# AI News 180m Report｜2026-03-28 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 34 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.

## ナ酒渚が建設業界のデジタル進化「ICT施工」に密着！『ビルド！建設匠の時間』 3月29日（日）19:00放送

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004903.000029501.html
- anchor: #n3369

## “Aquarium Is Not Dancing” × “Magical Girl Witch Trial” collaboration announced!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008151.000016756.html
- anchor: #n3368

Frontier Works will release a limited-time collaboration bundle featuring “Aquarium Is Not Dancing” and “Magical Girl Witch Trial,” developed by Re,AER, from March 27 to April 13, 2026. The discount is 5%. “Aquarium Is Not Dancing” has surpassed 800,000 downloads, while “Magical Girl Witch Trial” raised approximately 67 million yen through crowdfunding and has surpassed 500,000 copies sold.

## “Zundamon POP UP SHOP mini in AmiAmi” event announced!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008770.000016064.html
- anchor: #n3367

## “No Game No Life POP UP SHOP in TOWER RECORDS” announced!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008812.000016064.html
- anchor: #n3366

## “TV Anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Animate Advance Reservation Campaign” announced!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008813.000016064.html
- anchor: #n3365

## Over 250,000 copies sold! The 7th installment in Sanrio Characters’ hugely popular picture book series. “Delicious Means Happiness: A Book About Getting Along with Food,” with a food education theme, is here!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008823.000002535.html
- anchor: #n3364

## The hit TV anime “Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez: Genma Seisen-hen” is down to its final 3 episodes! New details also revealed about its collaboration with “Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road”!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009388.000014827.html
- anchor: #n3363

## An online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations of the “Medalist” TV anime characters in diner outfits is here! Packed with fabulous prizes!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019046.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3362

## An online lottery celebrating the birthday of heroine Asanagi Umi is coming, based on the popular Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko series “I Became Friends with the 2nd Prettiest Girl in My Class”!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019065.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3361

## [PV and voice comic now available!] “Magic Wand Craftsman of a Collapsing World,” KADOKAWA’s No. 1 new literary fiction debut in 2025, to be released in consecutive novel and comic volumes!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019103.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3360

## 『Tsukūru Series Denizens of Darkwind』 launches on Nintendo Switch™ on March 26 (Thu)

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019107.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3359

Gotcha Gotcha Games released the Nintendo Switch game 『Tsukūru Series Denizens of Darkwind』 on March 26, 2026. The action RPG was created using 『Action Game Tsukūru MV』. The suggested retail price is 660 yen (tax included), and a launch sale is also underway.

## Manga artist Kana Mafune, whose work resonates with parents of young children, releases her latest book, 『Goodbye! Life of One Thing After Another!』, about battling anxieties and stress in everyday life, on March 26 (Thu)!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019110.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3358

## 「Pan Dorobō Exhibition」 to be held in Niigata!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019140.000007006.html
- anchor: #n3357

An exhibition of original artwork from the picture-book series 『Pan Dorobō』, 「Pan Dorobō Exhibition」, will be held in Niigata. It will run from May 22 to July 12, 2026, at the special exhibition venue on the 1st floor of Bandai City Billboard Place BP2. Advance and same-day tickets will be available. Admission is charged for junior high school students and older, while children aged 2 and under enter free. Reservations for a specific date and time will be required on weekends and holidays.

## April 2 is 「Gachapin and Mukku Friends Day」. ZOZOVILLA-exclusive items and brand collaboration products featuring Gachapin, Mukku and their friends go on sale from April 2.

