Free-to-play online multiplayer battle game “My Hero Academia ULTRA RUMBLE” celebrates its 2.5th anniversary and launches Season 16! Star and Stripe, America’s No. 1 hero, joins the battle!
The beloved character shop celebrates its 80th anniversary! “KIDDY LAND FAN BOOK” goes on sale 3/31!
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Original宝島社は2026年3月31日、キデイランドの創業80周年を記念した公式ファンブック『KIDDY LAND FAN BOOK』を発売する。特別付録として、キデイランドおよび各キャラクター専門店で利用可能な会計10%オフのスペシャルチケットが付属する。割引対象期間は2026年4月1日から2027年3月31日までで、1か月あたり最大4,000円、総額最大48,000円の割引が可能となる。
Protection ranks No. 1 among priorities for storing collections! What creative solutions and personal preferences do collectors with storage concerns have?
About 20% of people had no idea how much a funeral costs. After learning that public crematoriums can help reduce costs, about 88% said they would like to use one.
A special seat available only at night, surrounded by cherry blossoms and soothing sounds. Enjoy spectacular views of central Tokyo at tokyo SAKURA bar.
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Hotel New Otani announced that it will host tokyo SAKURA bar, a special seat available only at night, surrounded by cherry blossoms and soothing sounds, with spectacular views of central Tokyo. Further details are unavailable because the main text was not provided.
EXNOA and KMS are bringing back the 3D Tactics RPG The Ark of the Apocalypse event “360-Degree OK! 3D Character Festival!”
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EXNOA announced that the event “360-Degree OK! 3D Character Festival!” is being brought back in The Ark of the Apocalypse, a 3D Tactics RPG jointly offered by EXNOA and KMS. Further details are unavailable because the main text was not provided.
The 7th installment in the 2nd season of the Amagami ASMR series features sneaky heroine Risa Kamizaki!
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KADOKAWA released the 7th installment in the 2nd season of the ASMR voice drama based on the romance simulation game Amagami, Risa Kamizaki Arc, on the mimicle platform on March 27, 2026. It is priced at ¥2,200, tax included. To mark the release, a campaign is underway offering prizes including a signed shikishi board from Mai Kadowaki and special postcards.
MNTSQ Contract Management adds a sorting feature for its ledger, significantly improving the visibility of contract information and operational efficiency.
Almost 1 year since the major earthquake in Myanmar: With the disaster followed by worsening security amid growing instability, around 10,000 treatments are carried out annually. “If we stop providing medical care even once, patients will stop coming. That is why we cannot stop.”
Make a lighthearted gear shift in cooking and in life during the second half of life! A new book by popular chef and essayist Riko Yamawaki, Light Meals for Living Lightly: Flavors to Love Forever with Just One Tool, will be released by Shueisha on Thursday, March 26.
Used by 100,000 people worldwide: Crowdfunding goal reached in 5 minutes! 5 days left for Mech Wallet, a next-generation smart wallet with an “addictive mechanism.” A titanium key ring giveaway is underway, limited to 5 winners.
United Nations University seeks applicants for courses on climate change adaptation and mitigation.
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The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) is accepting applications for a short, credit-bearing course on climate change adaptation and mitigation. The course is aimed at graduate students, policymakers, business professionals and others. From April 20 to July 13, participants will study methods for measuring greenhouse gas emissions and the process of developing climate adaptation measures. The application deadline is April 2.
The 2nd PIA Rakugo Zanmai show, evening performance, to stream! Promising young rakugo performers present the pieces they “really want you to see right now.”
Saigai Map launches a disaster risk score assessment tool that instantly calculates a combined score for 4 risks: earthquakes, floods, landslides and tsunamis.
Cooperative climbing game Penguin Climbers, playable by up to 4 people, set for release on April 9! The game will be free to play with cross-play, and advance gameplay streams by Dozle Corp, まじめにヤバシティ, LiaqN and 高田村 are also planned!
Funvest, a lending-based crowdfunding service, opens applications from March 27 for a new fund, FYC Hachimanyama Compact Apartment Development Project No. 1-5.
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Lending-based crowdfunding service Funvest began accepting applications on March 27, 2026, for FYC Hachimanyama Compact Apartment Development Project No. 1-5. The projected annual yield is 3.35%, the investment period is about 7 months, and the maximum fundraising target is ¥62.8 million. A campaign offering Amazon gift cards based on the amount invested is also underway.
Chiyoda: A once-in-90-years mega appreciation sale! Chiyoda Co., Ltd. will air a new TV commercial for its Spat Shoes nationwide from Thursday, March 26, featuring Hanako, as part of its 90th anniversary celebration.
