comic “Because I Have Social Anxiety, I Chose a Solo Monk, But I Keep Getting Invited to Parties…” on March 27, 2026. The series, a fantasy set in a VRMMO, will be available in print at bookstores nationwide. The list price is 869 yen (tax included), and the ISBN is 978-4-19-770206-0.

## Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen is holding a campaign and events offering special deals on hot spring visits to coincide with Hitsujiyama Park’s “Shibazakura Festival,” a spring tradition in Chichibu.

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001332.000034897.html
- anchor: #n5489

Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen, operated by Onsen Dojo, will hold a discount campaign and limited-time events to coincide with Hitsujiyama Park’s “Shibazakura Festival.” From April 10 to May 6, 2026, visitors who show a ticket to the festival will receive a discount on admission. During the same period, the facility will offer a mud pack inspired by the moss phlox and sell cream sodas.

## To worlds yet unseen! The latest volume of “Grast NOVELS,” a collected edition of another-world fantasy for men, goes on sale Friday, March 27!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002135.000000607.html
- anchor: #n5487

## Two quilted pouches with an “Animal Crossing” leaf print and Cherry Blossom and The Roost tumblers go on sale March 31

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002395.000005069.html
- anchor: #n5485

## A new choice for an aging, single-person society: Learn through manga how to put inheritances to new use through bequest giving!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002858.000002372.html
- anchor: #n5483

## The self-photo studio PICmii will hold its “New Me, Spring Dress Discount” in April at its Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka locations, produced by PLACOLE&DRESSY!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001076.000021126.html
- anchor: #n5481

## [KOGYARU Graduation Memorial] Original members gather in Saitama! A “KOGYARU Model Photoshoot” will be held at Birthday Saitama Shintoshin store on Saturday, March 28

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000020107.html
- anchor: #n5479

## What are people investing in now? “Crypto assets” rank third and “stocks” second—but what’s first? Are Pokémon cards ranked above silver?

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000103720.html
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JinaCoin, operated by jaybe Co., Ltd., conducted a survey on investment among 800 Japan residents aged 20 and over. The survey ran from March 23 to March 25, 2026. Among respondents’ current investments, “investment trusts” (42.4%) and “stocks” (41.8%) were nearly tied for the top spot, while “crypto assets” ranked third (13.5%). In response to a question asking what they would invest in if they could start with just one new investment, “gold” (24.2%) ranked first, ahead of “stocks” (22.1%).

## What sets companies apart is not the “amount of AI they use,” but the “number of people capable of making decisions” (Organizational Behavior Science®)

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000068315.html
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## Sharing educational practices that turn school refusal into “hope”: Hoshino Tatsuro, principal of NIJIN Academy, to speak at the “2025 Clinical Art Society Special Lecture”

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000759.000099150.html
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## [ABEMA] CLOSE YOUR EYES get a taste of “Japanese variety-show culture” at a party after their Nagoya concert: They struggle with food reviews where saying “delicious” is forbidden, then scream over “painful foot acupressure” after losing a Mafia game amid mutual suspicion

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:05:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002939.000064643.html
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## The fifth installment of “Sakurazaka46 Live Archive” brings you rare, previously unreleased live footage! “9th Single BACKS LIVE!! -Chiba Performance-” will stream exclusively on Lemino starting Friday, April 3

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000970.000113690.html
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## [TAC, School for Professional Qualifications] The Act on Building Unit Ownership will undergo major changes in April 2026! Will what you know still apply? The second special seminar on legal revisions will be held [April 4, 10 a.m.] Copy

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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Following the amended Act on Building Unit Ownership taking effect on April 1, 2026, TAC will hold a free special seminar on legal revisions on April 4. In this second installment, the seminar will explain key issues related to property management contracts and the Act on Advancement of Proper Condominium Management in about 1 hour. It is aimed at people with experience studying for the exam and can be viewed online.

## Free trial begins for “AI BPO Research Support Service,” which uses AI to handle research and surveys

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000138212.html
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AI Security Solutions began offering a free trial and free consultations for its “AI BPO Research Support Service” on March 26, 2026. Using generative AI and web crawling technology, the service handles research tasks such as market research and patent and paper summaries. A 1-week free trial using real data lets customers check processing accuracy and potential reductions in workload in advance. Deliverables are provided the next business day.