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:40:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000517.000096287.html
- anchor: #n3356

## Major LED headlight bulb model revamped. 「S7 Plus」 combines a compact body with a high-power total luminous flux of 8300lm※｜GIGA

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000017074.html
- anchor: #n3355

## 「Natural Circulation Gel.」 nominated in the Beauty Care category of 「YJ Wellness Item award 2026」, hosted by Yoga Journal Japan; 91% recommendation intent among 100 yoga instructors

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000112757.html
- anchor: #n3354

## [Book publication on March 31] Reservations now open! Real-world trends in Japanese emigration, with the increasingly popular Southern Hemisphere as an option: 『Emigration Creates Innovation in Life and Society: A Free Future Beyond Japan』

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179461.html
- anchor: #n3353

Visa consultant Yayoi Ashikaga will release her new book, 『Emigration Creates Innovation in Life and Society』, on March 31, 2026. It is priced at 1,980 yen (tax included). The book explains emigration trends among affluent people and young people, driven by asset protection and education, as well as the latest visa trends in countries including Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The author has worked in international migration for more than 25 years, including a stint at the Australian Embassy in Japan, and also discusses the 50th anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia in 2026.

## Rakuten Insurance Planning achieves all common and basic items under the Life Insurance Agency Business Quality Assessment Standards and renews its certification

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000045059.html
- anchor: #n3352

Rakuten Insurance Planning achieved all common and basic items under the assessment standards in the Life Insurance Association of Japan’s 2025 survey of life insurance agencies handling multiple insurers, and renewed its certification. The company has achieved every item in every survey since its initial assessment and will continue to promote customer-oriented business operations.

## [New product] Develops a bag that can be stored “regardless of when the rice was milled”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000179325.html
- anchor: #n3351

## With Japan ranking last worldwide in work enthusiasm at 6%, a party for people who have found what they want to do will be held in 2 cities, Tokyo and Osaka. Event marks publication of the book 『The Map to “What You Want to Do”』.

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000179539.html
- anchor: #n3350

The book 『Break Free from Life’s Uncertainties! The Map to “What You Want to Do”』 by mental coach Yūki Kanei will be released on April 5, 2026. To mark its publication, experiential parties will be held in Tokyo and Osaka. A lecture tour visiting 100 locations nationwide is also planned, running from the latter half of April through the end of December. The book’s crowdfunding campaign received about 1.8 million yen in support from 308 people.

## Amadana launches 「PR30」 record player with built-in speakers

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000011936.html
- anchor: #n3349

## 「【物流業界向け】27年卒・28年卒の新卒採用トレンドとAI活用法」公開のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000061059.html
- anchor: #n3348

株式会社Delightは、物流業界向けの新卒採用資料「27年卒・28年卒の新卒採用トレンドとAI活用法」を公開しました。激化する物流業界の採用市場において、AIによる「スカウトの自動化と高質化」を通じた戦略的スカウト運用の全容を解説しています。資料ダウンロード者向けに採用のプロによる無料相談会や関連ウェビナーも実施中です。

## [Roppongi area] 「TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026」

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000115895.html
- anchor: #n3347

「TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026」, one of Japan’s largest creative festivals, closed on March 22, 2026. In the Roppongi area, a large-scale art installation conceived by dress designer TOMO KOIZUMI was displayed at Tokyo Midtown. Award-winning and selected works from 「TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2025」 were also exhibited, drawing many visitors.

## [Our dashi starts with different water.] 「Shibu Soba」 to install the latest 「ultra-fine bubble」 technology at all 15 station soba locations by the end of March

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000050078.html
- anchor: #n3346

「Shibu Soba」, the station soba chain operated by Tokyu Gourmet Front Inc., is installing the latest technology, 「ultra-fine bubble (UFB) generators」, at all its locations, with installation to be completed by the end of March 2026. Using UFB water improves the efficiency of dashi extraction, producing soba broth with a deeper, cleaner flavor. The quality improvements highly rated at the initial rollout locations will be introduced across all stores.

## Cargo flight codeshare with KALITTA Airlines: route and flight frequency plan set for the first half of fiscal 2026

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001461.000030684.html
- anchor: #n3345

Japan Airlines (JAL) has set its route and flight frequency plan for the first half of fiscal 2026 for its scheduled cargo flight codeshare with KALITTA Airlines. The Narita–Chicago route, which operated 5 flights per week, will increase to 6 flights per week from April 1, 2026. The airlines will continue to meet growing demand between Asia and North America through high-quality cargo handling and a robust network.

