Relic, a business co-creation company, establishes “HYOGO VENTURE FORGE” in Kobe to foster innovation in Hyogo Prefecture and discover and develop innovative talent
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Relic established HYOGO VENTURE FORGE in Kobe to promote innovation and develop talent in Hyogo Prefecture. Relic already has offices in 18 prefectures across Japan, and the new site will accelerate industry-academia-government-finance collaboration in the region. The hub will develop new businesses and discover and nurture talent through collaboration with local companies, startups and intrapreneurs at large corporations. Tetsuya Honda has been appointed head of the hub.
A sparkle of Kamakura’s sea in a spoonful of jelly. Spring-summer collection launches from Nishikamakura pastry shop Nishikamakura Les Choux. New “Nishikamakura Minamo Jelly” unveiled April 20
A new learning option for children who do not attend school: NIJIN Academy Shizuoka Kakegawa, an alternative school where students learn on a farm, opens June 2, 2026. Experiential information session to be held April 11
Beloved baked sweets from the founding days of “Toshi Yoroizuka” debut as eagerly awaited gifts
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Pastry shop Toshi Yoroizuka will launch its beloved baked sweets, enjoyed since the shop’s founding, as a new gift product. Details are unknown, but the long-awaited product is making its debut. There is no further information because the body text is empty.
[Fukuoka event] “How should we prepare? A study session to build peace of mind for the future” — Preparing for an era when we cannot rely on family — Inquiries about identity-guarantee and lifelong support services that stand by people in place of family are surging
[Tokyo and Yokohama events] “How should we prepare? A study session to build peace of mind for the future” — Preparing for an era when we cannot rely on family — Inquiries about identity-guarantee and lifelong support services that stand by people in place of family are surging
[Osaka event] “How should we prepare? A study session to build peace of mind for the future” — Preparing for an era when we cannot rely on family — Inquiries about identity-guarantee and lifelong support services that stand by people in place of family are surging
“Season 10: Fantasy League” launches in THE FINALS®!
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Nexon announced the launch of “Season 10: Fantasy League,” a new season in its game THE FINALS®. The announcement was made only through an image, with no accompanying text.
Launch of 3 UTM (Unified Threat Management) models
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Sharp will launch 3 new BP-X3CP series UTM (Unified Threat Management) models featuring 7 types of security functions. The base engine is from Check Point Software Technologies. Internet traffic inspection performance is approximately 1.7 times higher than that of the previous models launched in 2023, and the wireless models support Wi-Fi 7.
[Torimero] Make the start of a new chapter more affordable and even more fun at Torimero! Spring “New Life Support Campaign” launches
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Watami Co., Ltd.’s Torimero is holding a “New Life Support Campaign” to help people get off to a good start in their new lives. The announcement was made only through an image, with no accompanying text.
Investment in Kidbea, which provides children’s clothing made with sustainable textile materials
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ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL invested in Smartz Wear Technology, a children’s clothing maker using sustainable, naturally derived textile materials, in a Series A round. Kidbea, the brand operated by Smartz Wear Technology, offers products made from materials such as bamboo-derived fibers at around 1/3 the price of traditional organic brands. ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in startups affiliated with the Indian Institutes of Technology. India’s children’s clothing market is expected to grow, underpinned by approximately 22 million births annually.
Tokyo selects 4 startups for Tokyo Cross Lab’s “Open Innovation Promotion Program Using Assets Held by Large Companies and Other Organizations”
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Pacific Consultants selected 4 startups to use the facilities and technologies of its Tsukuba Technical Research Center through Tokyo Cross Lab, an open innovation program hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The selected companies are SAKIYA, pHydrogen, RapidX and Robodex. The companies will now enter into facility-use agreements, with discussions on joint research and collaboration to begin in sequence.
April 23 event | Free webinar: “The golden window for Specified Skilled Workers—the period of rapid growth that comes only 1 time in each field”
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ICHIGOICHIE CONSULTING, INC. will hold a free online seminar on the Specified Skilled Worker program on April 23, 2026, in collaboration with Ikon Solutions Asia Inc. As the program enters a period of expansion, the seminar will explain future strategies for foreign talent from practical and business-strategy perspectives. Speakers will include attorney Shohei Sugita and Kazuki Miura, and the seminar will also address the potential of employing Filipino talent.