## Popular novel from TELLER NOVEL adapted into a comic! “Fear Infection” begins early distribution on Comic Cmoa on March 27

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000023974.html
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TELLER NOVEL Inc. will begin early distribution of the comic adaptation of the popular novel “Fear Infection” on Comic Cmoa on March 27. This fresh take on panic horror follows everyday life as it is consumed by madness after an encounter with a strange girl. The series will be published under “Teller Comics,” a label jointly established by TELLER NOVEL and TOHAN.

## Developed a surgery-focused generative AI that brings “intelligence” to the operating room

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000135644.html
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Deliberia Inc. has developed a surgery-focused generative AI (Surgical VLM) that understands surgical conditions in real time and interacts through the NEDO GENIAC project. A demonstration trial at Keio University Hospital confirmed its high anatomical accuracy and clinical utility. The company aims to commercialize the technology in 2026 and contribute to training surgeons and improving the quality of medical care.

## First location in Nagoya! “Izakaya Iku Nara Orenchi Koi. Kanayama” grand opens Thursday, April 2!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000012709.html
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Five Group Inc. has opened its youth-oriented izakaya “Izakaya Iku Nara Orenchi Koi. (Izakoi)” in Kanayama, Nagoya. The Kanayama location, the brand’s first in the Tokai region, offers a playful space complete with a game corner. To celebrate the opening, the restaurant is running promotions including drinks for 99 yen each for 4 days.

## Calculate how siblings should share caregiving costs in about 30 seconds — free “Care Cost Simulator” based on family court standards for support payment mediation

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000334.000167015.html
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Mycat Inc. has released a free web tool, the “Care Cost Simulator,” which calculates how siblings can fairly share the cost of caring for a parent. Drawing on family court mediation standards, it determines an objective share based on information such as annual income and place of residence. No account registration or personal information is required, and the tool can be used as a starting point for family discussions.

## Nagoya University of Commerce and Business completes its “2026 Main Brochure”

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000085831.html
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Nagoya University of Commerce and Business has produced its 2026 main brochure. The 4 faculties and 1 program are presented in separate volumes, with a photo-focused layout conveying the university’s atmosphere and learning environment. Distribution will begin at the open campus on March 28.

## 【研究・分析から製造・DX・原薬・受託まで】医薬・化粧品・バイオの最先端が集結する、日本最大の展示会が5月幕張メッセで開催

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001965.000026157.html
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RX Japan Ltd. will hold “The 28th INTERPHEX Week Tokyo” at Makuhari Messe from May 20 to 22, 2026. One of Japan’s largest exhibitions, it covers manufacturing and research and development in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and biotechnology. This year, “CMO / CDMO EXPO” will be held for the first time. A total of 950 companies will exhibit, and 320 seminar sessions will take place concurrently.

## Solar power supplied to Kotobuki Seika Co., Ltd.’s head office factory through an on-site PPA for renewable energy

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Underwriting of a bank-guaranteed private placement bond (Nansui Kogyo Co., Ltd.)

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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Chugoku Bank has underwritten the second unsecured corporate bond (with a bank guarantee) issued by Nansui Kogyo Co., Ltd., based in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, and has been appointed its financial agent. The bond totals 50 million yen, has a term of 5 years, and the proceeds will be used for working capital. Nansui Kogyo provides packaging and factory operations services and is committed to management that prioritizes regional safety and health.

## QommonsAI training held over 2 days in Taka Town, Hyogo Prefecture — “I want to start using it soon!” “It looks easy!” Staff enthusiasm grows

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000657.000088829.html
- anchor: #n5447

## The Body Shop launches campaign celebrating its 50th brand anniversary

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000019887.html
- anchor: #n5445

## [KOGYARU Graduation Memorial] The eighth “KOGYARU” × “Birthday” collaboration goes on sale March 28! Triple announcement: the second “Monchhichi” collaboration, a major hit, and the first appearance of “Natuul ES”

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000020107.html
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## My Dog’s Journey. Traveling meals discovered by the sea and in the mountains. Part 2

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000174451.html
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## The online conversation service “Nekoyashiki Healing Broadcast Station,” offering relaxation exclusively for business owners, will launch in April 2026.