## [Pocket Queries] Real-time remote operation of a drill jumbo over the internet achieved, with video transmission delay of 0.4 seconds or less

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000013422.html
- anchor: #n3344

## Participating as a cooperating exhibitor at UR-hosted 「Danchi Caravan in Machida Yamazaki」

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000029701.html
- anchor: #n3343

## Helping Ichinomiya residents facing a “new-life unwanted-items dilemma.” Buy-kuru Ichinomiya launches a special campaign in April to boost purchases of large furniture and home appliances!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000163489.html
- anchor: #n3342

Buy-kuru Ichinomiya, a home-visit purchasing service in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, launched a campaign on April 1 to boost purchases of large furniture and home appliances. In response to demand for disposing of unwanted items due to moves and other reasons, specialist staff provide one-stop service, including removal. The store opened in February 2026 and serves all of Ichinomiya.

## 『Shadowverse EVOLVE』 reveals 4th anniversary news and more!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009387.000014827.html
- anchor: #n3341

ブシロードは2026年3月25日に「ブシロードTCG戦略発表会2026 春」を開催し、カードゲーム『Shadowverse EVOLVE』の4周年記念キャンペーンや今後の展開を発表した。4周年記念としてキャラクター投票やCS大会の賞品追加を実施するほか、5月22日にブースターパック「絶傑を継ぐ者」、7月31日に「Academy Royale」を発売する。また、5月9日には静岡で公式大型大会「Grand Championship 2026 Spring 静岡」を開催予定である。

## Online, fully managed asset management 「Kiraboshi Wrap ON COMPASS」 now available through Kiraboshi Life Design Securities

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000023017.html
- anchor: #n3340

## [Levi’s® official online store sees CVR rise about 7.3 times after introducing Tig LIVE]

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000048492.html
- anchor: #n3339

## Don’t throw away books you’ve finished. 10% increase in purchase prices at 2 Books Naniwa stores

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000097404.html
- anchor: #n3338

A campaign offering a 10% increase in purchase prices will run from March 25 to May 10, 2026, at 2 Books Naniwa stores operated by Naniwa—Tagajo and Furukawa—using a purchasing system provided by Book Supply. Eligible items include books, manga, CDs, DVDs and video games. Book Supply was established in 2000 and focuses on mail-in purchasing services, while Naniwa operates 3 bookstores in Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures.

## 「Asset Tax Navi」 releases a self-check tool for property tax — instantly assess the risk of overpayment in 3 steps

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000167015.html
- anchor: #n3337

Mycat Co., Ltd. has released an AI self-check tool on “資産税ナビ” that assesses the risk of overpaying fixed asset tax in 3 steps. By entering property information, users can have AI estimate the assessed value and immediately classify the risk into 3 levels: low, medium or high. Designed to address concerns about tax assessment errors by local governments, the tool helps users identify what to check even without specialized knowledge.

## 【Lawson Store 100: New Products for April】Supporting household budgets! Popular breakfast rolls get a price cut and renewal without compromising taste; kashiwamochi for the Boys’ Festival and chilled noodles for an early taste of summer to go on sale in sequence

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000025635.html
- anchor: #n3336

Starting April 1, 2026, Lawson Store 100 will renew and lower the prices of its range of popular breakfast rolls. From April 8, it will also begin sequentially launching sweet breads and kashiwamochi for the Boys’ Festival. From April 29, it will offer 4 varieties in its “Large-Serving Bukkake Chilled Noodles” series, an early taste of summer. These products will be sold exclusively at Lawson Store 100 locations.