YOSHIKI to hold “YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026” at the prestigious Walt Disney Concert Hall in the U.S.; eagerly awaited 2-night homecoming performances in America as the second chapter of his first world tour since cervical spine surgery
You may not have found a salon only through “that platform” you booked on! Seminar to reveal the “real customer acquisition journey” through a consumer survey and discuss how to improve map management
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A seminar titled “You may not have found a salon only through ‘that platform’ you booked on!” has been announced. It will focus on the real customer acquisition journey based on a consumer survey and on reviewing map management. The body text is missing, so details are unknown.
[A complete overview of OECD Education 2040!] Japanese and international education practitioners gather online for the “Workshop to Design Japan in 2040” (March 29)
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The executive committee for the international co-creation project to design Japan and education in 2040 will hold an online workshop on OECD Education 2040 on March 29, 2026. As the closing event of 2026 Japan-OECD Joint Research Month, it will share an overview of dialogue between Japanese education practitioners and the world. Participation is free, and the event is supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Children and Families Agency. It is aimed at practitioners, researchers, government officials and others interested in the future of education.
FIELD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY holds workshop to develop “next-generation consultants” equipped to thrive in a new era
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FIELD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY held its in-house development program, the “Consulting Code Workshop,” on March 17 for young consultants. Through discussions based on a book by the company’s representative, 中村健太郎, the program passed on a professional mindset. The company plans to continue promoting talent development by providing opportunities to grow through projects.
【New product】Now available: “う米めん(うまいめん).” The product is sold at Daily, a shop in Ōimachi, Tokyo, that carries additive-free food and household goods.
Award-winning dark fantasy adventure The Midnight Walk is now available on Nintendo Switch 2™
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The award-winning dark fantasy adventure game The Midnight Walk is now available on Nintendo Switch 2™, it was announced. The release is from Fast Travel Games AB, but the announcement contains only images and no text.
【株式会社三井不動産ホテルマネジメント × Mimipo for Travel】Get medical care right from your hotel room. Online medical consultation service for international visitors to Japan introduced at all 39 facilities
中小企業基盤整備機構 joins Red Capital’s life sciences and healthcare-focused fund, “Red1号ヘルスケア投資事業有限責任組合,” as a new investor—accelerating fund growth and ecosystem collaboration
【グローハイ】Fiscal 2026 JETRO collaboration program launches. “VirtualExpo” enables companies with limited resources to build sustainable overseas sales channels
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グローハイ and JETRO are launching the “VirtualExpo” program in earnest for fiscal 2026 to support Japanese companies’ overseas expansion. In addition to its existing exhibition support, the program has introduced a new “Overseas Sales Training Course” to help improve conversion rates. The platform specializes in 6 manufacturing sectors and provides end-to-end support for business negotiations with buyers worldwide. By establishing a digital sales base, participating companies can continuously develop sales channels while keeping resource needs low.
【For attracting visitors to summer vacation events】Now accepting rentals of 2 extra-large water pools, featuring a variety of designs including dinosaurs and penguins
【株式会社ベガスベガス】A welcome reception for new employees of the 33rd cohort and their families will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026!
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株式会社ベガスベガス announced that it will hold a welcome reception on April 11, 2026, for new employees of the 33rd cohort and their families. The image shows the “2025年度 第32期生入社式” ceremony.
ANA, Dataiku and セイノー情報サービス discuss practical examples of turning logistics data into management decisions
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セイノー情報サービス held a seminar on “Using Logistics Data in the AI Era” jointly with Dataiku Japan and 全日本空輸. The seminar presented practical examples of integrating data from logistics operations as management indicators to improve the quality and speed of decision-making. It also outlined the concept of information-driven logistics that directly informs management decisions, beyond operational efficiency measures such as demand forecasting and inventory optimization. An on-demand replay of the seminar is now available.
PatentRevenue launches a new system in which AI assesses the market value of patents and monetization strategies. It automatically calculates value and recommends the best monetization methods, supporting companies’ intellectual property strategies.
3 co-located battery storage projects begin operations in Kyushu
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ブルースカイエナジー株式会社 announced that 3 co-located battery storage projects have begun operations in Kyushu. The article contains only the heading “■Overview,” and provides no further details.
Real estate investment firm ベルテックス to open online applications for real estate crowdfunding project “VERFUND 18号” on March 27!
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Online applications for project 18 of “VERFUND,” the real estate crowdfunding service operated by ベルテックス, will open on March 27, it was announced. The announcement contains only images and no text.