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000080272.html
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## Impulse buying, stress shopping, reward shopping… A guide to controlling your desires for anyone struggling with shopping too much!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000022770.html
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アノニマ・スタジオ released Hana Fujiwara’s book “物欲、やばっ。 衝動買いをやめるいちばん簡単な実践法” on March 27, 2026. The book explains practical ways to curb impulse buying and is priced at ¥1,870, including tax. It is a standard Japanese B6-size paperback with 144 pages. ISBN: 978-4-87758-883-0.

## ユニ・トランド and Miharu Town sign comprehensive partnership agreement to revitalize the community

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000084541.html
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株式会社ユニ・トランド has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Miharu Town in Fukushima Prefecture to revitalize the community. The agreement is expected to draw on the company’s technology and expertise to help address the town’s challenges and enhance its appeal.

## Building a bridge for students at integrated junior and senior high schools from “seeing things through” to “becoming who they want to be.” WAYS, a private tutoring school, launches a new project in earnest to visualize and foster students’ “noncognitive skills”

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:04:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000134095.html
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WAYS, a private tutoring school specializing in students at integrated junior and senior high schools and operated by 株式会社メイツ, has fully launched a project to visualize and foster students’ noncognitive skills. It began collecting data in March 2025 from more than 3,500 students across all 35 classrooms and analyzed correlations between learning attitudes and abilities in a 1-year study. Based on the data, it will roll out a new tutoring program to help students develop the ability to learn independently.

## [Event report] 環境計画研究所 and スタイルポート hold case-study session on an “immersive apartment gallery” using LED displays and Apple Vision Pro

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000031224.html
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## 『サモナースライム』 holds its first ranking event! Limited-time dungeon offers exclusive followers and unique equipment!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000171805.html
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ChoBit will hold the limited-time event “Limited-Time Dungeon & Ranking” in the smartphone game 『サモナースライム』 from around 15:00 on March 27, 2026, through April 19. Event-exclusive rewards include the ★3 follower 『ピクシー』 and ★4 unique equipment 『悪魔の腕』 and 『馬の蹄』. Rankings will be determined by the maximum distance traveled in a dungeon and the cumulative distance traveled, with rewards awarded according to rank.

## Fewer than 40% enable all 2FA settings for crypto assets; data-leak risks lurk behind convenience

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000178703.html
- anchor: #n5427

## 3 Hiroshima University first-year students launch businesses at the same time and open “広大研ミドル,” a cram school for students seeking to turn their fortunes around — a new challenge for education in Hiroshima

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000170233.html
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## [Full set replaced the same day in as little as about 1 hour] New service at official “NO1-GRIP” golf grip shop lets customers try every type and choose by feel!!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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- anchor: #n5423

## [2 years after the Noto Peninsula earthquake] An accounting firm employee from Nanao City, who was also affected by the disaster, takes on the challenge of helping the community recover.

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000137741.html
- anchor: #n5421

## Strengthening comprehensive marketing support to break away from price competition and maximize direct bookings, reducing dependence on OTAs

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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Hinotori is strengthening its comprehensive marketing support for lodging facilities, helping them break away from price competition and dependence on OTAs and maximize direct bookings. It provides end-to-end support, from data-driven strategy development to social media management and package creation, helping build a foundation for attracting customers. In one case, 別邸花水晶 increased its share of direct bookings from 10% to as much as 45% through a concept redesign and social media management.

## A track record of more than 50 events! Tackling the “education gap” through industry-academia-government collaboration and cutting-edge STEAM education. Recruiting core members (working professionals volunteering their expertise and student volunteers) in preparation for business expansion

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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株式会社Pendemy and NPO法人Pendemyデジタル教育ラボ are strengthening their organizational structure to expand their STEAM education programs. They have held more than 50 educational events through industry-academia-government collaboration. They are now recruiting working professionals to volunteer their expertise and student members to work together to create learning opportunities for children, with the aim of addressing the education gap.