## New details announced for “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku Creators Festa 2026,” the largest-ever standalone event for “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku”!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:39:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007271.000005397.html
- anchor: #n3335

## “LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO,” a fantastical art night event at Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens, closes on March 31

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001022.000051782.html
- anchor: #n3334

“LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO,” an immersive art event at Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens, closed on March 31, 2026. After a limited run in fiscal 2024, it was held throughout fiscal 2025, attracting a total of approximately 180,000 visitors over 2 years. Through collaboration with a diverse range of businesses as a public-private partnership project, it contributed to revitalizing the nighttime economy. It has received awards and recognition at domestic and international award programs and has also been used as a filming location for brand videos.

## Achieving both time savings and 103% growth! Randstad to stream a webinar from March 31 on how frontline employees use “AI partners,” revealing the realities of transformation through AI

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000361.000004185.html
- anchor: #n3333

## Sex education classes held for students at all junior high schools in Oshima Town, Tokyo, as part of the town’s healthcare program

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000748.000014333.html
- anchor: #n3332

Famione Co., Ltd., commissioned by Oshima Town, Tokyo, held sex education classes at all public junior high schools in the town from February 12 to March 6, 2026. The classes were part of the “LINE Support for Trying to Conceive Program” and, following a positive response last year, were expanded to all 3 schools. They covered physical and emotional changes during adolescence and appropriate boundaries with others, with group discussions. In a post-class survey, 83% of students said they understood the content well, and the classes also received high praise from school staff.

## Valeo breaks ground on high-tech plant for software-defined vehicle technology in McAllen, Texas, with an investment of $225 million

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000004446.html
- anchor: #n3331

Valeo has broken ground on a manufacturing facility for software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology in McAllen, Texas. It will invest $225 million over the next 5 years and create up to 500 jobs. Production is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027. The facility will produce liquid-cooling systems equipped with next-generation processors for GM, among other products.

## Headwinds for Tokyo’s high-rise building market as construction costs rise by as much as 50% over the past 5 years

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000180384.html
- anchor: #n3330

## Reskill launches “affirmation training” based on neuroscience to maximize individual performance

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000112991.html
- anchor: #n3329

## 【Quantitative and Behavioral Observation Survey on How Drivers Use Car Navigation Devices】During the transition to SDVs, use alongside smartphones is growing, but the experience remains fragmented

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000310.000000106.html
- anchor: #n3328

## AI human “NEU” to appear at “超十代 -ULTRA TEENS FES- 2026,” presented by AIMS, amana’s joint venture

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000490.000040283.html
- anchor: #n3327

NEU, an AI human presented by AIMS, amana’s joint venture, will take part in “超十代 -ULTRA TEENS FES- 2026 presented by docomo,” to be held on March 31, 2026. NEU will guide attendees through a hologram box, while videos will be shown on the main stage and original stickers will be distributed. NEU is an 18-year-old AI human who debuted on March 10, 2026.

## Yokohama Vanilla to collaborate with the feature film “Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway”!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000152494.html
- anchor: #n3326

## Accelerating compliance with the European Battery Regulation! Certification company Intertek earns notified body designation

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000169547.html
- anchor: #n3325

## PROTO × Brembo radial caliper offset collar and mounting bolt set for the Z900RS 26 model now on sale

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000108902.html
- anchor: #n3324

## Sun-protection face-cover brand “ヤケーヌ” collaborates with women’s fashion accessories maker “サンエース”! “ヤケーヌ” with a dedicated storage pouch to go on sale at department stores nationwide from early April!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000117347.html
- anchor: #n3323

## Sanwa Shutter expands the design range for its “Water Guard Waterproof Shutter”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000118172.html
- anchor: #n3322

Sanwa Shutter Industry will expand the design range of its “Water Guard Waterproof Shutter” and launch the expanded product on March 27, 2026. The maximum dimensions will increase from Wmax 6,000 mm and Hmax 4,000 mm to Wmax 8,000 mm and Hmax 5,250 mm, while maintaining the highest JIS waterproof performance rating (Ws-6). The reference price for the W8,000 mm × H3,100 mm configuration is 30 million yen (including consumption tax), and the sales target for fiscal 2026 is 100 million yen.