【TV appearances for 2 consecutive months!】The “ぬい服試着室” fandom activity featured on NTV and TBS teams up with “歌広場” for the first time!
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株式会社トップフォート, which develops fandom activities, will hold the experiential event “ぬい服試着室” for 4 days only at the Ikebukuro Sunshine Street “歌広場” ANNEX location. In the private space of a karaoke room, visitors can enjoy videos and music featuring their favorite artists while freely changing the outfits of their brought-in “推しぬい” plush toys and taking photos. The event offers a more casual place to enjoy fandom activities in everyday life.
JICDAQ to hold “Digital Advertising Basics Course” for local governments on May 11
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一般社団法人デジタル広告品質認証機構(JICDAQ) will hold an online “Digital Advertising Basics Course” on May 11, 2026, for local government public relations staff. The course will cover practical topics including basic knowledge of digital advertising, budget requests, drafting specifications and selecting vendors through proposals, as well as guidance from 総務省. Participation is free.
Saviynt announces an “Identity Control Plane” for AI agents
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Saviynt announced “Saviynt Identity Security for AI,” a solution specializing in the management of autonomous AI agents. It provides continuous visibility, lifecycle management and runtime authorization for AI agents, addressing “unseen risks” that traditional, human-centered security has struggled to handle. The solution integrates with major AI platforms to support the safe use of AI in enterprise environments.
エフィラグループ株式会社 won the naming rights for “神奈川県立愛川ふれあいの村” in a public solicitation by 神奈川県. From April 1, 2026, the facility’s new name will be “エフィラ愛川ふれあいの村.” The company operates a special nursing home and child development support services in 愛川町, and aims to contribute to further revitalization of the local community through the facility.
【First in Japan】Local companies supporting the Higashi-Mikawa economy and startups join forces! Pilot project launches to build a sustainable workplace through bereavement support
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Waterhuman and the Sala Group, led by サーラコーポレーション, will launch a joint pilot project on “bereavement leave and productivity” with 7 local companies in the Higashi-Mikawa region. The project will run from March 1 to August 31, 2026, and will gather data on the circumstances during bereavement leave and the relationship with productivity after returning to work. Japan’s economic losses due to bereavement-related grief are estimated at approximately 3 trillion yen, and the initiative aims to build a new safety net to ease the psychological and practical burdens on working family representatives handling a funeral.
Grass Family. announced that its commercial, “なごみまちのうた ポートレート篇,” won the top prize at “ふるさとCM大賞くまもと2026.” The announcement contains only images and no text.
Limited to 20 people: The most luxurious “Owara” experience before the main festival
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An event has been announced for “the most luxurious ‘Owara’ experience,” to be held before the main festival and limited to 20 people. The image suggests it is a special experience related to Toyama Prefecture’s Owara Kaze no Bon festival, but details are unknown because no article text was provided.
Mirai no Genba featured in “Manufacturing DX Startups Chaos Map 2026”
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The Manufacturing DX Association, a general incorporated association, released its “Manufacturing DX Startups Chaos Map [2026 Edition]” on March 26, 2026. Mirai no Genba Inc. was featured as a startup in the “quality control” category. The company’s representative, Tetta Sato, also serves as a director of the Manufacturing DX Association. The association was established in July 2024, and Mirai no Genba was established on September 13, 2023.
[Tomorrow’s Nikkei average forecast] AI Nikkei diagnostic app evolves to anticipate market conditions using probabilities | Structuring reproducible investment decisions
Bureau Veritas expands its role as an accredited verifier under the Climate Bonds Standard, adding new offices to the verifier directory
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Bureau Veritas has expanded its geographic coverage as an accredited verifier under the Climate Bonds Standard, officially adding its offices in China, Japan, India and France to the verifier directory. This will strengthen its support for the verification of green and sustainable bond issuers in Asia and Europe. The company has served as a Climate Bonds certification body since its accreditation in Brazil in 2020. In collaboration with the Climate Bonds Initiative, it aims to improve reliability and consistency in the sustainable finance market.
“Inclusive design is a management strategy”: Halu representative Yuri Matsumoto to deliver Opening Remarks at Sustainable Brands International Conference 2026
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Yuri Matsumoto, representative of Halu Inc., delivered Opening Remarks at the Sustainable Brands International Conference 2026 Tokyo-Marunouchi, held on February 19, 2026. Matsumoto advocated inclusive design not merely as a form of social contribution, but as a management strategy that drives sustainable corporate growth. Through its welfare product, the IKOU Portable Chair, the company is promoting an approach that views minorities as partners in value creation.