## Art platform “FROM ARTIST” begins offering “crafts” and opens recruitment for craft artists and artisans nationwide!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000176229.html
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## We are launching the “Asuka-Fujiwara Palace Cities” World Heritage campaign: Manyo × Kashihara Collection Support Project ２０２６ — sharing hopes for World Heritage inscription through エールレール

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000131461.html
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## [Get 2 times the amount of premium tongue at the same price] “Odaiba Spring Premium Tongue Festival” starts April 2 (Thu.) ~ “White rice” gift with use by groups of 10 or more ~

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000126265.html
- anchor: #n5411

## [Event report] A midwife and experienced fathers take the stage! バイタルネット holds “Preparing for First-Time Parenting and Parental Leave” seminar at 湯山製作所

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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On March 13, 2026, バイタルネット held a “Preparing for First-Time Parenting and Parental Leave” seminar for employees of 湯山製作所, a medical equipment manufacturer in Osaka Prefecture. Speakers included midwife Eriko Yanone, a GuuMin advisor, and 3 members of the “パパ育コミュ” management team. The seminar was held in a hybrid format at the company’s head office and online, with a total of 26 participants. Through discussions of changes from pregnancy through the postpartum period and firsthand experiences of men taking parental leave, it encouraged couples to shift their mindset toward parenting as a shared responsibility.

## Just speak, practice as much as you like, and automate interviews. Try 3 demos of [On-Demand AI for Customer Service] at NexTech Week 2026 [Spring]

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000064123.html
- anchor: #n5407

## Supported by lawyers well versed in legal matters for social media and streaming businesses! Advisory service for influencers and VTubers revamped

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000014420.html
- anchor: #n5405

## [686] Don’t stop evolving: experience “Product is King” on the snow. 25-26 686 model “Season-End Special” and early reservations for next season’s 26-27686 latest collection open at the same time

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000096034.html
- anchor: #n5403

## [Deadline: 3/31] Beyond “comfort.” freewaters presents its TOP 5 “new standards for footwear” for summer 2026

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000096034.html
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Footwear brand freewaters has announced its TOP 5 “new standards for footwear” for summer 2026. The announcement looks beyond comfort, though details are unclear. The deadline for this announcement is March 31.

## A first tent for motorcycle riders. The new touring tent “MAEHIRO DOME E” combines an open, spacious vestibule with dependable quality.

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:03:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000120309.html
- anchor: #n5399

## [A first] 株式会社阿部蒲鉾店 independently developed its “W Fish Process,” incorporating ingredients derived from tuna. Its second product, “SENDAI PROTEIN BAR ～昼の笹かまぼこ～,” following “朝の笹かまぼこ,” is here!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:02:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000009032.html
- anchor: #n5396

阿部蒲鉾店は、独自技術「Wフィッシュ製法」によりまぐろ由来成分を配合した「SENDAI PROTEIN BAR ～昼の笹かまぼこ～」を2026年4月8日に発売する。1枚40gあたりたんぱく質7.5gを含み、従来品と比較して塩分を35%カットした。魚肉練り製品における高たんぱく質で吸収効率の良い「第四のプロテイン」として展開する。価格は1枚270円（税込）。

## Keio Artman-exclusive original products from the “Keio Corporation × 一期一会” collaboration to go on sale

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:02:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000155796.html
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株式会社京王アートマン has announced plans to release original products exclusive to Keio Artman through a collaboration with “京王電鉄×一期一会.” Details are unclear, but the project is aimed at fans of both parties.

## The fifth collaboration between テラーノベル and シーモアコミックス: manga adaptation of 『復讐のプロット』 to stream exclusively on シーモア from March 27; novel version to launch at the same time

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:02:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000023974.html
- anchor: #n5393

## [Fukui City] A case study using nudges has been published!

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:02:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000086211.html
- anchor: #n5390

Fukui City announced that it has published a case study using nudges, a method that draws on behavioral economics to encourage people to make better choices of their own accord. Specific details are unclear.

## 【見逃した方必見】満足度90％超の話題セミナーをアンコール配信！4月20日（月）13:00開催 セイコーエプソン株式会社の現場のリアルな声から学ぶ「アンガーマネジメント企業研修」無料オンラインセミナー

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:02:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000093972.html
- anchor: #n5389

## April 4 (Sat.) and 5 (Sun.) | おふろcafé かりんの湯 hosts “HAPPY EASTER,” an Easter event for parents and children to “search, find, and create”

- Published: 2026-03-28T16:02:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000020935.html
- anchor: #n5387