【New product】Tominaga Trading and JA Zen-Noh “Nippon Yell” collaboration: “Delaware Grape Sour from Osaka Prefecture” and “Naruto Orange Sour from Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture” go on sale Tuesday, April 7
Vaqen receives the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ “Reiwa 7 Certificate of Initiatives Contributing to the Revitalization of Rural Areas”
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Vaqen has received the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ “Reiwa 7 Certificate of Initiatives Contributing to the Revitalization of Rural Areas” for a demonstration project conducted in Chino, Nagano Prefecture, from August to December 2025. The project tested phase-free applications of an evacuation shelter management system and the “tami tami” community engagement app. It aimed to invigorate community management organizations (rural RMO) and assessed ways to streamline shelter check-in and roster management during disasters and promote community interaction. Vaqen aims to use these foundations to build an integrated system that supports everything from routine welfare checks to smooth operations during disasters.
5th anniversary! Mecha Comic Original label “comic fizzy” surpasses 7 billion yen in total sales!
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Amutus’ original comics label “comic fizzy” marked its 5th anniversary on March 26, 2026. Combined sales from cumulative print circulation and e-books have surpassed 7 billion yen. The label plans to launch a new imprint. To mark the anniversary, it is distributing 39% off coupons valid for selected titles from March 26 to April 8.
ICHIKAMI, which focuses on the essential needs of Japanese hair, launches a summer-limited shampoo and conditioner in a refreshing Japanese peppermint scent
【Invitation to railway-related companies to exhibit】Recruitment-focused event “Railway Industry Exploration Fair 2026” opens August 7, bringing together 3,000 future railway professionals and outstanding science and engineering students
Special 10th-anniversary issue! “Ane Hime vol. 20,” a must-read for elementary school girls, goes on sale with 2 lavish bonus items: an “Opanchu Usagi fluffy hair turban” and exclusive “sun-kissed Hello Kitty stickers”
More than 600,000 copies sold! “Testimony of an Oath,” the first full-length novel in 16 years in Yuko Yuzuki’s hugely popular Sadato Sakata series, goes on sale March 26
【1 month rent-free】Campaign offering 1 month free of service fees launches at “METS Office Nihonbashi Kabutocho” and “METS Office Shinjuku Gyoen,” rare rental offices operated from the company’s own buildings!
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Olympia Kogyo is offering new clients their first month of service fees free at its rental offices “METS Office Nihonbashi Kabutocho” and “METS Office Shinjuku Gyoen.” The campaign runs from March 25 to April 30, 2026. A penalty applies to contracts shorter than 6 months. The facilities feature the stability and cost savings of being operated from the company’s own buildings.
Toward an era of growing numbers of “unwanted pre-owned homes.” A new essential for being “chosen by buyers,” revealed on your smartphone. Patent granted (Patent No. 7833231)
“Cooling” wasn’t enough: a new approach that goes after the heat — developing a heatstroke prevention device with a general contractor using air-shower technology
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三共空調 has developed “Toru Netsu,” a cooling device to prevent heatstroke that applies air-shower technology. Its design removes heat from the surface of workers’ bodies in a short time, and an immediate cooling effect has been confirmed after about 3 minutes of use. The device will be unveiled for the first time at the Heatstroke Prevention Exhibition, which opens on April 15, 2026, with reservations opening in late April. The company plans to conduct test deployments at construction sites and its own factories, with the aim of contributing to heatstroke prevention in the manufacturing and construction industries.
Lessons and concerts by world-class performers: Overview finalized for the 32nd Hamamatsu International Wind Instrument Academy & Festival; applications open for participants and auditors
Baseball broadcasts get a boost! BS10 to air more than 60 games live nationwide for free: “BS10’s Deep Dive with Data! Super Commentary! Professional Baseball Broadcasts”
“The shortest path to passing the national judo therapist exam.” New standard “KEISHIN Academy” officially goes on sale
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“KEISHIN Academy” has officially gone on sale as a new standard offering “the shortest path to learning” for passing the national judo therapist exam. The main text was not provided, so details of the service are unknown.