## 【Hinatazaka46 × UNI COFFEE ROASTERY】Collaboration menu for the Hina-tansai festival returns this year!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000084389.html
- anchor: #n3321

## Serverworks launches ISMAP-compliant “Public Sector Contact Center Bid Support Service” for BPO providers

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000075977.html
- anchor: #n3320

## 19のチャネルを再定義し、点ではなく線で成果を設計するBtoBマーケティングカンファレンス「The Orchestration 2026 ～令和版トラクション19」を開催

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000048571.html
- anchor: #n3319

Bizibl Technologiesは、BtoBマーケティングにおける「19のチャネル」を再定義するウェビナー「The Orchestration 2026 ～令和版トラクション19」を開催する。期間は2026年4月13日から4月21日までで、各日程で認知拡大から成長戦略までを扱う。参加特典として書籍『トラクション ―スタートアップが顧客をつかむ19のチャネル』が抽選で100名にプレゼントされる。定員は200名。

## “indie_anime feature” booth confirmed at MIFA 2026, the market held alongside the world’s largest Annecy International Animation Film Festival! Recruiting anime creators and companies seeking to expand overseas

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000103029.html
- anchor: #n3318

The Visual Industry Promotion Organization (VIPO), a specified nonprofit corporation, will exhibit at MIFA, the market held alongside the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France, from June 23 to 26, 2026. The booth will host an “indie_anime feature,” and 5 anime creators or companies seeking to expand overseas will be recruited. The application deadline is April 10, 2026.

## Chiharu Takakura appointed fellow of Thinkings’ “Organization Reconsideration Lab”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000055762.html
- anchor: #n3317

Thinkings Inc., provider of the recruitment management system “sonar ATS by HRMOS,” announced that Chiharu Takakura, former CHRO of Rohto Pharmaceutical, has been appointed a fellow of its “Organization Reconsideration Lab,” which studies organizational management at Japanese companies. Takakura is known for her work in global human resources and human capital management. Through the lab, she will share insights to help address challenges in organizational development.

## “GROWTH,” one of Tokyo’s largest taxi signage media platforms, begins sales of new sponsored advertising package “OPENING NEWS” and accepts reservations for July–September 2026 ad slots

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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News Technology Co., Ltd. has begun selling “OPENING NEWS,” a new sponsored advertising package on its taxi signage media platform “GROWTH.” It delivers brand messages just after passengers board, when their attention is high. Reservations have also opened for ad slots for July–September 2026.

## Notice regarding the issuance of the 14th unsecured corporate bond <Kochi Bank “Bank-Guaranteed Private Placement Bond”>

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Official website for “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period,” developed by AltPlus, goes live; preorders open today!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:38:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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オルトプラス will release the Nintendo Switch software 『ヒプノシスマイク -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period』 on July 16, 2026. The game includes card illustrations and additional stories from the smartphone app version. It will be available in 3 editions: Standard, Special, and Twin Pack. Preorders begin today. A bonus is also available for players who link save data from the previous game.

## The ミガロホールディングスグループ will exhibit for the first time in the AI General Zone at the 10th AI・人工知能EXPO, part of NexTech Week 2026 [Spring]

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Interest in Japanese products is growing on Chinese social media platform RED (小紅書)

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## LINE WORKS launches 人選さん, an app that streamlines work-group formation, task assignment and turn-taking

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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LINE WORKS株式会社 has launched 人選さん, an app that integrates with the business chat service LINE WORKS to let users form groups, decide the order of turns and draw lots in chat rooms. The app is available in chat rooms with 2 to 100 participants and is free to use. It streamlines coordination tasks and supports fair selection of participants.

## 江津市, HOYA株式会社 アイケアカンパニー and 海と日本プロジェクトinしまね sign a three-party agreement and launch a collection program for disposable contact lens cases

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## [Omuta, Fukuoka Prefecture] The Manmae Marche and Spring Yokamon Ekimae Market are coming!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:46+09:00
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The Manmae Marche and Spring Yokamon Ekimae Market will be held on March 28 at 大牟田観光プラザ, next to Omuta Station in Omuta, Fukuoka Prefecture. Food trucks and rickshaws will be joined by mochi throwing, workshops and a raffle. The local event offers fun for the whole family.