Compatible with iPhone 17e: Custom smartphone cases now available from a single unit; create one for the latest models right away with ME-Q (2026/03/26).
Reservations Open for the Nintendo Switch™ Download Version of the Romance Adventure Game “メモリーズオフ 双想 Break out of my shell,” Releasing April 9, 2026
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MAGES. Inc. has opened reservations on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch download version and Digital Deluxe Edition of the romance adventure game “メモリーズオフ 双想 Break out of my shell,” which releases April 9, 2026. A Steam store page has also gone live. The game depicts events after the main story and includes a fully voiced game in which characters compete at hanafuda as an early purchase bonus.
Bestselling author and business consultant Wataru Hoshi, whose works have sold a cumulative 570,000 copies, delivers keynote speech at the Hokkaido branch of the Fujitsu User Community. He advocates “Mental Management 2.0 for Motivating People in the AI Era.”
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Wataru Hoshi, representative of Rising Star Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech at the Hokkaido branch of the Fujitsu User Community on March 9, 2026. He advocated “Mental Management 2.0” as an approach to organizational management in the AI era and emphasized the importance of leadership grounded in scientific findings. Business executives and leaders from across Hokkaido gathered at the event to deepen their understanding of talent development and organizational development in the AI era.
LINE Yahoo Communications Named OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION PARTNER for Fukuoka Marathon 2026; First Initiative Is a Public Vote on the Race Commemorative T-Shirt Design
[Toward Peacebuilding Everyone Can Take Part In] Japan-founded NPO working to resolve conflicts in Somalia, Yemen, Gaza and elsewhere certified as an “authorized NPO,” meeting high standards for public benefit and transparency. Donations now qualify for tax benefits.
The Psychological Factors Beyond “Facilities” That Influence Visits to Hot Spring and Bathing Facilities
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Fancrew and the National Association of Bathing Facilities jointly conducted a consumer survey on super sento baths, based on responses from 1,718 people. The survey identified “lack of cleanliness” as a deterrent to visits shared by all customer segments. At the 6th member networking event on February 16, 2026, Fancrew representative Mr. Yamaguchi spoke about the state of bathing facilities based on the survey and the importance of using data. The survey classifies consumers’ usage into 4 groups and recommends improving cleanliness and enhancing the value of the experience as steps for improvement.
“Hikage DE Frescoball Okinawa,” a regional club certified by the Japan Frescoball Association, is holding “Okinawa Spring Frescoball Festival” every Saturday at Shintoshin Park in Naha through April 11!
The professional basketball team Ryukyu Golden Kings has announced plans to air an official radio show. Details such as the show’s name, broadcaster and airtime are not provided in the article.
New Media Outlet “Marketing Log” Launches to Share Practical Digital Marketing Expertise
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Grill launched “Marketing Log,” a new media outlet sharing digital marketing expertise, in March 2026. It offers practical strategies by industry and the latest trends across 11 categories, including ad operations, SEO and social media management. The company has systematized insights accumulated through client support to help marketing professionals and business leaders solve challenges.
Legendary Ballet Dancer Farukh Ruzimatov Set for His Final Japanese Stage! The Legend Who Has Continued to Captivate the World Will Give His Last Performances in Japan in June [General Ticket Sales Begin Friday, March 27]
[Tennoji] All-You-Can-Eat Thick-Cut Sendai Beef Tongue, Pushing the Limits! Enjoy a Premium Yakiniku Experience at “Yakiniku Club” for Your Spring Gathering
4 Days to Experience the “Cycle” of Forests, Rivers and Seas with All 5 Senses. “Forest WEEK 2026 @ Meguro,” a Comprehensive Event Themed Around River Basins, to Be Held April 22 (Wed.)–25 (Sat.), 2026, in Meguro, Matsuno Town, Ehime Prefecture, and Nametoko Gorge
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Sun Claire will hold “Forest WEEK 2026 @ Meguro,” an event themed around ecosystem cycles in river basins, for 4 days from April 22 to 25, 2026, in Meguro, Matsuno Town, Ehime Prefecture, and Nametoko Gorge. The program will explore coexistence between nature and people through activities including a symposium, fieldwork and “Burning Meguro,” which makes use of neglected bamboo forests. The symposium can be attended in person, with capacity for around 30 people, or online. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.
[OWNDAYS] “Kintetsu Wakayama Store,” the eyewear retailer’s first location in Wakayama Prefecture, opens March 26. A NEW OPEN SALE offering 30% off displayed prices will also be held!