System Five launches “Harlowe Max 120W,” a 120W bi-color LED light
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株式会社システムファイブ has begun selling “Harlowe Max 120W,” a bi-color LED light with a 120W output. The main text was not provided, so details such as the product’s specifications and price are unknown.
Building a “nursing care and dementia ecosystem” to tackle economic losses of 9 trillion yen: Family trust provider ファミトラ joins Asahi Life’s “Everyone’s 100-Year Peace of Mind Project”
Attends awards ceremony for the “Companies That Care Most About Their People in Japan” Grand Prize
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株式会社オーザック, headquartered in Tomocho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, announced that it attended the awards ceremony for the “Companies That Care Most About Their People in Japan” Grand Prize. The text is brief, and details of the award are unknown.
[Apparel promotion support] Short drama “Oshikatsu One-Piece,” depicting the reality of fandom culture, is a hit. Now accepting applications for “3 additional slots only” for production support that taps into Gen Z consumer psychology!
<A pioneering example of a “city at risk of extinction,” accounting for 2 out of 3 municipalities nationwide, becoming a “regenerative future city”> In Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, 3 parties—a regional DMO, a hotel operator and a financial institution—collaborated to develop a “next-generation vision for regional city development.”
“Everyone takes center stage. Everyone gives it their all.” Project to hold “氷刃の乱 2026 福岡,” a 3-on-3 ice hockey event in Fukuoka
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福岡県スポーツ推進基金 has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the 3-on-3 ice hockey event “氷刃の乱2026福岡” on the FUKUOKA SPORTS website. The event will be held on June 6 and 7, 2026, at オーヴィジョンアイスアリーナ福岡, where 4 teams formed through a draft will compete. Funds raised will go toward tournament operations and production costs. Rewards for supporters include an on-ice meet-and-greet, admission to the eve-of-event party and a signed uniform.
SWEET STEADY’s 3rd single CD “SWEET STEP,” currently going viral on social media, out today; music video for “Melodies,” the group’s 2nd-anniversary song, unveiled
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Idol group SWEET STEADY released its 3rd single, “SWEET STEP,” on March 25, 2026. On the same day, the music video for “Melodies,” a song commemorating the group’s 2nd anniversary, was released. The group will hold solo concerts, “SWEET STEADY 2nd ANNIVERSARY LIVE,” at Makuhari Messe on April 4 and 5. The release is available in 3 editions, each featuring popular songs from the group’s live shows.
[Altius Link] Speaking at “MAKE AI NEXT 2026 Spring” on Wednesday, April 22 — discussing changes to service structures brought by AI × BPO and management perspectives for turning transformation into implementation
[Contributing to resource circulation and regional revitalization through reuse] Hachimori, Yamamoto District, Akita Prefecture, and BookOff sign partnership agreement toward a circular society
“We’ll be visiting Fukuya in Hiroshima, too.” Osaka souvenir “Okan Pan” proves a big hit; 200 units available for a limited time at Fukuya Hiroshima Ekimae Store from March 26
Yondemy creates 1.5 million “reading experiences” in 5 years since launching its service. Participants read 8 times as much as children in typical households
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“Yondemy,” an online reading education service provided by Yondemy, marks its 5th anniversary in December 2025. It has surpassed 30,000 participants cumulatively and 1.5 million submitted reviews, while participants logged an average of 25.6 books per month—about 8 times the amount read in typical households. The company is advancing the development of a reading education platform through a pilot program at an elementary school in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, and partnerships with cram schools, bookstores and publishers.
Annual professional bowling broadcast schedule announced! Special highlight program on top league “io.LEAGUE” also to air [Sky A Perfect Bowling]
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CS sports channel Sky A has finalized its annual broadcast schedule for professional bowling. It also plans to air a special highlight program on top league “io.LEAGUE.” The main text was not provided, so details are unknown.
OSAJI launches a “brand redefinition” project ahead of its 10th anniversary. Self-expression has the power to change lives. What elementary school students in Gunma and a daughter taught us.