## 「ポールウインナーソーセージ レモン味」を新発売

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 「御殿場高原 無塩せきあらびきポーク レモン＆パセリ」新発売

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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米久 launched 『御殿場高原 無塩せきあらびきポーク レモン＆パセリ』, a new addition to its 『御殿場高原 無塩せきあらびきポーク』 series, nationwide on March 26, 2026. The product weighs 119g and has a suggested retail price of 350 yen, including tax. It is made using a “no-nitrate” process without coloring agents and has a refreshing lemon flavor. Keep refrigerated at 10℃ or below.

## The 11th installment in 『オトメイト グラフィティ』, a collection of classic titles from the オトメイト brand, 『DIABOLIK LOVERS LUNATIC FATE GRAND EDITION』 launches today!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Titles from オトメイト's sister brand ALTERGEAR (オルタギア) are up to 35% off! The SPRING SALE starts today!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000997.000080401.html
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## The official website for 『ヒプノシスマイク -Alternative Rap Battle- 2nd period』, a new title from オトメイト's sister brand ALTERGEAR (オルタギア), is now live, and preorders start today!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000998.000080401.html
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## [First in the industry] From an AI that listens to complaints to a full-fledged consultation AI: Launch of AI Advisor, powered by 10 years of brides’ voices and data from 14.8万 couples

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001072.000021126.html
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## Plans finalized for Osaka headquarters’ relocation, its first move in 90 years

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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コクヨ will relocate its Osaka headquarters from Higashinari Ward to Grand Green Osaka in Kita Ward on May 1, 2026. The new headquarters will be called KOKUYO HQ and is scheduled to open as a live office in June. Its design concept is “Promenade of Discovery,” with the spatial design developed in collaboration with U.S. architecture firm Studio O+A. The company will bring its administrative and business divisions together on one floor to strengthen its corporate functions.

## 「プロ野球カードゲーム ドリームオーダー」より新商品『12球団ブースター「ZONE IMPACT」』6月6日(土)発売決定！

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009383.000014827.html
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## [SAMANSA] New short films for the fourth week of March announced! 3 films are now available, including an animation depicting the dark side of glamorous 19th-century Parisian ballet and a human drama about an awkward, endearing boy spending time with his estranged father.

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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SAMANSA will begin streaming 3 short films—『ルイーズ』, 『宿屋の女主人』 and 『ディナーは誕生日ケーキ』—on March 27, 2026. The service streams more than 500 titles for a monthly fee of 490 yen and enters into direct licensing agreements with creators around the world. This week’s new lineup includes an animation set in 19th-century Paris and a human drama about a parent-child relationship.

## “I, too, can change someone’s life.” Just 4 days of beauty care brought a smile to an 88-year-old. 382 graduates’ records of changes in older adults’ mental and physical well-being released in full

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Drone shows, food events, art, DJ nights and a petting zoo! Events during the 『TOTTEI KOBE開港祭 Supported by 神戸トヨペット』 unveiled in full!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000086732.html
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## The ultra-realistic mobile pro baseball game 『プロ野球RISING』 gets a major update for its 1st anniversary!!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000948.000009066.html
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## [Kaga Onsenkyo] Japanese sweets to savor with all 5 senses: “WOKASHI,” an adult cultural retreat in Yamashiro Onsen

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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石川県加賀温泉郷にて、4日間の文化体験リトリートプログラム「The Dialogues of Japanese Sweets – WOKASHI –」が2026年4月より販売開始される。菓子司よこや、山代温泉観光協会、OUGIの3者が連携して提供する。滞在を通じて和菓子づくりや地域体験を行い、最終日には茶室での発表会を行う。申込はOUGIの公式サイトで受け付ける。

## [2025 fiscal year data released] LINE alerts users to heat shock risks; registrants up 26%

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 三菱ＨＣキャピタル and DENZAI enter into a capital and business alliance

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:37:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## [健康経営] Certified as a 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category [Bright 500])

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Selected for the GOLD rank in the science and engineering student rankings of the 「ワンキャリア 就活クチコミアワード2026」 special category

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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株式会社データ・アプリケーション has been selected for the GOLD rank in the rankings chosen by science and engineering students and the BRONZE rank in the Kanto area rankings of the 「ワンキャリア 就活クチコミアワード2026」, announced by 株式会社ワンキャリア. The awards recognize companies highly rated by students during new-graduate recruitment. The company’s recruitment efforts, which engage sincerely with students as it advances human capital management, were recognized.

## 『MapBoost』 substantially upgrades its review utilization score diagnostic tool — instantly identifies areas for improvement with 8 assessment criteria and industry-specific support

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## DHL joins ACT FOR SKY, an initiative promoting the adoption and expansion of domestically produced SAF

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:51+09:00
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DHLジャパン announced that it has joined ACT FOR SKY, a voluntary group working to commercialize domestically produced SAF. The company began regular air cargo shipments using domestically produced SAF in May 2025, and more than approximately 23,000 companies have adopted its GoGreen Plus SAF service. DHL Group aims to achieve a 30% SAF share in its own air network by 2030. Through this membership, it will strengthen ties with related companies and local governments to advance sustainable air transport.

## 「ロキソニンSテープmini」を新発売

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## NEO-Q inspected on site at its permanent Yamanakako base at the foot of Mount Fuji; discussions held with business stakeholders from Kitakyushu and Yamaguchi on potential sales partnerships

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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富士天嘉 invited business stakeholders from Kitakyushu City and Yamaguchi Prefecture to its permanent base in Yamanakako. The company gave an on-site explanation of the structure and uses of its NEO-Q modular building. The parties discussed possibilities for domestic expansion, including sales partnerships. The company will continue to use in-person presentations at the Yamanakako base to broaden NEO-Q’s market reach.

## [April 22, 2026, at Dai-ichi Life Hall in Tokyo] 「四月は君の嘘 原画と共に奏でるコンサート」 to be held with Risa Taneda, voice of Kaori Miyazono, as special guest!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:43+09:00
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株式会社タクティカート will hold 「四月は君の嘘 原画と共に奏でるコンサート」 at Dai-ichi Life Hall in Tokyo on April 22, 2026. The special guest is Risa Taneda, who voiced anime heroine Kaori Miyazono. The event will feature live performances by violinist Ai Takamatsu and pianist Shota Kaya, combined with original manga artwork. Tickets start at 6,600 yen for S seats.

## Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku unveils a host of new information, including original songs by Shishi Shishi, KIRA and YurryCanon, and 5.5th-anniversary events!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007270.000005397.html
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Sega and Colorful Palette announced original songs by Shishi Shishi, KIRA and YurryCanon for the rhythm and adventure game Project Sekai. They also unveiled a host of major updates, including the April 30 launch of the new “Chart Maker” feature, 5.5th-anniversary events, and the return of a special collaboration with Ensemble Stars!!

## New education for the generative AI era from Shiga University: New generative AI lectures to launch in the spring semester of the 2026 academic year, alongside a new textbook on data science for the AI era

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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Shiga University will launch new lectures on generative AI in the spring semester of the 2026 academic year. It will offer “Data Analysis with Generative AI” as a university-wide general education course and publish a new textbook, An Introduction to Data Analysis Using Generative AI: A Textbook for Learning Through Examples, which teaches data analysis methods through interaction with generative AI. The university aims to promote data analysis education across the university without requiring advanced skills.

## MHI-AP wins contract for boiler retrofit at waste-to-energy plant in Singapore

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000790.000025611.html
- anchor: #n3284

MHI-AP, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Asia-based subsidiary, has won a contract from Singapore’s National Environment Agency to retrofit the boiler at the Tuas South Waste-to-Energy Plant. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering will carry out the work, which is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of fiscal 2027. The project aims to extend the operating life of the aging facility and ensure stable operations. Drawing on its track record of deliveries, the company aims to maintain processing capacity through an optimized design.

## “Godzilla Card Game” unveils upcoming releases and new developments!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Domestic drone “Rangle Pro” for confined-space inspections featured on Dwango’s Nico Nico Live; livestream begins at 19:00 on Sunday, March 29

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Unlimited use of facilities at outdoor activity centers, including athletic facilities! A special period with great deals when reservations by individual guests looking to enjoy BBQs or a relaxing overnight stay are given priority!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000423.000142065.html
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## 【Enthought’s 25th anniversary】2026 R&D Innovation Summit — From DX to intelligence-driven innovation: the next era of scientific R&D innovation

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000124210.html
- anchor: #n3280

## No. 1 in Rakuten’s rankings! Aquagarage cardigan that solves clothing dilemmas for women in their 40s and 50s, looking polished while feeling comfortable

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000172884.html
- anchor: #n3279

## IIJ and Sony establish joint venture for smart agriculture, Sensifia

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000165540.html
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インターネットイニシアティブとソニーセミコンダクタソリューションズは、スマート農業向け合弁会社「センシフィア」を設立した。センシフィアは両社の技術を融合し、土壌水分センサーおよび灌水ナビゲーションサービスを提供する。2026年2月20日に設立され、4月1日から事業を開始した。資本金は559百万円で、本年7月にセンサーのベータ版公開を目指す。

## Takamatsu House unveils “Grand Miraclass Jiyugaoka II,” the brand’s first 2-building project

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Tourism event information for visitors now linked to Matsumoto City’s official tourism website, “Matsumoto Travel Guide”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000028250.html
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Infomotion Inc. has launched an AI-powered data integration service for visitor-oriented event information on Matsumoto City’s official tourism website, “Matsumoto Travel Guide.” Information automatically collected from websites and social media will be posted to the site via an API, reducing the administrative burden on the tourism association. The initiative aims to better meet visitors’ needs and encourage longer stays.

## Our kendo club donates kendo equipment and uniforms to the Ukrainian Kendo Federation

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000137972.html
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Craftia Inc.’s kendo club has donated kendo equipment and uniforms to the Ukrainian Kendo Federation to support athletes facing shortages of supplies due to the war. The donations are scheduled to go to the women’s team competing in the European Championships in Montenegro in June 2026.

## Growth & Innovation Lab., a talent development hub where diverse people learn, connect and accelerate value creation through practical experience, opens in Toyosu

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000118297.html
- anchor: #n3274

## Contract awarded for construction work on facilities outside the reaction tanks at Hanaten Wastewater Treatment Plant in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:36:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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Metawater has signed a construction contract with Osaka City for work on facilities outside the reaction tanks at Hanaten Wastewater Treatment Plant. The contract is valued at 4.323 billion yen, including tax. The construction period runs from March 18, 2026, to March 15, 2030.

## Contract awarded for construction work on long-term aeration and other facilities at Konohana Wastewater Treatment Plant in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:35:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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Metawater has signed a construction contract with Osaka City for work on long-term aeration and other facilities at Konohana Wastewater Treatment Plant. The contract is valued at 3.63 billion yen, including tax. The construction period runs from March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2030.

## EBISUMART selected for NTT EDX’s online electronic textbook shop

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:35:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000002174.html
- anchor: #n3271

## 【Contract awarded】On-site energy supply business for Ajinomoto Co., Inc.’s Tokai Plant

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:35:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000091727.html
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Nippon Steel Engineering and Mizuho Toshiba Leasing have won a contract for an on-site energy supply business at Ajinomoto Co., Inc.’s Tokai Plant. The introduction of a highly efficient cogeneration system is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by about 10%. With this project, the system will have been installed at all of Ajinomoto’s domestic sites.