[Not Just Protein!? Rising Demand for EAA] THE PROTEIN (also known as “Zapro”) Launches “EAA β-ALANINE PLUS〈Shine Muscat Flavor〉,” Which Supports Reduced Muscle Fatigue!
Well Green Lab to Take Part in “FUDGE ROOFTOP MARKET at LUMINE IKEBUKURO,” a 2-Day Special Event Created in Collaboration Between Lumine Ikebukuro and FUDGE!
General Ticket Sales Begin Friday, March 27! Prestigious Ukrainian National Ballet to Visit Japan This Summer. A Performance Featuring a Selection of Highlights from Beloved Classical Ballets; Suitable for Audiences Ages 4 and Up
Coming This Summer! Prestigious Ukrainian National Ballet to Visit Japan. A Full-Scale Ballet Performance for Audiences Ages 4 and Up, with a Popular YouTuber as MC and Guide [General Ticket Sales Begin Friday, March 27]
“Move-Out Fee Overpayment Check” Launches a Tenant Rights Checker ── AI Reviews Each Special Clause in Rental Agreements and Determines Whether It Is Valid
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Mycat has added a “Tenant Rights Checker” to its AI move-out fee assessment service, “Move-Out Fee Overpayment Check.” The new feature determines whether special clauses in rental contracts are valid. Based on guidelines from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and past court rulings, it assesses clauses on a 3-level scale and offers points to consider during negotiations. The service is free to use on PCs and smartphones, with no membership registration required. According to the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan, consultations about restoring rental housing to its original condition total 13,273 cases annually.
Kasuya Town Mayor Akira Hakoda Takes a Ride on an AI Bus You Can Call by Smartphone on the YouTube Show “首長と○○やってみた,” Promoting the Attractions of His Community Himself
Joint Release: JAL and Cargolux Strengthen Partnership
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JAL (Japan Airlines) and Cargolux announced in a joint release that they will strengthen their partnership. The article does not specify the details of the expanded partnership, but cooperation in air cargo is expected to deepen.
New Products from “Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club” to Be Released by Think Innovation Inc.!
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Think Innovation Co., Ltd. announced the release of new merchandise for 『ラブライブ!虹ヶ咲学園スクールアイドル同好会』. Details such as the specific products and release date were not provided in the article.
First store in Tokyo: Long-established Japanese confectionery shop あわしま堂 to open a directly operated store in front of Kanegafuchi Station in Sumida Ward on April 3, 2026
Royal Mile Co., Ltd. has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to mark the opening of its second franchise location, BAR大宮ウイスキーサロン. A limited set featuring the private bottle 「ロングモーン10年」 and a 「咲テイスティンググラス」 is offered as a reward for 30,000 yen. The campaign runs through March 31, 2026, and the store held its grand opening on March 1, 2026.
Funding surpasses 20%: In Shintotsukawa, Hokkaido, for 47 years, “Grandma’s Hormone” has earned 900,000 total views on social media; a long-established butcher shop is taking its original flavor nationwide
Moist texture and rich flavor: 『夏みかんクリーミーチーズケーキ』, with a refreshing citrus aroma, goes on sale for a limited time from Tante Annie on Wednesday, April 1!
One of Japan’s largest! 『type エンジニア転職フェア』 to be held at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on Saturday, April 11, 2026! Many leading and reputable companies seeking IT and manufacturing engineers will exhibit!
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Career Design Center will hold the job fair for engineers, 「type エンジニア転職フェア」, at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on April 11, 2026. Many leading and reputable companies, including NTT Data and Toyota Motor East Japan, will exhibit and offer opportunities to speak directly with people seeking to change jobs. Visitors will receive gifts such as shampoo, and a seminar on the era of generative AI will also be held. Advance registration is required to attend.
[IL BISONTE] Announcement of the release of the Japan-exclusive STAR EMBOSSED LEATHER collection
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Look will release STAR EMBOSSED LEATHER, a Japan-exclusive collection from the Italian brand IL BISONTE, on April 1, 2026. The collection comes in 3 colors—gray, black and olive—and comprises 15 styles in total: 2 bag styles, 7 wallet styles and 6 other accessories. Bags are priced from 38,500 yen to 49,500 yen, and wallets from 27,500 yen to 59,400 yen. The collection will be available at directly operated stores nationwide and the official online store.
Nagoya: 10th anniversary opening promotion. June 28 is Parfait Day! A beloved treat that transcends generations returns! The champion among 70 past creations makes a miraculous comeback. 『大人のご褒美パフェ・アニバーサリー総選挙』
A new taste of summer: 『フィナンシェ チェダーチーズ&トロピカルフルーツ』, combining refreshing fruit and rich cheese, launches for a limited time from Wednesday, April 1, at Neko Chef!