Quail egg processing specialist 山和食品 strengthens business foundations; participation of SEVENRICH GROUP to accelerate capital investment and product development
Making new developments north of 44° north latitude visible. Website launched for “Oku Dōhoku,” northern Hokkaido, as a platform connecting people and projects
[Oral care survey] More than 40% use the same toothbrush for “2 months or longer”; some put off replacing it despite knowing the recommended replacement interval
Kansai Paint Burano officially launches its new art program, 「BURANO-ART COMMUNE」
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Kansai Paint Burano officially launched its new art program, 「BURANO-ART COMMUNE」, on March 26, 2026. The text provides only the date, so details of the service are unknown.
“Changing young actors’ ‘misguided efforts’”: 「RP studio Act School」, a strategy school led by a professional who has judged a total of 10,000 people, opens
NTV, Fuji TV and Nikkei feature 「トリイク」 one after another. The service drives customer growth at stores and accelerates store traffic through Japan’s first “points-earning parcel delivery hub.”
GRC leader NAVEX publishes 「2026 Internal Whistleblowing and Incident Management Benchmark Report」 — Japan’s web reporting rate is 76%, more than 2 times the global average, with harassment reports particularly prominent
[Kansai University] Introduces a digital certificate service using open badge technology
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Kansai University announced that it has introduced a digital certificate service using open badge technology. The text was not provided, so details and the purpose of the service are unknown.
More than 100 partner donation organizations! Offering “100 choices” for bequest giving, the “third form of inheritance”
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相続・不動産サポートセンター announced that the number of its partner donation organizations reached 100 in March 2026. The organization acts as an intermediary for bequest giving and supports the conversion of assets, including real estate, into cash. Since its launch in August 2024, it has handled testamentary assets totaling 1.6 billion yen. It aims to expand its network of partner donation organizations to 200 by the end of fiscal 2026.
Issei Ogata’s solo performance 「イッセー尾形の右往沙翁劇場in練馬 2026」 to be staged at Nerima Cultural Center (June 6 and 7, 2026)
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It was announced that actor Issei Ogata’s solo performance 「イッセー尾形の右往沙翁劇場in練馬 2026」 will be staged at Nerima Cultural Center on June 6 and 7, 2026. The text was not provided, so further details are unknown.
In a world where we cannot fight, what does it mean to fight? Katanabulls to hold the “World Sports Competitors Relief Charity Match” — In response to the international situation, redefining the match as a “contest with purpose” —
[Kyoto Prefecture] Sunday, April 5 is election day for the Kyoto Prefecture gubernatorial election! Radio DJ Kiyoko Taniguchi and a total of 4 artists with ties to Kyoto sing the “Kyoto Prefecture Gubernatorial Election CM Song”♪ Listen on the special website or on the radio
Ito Seika to hold event marking the 「Tart Series」 20th anniversary
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Ito Seika’s 「Strawberry Tart」 and 「Blueberry Tart」 mark their 20th anniversary in 2026. To celebrate, tart sampling events will be held at locations including Okazaki Castle Park and Ueno Park. Samples will also be distributed at Mito HollyHock’s home games in Ibaraki Prefecture. Since their launch in 2006, the products have been popular for their moist tart crust and jam flavor.
Starting April 1, the buffet at 空桜(SORA) turns cherry-blossom pink! Enjoy the feeling of hanami at the top-floor restaurant♪ “Cherry blossom sweets” available for a limited time at the lunch and dinner buffets
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ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita began offering limited-time cherry blossom-themed sweets at its top-floor restaurant 「空桜(SORA)」 starting April 1. Spring-inspired desserts such as chiffon cake and shortcake are featured at the lunch and dinner buffets. During Golden Week, the hotel will also offer a “carp streamer cake” and family events, and is accepting reservations for a Mother’s Day dessert plate.
A familiar overseas destination worth visiting again: Hawaii — Norwegian Cruise Line’s proposal for “easygoing island-hopping” —
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Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a 7-day cruise around the Hawaiian Islands aboard the 「Pride of America」. The cruise departs Honolulu every Saturday and visits 4 islands—Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island and Kauai—with a total of approximately 100 hours in port. The 「Free at Sea」 benefits package also provides services such as an open bar and Wi-Fi.
[Cat-focused healthcare brand uniam] 「Skin and Coat Care」 and 「Hairball Care」 join 「Care Deli」, the cat care food jointly developed by Anicom and uniam!