Yasuda Logistics (inferred from the domain) announced that it has opened one of Japan’s largest technical centers. Details such as the center’s location and specific functions were not provided.
Created by a brand with more than 150,000 total social media followers. New brand TOKYO DOGS STORE launches to “create a richer life with dogs.” “Make every day with your beloved dog more comfortable and more beautiful.”
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Tokyo Dogs Inc. has launched the new brand TOKYO DOGS STORE and will begin selling products on April 18, 2026. Drawing on the expertise of its representative director, police dog trainer Yujin Matsuo, the company will offer products prioritizing safety and design. At launch, 30 types of products, including dog gear and treats, will be sold through its e-commerce site and physical stores. Opening promotions include a tote bag for the first 100 customers who spend at least 5,000 yen.
Online course to teach chemical substance regulations from the basics, covering laws from the Chemical Substances Control Law to the three SDS-related laws
Arabic-language version of FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE announced; Manga Productions and KOEI TECMO GAMES to release it in the Middle East
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Manga Productions has signed a publishing agreement with KOEI TECMO GAMES to release an Arabic-language version of the horror game FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE in the Middle East and North Africa. The game is scheduled for release in Q2 2026 (April-June). Supported platforms are PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam and Xbox Series X|S. The game has undergone a complete overhaul of its graphics, sound and controls.
【First in Japan】Local companies supporting the Higashi-Mikawa economy and startups join forces! Pilot project launches to build a sustainable workplace through bereavement support
Sales of Yuwaeru Inc.’s “Nekase Genmai 4 Varieties, 12-Meal Set” began on March 26, 2026, through BASE FOOD SELECTION, a service for subscription-course members offered by BASE FOOD Inc. The collaboration was made possible by the companies’ shared philosophy of “supporting health through staple foods.”
About 70% of people exposed to OOH advertising took action—survey results published on “The Impact of OOH Advertising on Trust and Purchase Intent”
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Gondola Inc. published the results of a survey on OOH advertising in the marketing media outlet LIFT. The findings showed that 72.2% of those exposed to the ads took action, such as searching for information or discussing them, and that OOH advertising was more trusted than web advertising. The company advocates the importance of cross-media strategies combining web and OOH.
[colorgram] The lip concealer “Geek Nude Color Cover Tint,” a social media sensation, finally launches offline! Goes on sale in stores sequentially from Friday, April 10
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The “Geek Nude Color Cover Tint” by makeup brand colorgram will begin rolling out to offline stores on April 10, 2026. A new shade of “Nudie Blur Tint” and a special set with a lip pencil will also be released. Koko of global group izna has been appointed brand ambassador.
New product announcement: High-end model B+COM 7X, launching in early summer 2026
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Sign House Co., Ltd. will launch its new motorcycle intercom, “B+COM 7X,” in early summer 2026. The hybrid model features the new “B+FLEX” communication system and can automatically switch between mesh and online modes. It is priced at ¥49,500, including tax, and will be shown as a reference exhibit at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2026.
[New Release] A deep dive into the recommended features of Aqua Gel Milk! How this carefully formulated moisturizer designed to deliver “pore care*¹” came to be
Along with stress checks with a 98.4% participation rate, monthly one-on-one meetings with supervisors|Kuriyama Jidosha Kogyo promotes “everyday mental health care”
Echigo Iron Works expands and relocates its head office and factory near Nagaoka IC. Floor space increases 1.5 times as it strengthens integrated FA equipment production
[Limited to 60 bottles] A premium white wine made from grapes grown on old vines from the Adegas Guímaro winery in Spain’s Galicia region arrives in limited quantities! New release: “Guímaro Cepas Viejas 2024”
<FIRME> launches glass screen protector for the Galaxy S26 Plus
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MY WAY SMART launched a glass screen protector for the Galaxy S26 Plus under its smartphone screen-protector brand “FIRME” on March 24, 2026. The product uses tempered glass with a surface hardness of 10H and features shatter resistance, bubble prevention and high light transmittance. It is available through online stores including Rakuten Ichiba, Qoo10, au PAY Market, Yahoo! Shopping and Amazon.
69% of Gen Z immediately skip video ads. The key to successful immersive advertising is avoiding “breaking the world-building” (25%). Z-SOZOKEN (Z Generation Creativity Research Institute) conducted a survey on Gen Z attitudes toward immersive advertising.