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Sucrey Co., Ltd. will offer 『フィナンシェ チェダーチーズ&トロピカルフルーツ』 from its sweets brand Neko Chef for a limited time starting April 1, 2026. The batter is made with cheddar cheese and includes pineapple, mango and orange peel, then baked in the shape of a paw print. A box of 5 is priced at 1,404 yen, including tax. It will be available at permanent locations, including the Tokyo Gift Palette store.
Writer Kie Hojo is unquestionably “on the rise.” Her newly written novel 『盾と矛』 goes on sale March 26! You can’t talk about this year’s mysteries without reading it!
Used in more than 60% of school demonstration projects! The reading and writing assistance app 『もじソナ』, enabling diverse learning, officially launches on April 1
Bunken, an AI proofreading tool that teams can use with confidence, releases a new feature to mask personal and confidential information
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Web Rider Inc. has released a masking feature for its AI proofreading tool Bunken that replaces personal and confidential information with placeholder characters. The feature is patent-pending (patent application: 2026-041249 / design application: 2026-004758). Bunken has been used by more than 13,000 users, and the new feature enables text to be used safely with other AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini. Web Rider was established in April 2010 and has offices in Kyoto and Tokyo.
In Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, a manufacturing hub, a project is making the “invisible food infrastructure” visible. The initiative turns delivery trucks into media platforms and taps into underused local labor through a “self-sufficient recruitment” model
Did Yuriyan Retriever discover the NBA in its home country, the United States!? 『ゆりやんNBAに恋をする』 begins streaming on 「NBA docomo」 and Lemino on Thursday, March 26!
Top-down gun-action adventure 『DAMON and BABY』 launches today, March 26! Launch trailer, free update roadmap and developer message released
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Arc System Works launched the gun-action adventure 『DAMON and BABY』 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Steam on March 26, 2026. The standard edition is available from 2,300 yen, and the Deluxe Edition costs 2,860 yen. A launch trailer was released to mark the launch, and a roadmap for free updates was also announced. A demo that lets players carry save data over to the full game is also available on each platform.
Ten Four: A lineup of 「てりたまピザ」 to brighten spring! New deluxe options featuring chicken, beef and shrimp, topped with gooey egg and rich teriyaki sauce!
Resilire featured in the “Manufacturing DX Startup Chaos Map 2026”
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On March 26, 2026, the Manufacturing DX Association published the “Manufacturing DX Startup Chaos Map <FY2026 Edition>,” listing startups advancing digital transformation in manufacturing. Resilire, which provides cloud-based supply chain risk management, was selected as a company in the “risk management” category. The association aims to achieve “Japanese-style manufacturing DX” by leveraging Japan’s on-the-ground capabilities, and supports solution selection by systematically organizing domestic startups.
Reform disaster-preparedness awareness by “choosing and preparing.” Custom disaster-preparedness kits “選防災” (えらぼうさい) available starting March 23, 2026
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株式会社伊藤機工商会 began offering its custom disaster-preparedness kit “選防災” on March 23, 2026. The service lets companies and organizations choose the disaster-preparedness supplies they need based on factors such as their size and location, with the aim of transforming disaster-preparedness awareness. The service won a Special Company Award at the 5th Atotsugi Koshien Chubu Regional Competition. 3 certified disaster-prevention specialists are on staff to help customers select the most suitable preparations. The company is based in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, and its representative director is 大野奈津恵.
Rebuilding after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake: “Darabochi Music Festival” launches to create a new “destination” in Noto, featuring THA BLUE HERB, Seppuku Pistols and others
Hakutsuru Sake Brewing digital collectibles debut. Limited collection goes on sale April 1
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エクスアールジョン will launch digital collectibles in collaboration with Hakutsuru Sake Brewing on April 1, 2026. Historical posters, signs and other artifacts from Hakutsuru Sake Brewing, which has a history spanning more than 280 years, will be recreated as 3D models and digital art, and sold in 175 countries worldwide through Favee, a digital asset ownership platform. Products include avatar clothing and interior decor items, priced from 150 yen each, tax included. First-time app downloaders will receive 3,000 points.
A new 2026 design featuring Ponyta joins the “Pokémon Zodiac Mini Bowl” lacquerware, handcrafted one piece at a time by artisans. From Yamada Heiando, founded in 1919
200,000 preregistrations reached! Popular voice actors Yoko Hikasa and Aya Suzaki confirmed for “三国志・極彩”! Collaboration with a hugely popular franchise also revealed for the first time!