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uniam and Anicom Parfait are adding 2 products, 「Skin and Coat Care」 and 「Hairball Care」, to 「anicom Care Deli with uniam」, their jointly developed cat care food, with sales starting March 26. Together with the existing 5 varieties, the lineup will total 7 varieties. Each product contains 50g and has a suggested retail price of 530 yen, tax included.
[Customer satisfaction survey for 「トド英語」, an English learning app for children] 91.4% of 「トド英語」 users’ households say they are “satisfied!”
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According to a customer satisfaction survey conducted by Enuma Japan LLC in August 2025, 91.4% of households using 「トド英語」, an English learning app for children, said they were satisfied. The survey was conducted among 2,386 parents of children aged 2 through third grade. The most frequently cited reasons for satisfaction were “easy to use continuously” (88.3%) and “good value for money” (86.7%). The 6-month plan costs 7,560 yen (equivalent to 1,260 yen per month) and can be used by up to 2 children. In addition, 88.2% of parents believe the app can help prepare children for junior high school English studies.
CINCA provides hands-on support for business validation at Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
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CINCA Co., Ltd., which provides outsourced support for launching new businesses from 0 to 1, delivered hands-on support for business validation at Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. It provided support in terms of both resources and expertise as Tokyo Metro’s Urban and Lifestyle Creation Headquarters Business Services Division sought to rapidly generate business ideas and bring them to market. The project strengthened the company’s ability to advance new businesses quickly.
TechnoCraft Inc. joins Asahi Life’s “Everyone’s 100-Year Security Project,” which built a “Nursing Care and Dementia Ecosystem” to tackle ¥9 trillion in economic losses
Cellpro Japan’s MedicaCell HA Stem Serum sells out of the day’s prepared stock on QVC shopping channel amid strong demand
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On March 17, 2026, MedicaCell HA Stem Serum, a cosmetic manufactured and sold by Cellpro Japan Co., Ltd., was offered on the television shopping program QVC. After selling out during its previous broadcast, the company increased its inventory for this one. Orders poured in shortly after the broadcast began, and the day’s prepared stock had sold out by the 9 p.m. broadcast that day.
Bringing elementary school students a place to discover and try out their dreams. Career education organization Nancy takes the stage at a report meeting as a supported organization of Hachidori Electricity
Leading high school education reform! Aichi Prefectural Nakagawa Seiwa High School and Asubashi sign partnership agreement to build a new education system
【Youth Now! Youth Trend Survey】“Do 80% of Gen Z influencers turn down sponsored work?” What decisive difference separates “companies that get chosen” from “companies that get turned down”?
1200 spectators thrilled by the “Haniwa Mikoshi”! ~Gekidan Gunma-chan♪ Concert 2026~
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On January 24, 2026, “Gekidan Gunma-chan♪ Concert 2026 ~Detective Gunma-chan~” was held at Shoken Gakuen Maebashi Hall in Maebashi. About 1200 people attended the 2 performances, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The program consisted of a story show in Part 1 and a concert in Part 2. After the show, audience events included a high-five session with Gunma-chan and an autograph session with Takashi Deguchi, while sales of limited-edition merchandise in the lobby were also brisk.
SOXAI RING 2, a new model of Japan-made sleep-tracking smart ring SOXAI RING, available at Docomo Shops nationwide starting March 24
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SOXAI began offering its new sleep-tracking smart ring model, SOXAI RING 2, at Docomo Shops nationwide, the Docomo Online Shop and other outlets on March 24, 2026. The product achieves world-class thinness and lightness, and improves sleep-tracking accuracy with an independently developed optical sensor. Its battery supports up to 14 days of continuous use. The product is also now available at select Showa Nishikawa stores.
≪Hong Kong rice noodle chain TamJai SamGor≫ New addition to last summer’s hugely popular “Dandan Series”! Launch of the addictively numbing and spicy “Dandan Mala Rice Noodles”!
From urban travel to air travel, supporting freedom to go out with pets according to “family standards.” PETiCO unveils new pet mobility products “iCO+” and “NOA”
Diarkis wins the “Best Coverage Award” at “Ebinobe Great Culture Festival,” a collaborative event hosted by the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency’s Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute